Missile Boat

The XM-1 Nova Wing (commonly referred to as the Missile Boat) was an advanced Imperial starfighter built by Cygnus Spaceworks to counter Grand Admiral Zaarin's TIE Defenders. It was designed by then Vice-Admiral Thrawn. The design for this starfighter was supposedly based upon the older, more common Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing. Its armament consisted of a tractor beam projector, a single laser cannon, two advanced concussion missile launchers capable of holding 40 missiles, and two additional warhead launchers which could also be equipped with concussion missiles, or a variety of other warheads. The XM-1 was also equipped with a revolutionary SLAM overdrive system which could double the ship's already impressive speed, but only by rapidly draining energy from its laser cannon.

Because of the fact this fighter was designed as a missile carrier, it lacked primary firepower, only wielding one laser gun. To balance this, the Missile boat has shields stronger than the X-wing and an overpowering secondary capacity.

The design is also reasonably manoeuvreable and relatively difficult to hit. Although its lack of primary firepower, it is easily eliminated in close combat by a more manoeuvrable opponent.

Appearances
Star Wars: TIE Fighter Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance