TIE INTERCEPTOR

The TIE interceptor was designed by Sienar Fleet Systems as an answer to Incom's T-65 X-wing starfighter. Based on Darth Vader's x1 TIE Advanced prototype, Sienar crafted a space superiority craft with greater speed and firepower than the standard TIE/ln. For economic and training ease, Sienar retained the ball-shaped TIE cockpit and many of the control interfaces, but souped up the TIE's performance to impressive levels.

GALOOB ACTION FLEET TIE INTERCEPTOR 

The dagger-shaped solar gather panels afford the pilot increased visibility and greater power. A new system of ion stream projection modulated by tiny deflectors gave the TIE interceptor exceptional maneuverability. Unlike the TIE fighter, the interceptor has four powerful laser cannons mounted on the tips of the dagger wings. TIE interceptors figured prominently in the Battle of Endor. During the Galactic Civil War, the TIE interceptor was introduced to TIE wings, with a single squadron of 12 interceptors standard on most Star Destroyers.

EXAMPLE OF A TIE DEFENDER

Although rarer fighter models exist with greater performance -- such as the TIE defender -- the TIE interceptor represents the pinnacle of the TIE series. During the time of Grand Admiral Thrawn's campaign, several TIE interceptors were seen to carry shield generators, indicating their importance to the struggling Imperial effort.

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