Talon Squadron, also known as Talon Squad, was a New Republic X-wing starfighter squadron established soon after the Battle of Thyferra. Under the command of Brevet Captain Myn Donos, the squadron was disbanded after the tragic Ambush at Gravan Seven, an event that resulted in the deaths of eleven X-wing pilots at the hands of Admiral Apwar Trigit's forces.
As part of the New Republic's expansion, Talon Squadron was among the new X-wing starfighter squadrons formed. Its creation followed that of Gauntlet Squadron, but preceded the formation of Wraith Squadron. All Talon pilots received their training from Lieutenants Derek Klivian and Wes Janson, both seasoned veterans from Rogue Squadron. They were then placed under the leadership of Lieutenant Myn Donos, a bloodstriped Corellian pilot who was subsequently promoted to Brevet Captain.
On 7 ABY (42:10:3), within the Gravan system, Talon Squadron fell into an ambush over Gravan Seven. This occurred after they pursued what appeared to be a solitary TIE Interceptor without a hyperspace-capable vessel. The area had been falsely declared safe by Gara Petothel, a New Republic Intelligence operative who secretly served the Imperial-trained Zsinj. The squadron was attacked by more than three dozen TIE starfighters dispatched by Admiral Apwar Trigit. Only Brevet Captain Myn Donos and "Talon Twelve" survived the initial onslaught. A brief dogfight ensued, with both Donos and "Talon Twelve" each being pursued by a dozen TIE fighters. Donos managed to destroy three of his pursuers, while "Talon Twelve"'s X-wing sustained only minor damage. Then, the TIE Interceptor that had lured Talon Squadron into the trap reappeared. Donos, upon closer inspection, recognized it as belonging to the 181st Imperial Fighter Group. The Interceptor pilot attempted to lock onto "Talon Twelve," while Donos maneuvered to get behind the enemy fighter. Both pilots fired simultaneously. Donos' shot crippled the Interceptor's engines, forcing it to break off, but the Interceptor's lasers struck "Talon Twelve"'s X-wing, causing it to disintegrate. "Talon Twelve" attempted to eject, but her canopy jammed initially, preventing her escape. By the time the canopy released, "Talon Twelve" was unconscious, and her ejection seat propelled her into a cliff face on the planet, resulting in her death. With his entire squadron lost, Donos survived the battle and reported back to his superiors. He chose to live, feeling obligated to inform the families of the deceased pilots about their fate.
In WizKids' Star Wars PocketModel TCG: Base Set, Donos' X-wing is featured as a representation of Talon Squadron within the Imperial Power-up Pack promotional release.