| TIE/IN Interceptor | |
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| Star Ship Info | |
| Name: |
TIE/IN Interceptor |
| Product Line: | |
| Model: |
Twin Ion Engine Interceptor |
| Class: |
Starfighter |
| Length: |
9.6 meters |
| Maximum acceleration: |
4,240 G |
| Armament: |
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| Crew: |
Clone trooper pilot or TIE Pilot (1) |
| Passengers: |
none |
| Consumables: |
2 days |
| Other Systems: |
Ejection seat |
| Role: |
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| Affiliation: | |
The TIE/IN Interceptor or commonly known as the TIE Interceptor, is a TIE fighter used by the Galactic Empire during The Last of the Droids era. TIE Interceptors are about the same as the Vulture Droids which made them engage each other in battle like TIE Hunters.
Characteristics[]
Like most TIE models, the TIE Interceptor shares nearly identical cockpits, drive pods, and wing brace designs with the TIE Fighter. The solar collector panels are lengthened and angled, and the forward center section was removed. This new solar array design gives the Interceptor its unmistakable dagger-like appearance, while providing the pilot with increased visibility and shrinking its profile to make targeting more frustrating for enemy gunners. This wing design gives the craft a more menacing visage, continuing The Empire's reputation of ruling through fear.
A TIE Interceptor
The original production model came equipped with four L-s9.3 laser cannons, one installed on each wingtip. New targeting software is installed in the TIE Interceptor, and the SFS T-s9a targeting computer offered greater accuracy during complex flight maneuvers. Twin laser cannon hardpoints still remain on the "chin" portion of the cockpit module.
The later TIE Interceptor models are modified to carry four blaster cannons, replacing the original wingtip laser cannons, along with twin chin-mounted laser cannons. However, the older model remained a common sight in Imperial fleets for years to come.