Imperial TIE Fighter

"Red Group, we've picked up a new group of signals. Enemy fighters, coming your way. - Rebellion technical support, during the Battle of Yavin." Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Introduction
The Imperial TIE fighter, with TIE standing for Twin Ion Engine, was a small attack starship used by the Galactic Empire, primarily in dogfights and patrols. Based on the V-Wing Class starship, it was cheaply mass-manufactured through Sorosuub Corporation, along with Seinar Fleet Systems. Although rivals, these two starfighter manufacturers went in together on a military contract with the Empire, producing and designing most of its fleet and ships.