TIE/ln space superiority starfighter

"You always hear them first. Twin ion engines make TIE fighters howl as they fly by on patrols."

- Ezra Bridger

The TIE fighter was the signature starfighter of the Galactic Empire. They were instantly recognizable from the roar of their engines and carried locator beacons so as to be found by the Empire.

They were small in size and manufactured en masse by the Empire. Seemingly a disposable vessel, Wilhuff Tarkin dreaded the thought of ever having to pilot one due to its cramped cockpit.

During the reign of the empire, TIE fighters were favored for their versatility, if not for their durability. They were able to operate both in space as well as in planetary atmospheres, acting as fighters or scouts.

One great advantage of the TIE fighter was the fact that it was not simply limited to linear flight, like other fighters of its time. On occasion the fighters demonstrated ability to hover in place and even fly completely sideways, adding to the usefulness of the fighter as a scout vehicle.

Variants

 * TIE Advanced starfighter
 * TIE Advanced v1
 * TIE bomber
 * TIE/D Defender
 * TIE Interceptor

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Galactic Defense
 * Angry Birds Star Wars II
 * Tarkin
 * A New Dawn
 * Servants of the Empire: Edge of the Galaxy
 * Star Wars Rebels: Ghost Raid
 * Chopper Saves the Day
 * Sabine's Art Attack
 * Zeb to the Rescue
 * Ezra's Gamble
 * Ezra and the Pilot
 * Rise of the Rebels
 * Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
 * The Rebellion Begins
 * Droids in Distress
 * A New Hero
 * Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars: Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
 * Escape from Darth Vader
 * The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight
 * Heir to the Jedi
 * Star Wars 1: Skywalker Strikes, Part I
 * Star Wars: Commander
 * Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars: Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
 * Escape from Darth Vader
 * The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight
 * Heir to the Jedi
 * Star Wars 1: Skywalker Strikes, Part I
 * Star Wars: Commander
 * Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars: Commander
 * Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens