TIE Assault

Overview
TIE Assault
Name: TIE Assault (T/As)
Tag: T/As
Manufacturer: Sienar Sleet Systems
In Use By: Empire
Category: Interceptors
Game Patches:
Crew: 1
Length: 8 meters
Cargo: 10 kilograms
Description: Space superiority fighter. Excellent multi-role craft from which Lord Darth Vader's TIE Advanced x1 Prototype was derived. It was later replaced by the TIE Advanced.
Statistics
Shields: Yes
Hyperdrive: No
Shield Strength: 40 SBD
Shield Recharge: 25
Shield Decharge: 18
Hull Strength: 14 RU
System Strength: 10
Counters: 10
Point Value: 900
Explosive Strength: 1,000
Cruise Speed: 133 MGLT
Acceleration: 16 MGLT/s
Decelleration: 22 MGLT/s
Roll Rating: 50
Pitch Rating: 28
Maneuverability: 105 DPF
Laser Cannons: 2
Ion Cannons: 2
Launchers: 2
Torpedo Capacity: 8
Background
The TIE Assault was designed as a heavy-duty fighter for elite units shortly after the initial release of the regular TIE Fighter. The larger wing area made faster engines possible and a shield system - which reflected the higher respect the Empire had for its elite units. These craft are supposed to do what the regular TIE Fighter cannot: operate in small numbers.

From the start the TIE Assault was being modified to boost its performance even more, Darth Vader's modified version (The X-1) boosted double the engines, a hyperdrive and advanced targetting systems. Eventually this lead to the TIE Advanced and TIE Interceptor models.

Sources:Curtis Saxon. Star Wars Technical Commentaries.LucasArts Games. X-Wing Collectors CD-ROM.