Designation: Starfighter
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet Systems
In Use By: Empire
Special Characteristics:
Space superiority fighter. Excellent multi-role craft derived from Lord Darth Vader's TIE Advanced x1 Prototype. It is extremely deadly

Speed: 133 MGLT
Acceleration: 16 MGLT/second
Maneuverability Rating: 104 DPF
Lasers: Quad Lasers
Std. Combat Warhead Load: 8
Shield rating: 40 SBD
Hull rating: 14 RU

Lightning fast and violently maneuverable, the TIE Advanced may very well be the most potent starfighter of all. Though its shields are slightly weaker than the A-Wing's, the TIE Advanced can out-fly this quick Rebel craft with little problem. Although it packs half as many missiles as the A-Wing, its four laser cannons make it a superior offensive fighter. A capable pilot in a TIE Advanced is one of the deadliest forces in space. Slower craft like the Y-Wing simply cannot compete with it, and the Rebels' popular X-Wing will be hard pressed to catch up.

The TIE Advanced can even take on capital ships, though the TIE Bomber and Assault Gunboat are better suited to this sort of battle. This starfighter is an excellent choice for virtually any mission objective, and it makes a deadly counterpart to the slower aforementioned craft.