Natasha 'Phoenix' Trace
Also known as: Phoenix
The dagger squad's only female aviator, flying with the callsign Phoenix and zero patience for Hangman's ego. Trace's effortless cool and partnership with Bob give the squad fic its steadiest wings.
Other Top Gun Characters
Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw
14k works
Son of the late Goose, a naval aviator with his father's mustache, Hawaiian shirts, and piano habit, plus years of resentment toward Maverick for pulling his academy papers. His cockpit standoffs with Hangman launched a thousand fics.
Jake 'Hangman' Seresin
13k works
The cocky Texan aviator whose callsign comes from leaving wingmen out to dry, until he swoops in to save Rooster and Maverick in the film's climax. That smirk did uncountable damage to the fandom.
Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell
9k works
The Navy's most insubordinate test pilot, still a captain after thirty years because promotion would mean a desk. He carries Goose's death, Iceman's friendship, and a promise to bring Rooster home.
Bob Floyd
2k works
Phoenix's bespectacled backseater, the only dagger squad aviator without a swaggering callsign story — 'Bob' is just his name. The quiet WSO's gentle competence made him an unexpected fandom darling.
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