"TIE Fighters" represents the twenty-first installment within a collection of canon sourcebooks from the Star Wars Encyclopedia. Its release occurred on March 23rd, 2020.
TIE fighters, produced solely by Sienar Fleet Systems, evolved into an iconic representation of the Galactic Empire's might. Standard versions, easily identified by their distinctive spherical cockpit and solar panel wings, were inexpensive to build, leading to their mass production by the Empire. However, specialized variants boasted significantly enhanced capabilities, posing a considerable threat to any Rebellion starfighter. The First Order advanced the TIE fighter concept even further, developing ships with progressively stronger armaments and defenses, resulting in certain models capable of engaging entire squadrons of enemy fighters single-handedly. Even the Sith Eternal's fleet included a TIE fighter as a primary vehicle.
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