TIE/IN interceptor

The TIE Interceptor was a type of TIE fighter used by the Galactic Empire during the Battle of Endor. It was identifiable by the addition of four arrow-shaped panels, tipped with laser cannons, thereby increasing their firepower threefold. It was not as fast as the A-wing starfighter.

Behind the scenes
Many of the models of the TIE Interceptor used in Return of the Jedi have four laser cannons on their wingtips; however, the main model used in the "Return of the Jedi collection" section of the Blu-ray special edition only has two laser cannons total, on the top two wingtips. That may be due to the fragility of the model kit parts used to create the cannons, as publicity photos taken around the time of Return of the Jedi show the miniatures with four wingtip cannons.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Galactic Defense
 * Lost Stars
 * Star Wars: Battle Pod
 * Heir to the Jedi 
 * Star Wars: Commander
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part I
 * Aftermath
 * Aftermath