TIE Advanced X1

The TIE Advanced X1, also known as the TIE/x1 or simply the TIE Advanced, is a prototype starfighter used by the Galactic Empire. This experimental craft features several improvements over the standard TIE Fighter. Developed by Sienar Fleet Systems, the TIE Advanced X1 features enhanced shielding, hyperdrive capabilities, and superior firepower. One of its most notable users is Darth Vader, who piloted the TIE Advanced X1 during the Battle of Yavin, where it played a crucial role in the defense of the first Death Star.

Unlike the standard TIE Fighter, the TIE Advanced X1 boasts a more robust design with solar panels mounted on curved wings, providing increased maneuverability and protection. The cockpit is equipped with more advanced life-support systems and targeting computers, making it a cut above most starfighters of its time. The TIE Advanced X1’s twin laser cannons and heavy armor made it a formidable opponent in dogfights, and its hyperdrive allowed it to operate independently without relying on a larger capital ship for deployment and recovery. Despite its advanced features, the TIE Advanced X1 remained a rare sight, as the Empire primarily produced it in limited numbers due to its high cost and experimental nature.