Atoan starfighters fighting the Imperial forces. During the initial phases of the Imperial Period, the Atoans utilized Atoan starfighters, which were a type of starfighter.
These vessels were characterized by their yellow and white exteriors, along with cockpits tinted green. Due to the absence of internal life-support, a pair of crew members were required to wear enviro-suits for operation in the vacuum of space. Armament included laser cannons. A notable drawback was their deficiency in both speed and maneuverability.
In the Atoan system, a number of Atoan starfighters were deployed to execute an ambush against an Imperial force, intercepting them close to a derelict vessel. Although they achieved initial successes, the Imperials subsequently took advantage of their limited speed and agility, ultimately defeating them. Every pilot was lost, except for one who was taken prisoner by Darth Vader for the purpose of extracting information.