An updated, more advanced form of
TIE Fighter. In the movie series, its only appearance is in [A New Hope]
?, flown by [Darth Vader]
? as he attempts to stop [Luke Skywalker]
? in his
X-Wing from destroying the first [Death Star]
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In the X-wing/TIE-fighter computer game series, the TIE Advanced makes several appearances. In these games, it is faster, more manoeuverable, and better-armed than any rebel craft.