Troy Vigil is a creative individual who has contributed his artistic talents to various Star Wars projects, including several Essential Guides, trading cards, collections of artwork, and promotional posters.
At the young age of eight, Troy was motivated by the Star Wars trilogy to follow a path in art, and he started to draw.
Before transitioning into a freelance computer artist, he began his professional journey working in the field of print production.
Currently, Troy resides in Venice Beach, California, alongside his partner, Stacey. They share their home with a total of eight feline companions.
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels ( 1996 )
- The Rebel Alliance—Ships of the Fleet (1996) (Utilized diagrams from The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels, depicting "B-wing, Z-95 Headhunter, rear view of X-wing, and Rebel Medical Frigate")
- The Galactic Empire—Ships of the Fleet (1996) (Featured diagrams from The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels, showcasing "AT-AT walker, AT-ST walker, and Imperial Probe Droid")
- The Jedi Academy Sourcebook (1996) (Included diagrams from The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels, illustrating Death Star prototype, Sun Crusher, and Hornet interceptor, along with original diagrams of Svelte-class Imperial shuttle and Vibre-class assault cruiser)
- Tales of the Jedi Companion (Contained diagrams from The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels, presenting Enforcer One, Ithullian ore hauler, Nebulon Ranger, Marauder Starjacker, SunGem, and Seltiss-2 caravel)
- The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology ( 1997 )
- The Essential Guide to Droids ( 1999 )
- The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology ( 2004 )