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*Atmospheric patrols over Imperial bases<ref name="SWCE">{{Cite_web|url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-is-adding-some-gorgeous-new-ships-for-rogue-o-1783721583|title=''Star Wars'' Is Adding Some Gorgeous New Ships For ''Rogue One''|work=gizmodo.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728074622/http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-is-adding-some-gorgeous-new-ships-for-rogue-o-1783721583|archivedate=20190728074622}}
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*[[Realspace|Space]] [[Starfighter combat|combat]] alongside traditional [[TIE/ln space superiority starfighter|TIE fighters]]<ref name="SWCE">{{Cite_web|url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-is-adding-some-gorgeous-new-ships-for-rogue-o-1783721583|title=''Star Wars'' Is Adding Some Gorgeous New Ships For ''Rogue One''|work=gizmodo.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728074622/http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-is-adding-some-gorgeous-new-ships-for-rogue-o-1783721583|archivedate=20190728074622}}
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==Characteristics==
  
==Characteristics==
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The TIE striker featured flat, high-speed, pointed wings which were specially designed for in-[[atmosphere]] combat.<ref name="Visual Guide" /><ref name="EW" /> For this reason it was faster than the standard [[TIE/ln space superiority starfighter]].<ref name="Visual Guide" /><ref name="Head to Head">''[[Star Wars Rebels: Head to Head]]'' states that the [[TIE/ln space superiority starfighter]] had a maximum speed of 1,200 [[Kilometer per hour|kph]].</ref> The TIE striker was able to gain additional speed by curling down its wings,<ref name="EW" /> engaging from flight mode to attack mode.<ref name="Visual Guide" /> The atmospheric fighter was heavily armed, sporting four pairs of [[Laser cannon|laser barrels]]<ref name="Visual Guide" /> and [[proton bomb]]s that were particularly effective against vehicle units, dealing heavy damage over a large area.<ref name="Commander">''[[Star Wars: Commander]]''</ref> Although its intended role was as an atmospheric fighter, it could also be used as a [[starfighter]] to some extent,<ref name="Imperial Trainee card" /> and accompany traditional [[TIE line|TIE fighters]].<ref name="SWCE" /> The TIE striker could be further modified with lightweight frames, thus allowing for an increased speed.<ref name="TIE Striker Expansion Pack">{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack}}</ref> The craft was also useful for shifting supplies and personnel from orbit to the [[planet]] surface, thanks to a larger central pod.<ref name="EW" />
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The TIE/sk x1 experimental air superiority fighter<ref name="Visual Guide" /> featured flat, pointed wings specially designed for in-[[atmosphere]] [[Starfighter combat|combat]].<ref name="EW" /> Thus,<ref name="Visual Guide" /> it was faster than the standard [[TIE/ln space superiority starfighter]].<ref name="Head to Head">''[[Star Wars Rebels: Head to Head]]'' states that the [[TIE/ln space superiority starfighter]] had a maximum speed of 1,200 [[Kilometer per hour|kph]], whilst ''Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide'' states that the TIE/sk x1 experimental air superiority fighter could attain speeds up to 1,500 kph.</ref>
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However, the striker's wings were unusually shaped; straying from the typical [[TIE line|TIE fighter's]] wing shapes, the TIE/sk's wings helped increase the [[Starship|ship's]] VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) capacity.<ref name="Visual Guide" /> The craft was able to gain additional speed by curling down its wings,<ref name="EW" /> engaging from flight mode to attack mode.<ref name="Visual Guide" />
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The fighter was heavily armed, sporting four pairs of [[Laser cannon|laser barrels]]<ref name="Visual Guide" /> and [[proton bomb]]s that were particularly effective against vehicle units, dealing heavy damage over a large area.<ref name="Commander">''[[Star Wars: Commander]]''</ref> The TIE variant was equipped with [[ArmaTek]]'s [[VL-61/79 proton bomb]]s, which were deployed from a [[proton bomb]] chute fitted upon the [[armor]]ed [[hull]] of the craft's underside.<ref name="Visual Guide" />
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Although its intended role was as an [[atmospheric fighter]], it could also be used as a [[starfighter]] to some extent,<ref name="Imperial Trainee card" /> and accompany standard TIE fighters.<ref name="SWCE" /> However, the attributes that made the striker a useful atmospheric fighter made it less than ideal in [[Realspace|space]].<ref name="Visual Guide" />
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The TIE striker could be further modified with lightweight frames, thus allowing for an increased speed.<ref name="TIE Striker Expansion Pack">{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack}}</ref> The craft was also useful for shifting supplies and personnel from orbit to the [[planet]] surface, thanks to a larger central pod.<ref name="EW" />
   
