Basic info

	First appearance: Star Wars : TIE Fighter (Video Game)
	Relations: Sienar Fleet Systems Sienar Fleet Systems Organization Manufacturers

Summary

	The TIE/D Defender, commonly known as the TIE Defender or T/D, was a high-performance TIE Series starfighter developed for the Imperial Navy by Sienar Fleet Systems Sienar Fleet Systems Organization Manufacturers in a project overseen by Grand Admiral Demetrius Zaarin shortly before the Endor Campaign Endor Campaign Event Galactic Civil War . Representing a shift in starfighter design from previous TIE models, the ship featured a hyperdrive as well as deflector shields to allow it to operate independently of Imperial capital ships. The ship's speed and agility, combined with its arsenal of four laser cannons, two ion cannons, two warhead launchers and an optional tractor beam projector made it arguably the most advanced starfighter available at the time. After Zaarin's failed coup against Emperor Palpatine Palpatine (Human) Character Major Characters , the renegade admiral attempted to gain control of the TIE Defender technology to give his forces a technological advantage over the Empire. The advanced starfighter also attracted the attention of other factions, including the Rebel Alliance and pirate Pirate Organization Communities groups. Imperial forces under the command of Grand Admiral Thrawn Thrawn (Chiss) Character Major Characters were ultimately able to prevent the spread of the technology and the starfighter played a major role in Thrawn's successful campaign against Zaarin. Beyond the Zaarin campaign, the TIE Defender's high cost, together with political factors, kept it from achieving widespread use in the Empire and units were assigned only to the most elite pilots. The fighters participated in several other engagements during the Imperial era, including the Battle of Mygeeto and the Battle of Endor Battle over Endor (Endor Campaign) Event Galactic Civil War . Following the death of Emperor Palpatine at Endor Endor Planet , the TIE Defender continued to see limited use by Imperial forces. TIE Defenders saw action during Shadowspawn's campaign against the New Republic in 5 ABY and were used by the Republic's Rogue Squadron Rogue Squadron Organization Rebel Alliance Navy during a brief alliance with former Director of Imperial Intelligence Imperial Intelligence Organization Galactic Empire Ysanne Isard Ysanne Isard (Human) Character Major Characters against Prince-Admiral Delak Krennel's Ciutric Hegemony in 9 ABY. The fighters participated in multiple battles during the Yuuzhan Vong Yuuzhan Vong Sentient Species War and continued to be used by the Imperial Remnant until at least 44 ABY. Known variants TIE/Ad x7 The TIE/Ad x7, also known as the TIE/Ad Defender, defender starfighter, TIE/x7, or the TIE advanced x7, was a prototype TIE Series starfighter developed by Sienar Fleet Systems shortly before the Battle of Endor. A highly-advanced starfighter, the TIE/Ad x7 was considered a radical departure from previous TIE designs in terms of appearance and performance. The fighter was only built as a prototype for the later TIE/D Defender model on the planet Corulag, and featured three solar collectors evenly spaced around the cockpit pod, with triple arrays of maneuvering jets as well. The power boost allowed it to reach far greater speeds than standard TIE fighters TIE Fighter Starship Starfighter Models , but the prototype lacked the ion cannons, missile launchers, and hyperdrive that would make its way into the finalized TIE Defender. Read more...	See also Battle over Endor Endor Endor Campaign Imperial Intelligence Palpatine Pirate Rogue Squadron TIE Fighter Thrawn Ysanne Isard Yuuzhan Vong

Complete list

TITANIUM Series Die-Cast	X-Wing Miniatures Game	X-Wing Miniatures Game	X-Wing Miniatures Game SE	The Official Star Wars Fact File	The Official Star Wars Fact File
TIE Defender (TSDC)	TIE Defender Expansion Pack (SWX17)	Imperial Veterans Expansion Pack (SWX52)	TIE/D Defender Expansion Pack (SWZ60)	TIE Defender (V.TIE11)	TIE Defender (V.TIE12)
35137 / 35250	SWX17	SWX52	SWZ60	V.TIE11	V.TIE12
		Tags (3) TIE Bomber | Gamma Squadron | Glaive Squadron
ILLICIT	MODIFICATION	PILOT	PILOT	PILOT	PILOT
Feedback Array	Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (TIE only)	Colonel Vessery | TIE Defender (Unique)	Colonel Vessery, Contemplative Commander | TIE/D Defender (Unique)	Countess Ryad | TIE Defender (Unique)	Countess Ryad, Cutthroat Politico | TIE/D Defender (Unique)
UID00005048	UID00005674	UID00004499	UID00004407	UID00008311	UID00004408
Z-95 Headhunter		Broak Vessery	Broak Vessery	Tags (2) Iran Ryad | Glaive Squadron	Tags (2) Iran Ryad | Glaive Squadron
	[Original art]	[Original art]	[Original art]
PILOT	PILOT	PILOT	PILOT	PILOT	PILOT
Delta Squadron Pilot | TIE Defender	Delta Squadron Pilot | TIE/D Defender	Glaive Squadron Pilot | TIE Defender	Maarek Stele | TIE Defender (Unique)	Onyx Squadron Ace | TIE/D Defender	Onyx Squadron Pilot | TIE Defender
UID00004501	UID00004426	UID00008312	UID00008310	UID00004425	UID00004500
Tags (2) Delta Squadron | Maarek Stele	Tags (2) Delta Squadron | Maarek Stele	Glaive Squadron	Maarek Stele	Onyx Squadron	Onyx Squadron
Originally from Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook, TIE Defender attacks YT-2400 Light Freighter	Originally from Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook, TIE Defender attacks YT-2400 Light Freighter
[Original art]	[Original art]
PILOT	PILOT	TALENT	TALENT	TITLE	TITLE
Rexler Brath | TIE Defender (Unique)	Rexler Brath, Onyx Leader | TIE/D Defender (Unique)	Outmaneuver	Outmaneuver	TIE/D : TIE Defender	TIE/x7 : TIE Defender
UID00004498	UID00004424	UID00004502	UID00005461	UID00008314	UID00008315
Tags (2) Rexler Brath | Onyx Squadron	Tags (2) Rexler Brath | Onyx Squadron	YT-2400 Light Freighter	YT-2400 Light Freighter	Tags (3) TIE Fighter | Imperial-class Star Destroyer | Super-class Star Destroyer
Armada : A Game of Tactical Fleet Combat : Miniatures	FIGHTER SQUADRON	FIGHTER SQUADRON	SHIP	SWTCG : Cards
TIE Defender Squadron (SWM24)	Maarek Steele | TIE Defender Squadron (Unique)	TIE Defender Squadron	Quasar Fire II-class Cruiser Carrier	0738 : Unit : Delta One
SWM24	UID00009013	UID00009014	UID00002051	0738
	Tags (4) Maarek Stele | Imperial Officer | Imperial Starfighter Corps | Imperial Navy	Tags (3) TIE Fighter | Imperial-class Star Destroyer | Super-class Star Destroyer	Tags (2) Quasar Fire-class Bulk Cruiser | TIE Interceptor	Tags (2) Maarek Stele | Delta Squadron
				Originally from Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook, TIE Defender attacks YT-2400 Light Freighter
			[Original art]	[Original art]

Full unit name: TIE Defender Last updated: 10.02.2024 19:46:26