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TIE Defender (29)Full unit name: TIE DefenderLast updated: 04.05.2026 17:39:50Version: 9.05.001.2025.12.06Links: 35 |
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Basic info
| First appearance: Star Wars : TIE Fighter (Video Game) | |
| Dimensions: 6.6 meters long | |
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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 in a project overseen by Grand Admiral Demetrius Zaarin shortly before the Endor Campaign. 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, 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 groups. Imperial forces under the command of Grand Admiral Thrawn 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. Following the death of Emperor Palpatine at Endor, 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 during a brief alliance with former Director of Imperial Intelligence Ysanne Isard against Prince-Admiral Delak Krennel's Ciutric Hegemony in 9 ABY. The fighters participated in multiple battles during the Yuuzhan Vong War and continued to be used by the Imperial Remnant until at least 44 ABY.Known variantsTIE/Ad x7The 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, but the prototype lacked the ion cannons, missile launchers, and hyperdrive that would make its way into the finalized TIE Defender. | ||
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Full unit name: TIE Defender Last updated: 04.05.2026 17:39:41