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|Fun is sitting at home, with your feet up, enjoying a mug of something warm. All of this is over my head.
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'''Nedd Strong''' (callsign '''Nedder''') is a member of the [[DDF]] and a pilot in [[Skyward Flight]].{{book ref|sky1|8}}{{book ref|sky1|9}}{{book ref|sky2|3}} He is flight assistant, along with Arturo to Jorgen.{{book ref|sky1|8}}{{book ref|sf1|1}} Although originally removed from the DDF flight program,{{book ref|sky1|27}} Nedd is reinstated after the [[Battle of Alta Second]],{{book ref|sky2|3}} likely due to his heroics during the [[varvax|Krell]] assault.
== Appearance and Personality ==
Nedd becomes more aware and more critical of the culture seeded by the DDF after his dismissal from [[flight school]]. Despite his love of flying, he is aware of how the DDF treats their pilots and is initially not interested in rejoining, as he does not think he could do that to his mother after the death of her first two sons.{{book ref|sky1|38}} Following the Battle of Alta Second, Nedd's attitude towards the DDF shifts enough for him to rejoin and serve as a pilot.{{book ref|sky2|3}}
== Attributes and Abilities ==▼
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"Don't sell yourself short, Nedder," Cobb said. "I’ve never seen you drool."</br>▼
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Despite his propensity to act otherwise, Nedd is highly knowledgeable about piloting and [[starfighter]]s, having achieved the rank of pilot.{{book ref|sky1|23}}{{book ref|sky2|3}}▼
During flight school Nedd trains to pilot a [[Poco]], perform aerial maneuvers, and use its weaponry. He has some prior practical experience in flying and dogfighting from before joining the [[DDF]],{{book ref|sky1|10}}{{book ref|sky1|41}} however, it was not extensive - he is unused to flying with a wingmate{{book ref|sky1|10}} and not practiced with using his [[Starfighter#Destructors|destructors]].{{book ref|sky1|14}} When he first began in [[Skyward Flight]], he flew well enough when facing a single [[varvax|Krell]], but was shot down fairly quickly when pitted against multiple enemies during a battle simulation.{{book ref|sky1|14}} He may have a preference for destructors over the other starfighter weaponry, however, his frequent suggestions to use these weapons may instead be his way of remembering [[Bim]].{{book ref|sky1|23}}▼
After being reinstated, Nedd is placed in a specialized team made up of Skyward Flight members and flies either a largo, sniper, or interceptor.{{book ref|sky2|14}}▼
Nedd is not a cytonic.{{book ref|sky2|epilogue}}▼
== History ==
A few days later, Skyward Flight was once again sent into battle against the Krell, this time fighting alongside full pilots. Shortly after [[Morningtide]] was shot down, Nedd paired off with Arturo, who had initially been Jorgen's wingmate, to prevent the Krell from being able to focus on either of them. Nedd survived the battle, however, both [[Bim]] and Morningtide were killed.{{book ref|sky1|19}}
{{image|Nedder by Hitori Maron.jpg|side=right|height=350px}}
Following the death of their flightmates, Nedd asked Spensa to give one of her speeches on honor and glory to help the flight process their friend's deaths. Although Spensa was initially reluctant, no longer seeing the point of her bravado, what she eventually said about their passing has the desire effect that Nedd had hoped for.{{book ref|sky1|20}} As the lesson continued, he joked with Arturo and [[Hurl]], likely in an attempt to also raise their spirits.{{book ref|sky1|21}}
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Two weeks later, Nedd was paired with Spensa during a [[Starfighter#Inverted_Magellan_Pulse|IMP]] training. While they waited for their run, Nedd told Spensa about his upbringing, what he had observed of the other cadets, and how he thought they were coping. Spensa found his observations of the other cadets interesting, showing that Nedd's projected image of a dumb jokester covered his perceptiveness and intelligence.{{book ref|sky1|23}} Later, after the training exercise had finished, Nedd tried to diffuse the situation between Spensa and Jorgen by complimenting her fighting skills and shifting the situation into an educational display, also reminding Jorgen that he had provoked the female cadet.{{book ref|sky1|23}}
After the death of his brothers, Nedd stopped attending classes, leading to his dismissal from the DDF.{{book ref|sky1|27}} Nedd likely returns home to live with his parents outside of Alta Base. Following his departure, Nedd's Poco was assigned to another flight.{{book ref|sky1|32}}
