Defenders remained in limited use under the Imperial Remnant, deployed in small numbers to the best pilots, rather than to whole squadrons. Shortly after the end of the Adumari Civil War, the Empire launched an assault on New Republic forces in orbit of Adumar. Among the Imperial fighters were four TIE Defenders in the service of the 181st Imperial Fighter Wing under Turr Phennir, deployed in two pairs. These fighters acquitted themselves well and destroyed or disabled many New Republic starfighters. The Imperial forces were ultimately defeated and at least one of the TIE Defenders was destroyed in combat with members of Rogue Squadron, with Phennir's damaged and forced to withdraw. [45] Yuuzhan Vong War and later use [ ]

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With the Empire's ability to manufacture TIE Avengers severely reduced, Zaarin continued to pursue a technological advantage over the Empire by targeting the research facility where he had overseen development of the TIE Defender. As Zaarin's forces attempted to escape with several TIE Defender prototypes, an Imperial strike force, consisting of TIE Defenders and assault transports, arrived to prevent the loss of the prototypes and to recapture the base itself. The Empire succeeded in preventing Zaarin from acquiring most of the remaining TIE Defender prototypes and, after the facility was secured, the Star Destroyer Adarga arrived to defend it. [11] Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 67 ( A Revolution In Film: Star Wars: TIE Fighter) The TIE/D Defender was a shield and hyperdrive equipped TIE series starfighter and was armed with 4 laser cannons, 2 ion cannons and 2 warhead launchers. This starfighter was utilized in the Empire's campaign against former Grand Admiral Zaarin, and was later used by the Imperial Remnant after the death of Palpatine, also being utilized in the Yuzzhan Vong War. This history would later be reclassified as Star Wars Legends, though the Defender would reappear in canon in Star Wars Rebels. Not a chance of getting a break from Zaarin's incessant TIE Defenders!" ―Imperial briefing officer — Listen ( file info) [36] Although the Empire had prevented TIE Defender technology from spreading further, Zaarin still possessed a number of the starfighters and continued to use them in his campaign against Thrawn's forces. The Missile Boat proved an effective foil to Zaarin's TIE Defenders and enabled the Empire to greatly diminish his supply of the fighters. By the time that Thrawn finally trapped Zaarin in the Unknown Regions, only a handful of the starfighters remained in the rogue Imperial's control. [36] Other Imperial use [ ]

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The Imperials were stationed at one of several secret Imperial bases throughout the galaxy. The base was one of the few facilities capable of producing TIE Defenders. It was an indication of the rarity of the TIE Defender that the three full squadrons of the fighters located at the base were more than Rogue Squadron's commander, General Wedge Antilles, thought had ever been built. The base was formerly under the command of General Arnothian, who had intended to use the TIE Defenders to establish himself as a warlord before Director of Imperial Intelligence Ysanne Isard disposed of him and took control of the facility. [21]

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Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 3 ( Action Stations: Facing the Empire's massed fighters) After initial testing of the prototypes, the fighter entered service, deployed to a limited number of elite squadrons for full field testing. [15] The ship received an icy reception from those in the Imperial hierarchy. Many in the Imperial Navy who had not been privy to the starfighter's development were surprised by its sudden introduction. Some resented the ship due to a feeling that Zaarin had gathered too much power and prestige, while others saw the fact that the ship did not fit in with the traditional tactics of the Imperial Navy as an admission of failure, [32] leading to some resentment towards the ship, and the commanders that used them in battle. [9] Such was the level of resentment toward the ship that, had certain elements of the Imperial Navy known of its secret development, it is likely the project would have been abandoned before completion. [5] In the end, the field tests were never extensive and this, together with the prohibitive cost, meant that even an organization as wealthy as the Imperial Navy chose not to mass-deploy such a fighter. [15] TIE Experimental M1 · TIE Experimental M2 · TIE Experimental M3 · TIE Experimental M4 · TIE Experimental M5 Comparison image with the standard Interceptor, with a random cameo by a Grand Admiral Thrawn minifig!

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In both TIE Fighter and X-Wing Alliance, the TIE Defender is depicted as faster than both the RZ-1 A-wing interceptor and the TIE Interceptor. [2] [8] This was reinforced by Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, which described the ship as the "fastest and most maneuverable craft in the galaxy." [52] The figures given in the New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels do show it as faster than both, but only in an atmosphere, while its acceleration value is slightly lower than the TIE Interceptor and significantly below that of the A-wing. [7] The 2007 edition of Starships of the Galaxy describes the TIE Defender as "much faster than any other TIE variant," though it is unclear if this is referring to atmospheric speed or acceleration. [5] Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide states that "only the A-wing and TIE interceptor are more agile in battle." [27] This contradicts other sources, including the Databank and The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels, which state that the TIE Defender was more agile than the TIE interceptor. [4] [6] Other inconsistencies [ ] We're no match for those TIE Defenders. Let's get out of here!" ―A TIE Avenger pilot — Listen ( file info) [11]

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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 Battle of Endor. 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. TIE/HU Hunter · TIE/AG Aggressor starfighter · TIE/ph phantom · TIE/D Defender ( Prototype) · TIE/D automated starfighter · TIE Oppressor · TIE Sentinel These are still out there. Not many, but even one is more than I'd like to face if I don't have to." ―Wedge Antilles [43]

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After building this physically I can confirm that the wings do still sag a bit. It does rest on the stand fine, and I've left mine alone for a few weeks and it hasnt budged, but I will be looking at fixing the issue once I get a spare moment. The TIE Defender was designed to serve as a multi-role starfighter, capable and durable enough to take on a variety of missions. [10] Standard Imperial doctrine recommended that TIE Defenders operate in flight groups of four; however, Imperial commanders took advantage of the starfighter's superior abilities to customize mission forces on a case-by-case basis. [4] Defender pilots often found themselves occupying mission roles previously held by older fighters such as TIE Interceptors and Assault Gunboats. [11] TIE Advanced prototype · TIE Advanced x1 ( Modified) · TIE/x2 starfighter · TIE/x3 starfighter · TIE/ad starfighter