"Chewie's shipmate" can be described using various synonyms such as co-pilot, crew member, first mate, navigator or wingman. A co-pilot is a person who shares piloting duties with the captain while a crew member is a member of the team responsible for operating a ship or aircraft. A first mate is the captain's right-hand who handles the day-to-day operations of the vessel. A navigator is responsible for charting the course of the ship or aircraft while a wingman is a pilot who flies in formation with the lead pilot. Each of these synonyms encapsulates the importance and role of Chewie's loyal shipmate in space travel and exploration.
