- Intent: To create a better version of the infamous TIE 'Line Edition' starfighter to improve its service in the Imperial Starfighter Corps.
- Image Source: Here
- Canon Link: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/TIE/ln_space_superiority_starfighter
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/TIE/LN_starfighter
- Manufacturer: The Galactic Empire
- Model: TIE-series
- Affiliation: The Galactic Empire (Imperial Starfighter Corps)
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material:
Quadanium-lined Durasteel Hull - Titanium-reinforced Alusteel Frame
- Transparisteel Viewports
- Classification: Starfighter
- Length: 7.2 meters
- Width: 7.3 meters
- Height: 8.8 meters
- Armament: Average
x2 Dual Laser Cannons
2 fore
[*]x1 Proton Torpedo Launcher
- 1 fore
6 torpedoes
[*]Defenses: Average
- Standard Starfighter Deflector Shields
- Reinforced Hull
[*]Squadron Count: 12
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Average
[*]Speed Rating: Average
[*]Hyperdrive Class: N/A
- Starfighter Twin Ion Engine
- Starfighter Hazard and Damage Control Systems
- Starfighter Life Support Systems
- Starfighter Navigational Systems
- Starfighter Sensors and Targeting Systems
T-s9a Targeting Computer
[*]Starfighter Communications Systems
[*]Holonet Transceiver and Encryption/Decryption Networks
- Advanced Targeting Suite - The improved TIE/LN starfighter is equipped with a highly advanced targeting computer that allows the ship to perform complex maneuvers during dogfighting but still maintain an excellent degree of accuracy.
- Pack Mentality - While a TIE Fighter alone is rather weak, an entire squadron of these fighters can wreak havoc on other enemies. The fact that a standard Imperial star destroyer holds six squadrons (a total of 72 TIE Fighters), should be clue enough that they are much deadlier in larger numbers.
- Jack of all Trades - With average ratings across the board, the TIE fighter suffers no disadvantages from being 'below average' in specific categories; making it the perfect fighter for all situations.
- Master of None - Even still, the TIE/LN does not have any advantages over other fighters in the realms of armament, defenses, or speed and maneuverability. Against certain specialized fighters it will suffer tremendously.
- Pack Mentality - A TIE alone is simply no match when facing similarly-armed adversaries, it works best in squadrons.
- No Hyperdrive - The TIE/LN like its predecessor and most other TIE-series models, does not feature a hyperdrive; meaning that it requires a carrier ship to be deployed in battle most of the time, and that it would be stranded without one.
The TIE-series line of ships has always been a symbol of the ancient Galactic Empire, the sleek geometric shapes along with the signature screech of its twin ion engine. Many have tried to replicate the success of the TIE/LN, ranging from the First Order to even the Sith, to no avail; creating inferior or otherwise different versions of the TIE Fighter. Knowing that they were behind in the realm of starfighters, the third Galactic Empire decided to retrofit the TIE/LN from the Rise of the Empire-era into a more modern variant.
Some key changes have been made in the creation of the TIE/IN Mark IV, most notably the addition of shield generator that previous models most often lacked. A second change is located in the armament, where instead of two regular laser cannons the TIE/LN now comes equipped with two dual laser cannons and a proton torpedo launcher armed with six torpedoes.
Overall, the Mark IV is a vast improvement over the original TIE/LN model, able to hit heavy, perform complex maneuvers, and most importantly be produced in vast numbers to be loaded onto the warships of the Imperial Navy.