 
==History==
  
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===A New Order===
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{{Quote|I've got one on my tail!|X-wing pilot at the Battle of Scarif|Rogue One: A Star Wars Story}}
  
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[[File:Duchess TIE Striker XWM.png|thumb|right|220px|The TIE striker served alongside Imperial forces.]]
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In large part due to the decommissioning of many clone troopers from the ranks of the [[Imperial Military]], fresh cadets were often utilized for piloting the TIE striker, of which at least one squadron did a fly-by near the then-under construction Death Star.<ref name="Imperial Trainee card" />
  
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The TIE/sk x1 experimental air superiority fighter served the [[Galactic Empire]] during its [[Imperial Era|reign]].<ref name="Visual Guide" /> They were new as of the second [[Empire Day]], and flew during the parade. The [[HoloNet News]] reporter [[Calliope Drouth]] hoped to do a segment on them.<ref name="Voice of the Empire">{{InsiderCite|170|The Voice of the Empire}}</ref>
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<div style="float:right">[[File:TIE striker in-atmosphere.jpg|thumb|250px|A TIE striker flying in-atmosphere]]</div>
  
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The TIE striker served the [[Galactic Empire]] during the [[Galactic Civil War]],<ref name="Visual Guide" /> a [[The galaxy|galaxy]]-wide conflict in which the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic]] waged a rebellion against the Empire to restore [[Democracy|democratic]] [[Politics|rule]] to the galaxy.<ref name="Episode IV">[[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope'']]</ref> The starfighter was utilized for in-[[atmosphere]] engagements and the defense of important Imperial bases.<ref name="Visual Guide" /> In particular, because of the secrecy behind the [[Imperial security complex]] on the jungle planet [[Scarif]] requiring a vigilant and swift defense force, the TIE pilots stationed there utilized the strikers.<ref name="Scarif Defender card">{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack|cardname=Scarif Defender&mdash;TIE Striker}}</ref>
  
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In large part due to the decommissioning of many [[clone trooper]]s from the ranks of the [[Imperial Military]], fresh [[cadet]]s were often utilized for [[pilot]]ing the TIE striker, of which at least one squadron did a fly-by near the then-under construction [[DS-1 Death Star Mobile Battle Station|Death Star]].<ref name="Imperial Trainee card" />
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Sometime after the [[smuggler]] [[Han Solo]] took ownership of the ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'', a TIE striker was located at [[Nodo's shipyard]].<ref name="Chhoose your Adventure">''[[Choose Your Destiny: A Han & Chewie Adventure]]''</ref>
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{{Quote|I've got one on my tail!|[[Rebel pilot|X-wing pilot]] at the Battle of Scarif|Rogue One: A Star Wars Story}}
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By the [[time]]<ref name="Visual Guide" /> of the [[Galactic Civil War]], a [[galaxy]]-wide conflict in which the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic]] waged a rebellion against the Empire to restore [[Democracy|democratic]] [[Politics|rule]] to [[the galaxy]],<ref name="CL2016">''[[Star Wars: Complete Locations]]''</ref> the starfighter was utilized for in-[[atmosphere]] engagements and the defense of important Imperial bases.<ref name="Visual Guide" /> In particular, because of the secrecy behind the [[Imperial security complex]] on the jungle planet [[Scarif]] requiring a vigilant and swift defense force, the [[TIE fighter pilot|TIE pilots]] stationed there utilized the fighters.<ref name="Scarif Defender card">{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack|cardname=Scarif Defender&mdash;TIE Striker}}</ref>
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The TIE strikers notably defended Scarif during a Rebel [[Battle of Scarif|attack]]<ref name="EW" /> that was part of the Rebel mission to steal the [[Death Star plans|plans]] to the [[Death Star]]. During the battle, the TIE strikers entered dogfights with various Rebel aligned craft, with some also escorting a [[TIE/rp Reaper attack lander]] to deliver a squad of [[death trooper]]s to deal with Rogue One.<ref name="Rogue One" />
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The [[human]] Imperial pilots "[[Countdown]]" and "[[Duchess (TIE striker pilot)|Duchess]]"<ref name="Duchess">{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack|cardname="Duchess"&mdash;TIE Striker}}</ref> were amongst those who serviced the Empire aboard TIE strikers. The foremost pilot<ref name="Human TIEs">The reference book ''[[Ultimate Star Wars]]'' states that the [[TIE fighter pilot]]s of the [[Galactic Empire]] were all [[human]]s.</ref> targeted a [[T-65B X-wing starfighter]] during the battle of Scarif.<ref name="Countdown">{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack|cardname="Countdown"&mdash;TIE Striker}}</ref>
   
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Other TIE striker crew members include "[[Pure Sabacc (TIE striker pilot)|Pure Sabacc]]," who serviced also during the Civil War,<ref name="Pure Sabacc">{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack|cardname="Pure Sabacc"&mdash;TIE Striker}}</ref> and [[Black Squadron (TIE striker)|Black Squadron]], under the Imperial [[Army Air Corps]].<ref name="Black Squadron TIE Striker">{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack|cardname=Black Squadron Scout&mdash;TIE Striker}}</ref>
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Sometime after the [[smuggler]] [[Han Solo]] took ownership of his [[starship]] ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'', a TIE Striker could be found at [[Nodo's shipyard]].<ref name="Chhoose your Adventure">''[[Choose Your Destiny: A Han & Chewie Adventure]]''</ref>
  
   
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Imperial [[Governor]] [[Hastemoor]] had several TIE strikers in his planet's defense force on [[Troithe]]. After the [[Battle of Endor]], they [[Troithe operation|engaged]] the [[New Republic]] attackers during the [[Campaign in the Cerberon system]], but were unable to keep the advancing forces from cutting off the capital.<ref name="Shadow Fall">''[[Shadow Fall]]''</ref>
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[[File:TIEStriker-TFOWM.jpg|thumb|left|A TIE striker in flight]]
  
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The TIE strikers notably defended Scarif during a Rebel [[Battle of Scarif|attack]]<ref name="EW" /> that was part of the Rebel mission to steal the [[Death Star plans|plans]] to the [[DS-1 Orbital Battle Station|Death Star]]. During the battle, the TIE strikers entered dogfights with various Rebel aligned craft, with some also escorting a [[TIE/rp Reaper attack lander]] to deliver a squad of [[death trooper]]s to deal with Rogue One.<ref name="Rogue One" />
  
   
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The TIE striker was still in the service of the Galactic Empire<ref name="Poe Dameron 9">[[Poe Dameron 9|''Poe Dameron'' 9]]</ref> in [[5 ABY]],<ref name="Date Note #2">''[[Star Wars: Galactic Atlas]]'' places the [[Battle of Jakku]] in the [[Standard year|year]] [[5 ABY]].</ref> with several TIE strikers being present at the [[Rothana]] [[Rothana Imperial Shipyards|Imperial Shipyards]] around the time of the [[Battle of Jakku]].<ref name="Poe Dameron 9" /> During the battle itself, TIE strikers were utilized on [[Jakku]]'s surface to combat the [[New Republic]].<ref name="Empire's End" />
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The TIE striker was still in the service of the Galactic Empire<ref name="Poe Dameron 9">[[Poe Dameron 9|''Poe Dameron'' 9]]</ref> in [[5 ABY]],<ref name="Date Note #2">''[[Star Wars: Galactic Atlas]]'' places the [[Battle of Jakku]] in the [[Standard year|year]] [[5 ABY]].</ref> with several TIE strikers being present at the [[Rothana]] [[Rothana Imperial Shipyards|Imperial Shipyards]] around the time of the [[Battle of Jakku]].<ref name="Poe Dameron 9" /> During the battle itself, TIE strikers were utilized on [[Jakku]]'s surface to combat the [[New Republic]]. The Empire was ultimately defeated in the battle,<ref name="Empire's End" /> and thus ended the Galactic Civil War.<ref name="TFA VD">''[[Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary]]''</ref>
   
 
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==Appearances==
  
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*''[[Star Wars Battlefront II]]'' {{Vision|Kylo Ren}}
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*''[[Star Wars Battlefront II]]'' {{C|DLC}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Starfighter Missions]]''
 
*''[[Choose Your Destiny: A Han & Chewie Adventure]]''
  
*''[[Choose Your Destiny: A Han & Chewie Adventure]]''
 
*''[[Leia Organa: Ordeal of the Princess]]'' {{Flash}}
  
*''[[Leia Organa: Ordeal of the Princess]]'' {{Flash}}
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*''[[Star Wars Battlefront]]'' {{C|DLC}}
  
*''[[Star Wars Battlefront]]'' {{C|DLC}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Commander]]'' {{1st}}
  
*''[[Star Wars: Commander]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Shadow Fall]]''
 
*''[[Aftermath: Empire's End]]''
  
*''[[Aftermath: Empire's End]]''
 
*[[Poe Dameron 9|''Poe Dameron'' 9]] {{Flash}}
  
*[[Poe Dameron 9|''Poe Dameron'' 9]] {{Flash}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Rogue One Book and Model]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: Rogue One Book and Model]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: Rogue One: Rebel Dossier]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: Rogue One: Rebel Dossier]]''
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*[[TIE Striker Expansion Pack|''X-Wing: TIE Striker Expansion Pack'']]
  
*[[TIE Striker Expansion Pack|''X-Wing: TIE Striker Expansion Pack'']]
 
*{{SW|url=video/star-wars-go-rogue-chapter-3|text=Go Rogue Chapter 3|archivedate=20180411160725}}
  
*{{SW|url=video/star-wars-go-rogue-chapter-3|text=Go Rogue Chapter 3|archivedate=20180411160725}}
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*{{SW|url=video/the-star-wars-show-episode-23|text=The Star Wars Show Episode 23|archivedate=20180409000246}}
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*{{SW|url=video/the-star-wars-show-episode-23|text=New ''Rogue One'' Poster and Trailer Details, Marvel Comic News, and Sam Witwer|archivedate=20180409000246}}
 
*{{SW|url=news/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-poster-revealed-and-trailer-announced-on-the-star-wars-show|text=''Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'' Poster Revealed and Trailer Announced on ''The Star Wars Show''|archivedate=20190909194053}}
  
*{{SW|url=news/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-poster-revealed-and-trailer-announced-on-the-star-wars-show|text=''Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'' Poster Revealed and Trailer Announced on ''The Star Wars Show''|archivedate=20190909194053}}
 
*{{SW|url=news/rogue-one-lego-roundup|text=''Rogue One'' LEGO Roundup!|archivedate=20190909211515}}
  
*{{SW|url=news/rogue-one-lego-roundup|text=''Rogue One'' LEGO Roundup!|archivedate=20190909211515}}
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*{{SW|url=news/tabletop-rebellion-rogue-one-comes-to-ffgs-x-wing-miniatures-game|text=Tabletop Rebellion: ''Rogue One'' Comes to FFG's ''X-Wing Miniatures Game''|archivedate=20191210173944}}
  
*{{SW|url=news/tabletop-rebellion-rogue-one-comes-to-ffgs-x-wing-miniatures-game|text=Tabletop Rebellion: ''Rogue One'' Comes to FFG's ''X-Wing Miniatures Game''|archivedate=20191210173944}}
 
*{{SW|url=news/everything-we-know-about-rogue-one-so-far|text=Everything We Know About ''Rogue One'' So Far|archivedate=20190909192958}}
  
*{{SW|url=news/everything-we-know-about-rogue-one-so-far|text=Everything We Know About ''Rogue One'' So Far|archivedate=20190909192958}}
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*{{SW|url=news/palm-trees-and-death-troopers-rogue-one-scarif-expansion-arrives-for-battlefront|text=Palm Trees and Death Troopers: ''Rogue One: Scarif'' Expansion Arrives for ''Battlefront'' – Exclusive Interview|archivedate=20191012023819}}
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*{{SW|url=news/palm-trees-and-death-troopers-rogue-one-scarif-expansion-arrives-for-battlefront|text=Palm Trees and Death Troopers: ''Rogue One: Scarif'' Expansion Arrives for Battlefront – Exclusive Interview|archivedate=20200508020348}}
 
*''[[Entertainment Weekly's Ultimate Guide to Rogue One]]''
  
*''[[Entertainment Weekly's Ultimate Guide to Rogue One]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide]]'' {{1stID}}
  
*''[[Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide]]'' {{1stID}}
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*<!-- 12/16/16 -->''[[Art of Coloring: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]]''
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*''[[Art of Coloring: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]]''
 
*''[[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - The Official Collector's Edition]]''
  
*''[[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - The Official Collector's Edition]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia]]''
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*{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack|cardname=Imperial Trainee&mdash;TIE Striker}}
  
*{{FFGXW|TIE Striker Expansion Pack|cardname=Imperial Trainee&mdash;TIE Striker}}
 
