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Imperial
Fighters
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| TIE ADVANCED |
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Class: Medium range
fighter/interceptor
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet
Systems
Crew: 1 pilot.
Hyperdrive: Yes
Speed: 200+ MGLT (est.)
Shield Rating: 80 SBD
Hull Rating: 25 RU
Weapons: Two medium laser
cannons.
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The TIE
Advanced prototype was ordered by Lord Vader for his personal use.
The prototype was the first TIE model ever to have deflector
shielding. The engine power was also dramatically increased, giving
it far more power than regular production TIEs. With the new
shielding and speed, this fighter is more than a match for even the
mighty Rebel X-wings. |
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| TIE BOMBER |
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Class: Short range medium
fighter/bomber
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet
Systems
Crew: 1 pilot.
Hyperdrive: No
Speed: 80 mglt
Shield Rating: 0 SBD
Hull Rating: 28 RU
Weapons: Two medium laser
cannons. Warhead payload of up to 16 proton torpedoes.
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After the
success of the TIE Starfighter in military engagements, it was felt
that a heavier bomber version of the TIE fighter was needed. The TIE
Bomber was created to fill this role. It is an extremely effective
weapon, and is primarily used to bomb populations who do not share
the Emperor's vision, although it is also effective against Rebel
capital ships. Since it is slow, it requires close quarter
protection from TIE Starfighters. |
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| TIE INTERCEPTOR |
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Class: Short range
fighter/interceptor
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet
Systems
Crew: 1 pilot.
Hyperdrive: No
Speed: 111 MGLT
Shield Rating: 0 SBD
Hull Rating: 16 RU
Weapons: Four medium laser
cannons.
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Increasing
Rebel terrorism and technology prompted the Imperial navy to order a
new, and improved TIE starfighter. The Interceptor was the result.
When introduced, it was able to out-perform any Rebel craft in the
galaxy, and with the quad lasers it possessed the firepower to
reduce Rebel ships and bases to smoldering rubble. |
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| ASSAULT GUNBOAT |
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Class:Long range heavy assault
fighter
Manufacturer: Cygnus Starfighter
Systems
Crew: 1 pilot
Hyperdrive: Yes
Speed: 90 mglt
Shield Rating:100 SBD
Hull Rating: 28 RU
Weapons: Two medium laser
cannons, two medium ion cannons. Warhead payload of up to 12 proton torpedos.
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The Assault
Gunboat was the first Imperial fighter carried onboard Star
Destroyers to have deflector shielding, and the first production
model starfighter to have hyperdrive. The Gunboat was designed to
offer support to existing TIE squadrons, and to escort freighter
convoys on long missions from Rebel attack. The Gunboat is one of
the most durable, and effective weapons in the Imperial arsenal.
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| TIE DEFENDER |
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Class: Long range
fighter/bomber/interceptorr
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet
Systems
Crew: 1 pilot.
Hyperdrive: Yes
Speed: 200+ mglt (est.)
Shield Rating: 80 SBD
Hull Rating: 30 RU
Weapons: Four medium laser
cannons, two light ion cannons. Warhead payload of up to 16 proton torpedos.
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The TIE
Defender incorporates the best points of every previous TIE model.
Currently, it is the fastest starfighter in the galaxy as well as
the most heavily armed. The design of the TIE Defender allows it to
perform as a fighter, bomber and interceptor all in one. Unlike
previous TIE designs which were built to be expendable fighters, the
TIE Defender is very costly and time consuming to build and requires
a lot of maintenance. For this reason, only a few squadrons have
been created, which are piloted by only the best TIE pilots in the
Empire. |
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