Fleet-Wide Ships & Equipment
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| General | |
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| Certification: | TIE Experimental Vessels |
| Mass: | 80k |
| Role: | Interceptor |
| Crew: | Pilot only |
| Weapon Mounts: | Projectile weapon x1 Ordnance x1 |
| Astromech Technology: | Flight Computer |
| Statistics | |
| Acceleration | 400 |
| Deceleration | 600 |
| Yaw Rate | 300 |
| Pitch Rate | 300 |
| Roll Rate | 150 |
| Speed Modifier: | 1.0 |
Ship Profile: Imperial Guard TIE Interceptor
On loan from the Imperial Guard, the highly advanced TIE Guard Interceptor is both mobile and deadly on the battlefield. This is the primary starfighter used by the Black Sword Fleet.
Characteristics
Painted bright red. It is something between a heavy fighter and a light skirmisher, with the benefits of both and enough mass to equip it for mid-level space battles. Intended mostly as a close dogfighter, the Interceptor sacrifices the higher mass of the TIE Advanced in order to maximize maneuverability for a ship this size.
Star Wars Lore
Although the standard TIE Interceptor was considered the limit of what rank and file pilots could be equipped with, the Emperor himself invested considerable resources into creating a superior version of the TIE. This new TIE Interceptor continued the doctrine of fear with a deep crimson color reminiscent of blood. Although this fighter was far too expensive for widespread use, the Emperor's Imperial Guardsmen were often seen piloting this vehicle.