TIE/D automated starfighter

In Star Wars, a Droid TIE Fighter is a vehicle used by the Galactic Empire. Prior to using clones, the Empire used Droid TIE Fighter in fighting off the New Republic. It is also called the TIE/D Fighter.

They are fast, small and very expendable. Much like the TIE Fighter, they are powered by twin ion engines but piloted by a droid. The Empire realized the advantage of having clones as pilots and soon discontinued use of the droid fighters. They saw action against the New Republic in Mon Calamari six years after the Battle of Endor.