Authority IRD

The Authority IRD is a swift and heavily armed starfighter used by the Corporate Sector's Picket Fleet. It lacks a hyperdive, but features powerful engines and strong weapons. As a result, the Authority IRD has to be transported by larger vessels such as the Marauder Corvette and the Victory-class Star Destroyer.

The Corporate Sector Authority designed the Authority IRD fighter for the various missions of the Picket Fleet. Early Authority IRD models were not aerodynamic and performed badly in atmospheric combat. This would lead to the development of the Authority IRD-A, which were deployed during atmospheric battles.

Appearances
During Han Solo's days in the Corporate Sector, Han Solo and a group of outlaw mechanics fought against Authority IRD fighters. During the conflict, the Z-95 Headhunters used by Han Solo and his allies defeated the Corporate Sector fighters.