*''[[Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles]]''
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*{{FFGXW2|Galactic Empire Conversion Kit|''Galactic Empire Conversion Kit''|link=https://xwing-miniatures-second-edition.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Squadron_Scout|cardname=Black Squadron Scout}} {{C|Reissued in ''[[TIE/sk Striker Expansion Pack]]''}}
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*{{FFGXW2|Galactic Empire Conversion Kit|''Galactic Empire Conversion Kit''|link=https://xwing-miniatures-second-edition.fandom.com/wiki/%22Countdown%22|cardname="Countdown"}} {{C|Reissued in ''[[TIE/sk Striker Expansion Pack]]''}}
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*{{FFGXW2|Galactic Empire Conversion Kit|''Galactic Empire Conversion Kit''|link=https://xwing-miniatures-second-edition.fandom.com/wiki/%22Duchess%22|cardname="Duchess"}} {{C|Reissued in ''[[TIE/sk Striker Expansion Pack]]''}}
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*{{FFGXW2|Galactic Empire Conversion Kit|''Galactic Empire Conversion Kit''|link=https://xwing-miniatures-second-edition.fandom.com/wiki/%22Pure_Sabacc%22|cardname="Pure Sabacc"}} {{C|Reissued in ''[[TIE/sk Striker Expansion Pack]]''}}
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*{{HelmetCollectionCite|71|multiple=[[Helmets|Helmets: In Pictures]]; [[Weapons & Uniforms|Weapons & Uniforms: Blue Squadron]]; [[Highlights of the Saga|Highlights of the Saga: The Battle of Scarif]]}}
 
*''[[Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition]]''
  
*''[[Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: The Galactic Explorer's Guide]]''
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*{{FFGXW2|Hotshots and Aces Reinforcements Pack|link=https://xwing-miniatures-second-edition.fandom.com/wiki/%22Vagabond%22|cardname="Vagabond"}}
 
*{{Databank|tie-striker|TIE striker|archivedate=20191223211236}}}}
  
*{{Databank|tie-striker|TIE striker|archivedate=20191223211236}}}}
   
 
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*{{Youtube|LPPLCkIhxt0|Every Starfighter in Star Wars Explained By Lucasfilm <nowiki>|</nowiki> WIRED|channel/UCftwRNsjfRo08xYE31tkiyw|WIRED|archivedate=20200529213514}}
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"It's experimental, but the TIE/sk x1 air superiority fighter is a demon in atmospheric environments."
―Antoc Merrick in The Rebel Files[src]

The TIE/sk x1 experimental air superiority fighter, also known as the TIE/sk atmospheric fighter or simply the TIE striker, was a streamlined variant of the TIE line starfighters used by the Galactic Empire, most notably during the Battle of Scarif. Specialized for in-atmosphere missions, the atmospheric fighter was identifiable by its horizontal high-speed wings and large central pod. Largely because of its specialization for such missions, it was one of the few TIE models to be used by the Imperial Army as well as the Imperial Navy.

Characteristics

Pure Sabacc TIE Striker XWM

The TIE striker performed optimally in atmospheric operations

The TIE/sk x1 experimental air superiority fighter[1] featured flat, pointed wings specially designed for in-atmosphere combat.[6] Thus,[1] it was faster than the standard TIE/ln space superiority starfighter.[11]

However, the striker's wings were unusually shaped; straying from the typical TIE fighter's wing shapes, the TIE/sk's wings helped increase the ship's VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) capacity.[1] The craft was able to gain additional speed by curling down its wings,[6] engaging from flight mode to attack mode.[1]

The fighter was heavily armed, sporting four pairs of laser barrels[1] and proton bombs that were particularly effective against vehicle units, dealing heavy damage over a large area.[12] The TIE variant was equipped with ArmaTek's VL-61/79 proton bombs, which were deployed from a proton bomb chute fitted upon the armored hull of the craft's underside.[1]

Although its intended role was as an atmospheric fighter, it could also be used as a starfighter to some extent,[9] and accompany standard TIE fighters.[8] However, the attributes that made the striker a useful atmospheric fighter made it less than ideal in space.[1]

The TIE striker could be further modified with lightweight frames, thus allowing for an increased speed.[13] The craft was also useful for shifting supplies and personnel from orbit to the planet surface, thanks to a larger central pod.[6]

History

A New Order

Duchess TIE Striker XWM

The TIE striker served alongside Imperial forces.

