The Tie defender marks a from the normal line of Imperial fighter design. It is one of the few production fighters to be equipped with both shield generator and hyperdrive system. The defender mounts considerable firepower in the from of automatic laser cannons which allow it to engage multiple enemies at once. Efficient maneuvering thrusters are housed in the three, odd shaped solor panelswhich give the defender maneuverability almost on the level of the Tie interceptor and the Alliance's A-wing. In all, the defender is a dangerous adversary to any Alliance fighters.