TIE Vanguard



This is a short-range reconnaissance TIE, based on the common TIE fighter.

However the physical difference between the TIE Vanguard and TIE Fighter are greater that for the TIE/rc reconnaissance craft. Several large antennae for sensors and scanners protrude from the cockpit ball. The upper section of each wing is shortened and swept outwards to reduce interference with some dorsal scanner devices. It was often deployend by Imperial Forces to gather information on enemy starship movement before full fleet engagement, this craft was used as early as the Battle of Yavin.

Weaponry only consists of one laser cannon placed on the chin of the cockpit ball.