TIE pilot flight suit

TIE pilot flight suit
Production information
Type
Physical and technical specifications
Usage and history
Affiliation
Description[]
Mostpilots of theImperial Navy wore the standardblack TIE pilot flight suit, which was pressurized and made of energy-shielded fabric.[1][2] Pilots also wore a reinforced, vacuum-sealedhelmet with polarized lenses and ship-linked displays and communication equipment.[3][1] Chestarmor, an emergency atmospheric unit and a life support pack were worn on top of the suit, while positive-gravity pressureboots and insulatedgauntlets covered the wearer's feet and hands.[1][4]
Imperial pilot gear was not usually adorned with markings. The elite pilotBaronValen Rudor had red markings on his helmet and flight suit while stripes and other types of markings were awarded to some Imperial pilots.[5][6] ExceptionalCardia Academy cadets could have earned yellow stripes on their gear.[6] Similarly, elite Imperial pilots likeCaptainVult Skerris who taught at theSkystrike or Cardia academies used yellow markings.[6][5] Trainees at Skystrike Academy wore the academy's emblem on their helmets in addition to theImperial crest.[7]
Variant forms[]
Specialized flight suits[]

Han Solo in a cadet flight suit and helmet
The standard black flight suit of Imperial Navy pilots was supplemented by various other suits and helmets that could be granted to exceptional pilots or assigned for specialized roles. Imperial naval cadets sometimes woreopen-faced helmets similar to those worn by cloneARC-170 pilots and used a different chest box.[6][8] Cardia Academy trainees who participated in advanced reconnaissance training wore a similar black, white and blue helmet, while pilots flying with the224th Armored Division of theImperial Army wore a grey and black version and could be referred to as a “trench jockey.”[6]
TIE pilots with exceptional survival records may have been permitted to wear atechnical flight suit and helmet. This flight suit was grey, used a different helmet, gloves, boots and chest box, and had additional equipment on the chest.[6]
Behind the scenes[]
TIE pilot flight suits first appeared inStar Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.[9]
Appearances[]
Non-canon appearances[]
LEGO Star Wars: Microfighters — "Microfighter Obstacle Course"
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "A Hero Discovered"
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Crossing Paths"
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Return of the Kyber Saber"
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Rowan's Secret Adventure"
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Zander Freemaker, Superstar Pilot Guy!"
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "A New Home"
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Flight of the Arrowhead"
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "A Perilous Rescue"
"The Falcon Gambit!" —LEGO Life Magazine July/August 2018
LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars — "The Chase with Han""Vader Shows His Skills" —LEGO Star Wars 49
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
"Ice Chase" —LEGO Star Wars 115
"The Grand Inquisitor's Challenge" —LEGO Star Wars 117
Sources[]
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Notes and references[]
- ↑1.01.11.21.31.41.51.6TIE Fighter Owners' Workshop Manual
- ↑Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
- ↑Star Wars Rebels: The Visual Guide
- ↑Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑5.05.1
Star Wars Rebels — "Empire Day" - ↑6.06.16.26.36.46.5Star Wars: Squadrons
- ↑
Star Wars Rebels — "The Antilles Extraction" - ↑Solo: A Star Wars Story
- ↑Star Wars: Episode IVA New Hope



















