TIE lander
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| TIE lander | |
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| Model |
Twin Ion Engine lander[1] |
| Class |
Lander[1] |
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| Passengers |
180[1] |
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| Role(s) |
Landing craft[1] |
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The TIE lander was a large troop transport manufactured by Sienar Fleet Systems, based on the design of the TIE/sa bomber.[1]
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[edit] Characteristics
This craft was a scaled-up version of the TIE boarding craft.[3] The lander had a triple hull,[2] and could carry a stormtrooper company. This design was reminiscent of the Imperial troop transport.[1]
[edit] History
The Imperial garrison in Mos Eisley was equipped with TIE Landers.[1] As part of Shira Brie's cover story, her people were said to have been attacked by stormtroopers using these transports.[2]
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars 60: Shira's Story (First appearance) (Appears in flashback(s))
[edit] Sources
- Inside the Worlds of the Star Wars Trilogy
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
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[edit] Notes and references
