The TIE Interceptor was developed as a direct response to the Rebel Alliance's formidable X-Wing, designed to outrun and outmaneuver the best fighters the Rebellion could field. Its four dagger-shaped solar panels give it a distinctive silhouette and significantly improved speed over the standard TIE Fighter. Reserved for elite Imperial pilots, the Interceptor made up roughly one-fifth of the Death Star II's fighter complement.

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