TIE Advanced x1

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TIE Advanced x1

TheTIE Advanced x1, orTIE/ad, was an advanced prototypestarfighter that was part of theTIE fighter series manufactured bySienar Fleet Systems.Darth Vader notably flew aTIE Advanced x1.

Characteristics[]

In designing thestarfighters of itsTIE fighter series,Sienar Fleet Systems drew heavily on the designs ofKuat Systems Engineering ships such as theV-wing andEta-2 interceptor. Sienar also experimented with advanced models featuring localized improvements and secret technological breakthroughs, including theTIE Advanced v1 prototype, based on Sienar'sScimitarStar Courier. This prototype led to the TIE Advanced x1, which boasted ahyperdrive anddeflector shield generator. Amodified early prototype of the Advanced x1 line was flown byDarth Vader himself. Vader's fighter boasted greater speed and heavier firepower, featuring fixed-mounted twinblaster cannons and acluster missile launcher.^[1]

The x1 was protected by an experimental shield system. A stabilizing field was projected by a supermagnet at the rear of the ship. Deflector energies were deployed from forward and lateral pairs of projector bars. These experimental shield systems would sometimes require last minute tuning, something Vader often did personally.^[11] Vader specified a custom cockpit to accommodatehis armored suit, and high-performance solar cells were fitted into the fighter's curved wings.^[1] The ship could also stand and fly underwater.^[12]

History[]

As of4 BBY,^[13] theSith LordDarth Vader owned and operated an experimental^[14]modified early prototype of the TIE Advanced x1,^[1] which hepiloted into the midst of arebel fleet in a daring attack that resulted in the destruction of the rebels'flagship,Phoenix Home.^[13] He later used it to travel toMalachor to fight his formerPadawan,Ahsoka Tano.^[15]

In0 BBY, during theBattle of Yavin, Vader again piloted his TIE Advanced x1 to pursue and eliminate theRebel fighters attacking the firstDeath Star. He shot down severalstarfighters until his fighter was unexpectedly knocked out of the battle when aTIE/ln space superiority starfighter collided with it after a surprise attack by theMillennium Falcon. After the collision, Vader spun out of control intospace, thereby escaping the destruction of the Death Star.^[7] The ship was disabled and left to float in thebattle station's debris field, though Vader and his ship were later picked up by aGozanti-class cruiser piloted byCiena Ree andBerisse Sai.^[16]

The TIE Advanced only saw a limited production, but it became a favorite of elite units all the same.^[17] AnAce ofStorm Squadron flew a TIE Advanced. Other elite Aces from different squadrons also flew the TIE Advanced, becoming a favorite amongst them.^[18] PilotMaarek Stele once flew a TIE Advanced,^[19] along with others such asJuno Eclipse.^[20] Following the Battle of Yavin, theAlliance to Restore the Republic provided stolen examples of the craft toSaponza's Gang.^[8] Vader continued to fly his TIE Advanced as well.^[9] A TIE series craft, with wings akin to^[21] an Advanced x1 but without the back design of that fighter,^[7] was part of CommanderEllian Zahra'sHunter Fleet after theBattle of Hoth. The fighter took part in thebattle at Elessia.^[21]

At least two TIE Advanced x1s were placed atop hoverpads and shown as part of an Imperial Military parade forEmpire Day on theCore Worlds^[22] planet of^[23]Bar'leth, where new prototypes and officially deployed military hardware were shown off in a galaxy-wide broadcast. However, theRebel Alliance Navy took advantage of the broadcast by targeting andwiping out the parade forces, ensuring no civilians were harmed but showcasing to the galaxy at large they still posed a threat to the Empire despite theBattle of Hoth.^[22]

Appearances[]

Non-canon appearances[]

• Star Wars: Battle Pod
• LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales — "Mission to Mos Eisley"(In flashback(s))
• LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "A Hero Discovered"(Appears in hologram)
• "Double Dilemma!" —LEGO Club Magazine July/August 2016
• "Boba Theft" —LEGO Star Wars 46
• "Vader Shows His Skills" —LEGO Star Wars 49
• "Vader's Survival" —LEGO Star Wars 60
• The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
• "Message of Chaos" —LEGO Star Wars 76
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
• "First Order Fighters" —LEGO Star Wars 97(Appears as toy)
• LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "Twas the Night Before Life Day"
• "The Rakanal Run" —LEGO Star Wars 110
• "The Special Suits" —LEGO Star Wars 111(Mentioned only)
• "Darth Vader: Hunter for Hire" —LEGO Star Wars 118(Appears as toy)

Sources[]

Non-canon sources[]

• LEGO Star Wars 101(Free Gift)

Notes and references[]

External links[]

• Every Starfighter in Star Wars Explained By Lucasfilm on the officialWIREDYouTube channel(backup link)