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== Background ==
 
== Background ==
The TIE/D Defender was a high-performance TIE series starfighter developed for the Imperial Navy by Sienar Fleet Systems shortly before the Battle of Endor. Representing a shift in starfighter design from previous TIE models, the ship featured a hyperdrive as well as deflector shields to allow it to operate independent of Imperial capital ships. The ship's speed and agility, combined with its firepower, made it arguably the most advanced starfighter available at the time.
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The TIE Defender was a shield and hyperdrive equipped TIE series starfighter and was armed with 4 laser cannons, 2 ion cannons and 2 warhead launchers. This starfighter was utilized in the Empire's campaign against former Grand Admiral Zaarin, and was later used by the Imperial Remnant after the death of Palpatine.
 
The ship's high cost, together with political factors, kept it from achieving widespread use in the Empire and units were assigned only to the most elite pilots. The starfighter played a major role in the Empire's campaign against rogue Grand Admiral Demetrius Zaarin and units participated in several other battles including the Battle of Endor. However, the advanced starfighter attracted the attention of several other factions and the Empire struggled to prevent the spread of the technology.
 
 
Following the death of Emperor Palpatine, the TIE Defender continued to see limited use by the Imperial Remnant and was involved in numerous conflicts up to and including the Yuuzhan Vong War.
 
   
 
== LEGO.com Description ==
 
== LEGO.com Description ==

Revision as of 00:43, 9 April 2011

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8087 TIE Defender is a LEGO Star Wars Expanded Universe set, and was a part of the first 2010 wave. The set contains 304 pieces, and includes one Stormtrooper and one TIE Pilot minifigure with a redesigned helmet.

Description

The set features a rotatable cockpit and the characteristic three-winged design of the TIE Defender. It also has six flick-fire missiles (two mounted on each wing). The minifigures included are a Stormtrooper with a blaster pistol, and a TIE Pilot with a newly redesigned helmet.

Background

The TIE Defender was a shield and hyperdrive equipped TIE series starfighter and was armed with 4 laser cannons, 2 ion cannons and 2 warhead launchers. This starfighter was utilized in the Empire's campaign against former Grand Admiral Zaarin, and was later used by the Imperial Remnant after the death of Palpatine.

LEGO.com Description

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The secret weapon of the Empire is here!
Built in response to the Rebellion’s highly-skilled starfighter forces, the top-secret TIE defender is the ultimate expression of Imperial power and technology! Never before made as a LEGO set, this unique 3-winged TIE fighter blasts into battle with 6 flick-launching missiles and an opening cockpit that rotates when the model turns.

  • Includes TIE defender, stormtrooper and new TIE fighter pilot
  • TIE fighter pilot equipped with new helmet
  • Blast the 6 flick-firing missiles -- 2 on each wing
  • Turn the TIE defender to rotate the opening cockpit
  • Measures over 8" (20cm) tall; over 9" (22cm) wide


Minifigures Included

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Instructions

References

  1. This set could be found at Toys-R-Us stores in the US beginning in December, one month before the official world-wide release date.

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