Sith fighter

Manufacturer: Unknown hybrid technology developed by the Star Forge

Four thousand years ago before the Battle of Yavin, the Sith Fighter was a new type of starfighter introduced during Darth Malak and Darth Revan's campaigns against the Republic. The Sithcapital ships were former Republic vessels given by traitorous Republic captains, but the bulk of the invasion force was a large number of these adaptable Sith fighters. Manufactured by the ancient Rakatan Star Forge, they could be tightly packed into cargo bays, and a large fleet could be delivered by even a single mothership. Launched the instant their carrier left hyperspace, these fighters could be deployed in a surprisingly short amount of time much like Imperial TIE Fighters.

The Sith fighters appeared to be powered by a prototype twin ion drive system exclusive to this design. Analysis indicates a hybrid of technologies, though none that match the products of any Republic world. The dual engines and thrusters granted power and maneuverability almost to the point of instability, and as a result, much of the central chassis of the ship was devoted to managing the reactor core for optimal performance. Little concern appears to have been given to the to the comfort of the pilot, and only the most essential subsystems were included. Among these was an interesting mechanic that illustrated the versatility of the vehicle. When docked or cruising long distances, the wings were folded inward and weapon systems were left offline to conserve energy. In combat, the wings unfolded, and blaster cannons were powered at each outward edge. This allowed a small number of the fighters to produce devastating crossfire, while each remained difficult to target because of their small size.