The Skywalker Swoop represents a fundamental flight technique imparted to pilots serving the Resistance, approximately three decades following the pivotal Battle of Endor. This maneuver's designation pays tribute to the esteemed Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, a celebrated pilot of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, renowned for his decisive shot that obliterated the initial Death Star of the Galactic Empire during the Battle of Yavin.
The initial reference to the Skywalker Swoop appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary, a publication authored by Pablo Hidalgo and released in 2015.