Talk:TIE Fighter/@comment-28899444-20171018012751

The first in a series of advanced twin ion engine starfighters, the original TIE fighter was developed by Sienar Fleet Systems. The agile, single pilot craft has a titanium alloy hull and quadrennium steel armored solar panels but lacks a deflector shield and primary life support systems. The TIE fighter is intended to be used as a short-range attack craft, launching from near by Imperial installations. TIE fighters typically attack in swarms to overwhelm their opponents.