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"When you see a squad of Interceptors flying your way, you'd better hope your hyperdrive is operational."

— Rebel Squadron Leader

The TIE Interceptor is a TIE series starfighter used exclusively by the Imperial Navy. The Interceptor is identifiable by its arrow-shaped solar collection panels, a distinct difference from the hexagonal solar arrays of its counterpart TIE/in. Coupled with the Imperial Fighter Pilot the Interceptor has become the most feared and accomplished starfighter in the Galaxy.

Overview

An evolution of the TIE/ln, the TIE/in has become a feared, inspirational and much sought after spacecraft. Variations in this model include; Improved Twin Ion Engines, more efficient power plant, arrow shaped solar panels (giving the pilot a better lateral view compared to the TIE Fighter), improved fire power and a more advanced avionics and targeting computer system. The Interceptor relies on one more characteristic to avoid enemy fire other than it's speed: the greatly improved maneuverability, possible thanks to a complete redesign of the solar panel arrays.

Click here for TIE/in schematics

Role

The TIE Interceptor has a multitude of roles within the Imperial Navy, the primary being Capital Ship Support.

Capital Ship Support

Capital ships are mostly designed to fight other capital ships, transport troops, ships, equipment, other resources or to assist in orbital bombardments, they lack the capacity of strong efficient anti-fighter weapons. Except for the Lancer Frigate and Dreadnaught, all other capitals have little to no anti-fighter weapons. That is where fighter support kicks in, as the best weapon against an incoming fighter or bomber is another fighter. The best starfighter for this being the TIE Interceptor.

Analysing the advantage of situation awareness, the use of formation flying and combat space patrol, a commander will realize that capital ship support is a natural consequence of all of them, as skills in all the above is needed to properly defend a mothership.

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