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The TIE Mauler was an Imperial ground unit used during the early years of the Galactic Civil War.

The vehicle was designed by Sienar Fleet Systems, one of many companies who released new war machines for the Empire shortly after the end of the Clone Wars. The vehicle's design is based around the standard TIE fighter, with the wings replaced by two tank treads.

Although armed with two laser cannonss, the drivers of the vehicles soon discovered that the vehicles treads provided an even more gruesome weapons, such displays earning the vehicle its name. They are also equipped with a self-destruct device that can be activated in an emergency.

As with its airborne breathern, the TIE mauler emphasizes speed and maneuverability at the expense of the protection of armor and shields.

The TIE mauler was rarely used during the Galactic Civil War, but it did inspire the design of the TIE crawler used by the Empire following the Battle of Endor.

Appearances

 * Empire at War