TIE Raptor

ENGINES: 2
ACCELERATION: 8 WEG
HULL: 1 minimal module
LENGTH: 2.04m
RADIATOR AREA: 26.6m²
WEAPONS:

• 2 laser cannons
• 2 ion cannons
• 2 concussion missile launchers

Originally exclusive to the forces of Warlord Zsinj, and not truly a SFS design. The most distinctive feature of this fighter is the absence of wing pylons and the direct attachment of radiator panels to the cockpit ball. The total area of panels is also very low; this is probably a low-power fighter. There may be other disadvantages and shortcomings, such as reduced flight range. Perhaps the design reflects Zsinj's ruthlessness, making serious concessions to pilot safety. For example, the compactness may come at the price of exposing pilots to dangerous radioactive emissions.

In the Emperor's Hammer, the TIE Raptor was the preferred fighter of the Sector Rangers.

The illustrations in Cracken's Threat Dossier are problematic. They only show signs of two of the four laser cannons described in the text. The weapons would more plausibly be mounted on wingtips similar to those of the TIE Phantom or TIE Interceptor.

The TIE/rpt as depicted in Cracken's Threat Dossiers. Numerous TIE Raptors in combat with the fighters of Han Solo's taskforce.