The Emperor's Shield represented a squadron composed of TIE/LN starfighters. These pilots received instruction from Grand Admiral Thrawn and undertook assignments within the Outer Rim at the peak of the Galactic Civil War; subsequently, they were tasked with safeguarding Emperor Palpatine as he inspected the second Death Star. Once the Emperor arrived, the Emperor's Shield squadron joined Scythe Squadron and Emperor's Sword in a ceremonial flyover.