Anvil Leader represented the callsign given to the commander of the New Republic's Anvil Squadron. A pilot bearing this callsign spearheaded the defense against an Imperial attack over Mon Cala amidst the Galactic Civil War. Subsequently, this same pilot took part in a battle within the Ringali Nebula, with the purpose of shielding the critically damaged Starhawk from a decisive blow by Titan Squadron.
The designation Anvil Leader belonged to a Rebel Alliance NPC featured in the 2020 Star Wars: Squadrons video game.