Weeks later, following [[Hurl]]'s death, Nedd met up with his former flightmates while they were on leave from duty. They spoke of Hurl, remembering their friend and reminiscing about their time in flight school. When Arturo's girlfriend, [[Bryn]], went to the bathroom, the current and former members of Skyward Flight talked briefly about the strangeness of Krell tactics and the DDF's hesitancy to talk about these things.{{book ref|sky1|38}} ▼
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▲Weeks later, following [[Hurl]]'s death, Nedd met up with his former flightmates while they were on leave from duty. They spoke of Hurl, remembering their friend and reminiscing about their time in flight school. When Arturo's girlfriend, [[Bryn]], went to the bathroom, the current and former members of Skyward Flight talked briefly about the strangeness of Krell tactics and the DDF's hesitancy to talk about these things.{{book ref|sky1|38}}
Nedd attended Skyward Flights graduation, however missed the actual ceremony instead running into Spensa during refreshments. He had planned to convince the graduating members of the flight to join the original group for a post graduation celebration, however, he was unable to find [[FM]] and Jorgen between the ceremony and their departure to defend the falling [[shipyard]]. Nedd and Spensa went to join the rest of the ex-Skyward crew to listen in to the battle on the Mendez family's personal radio. Although the group started listening in on the [[NAL|Assembly]] frequency, they eventually changed to the pilot band to hear directly what was going on.{{book ref|sky1|48}}
Following the battle, Nedd was reinstated as a DDF pilot.{{book ref|sky2|3}} He accompanied Jorgen during his exploration of Detritus' cave system, however, after five days of travelling, began to echo Arturo's suggestion that the trio head back to base.{{book ref|sky2|epilogue}} He was unaware of the true reason the friends were exploring the caves, believing the objective of their task had been relayed from Cobb to Jorgen.{{book ref|sky2|epilogue}}
▲== Attributes and Abilities ==
▲{{quote
▲| "What about those of us who are still drooling, meathead idiots?" Nedd asked. "But did train with you?"<br>
▲"Don't sell yourself short, Nedder," Cobb said. "I’ve never seen you drool."</br>
▲| [[Cobb]] and Nedd{{book ref|sky1|14}}
▲Despite his propensity to act otherwise, Nedd is highly knowledgeable about piloting and [[starfighter]]s, having achieved the rank of pilot.{{book ref|sky1|23}}{{book ref|sky2|3}}
▲During flight school Nedd trains to pilot a [[Poco]], perform aerial maneuvers, and use its weaponry. He has some prior practical experience in flying and dogfighting from before joining the [[DDF]],{{book ref|sky1|10}}{{book ref|sky1|41}} however, it was not extensive - he is unused to flying with a wingmate{{book ref|sky1|10}} and not practiced with using his [[Starfighter#Destructors|destructors]].{{book ref|sky1|14}} When he first began in [[Skyward Flight]], he flew well enough when facing a single [[varvax|Krell]], but was shot down fairly quickly when pitted against multiple enemies during a battle simulation.{{book ref|sky1|14}} He may have a preference for destructors over the other starfighter weaponry, however, his frequent suggestions to use these weapons may instead be his way of remembering [[Bim]].{{book ref|sky1|23}}
▲After being reinstated, Nedd is placed in a specialized team made up of Skyward Flight members and flies either a largo, sniper, or interceptor.{{book ref|sky2|14}}
▲Nedd is not a cytonic.{{book ref|sky2|epilogue}}
== Relationships ==
Nedd can see through Hurl's front of confidence and although he acknowledges that she is a good pilot, he does not think she is as good as she believes herself to be.{{book ref|sky1|23}}
===FM===
Nedd had a crush on FM.{{book ref|sky1|40}}{{book ref|sf1|3}} FM could tell, but didn't feel the same. FM stepped around his interest, trying to dissuade him covertly. Finally Nedd asked her out on a date, and she told him she'd rather be friends. Nedd took it well but acted awkwardly around her, trying to make things less weird but failing utterly, slightly exasperating FM, who ignored his interest in the first place to avoid that exact situation. They are still on good terms and don't let the awkwardness affect their flying.{{book ref|sf1|3}}
=== Other ===
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== Notes ==
<references /><!-- Skyward: 8-11,13-16,19,20,21,23,25-28,32,34,38,40,41,46,48,49,52 -->
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