Unidentified TIE fighter (Supply moon)

An unidentified TIE series model was in use by the Galactic Empire during the time of the Galactic Civil War. At least one such craft was stationed at a starfighter factory on the Supply moon while it was visited by Darth Vader and the then incumbent Minister of War. As the factory was attacked by forces of the Alliance to Restore the Republic it engaged their fighters but was ultimately destroyed.

Unlike other Imperial TIE fighters this model's hull was much darker, comparable to the one featured by TIE/fo and TIE/sf units employed by the First Order several decades later. In place of the dark solar collectors found in TIE/ln space superiority starfighters this model displayed brighter components, again mirroring the visual appeal of the First Order ships' appearances.

Behind the scenes
This TIE series model first appeared in Vader - Dark Visions 4 written by Dennis Hallum, with illustrations by Stephen Mooney and colors by Lee Loughridge. It is present in two subsequent panels, in one alongside a regular TIE/ln fighter, making it clear to be a conscious decision for it to be a different model of ship.

Appearances

 * Vader - Dark Visions 4