First production run of TIE defender design. Powerful P-sz9.7 sublight engines. Fire-linked laser cannons. Aft blind spot exploited by maneuverable enemy starfighters.

May deploy as a `react'. Permanent pilot provides ability of 1. Any starship cannon may deploy aboard. Power - 2 while opponent has a starfighter present with higher maneuver.

• Forfeit: 3
• Deploy: 3
• Destiny: 3
• Type: Starfighter
• Power/Ability-Maneuver: 3/4/2
• Icons and Other: Pilot, Nav Computer, SE
• Side: Dark Side
• Rarity: PM
• Number: 24