TIE fighter boat

The TIE Fighter Boat, sometimes referred to as the TIE Sub Fighter is an aquatic superiority variant of the original TIE Fighter. Like all other TIE variants, the TIE Fighter Boat is also manufactured by Sienar Fleet Systems. This specialised TIE Fighter has been designed to operate underwater.

These aquatic assault craft have the classic TIE pod shaped cockpit, although it is elongated and is based on the TIE Bomber. It is 4.3 metres long and is piloted by one crew, often a Seatrooper. The lower half of the solar panels are "bent" to form runners for the craft as it skims the water's surface. The upper half of the solar panels have been removed for improved visibility. The TIE Fighter Boat is armed with an aquatic blaster cannon and a concussion missile launcher. The TIE Fighter Boats are often assigned to Imperial Army Aquatic Garrison bases where the operate as aquatic assault and patrol vehicles. TIE Fighter Boats also work together with AT-AT Swimmers and Seatroopers in deep water assaults.