Darth Vader's TIE Advanced x1
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Darth Vader's TIE Advanced x1 was a modified prototype TIE Advanced x1 constructed to the specifications of the Sith Lord Darth Vader, serving as his personal starfighter during the Galactic Civil War. [1] Produced by Sienar Fleet Systems, it was one of several TIE series prototypes fielded during the Galactic Civil War, and was one of the most successful of these experiments. [1] Parts of its design, including the ship's bent wings and powerful drive system, were later incorporated into the TIE/in interceptor and the TIE/Ad Avenger, with the TIE Advanced x1 being considered too costly by the Imperial Navy to continue producing in large numbers. [1] Many of the prototypes were sent to elite Imperial fighter squadrons for field-testing, but Vader insisted on implementing certain additions to his personal TIE Advanced x1 which made it a devastating fighter in combat. [1] Such changes included straying from standard Imperial military policy and adding a modest Class 4 hyperdrive, a feature lacking on the standard TIE/ln fighters of the TIE series. Another notable addition was that of shield generators. [1] [2] The use of a Sienar Fleet Systems I-S3o solar ionization reactor and paired SFS P-s5.6 Twin Ion Engines made the fighter's drive system incredibly powerful. [1]
Upon the vessel's completion by Sienar Fleet Systems sometime before 3 BBY, [3] Director of Sienar Marketing Relations Taed Augustus presented the TIE Advanced x1 to Darth Vader, wishing to make honor the Dark Lord and hoping the ship would exceed his expectations. However, due to Augustus' constant use of the name "Darth" while addressing Vader, the Sith Lord used the Force to choke him to death. [4]
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- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (First Appearance)
- Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker
- Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire 1
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