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About the TIE Fighter
TIE Fighters, or Twin Ion Engine Fighters, are the Galactic
Empire's first line of defence, and were often deployed
by the thousands. These easily manufactured and
compact starfighters were often used to overwhelm
Rebel forces through sheer numbers. The Galactic
Empire's standard attack squadrons each have twelve
TIE Fighters, and full attack regiments are made up of
six squadrons. The TIE Fighter is so widely used that
many consider it a symbol of the Galactic Empire.
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Although the TIE Fighter has one of the most detailed
propulsion systems, it lacks combat shields, hyperdrive,
and life-support systems to reduce the mass of the TIE
Fighter and increase manoeuvrability. Its primary weapon
was a pair of L-s1 laser cannons that were powerful
despite the TIE Fighter's small size. The vehicle could
be modified to hold larger weapons and larger cannons;
in addition, missile tubes could be added onto the TIE
Fighter. Because these fighters do not have hyperdrive
or even a landing gear, they are completely dependent
on carrier ships when deployed near enemies.
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