Awesome Starfighters you haven't heard of (unless you're a nerd)

On today's Star Wars lore video, we take a look at five awesome Star starfighters from Star Wars Legends you've probably never heard of unless you're a massive nerd like I am.
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[@type_s_tyler7547]

Always loved the clone Z95, yeah it's more mainstream but its not too mainstream. More sleek and agile than an ARC170, we see them do some cool stuff during the clone wars. And what sold me was how swooshable the old lego model is

[@leviz8137]

I think the z95 is called the Headhunter

[@oneproudbrowncoat]

If we're gonna talk about the Z-95, we should someday get to see the Corporate Sector IRD.

[@tylerwilliams3368]

The clone Z-95 Headhunter is easily my favorite starfighter. It seems the most grounded in reality, and looks like what I imagined if we were ever to create a starfighter in real life. It definitely took inspiration from real life aircraft with its sleekness.

[@Sin526]

@@tylerwilliams3368 It sounds really cool in the show too.

[@seawind930]

I also like the Clone Variant because they have the Swing wings that were only supposed to be on Mark 1 versions. It makes it seem like this version was put together really quickly for War use with just enough customization to bring them up to military specification.

[@Gravemindefiler]

The B wing was always a favorite of mine for the rebels while the drone tie fighter for the empire was always a unique design if a bit like Sputnik.

[@Carblesnarky]

Very cool breaking out the Starships of the Galaxy book from Saga rpg.

[@emptyheadgamer4642]

my favorite has always been the the tie punisher/tie interdictor (depending on which name source you go with). Somebody looked at a tie bomber and asked "but what if more bombs?" its a ridiculous chunky tonka toy of a tie fighter and I love it. and because it has so much inertia due to its increased size, it has boosters on the back of each bomb pod, so playing the xwing table top game and boosting all over the place in these things was my absolute go to.

[@SchneeflockeMonsoon]

A little detail I love about the claw craft is that it had no navicomputer, and had to rely on either a mothership to feed it calculations or store some for preset jumps at specific times and locations. Fitting considering the Skywalker Program that’s been introduced to Canon.

[@IsaacKuo]

I just ran across an obscure fighter I love - the TIE Experimental M1, or TIE Bizarro. It has a central TIE wing flanked by two cockpit-like modules - one of which is the cockpit and the other is a big turbolaser. It's just so goofy and "sideways" compared to the normal Star Wars thing. But it also has a Star Wars kit-bash feel.

[@furonguy42]

Two of my favorite Legends starfighters both come from the "Star Wars: Starfighter" game; The Scarab; a Trade Federation/Techno Union droid fighter that predated the Vulture Droid. It wasn't as maneuverable and didn't have as much firepower as its successor, but it did have shields. The craft was excellent for ambush tactics, as by powering down and folding in its S-Foils it could appear to both scanners and the naked eye as a mid-sized asteroid or chunk of debris before unfolding and catching its target(s) unaware. And Reti's ship, the "Zoomer" (poorly aged name I guess, but hey). Probably a little too big to count as a starfighter in the same way; its large enough that it probably has the same amount of interior space as Slave I or Razor Crest and it had an absolutely massive wingspan. A slower ship, but quite heavily armed, bearing four laser cannons, a chaingun, cruise missiles, cluster missiles and proximity mines, the craft may have been vulnerable and fragile, but could cut through fighter squadrons like a knife through butter.

[@roguerifter9724]

My favorites are the Novasword, the T-Wing, and the E-Wing (Which has similar stats to the T-Wing but different designers and was created later in the setting. While both can be used as Interceptors they also carry torpedoes which allows them to serve as high speed strike fighters.)

[@TheOBXMULE]

Always loved the Tie Hunter and the Preybird as well

[@trebacca9]

The R-41 is common among pirates, since it's got enough guns to threaten, but really isn't ideal unless you're threatening a lightly armed civilian target. The Miy'til on the other hand is, frankly, *amazingly* murderous for its size and maneuverability. Cloakshapes get a lot of their appearance from their atmospheric use, they're very good for ground assault because of that form factor. And of course the Nsiss-class Clawcraft is just a direct upgrade on the TIE Interceptor. Chiss engineers just crammed *everything* into it.

