TIE Defender Mark I (2000)

First production run of TIE defender design. Powerful P-sz9.7 sublight engines. Fire-linked laser cannons. Aft blind spot exploited by maneuverable enemy starfighters.

May deploy as a `react’. Permanent pilot provides ability of 1. Any starship cannon may deploy aboard. Power – 2 while opponent has a starfighter present with higher maneuver.