Emperor's Royal Guard TIE/IN starfighter

Emperor's Royal Guard TIE/In starfighter The Emperor's Royal Guard TIE/In starfighter was a specially modified version of the TIE/In starfighter. These special interceptors were flown only by Emperor Palpatine's Royal Guard.

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Unlike the TIE/In starfighter, the Royal Guard TIE/In was equipped with a built-in hyperdrive and shield generator. Capable of blazing speeds and fantastic maneuverability, these TIE/In fighters were sometimes used to escort Emperor Palpatine's Lambda-class shuttle during his travels. Displaying the distinctive crimson red color of the Royal Guard, these deadly war machines struck fear into any opposing fighters.

These fighters were said to have been commissioned by Palpatine himself. Under the supervision of Darth Vader, Imperial workers spent many long hours modifying TIE/In fighters.

On very rare occasions, these fighters found places outside of the Royal Guard, and were thus subject to even further modification, including more devastating weapons, more advanced shielding technologies, and, in rare cases, ordinance launchers.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Galaxies