View Full Version : Star Wars Unit: TIE Fighter


Chris85
Nov 12, 2002, 06:59 PM
Update! Version 2.0 Now Posted

Out with the old and in with the new I say. I have finally completed the re-make of the TIE Fighter. :)

This is my 1st unit made from a 3-d program. Credits for the model go to the Star Wars: Modelling Alliance (http://www.xpi.org.uk/~swma/) and the civilopedia entry is from www.starwars.com .

http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads9/TIEPedia.gif

Affiliation: The Galactic Empire
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet Systems
Type: Starfighter
Length: 6.3 Meters
Crew: 1 Pilot
Weapons: 2 Medium Laser Cannons -- Fire Linked

Bursting from Imperial hangar bays in gnat-like clouds are the standard starfighters of the Imperial arsenal -- the Twin Ion Engine craft known as the TIE starfighter. The single-seater short-range vessel lacks a hyperdrive, and as such requires deployment from launch bases and capital ships. It features two fire-linked laser cannons chin-mounted on the ball-shaped cockpit.

TIE fighters were typically employed en masse to make up for their shortcomings. Speedy and maneuverable, these fighters are nonetheless fragile. Though hard to hit, even a glancing blow can destroy a TIE.

Though TIEs presented a formidable challenge to pirates and civilian craft, the skilled pilots of the [Rebel Alliance] made short work of them in combat. The Alliance workhorse, the T-65 X-wing starfighter, continually bested the TIE in numerous engagements. As the Galactic Civil War raged on, the standard TIE arsenal was supplemented with more advanced and specialized craft, such as the fearsome TIE interceptor and the dedicated TIE bomber.

TIE production was extremely modular and automated, as the Sienar foundries churned out countless starfighters to fuel the insatiable Imperial war machine. Variant models of the basic TIE include the TIE/rc (a model with advanced sensors and communication gear for reconnaissance missions), the TIE/fc (equipped with accurate fire control and target designation for long-range naval bombardments), the TIE/gt (with an enlarged hull to deliver heavy ordnance).


Download TIE Fighter 2.0 (http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads9/TIEFighter.zip)


Attack Preview:
NOTE: FLC2GIFs limited palette reduces the quality somewhat.
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads9/TIEFighterAttack.gif

Chris85
Nov 12, 2002, 07:05 PM
NOTE: The actual color of the unit is lighter than it is in the preview. The palette in the GIF format just makes it look a little bit darker. :scan:

Yoda Power
Nov 13, 2002, 06:21 AM
looks cool, is it from galactic battleground?

Chris85
Nov 13, 2002, 09:42 PM
Kind of. I only took the default from Galactic Battlegrounds and did the rest of the modifying myself.

TheMorpheus
Nov 15, 2002, 05:46 PM
looks greate :goodjob:

Are you planing the TIE Advanced too? After finishing the Trade Federation units :D of course.

Chris85
Jun 28, 2005, 02:05 PM
Updated 6/28/05: TIE Fighter v2.0 Now Available for Download!

I have now updated the 1st post with the newer TIE Fighter download. This one is made from OpenFX and Anim8or.

I didn't want 2 different TIE Fighter versions floating around CFC so I posted it in the original thread.

enjoy! :D

Ekmek
Jun 28, 2005, 03:33 PM
wow much better!

odintheking
Jun 28, 2005, 05:18 PM
Sweet!!!!! Can't wait for your bomber, :D

agent-x
Jul 01, 2005, 06:39 PM
I personally like star wars and i hope that your unit will be a big hit! :nuke: :nuke:

odintheking
Jul 01, 2005, 06:43 PM
Welcome to civfanatics, agent-x! Always glad to see another Star Wars enthusiast, :). We're working on a Star Wars mod here (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=108383) so if you want to help, go ahead and post your ideas in this thread, as well :D.

mrkingkong
Jul 02, 2005, 01:25 PM
Excellent chris. Super!