First Order TIE Fighter Pilot, sw0672 (Two Lines on Helmet)

Year released: 2015

Appears in set 75101-1, First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter

First Order TIE Fighter Pilots or First Order TIE pilots were skilled  who served the , hunting down enemy vessels and protecting space around installations and  in their advanced . Elite pilots had access to , two-seater  equipped with enhanced weaponry and  systems.

Since the conclusion of the  had seen the various flight academies under the Empire returned to local institutions, the TIE pilots of the First Order were trained directly within First Order-owned ships, whether they be newly created ships or Imperial survivors of the war. Largely because they could not afford to train an endless supply of pilots, the First Order treated its fighter pilots as important parts of its war machine instead of disposable assets; unlike its . Potential pilots were identified as  and given rigorous training, often within the corridors of warships, then tested ruthlessly throughout their careers to ensure their reflexes, visual acuity and coordination measured up. Due to the nature of their training, many of them never set foot on a planet during this time. In addition, the First Order's pilots had a higher life expectancy than their Imperial equivalents; largely due to their not having to be burdened with a restrictive galactic budget. In addition, those pilots who demonstrated both exceptional skill and unwavering loyalty were promoted to elite ranks within the First Order during the cold war. Pilots of the Order included Major Elrik Vonreg, TN-3465, and "Quickdraw."

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