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'''Nedd Strong''' (callsign '''Nedder''') is a cadet in [[DDF]] [[flight school]] and pilot number two in Skyward Flight.{{book ref|sky1|8}}{{book ref|sky1|9}} He is one of Jorgen's two assistant flightleaders, along with Arturo.{{book ref|sky1|8}} He is familiar with military protocol, likely due to his two older brothers who are both pilots in the DDF, and his upbring on the surface.{{book ref|sky1|8}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} He grew up in Alta Base where his parents keep the orchards, however, went to school in the lower caverns, where he became good friends with Jorgen and Arturo.{{book ref|sky1|23}} NeddHis family is forciblywell dischargedoff, fromlikely the DDF after he failsdue to reportthe forrisk dutyassociated after the death ofwith his brothersparent's as instability of emotionswork, even those caused by griefhowever, arenot consideredas arich signas thatthe afamilies pilotin is unfitthe forlower dutycaverns.{{book ref|sky1|2738}}

Nedd is the tallest member of Skyward Flight,{{book ref|sky1|20}} standing at 193 centimeters tall,{{book ref|Skyward|23}}. He is heavily built,{{book ref|sky1|20}} but has not fully grown into his features yet, with is face appearing too large for his head.{{book ref|sky1|23}} Between his height and overall built, Nedd takes up most of the space in his cockpit.{{book ref|sky1|20}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} He has a faint accent that is normallyconscious associatedof withhealthy thoseeating from the lower caverns,{{book ref|sky1|10}} however he is from Alta Base,habits and onlyroutinely attendedskips schooldessert downduring below.{{bookmeals ref|sky1|23}}to Hemaintain isa notbetter religiousphysique.{{book ref|sky1|3815}}

He is good natured,{{book ref|sky1|21}} easy going,{{book ref}sky1|23}}{{book ref|sky1|38}} and friendly,{{book ref|sky1|10}}{{book ref|sky1|21}} easily befriending many of his fellow flightmates during the early days of flight school.{{book ref|sky1|10}} He is quick to joke with others in a friendly manner,{{book ref|sky1|12}} and has no issue with making himself the butt of the joke.{{book ref|sky1|14}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} This is overdone, likely on purpose, by Nedd,{{book ref|sky1|23}} who is actually a very thoughtful{{book ref|sky1|20}} and perceptive person.{{book ref|sky1|23}} He is good at characterizing people and anticipating how to meet their needs, even if these needs aren't something his companions are aware of themselves.{{book ref|sky1|23}} He will often use himself as a target if he notices that someone is stressed and needing to blow off steam.{{book ref|sky1|}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} He is good at understanding how the traits and personalities of those around him can be utilized and will engineer situations to effectively use these traits.{{book ref|sky1|20}} Nedd does not shy away during conflict and will play the mediator, being very good at diffusing situations.{{book ref|sky1|15}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} Nedd is, in general, very levelheaded, however can act irrationally if he believes someone he cares about is in danger.{{book ref|sky1|26}} Nedd is forcibly discharged from the DDF after he fails to report for duty after the death of his brothers, as instability of emotions, even those caused by grief, are considered a sign that a pilot is unfit for duty.{{book ref|sky1|27}} Although he appears to have returned to his jolly self by the time the remaining members of Skyward Flight graduate, his is still haunted by memories of their deaths.{{book ref|sky1|48}}

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 processthe bathroom, the losscurrent and former members of anotherSkyward flightFlight membertalked briefly about the strangeness of Krell tactics and the DDF's hesitancy to talk about these things.{{book ref|sky1|38}}

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 flight school,{{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 destructors.{{book ref|sky1|14}} When he first began in Skyward Flight, he flew well enough when facing a single 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 suggestions to use the weapons more may instead be as a reminder of Bim's enthusiasm after his death.{{book ref|sky1|23}}

Nedd has a fun natured and bickering type of relationship with Arturo. The two often throw insults at each other.{{book ref|sky1|15}} Arturo is used to Nedd's wisecracks and is thrown after Nedd drops out of flight school, still expecting his responses during certain beats of conversation.{{book ref|sky1|32}}

Nedd and Hurl have a competitive relationship, with each of them trying to outdo the other in various activities. After being taught wall-ball by the female cadet, Nedd played against her multiple times and often lost.{{book ref|sky1|28}} At dinner one night, the two made a bet on who could eat the most algae patties. Unlike during wall-ball, Nedd won this bet.{{book ref|sky1|38}}