| TIE Fighter | |
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| A TIE Fighter, with its characteristic solar panels, chases an Alliance X-Wing fighter (center). | |
| Usage | |
| Faction | Galactic Empire |
| Role | Space Superiority Starfighter |
| Technical Information | |
| Positions | 1 Pilot |
| Equipment | Twin Laser cannons |
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Sienar Fleet Systems' T.I.E. (Twin Ion Engine) Starfighter, better known as the TIE Fighter, is the backbone of the Imperial space fleet. This single-seater short-range vessel lacks a hyperdrive, and as such requires deployment from launch bases and capital ships. It features two fire-linked laser cannons under the cockpit. Despite its speed and agility, its lack of shields makes it fragile compared to Alliance fighters such as the T-65c X-Wing.