The TIE/sk x1 experimental air superiority fighter served the Galactic Empire during its reign.[1] They were new as of the second Empire Day, and flew during the parade. The HoloNet News reporter Calliope Drouth hoped to do a segment on them.[14]

In large part due to the decommissioning of many clone troopers from the ranks of the Imperial Military, fresh cadets were often utilized for piloting the TIE striker, of which at least one squadron did a fly-by near the then-under construction Death Star.[9]

Sometime after the smuggler Han Solo took ownership of the Millennium Falcon, a TIE striker was located at Nodo's shipyard.[15]

Galactic Civil War

Spark of rebellion

"I've got one on my tail!"
―X-wing pilot at the Battle of Scarif[src]

By the time[1] of the Galactic Civil War, a galaxy-wide conflict in which the Alliance to Restore the Republic waged a rebellion against the Empire to restore democratic rule to the galaxy,[16] the starfighter was utilized for in-atmosphere engagements and the defense of important Imperial bases.[1] In particular, because of the secrecy behind the Imperial security complex on the jungle planet Scarif requiring a vigilant and swift defense force, the TIE pilots stationed there utilized the fighters.[17]

The TIE strikers notably defended Scarif during a Rebel attack[6] that was part of the Rebel mission to steal the plans to the Death Star. During the battle, the TIE strikers entered dogfights with various Rebel aligned craft, with some also escorting a TIE/rp Reaper attack lander to deliver a squad of death troopers to deal with Rogue One.[5]

The human Imperial pilots "Countdown" and "Duchess"[18] were amongst those who serviced the Empire aboard TIE strikers. The foremost pilot[19] targeted a T-65B X-wing starfighter during the battle of Scarif.[20]

Other TIE striker crew members include "Pure Sabacc," who serviced also during the Civil War,[21] and Black Squadron, under the Imperial Army Air Corps.[22]

Imperial Governor Hastemoor had several TIE strikers in his planet's defense force on Troithe. After the Battle of Endor, they engaged the New Republic attackers during the Campaign in the Cerberon system, but were unable to keep the advancing forces from cutting off the capital.[23]

Dusk of the Empire

The TIE striker was still in the service of the Galactic Empire[24] in 5 ABY,[25] with several TIE strikers being present at the Rothana Imperial Shipyards around the time of the Battle of Jakku.[24] During the battle itself, TIE strikers were utilized on Jakku's surface to combat the New Republic. The Empire was ultimately defeated in the battle,[10] and thus ended the Galactic Civil War.[26]

Behind the scenes

The TIE striker was created and developed for the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The TIE striker was first revealed on May 17, 2016, in a preview for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: The Official Visual Story Guide, a cancelled reference book for the film that was rewritten as Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide.[1]

Appearances

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TIE striker schematics

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dawn of Rebellion
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 TIE Fighter Owners' Workshop Manual
  4. ↑ Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Secrets of the TIE Striker: An EW Rogue One video on Entertainment Weekly (October 31, 2016) (archived from the original on June 21, 2018)
  7. ↑ StarWars-DatabankII TIE striker in the Databank (backup link)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Star Wars Is Adding Some Gorgeous New Ships For Rogue One on gizmodo.com (archived from the original on July 28, 2019)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 FFGXWMG Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — TIE Striker Expansion Pack (Card: Imperial Trainee—TIE Striker)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Aftermath: Empire's End
  11. ↑ Star Wars Rebels: Head to Head states that the TIE/ln space superiority starfighter had a maximum speed of 1,200 kph, whilst Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide states that the TIE/sk x1 experimental air superiority fighter could attain speeds up to 1,500 kph.
  12. ↑ Star Wars: Commander
  13. ↑ FFGXWMG Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — TIE Striker Expansion Pack
  14. ↑ SWInsider "The Voice of the Empire" — Star Wars Insider 170
  15. ↑ Choose Your Destiny: A Han & Chewie Adventure
  16. ↑ Star Wars: Complete Locations
  17. ↑ FFGXWMG Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — TIE Striker Expansion Pack (Card: Scarif Defender—TIE Striker)
  18. ↑ FFGXWMG Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — TIE Striker Expansion Pack (Card: "Duchess"—TIE Striker)
  19. ↑ The reference book Ultimate Star Wars states that the TIE fighter pilots of the Galactic Empire were all humans.
  20. ↑ FFGXWMG Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — TIE Striker Expansion Pack (Card: "Countdown"—TIE Striker)
  21. ↑ FFGXWMG Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — TIE Striker Expansion Pack (Card: "Pure Sabacc"—TIE Striker)
  22. ↑ FFGXWMG Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — TIE Striker Expansion Pack (Card: Black Squadron Scout—TIE Striker)
  23. ↑ Shadow Fall
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Poe Dameron 9
  25. ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Atlas places the Battle of Jakku in the year 5 ABY.
  26. ↑ Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary

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