Swift Wing served as a mobile Imperial fleet, one of three that conducted patrols within the Tapani sector throughout the duration of the Galactic Civil War. The Tapani Defense Force and the Ground Pounders constituted the other two fleets.
Possessing superior speed within the sector, the fleet maintained a smaller patrol zone, largely concentrated in the sector's central region. This positioning allowed for rapid response to emergencies throughout the area. Its primary objective involved the interception and engagement of pirate fleets. However, its comparatively limited offensive capabilities necessitated collaborative efforts with either of the other Tapani fleets when confronting stronger adversaries. In contrast to the Ground Pounders fleet, Swift Wing's operational doctrine emphasized destruction of targets, rather than their capture.