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(I think this is now completely updated. Please leave Starsight spoiler tag on article, there is one detail I think is relevant.)
{/{character
|image=Nedd.PNG
|siblings=[[Vent (Skyward)|Vent]]{{book ref|sky1|19}}, [[Nightstorm Seven]]{{book ref|sky1|27}}
|titlesaliases=Callsign: Nedder
|profession={{cat tag|DDF pilots}}
|world=Detritus
|universe=[[Skyward Universe]]
|books=[[Skyward (series)]]
}}
{{spoilers|book=Starsight}}
 
{{quote
|Fun is sitting at home, with your feet up, enjoying a mug of something warm. All of this is over my head.
}}
 
'''Nedd Strong''' (callsign '''Nedder''') is a cadetmember inof the [[DDF]] [[flight school]] and pilot number two in [[Skyward Flight]].{{book ref|sky1|8}}{{book ref|sky1|9}}{{book ref|sky2|3}} He is oneflight ofassistant to Jorgen during [[Jorgenflight school]]'s, twohowever, assistantit flightleaders,is alongunknown withif [[Arturo]]he retains this position after gaining full pilot status.{{book ref|sky1|8}} HeAlthough doesoriginally notremoved graduatefrom the DDF flight schoolprogram,{{book andref|sky1|27}} Nedd is removedreinstated fromafter the DDF[[Battle dueof toAlta non-attendance.Second]],{{book ref|sky1sky2|273}} likely due to his heroics during the [[varvax|Krell]] assault.
 
Nedd has two older brothers, both DDF pilots; [[Vent (Skyward)|Nightstorm Six--Callsign: Vent]]{{book ref|sky1|19}}--and [[Nightstorm Seven]],{{book ref|sky1|27}} and grew up living in [[Alta Base]], where his parents keep the orchards.{{book ref|sky1|23}} His family is well off, likely due to the risk associated with his parent's work, however, not as rich as some of the families in the [[deep caverns|lower caverns]].{{book ref|sky1|38}} Prior to flight school, Nedd went to school in the deep caverns, where he became good friends with Jorgen and Arturo.{{book ref|sky1|23}}
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Nedd is the tallest member of [[Skyward Flight]],{{book ref|sky1|20}} standing at one hundred and ninety three centimeters tall.{{book ref|Skyward|23}} He is heavily built,{{book ref|sky1|20}} butand haswhen he joined flight school, had not fully grown into his features yet, withas his face appearingappeared too large for his head.{{book ref|sky1|23}} Between his height and overall builtbuild, Nedd takes up most of the space in his cockpit.{{book ref|sky1|20}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} He is conscious of healthy eating habits and routinely skips dessert during meals to maintain a better physique.{{book ref|sky1|15}} He has a faint accent that is normally associated with those from the [[deep caverns|lower caverns]],{{book ref|sky1|10}} which he picked up during his pre-[[DDF]] schooling.{{book ref|sky1|23}} He is not religious.{{book ref|sky1|38}}
 
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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}}
 
Nedd 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}} He 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 afterwhen 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 forto dutyserve.{{book ref|sky1|27}} Although he appears to have returned to his jolly self by the time the remaining members of Skyward Flight graduate, he is still haunted by memories of their deaths.{{book ref|sky1|48}}
 
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 joiningrejoining, again ifas he got the chance, nor does henot think he could putdo that to his mother in that position after the lossdeath 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}}
 
== History ==
Once the group arrived, Nedd and Arturo went after the bomber on Spensa's orders, in an attempt to drive it away from Alta Base. Ironsides tried to overrule Spensa, however, was ignored by Nedd and Arturo. They attempts to attack the bomber, however, were constantly impeded by the black Krell guard ships which would attack if they got close but fall back if they pulled away. When [[Riptide Flight]] arrived, they joined Nedd and Arturo in engaging with these ships to keep them busy and distracted.{{book ref|sky1|52}} It is unknown how the fight Nedd was involved in ended, but it can be assumed the black Krell fighters pulled back when the [[lifebuster]] was dropped.
 
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 ==▼
 
▲== Attributes and Abilities ==
{{quote
| "What about those of us who are still drooling, meathead idiots?" Nedd asked. "But did train with you?"<br>
| [[Cobb]] and Nedd{{book ref|sky1|14}}
}}
Despite his propensity to act otherwise, Nedd is highly knowledgeable about piloting and [[starfighter]]s, ashaving he would have been required to passachieved the entrancerank examof to attend [[flight school]]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 [[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 thethese weapons more frequently may instead be ashis a reminderway of remembering [[Bim]]'s enthusiasm after his death.{{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}}
▲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 [[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 frequently may instead be as a reminder of [[Bim]]'s enthusiasm after his death.{{book ref|sky1|23}}
 
== Relationships ==
Nedd met [[Arturo]] and [[Jorgen]] at some point while the three of them were schooled in the [[deep caverns]], prior to [[flight school]].{{book ref|sky1|8}} By the time they all are accepted into [[Cobb]]'s class, the three are good friends.{{book ref|sky1|8}}
 
Nedd has a fun natured and bickering type of relationship with Arturo,{{book ref|sky1|15}} andwith the two often throwthrowing friendly insults at each other and arging over mundane topics.{{book ref|sky1|15}}{{book ref|sky2|3}} 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's relationship with Jorgen is more one sided in it's playfulness and Nedd often pokes fun at Jorgen, likely to allow the other boy to let off steam.{{book ref|sky1|10}}
 
Nedd and Arturo deliberately do not invite Jorgen to informal gatherings of [[Skyward Flight]] as they believe he would not want to join the group, thus making the invitation a waste of time.{{book ref|sky1|38}} It is unclear if they are correct in this thought.
“Yeah? So?”</br><br>
“So…, maybe we could use a little of that crap right now.”</br>
|Nedd encouraging [[Spensa]] to console their classmates after the deaths of [[HurlMorningtide]] and [[Bim]]{{book ref|sky1|20}}
}}
Although [[Spensa]] initially sees Nedd only in relation to [[Jorgen]], following [[Morningtide]] and [[Bim]]'s death's, she begins to discover more of the person underneath his projected jokester personality.{{book ref|sky1|20}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} She comes to realize that he is much more intelligent that he seems, and is a very perceptive and thoughtful person.{{book ref|sky1|23}} Following the revelation that Spensa's father was [[Zeen Nightshade]], Nedd began acting more cautious around Spensa, although it is unclear if this was because of her parentage or her temper.{{book ref|sky1|16}}
When Spensa stopped Nedd from chasing his brothers while the shipyard was falling, he accused her of cowardice,{{book ref|sky1|26}} a comment that stuck with Spensa after the event and played into her underlying fears.{{book ref|sky1|27}} Spensa was thrown by Nedd's dismissal from the [[DDF]], not realizing, at first, that he had been removed from [[flight school]], and was largely affected by it, likely due to both losing another flight member and their final interaction.{{book ref|sky1|27}}
 
Weeks past between Nedd and Spensa's parting following his brother's death, however, by the time of their reunion, the ill feelings that Nedd had held towards the female cadet had passed.{{book ref|sky1|38}} After Nedd rejoins the DDF, the pair strengthen their friendship, with Spensa growing use to being in the other pilot's presence.{{book ref|sky2|27}}
 
=== Hurl ===
== Notes ==
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