EVERY SINGLE TIE Fighter Variant Explained [Canon + Legends]

Alongside the X-Wing, The TIE Fighter is perhaps the most iconic fighter craft in Star Wars. The standard TIE, otherwise known as the TIE line star fighter, was manufactured on a mass scale, with some estimates putting the total number at 4.6 million. Being an acronym for Twin Ion Engine, the TIE fighter was equipped with a surprisingly decent engine with no moving parts, meaning it was quick, manoueverable and low maintenance, especially when compared to its very cheap cost. Its armourments weren’t bad either. Equipped with a pair of LS1- Laser canons, these weapons were relatively powerful, using the more potent green form of blaster gas which was common within the Empires armourments. But despite these advantages, the standard TIE lacked a hyperdrive, any kind of life support system and was frequently bested by the Rebels X-Wings. In response, the Empire developed numerous variants of the TIE fighter, each performing specialised roles in an effort to diminish the rebels advantage. In today’s video, we will discuss every single TIE fighter made by the Empire, as well as some of the upgraded designs made by its allies such as the Chiss and the Imperial Remenant.
Before delving into the aerial prowess of the various TIE fighter variants, it's worth exploring some of the more unique adaptations.
One such variant, the TIE mauler, served as a light Imperial ground assault vehicle. like its high-flying counterparts, the mauler was designed for speed over armor, resulting in a lightly armored frame. It was outfitted with three laser cannons, providing a respectable offensive capability for its size. Additionally, the mauler featured an enhanced self-destruct mechanism, a last-resort feature ensuring that it wouldn't fall into enemy hands intact.
Another unconventional adaptation was the TIE crawler, also known as the Century Tank. This ground vehicle was propelled by tank treads, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour, powered by twin Santhe SSct power generators. The pilot operated the crawler using foot controls for steering and speed adjustments, while hand controls were integrated into the fire control systems, a setup that prioritizes combat readiness and vehicle control.
The TIE crawler was armed with a pair of medium blaster cannons mounted in the "chin" positions, akin to those on standard TIE fighter cockpits, maintaining a visual and functional connection to the TIE lineage. Additionally, it featured a retractable light turbolaser beneath the cockpit ball, significantly enhancing its firepower and enabling the crawler to engage with more heavily fortified targets.
TIE Subfighter and TIE Stealth and TIE BOAT
Another bizzare innovation was the TIE Subfighter, a submersible attack craft tailored for aquatic environments. Armed with a concussion missile launcher and a single blaster cannon, the Subfighter represented the Empire's venture into underwater combat. Similarly, the TIE fighter boat was also designed for aquatic environments, and was able to operate both underwater and on the surface of the water.
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[@generalautismo4471]

I got an idea for a video:
How does the time measurement in Star Wars work?
If there are many measurements, pls describe every you find.
Would interest me a lot 😅

[@DogsAreGods]

Maybe the next video could be on the Imperial ground forces vehicles. (Such as tanks)

[@deadeye4047]

The PR and IN have my favorite wing design, tbh.

[@andrewcody2181]

Tom riddle? U can't give voldemort a lighsabed. Nice video

[@elliothenry6165]

My favourite is the tie crawler it is an amazing lego set alot of fun to build

[@Thedarkeststar03]

OMG I haven't thought of that set in years, its so awesome

[@flynnhunter416]

You should totally do a video on the inner workings of the lightsaber dual phase and the underwater one used by kit fisto

[@DanielFincannon]

Surprised the TIE Striker from Rogue One wasn't mentioned. Also didn't mention the First Order variants

[@zachmegna7003]

Can you do one for the wing fighters

[@npswm1314]

You should do a video of all Imperial ground vehicles.

[@michellebooth1171]

do a video on how baby yoda was a sith lord commanding behind the scenes the entire time

[@tylerbrown8810]

Hey Vader's Fortress big fan and could you do a video about what happened to Utapau after the clone wars.

[@deforesttappan6478]

Have you done a Mandalorians armor video???

[@Spartansteel110]

Can you do a geonosian species breakdown

[@MCLegend13]

When’s the next part of the Legends timeline coming out?

[@matthewwilliamsjr]

Love the video, but no First Order TIEs!?!

[@tier1turks]

Where have you been brother ?. Missing..

[@transformerscollectionsand6642]

What if Emperor Palpatine executed order 67

[@flynnhunter416]

Or order 69

[@kakkuboy0961]

Every battle droid explained

[@Horradar86]

How about all galactic midsize frieghters a smuggling ships.

[@chrislecount4801]

I’m surprised they haven’t made TIE Aquatic version. Would probably be useful for attacking an aquatic planet.

[@equos5060]

He literally mentioned that TIE subfighter at 2:30

[@TheNinjaSandwichOG]

I'd like to point out that any ship capable of withstanding vacuum can also withstand submergence.

[@kagemushashien8394]

@@TheNinjaSandwichOG What's the science?

[@EvilJ069]

Starkiller would destroy Cal Kestis. I also think that in his prim Anakin would whup Luke's ass, no matter what the canon says, you never see luke go ninja on anyone lol
Now gimme saber XD