Unreviewed TIE/van Vanguard

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TIE/van Vanguard Space Superiority Fighter​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a design for the Mahporeem Fighter Contest.
• Image Source: GOAT
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: Roble, N&Z
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Imperial Legion Corps of Engineers
• Affiliation:
  • Imperial Remnants
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: Twin-Ion-Engine / Vanguard Space Superiority Fighter [short: TIE Vanguard]
• Production: Mass-Produced
• Material:
  • Frame: Titanium Frame
  • Hull: Titanium
  • Viewports: Reinforced Transparisteel
  • Quadanium Solar Panel Wings

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Starfighter
• Length: 6.7 meters
• Width: 6.6 meters
• Height: 5.2 meters
• Armament: Average
  • Repeating Masercannons
  • Repeating Blasters
• Defenses: Very Low
  • Electronic Countermeasures Suite
  • Missile Deactivation Transmitters
• Squadron Count: High: 16
• Maneuverability Rating:
  • High [Wings Folded]
  • Very High [Wings Extended]
• Speed Rating:
  • Very High [Wings Folded]
  • High [Wings Extended]
• Hyperdrive: None
• Cargo Capacity: 25 Kilograms
• Consumables: 3 Days

STANDARD FEATURES

• Docking Clamps
• C-3A Mercury Class Communications Suite
  • Comm Laser
  • Hyperwave Comm Scanner
  • Battle Net
  • Encryption Module
  • Holonet Transceiver
  • Sub-space Transceiver
  • PTP Link
  • PTP Encryption Device
• STS-84 Artemis Class Targeting & Sensor System

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• IE-10 Event Horizon Ion Drives
• P-w702 Ion Maneuvering Jet
• Laser Reflective Armor
• Anti-Ion Emission Tracers
• Computerized Combat Predictor

STRENGTHS

• Very Good Mobility
• Very Good Speed
• Very Simple Production

WEAKNESSES

• Extremely Weak Defences
• Simple Armament
• No Hyperdrive
• No Life Support

DESCRIPTION
The TIE/van Vanguard Space Superiority Fighter represents the next evolution of the classic TIE design philosophy: speed, economy, aggression, and absolute dependence on the pilot. Developed for the new Imperial Remnant navies, the Vanguard retains the iconic twin-ion profile while refining its frame for sharper acceleration and rapid deployment from compact carrier bays. It carries no shield generator, no life support system, and only limited armament, discarding survivability and versatility in favor of raw responsiveness, reduced maintenance burden, and mass-production efficiency.

Its defining feature is the variable-wing assembly, allowing the pilot to fold the solar panels inward for higher straight-line speed or spread them outward for superior maneuverability in close-range engagements. This gives the TIE/van a tactical flexibility absent from earlier baseline fighters, letting it shift between interceptor-style pursuit and knife-fight agility depending on the engagement. In the hands of an experienced pilot, the Vanguard can dictate distance, evade heavier craft, and punish slower opponents through positioning rather than overwhelming firepower.

Because the TIE/van is stripped of most auxiliary systems, it is an unforgiving machine by design. Targeting assistance is minimal, defensive redundancy is almost nonexistent, and survival depends on discipline, spatial awareness, and precise control under pressure. For that reason, the Vanguard has become a favored advanced trainer for Imperial pilots in formation, forcing them to master speed management, situational awareness, and aggressive maneuver doctrine before graduating to more sophisticated starfighters. It is not a forgiving craft, but it produces unforgiving pilots.