Donovan Stokes was a member of the Black Talon Squadron. He joined the squadron after graduating from the Royal Military Academy on Ida II as the best in his year. Stokes wielded a SoroSuub Kylan-3 Blaster Pistol that he bought from a trader a few years ago. Technically illegal for civilian use, Stokes was allowed to use the pistol in his capacity as an officer of the Starfighter Corps. Stokes bunked with fellow Idarian Nola Turner.