Prete Maverik

Prete Maverik was a fighter pilot for the Necasian Military, piloting experimental fightercraft in its early days, before he eventually deserted, tired with the facist nature of the Necasians, and formed the famous mercenary squadron known as The Flyboys. With the help of engineer Butch Horsin, he created his own personalized fighter craft, the NV-788 Blackswan.

Behind the scenes
Maverik is based roughly on Tom Cruise's character from Top Gun, and his last name is a play on said character's callsign.