TIE Oppressor

[Marcus Starkiller]

Model: TIE/opp Fighter
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet Systems

Designation: Space Superiority Starfighter

Length: 9.2 meters

Crew: 1

Cargo Capacity: 150 kilograms

Consumables: 5 days

Hyperdrive Multiplier: x3

Speed: 90 MGLT

Hull: 20 RU

Shields: 28 SBD

Weapons: 2 Laser Cannons and 3 Concussion Missile Launchers.



Developed just after the destruction of the first Death Star, the TIE Oppressor was deployed in limited numbers among selected units of the Imperial starfighter cadre elite. It was an attempt to build a variant of the standard TIE hull that could carry heavy weapon payloads with sufficient armor and shielding to allow the ship to operate in the vanguard of an Imperial assault force. It also had enough solar array surface to assist in generation of the energy needed to power it all. All of the offensive and defensive equipment packed into the Oppressor came at the cost of space for engine installations. Although most Imperial fighters were designed to have superior maneuverability, this was a trait in which the TIE Oppressor was rated by most of its pilots as merely average. This lack of dizzying maneuverability was a result of the Oppressor mounting the same basic engine arrangement as seen on earlier TIE starfighter types, but with its thrust sapped by much heavier and more solid spaceframe. In return for the deficits in combat maneuvering capability, the Oppressor carried one of the most potent offensive and defensive packages fielded in any Imperial starfighter spaceframe at the time.

Only skilled veteran TIE Fighter pilots are now being allowed to opporate the Oppressors. Only these personnel are deemed to have the tactical know-how to properly employ the ship as well as the loyalty to be trusted with such an expensive flight article. Although the TIE Oppressor is currently serving in the fleet as a 'Limited Production Craft', the actual number of fighters being fielded would make most Rebel officers wince.