[@johne.4884]

My headcannon for the discrepencies, is that there are 2 variants of the claw-craft: a larger one for bombing or spying that has enough room for a crew of 3; and a small tie fighter one for closer engagements.

[@Joseph-zf3su]

Unbaran starfighter is greatly underrated. Great visibility, weapons and manoeuvrability.

[@emeraldflint516]

I like the Corporate Authority IRD as potraied in XWA and the Imperial Assault Gunboat Xg-1 :)

[@Daedalus-BC308]

My favourite less known starfighter is probably the E-wing. Only thing I don't like about it is the third cannon right above the cockpit.

[@Syt1976]

"If you know any of the ships it's likely this one" - complete opposite for me. :D (But I did play a lot of X-Wing, TIE-Fighter and X-Wing Alliance back in the day and had the old Essential Guides, so ... probably showing my age :D ).

[@markouellette8973]

Cloakshape and Z-95 both have a LOT of utility in the lore. Neither of them are superstars, but are solid, dependable, and easily maintained/modified. You won't match a top of the line/cutting edge fighter, but for a mercenary/bounty hunter on a budget, they are hard to beat. Used ones are easily found cheaply on the secondary/black market, (especially if they don't have to be fully operational.) Then just spend a bit of time and money refitting and upgrading, and you'll easily get a ship about 85-90% as good as a brand new X-wing, for about a third of the cost.

[@chadl3031]

Planetary Defender could travel in space but it wasn't meant for it.

[@timvanzee9160]

I know there's a 3D printable Clawcraft model for Xwing Miniatures. Not sure if that's big enough or not.

[@26th_Primarch]

Come on Eck I know that you're dying to do a full breakdown on the Pinook starfighter and how bad it was being the direct result of Imperial laws regarding ship/fighter construction...

[@christopherrussell3839]

I think of my favorite small ships, I'm gonna have to go with a Sorosub Blast Boat.

[@nilspochat8665]

no E -wing? you monster!

[@alexanderkidonakis9185]

Why do the heavy turbo laser cannons arch in space when fired? There isn’t any gravity to make them drop

[@VegetaLF7]

They don't, unless you're talking about that abomination of a movie Episode 8.

[@leonardtreadway7082]

Do 3D claw craft!

[@johnassal5838]

I'm surprised you didn't bring up the Twilek Deathseed. Those and Warlord Zsinj's tie raptors kind of compliment the Chiss Claw as very different factions going down a similar design path for the same reasons. Really makes the universe feel more realistic and grounded.

[@kharilane1340]

I'm so glad someone else noticed the Chir'daki!!! A mass produced Ugly that featured the cockpit and ion engines of a TIE Fighter with the four S-Foils, laser cannons, and power plants of the X Wing fighter on a revolving collar, the Deathseed is one of my personal faves as well. The fighter's only drawback, in my opinion, was its lack of projectile launchers. The Twileks only left those out because they were too expensive.

[@KuDastardly]

Are those the Chir'daki fighters you're talking about? Yeah, I remember seeing a video about them. Basically it's an uglies fighter, but this one combines the best of two worlds, one from the X-wing and Tie Fighter. But unlike other uglies starfighters, the Twi'lek managed to standardize their designs to be mass-produced.

[@kharilane1340]

@@KuDastardly yep. Most Uglies were the just really bad attempts to make a working fighter out of spare parts. The Chir'daki was the exception to that rule. The Twi'leks actually designed it as an almost perfect mash up of everything that was unique about the TIE Fighter, X Wing, and B Wing Fighters. It was faster than an X Wing, more maneuverable than the TIE, and had the variable geometry of the B Wing with its gyroscopic collar around the cockpit. It's a pretty good interceptor but lacks the versatility of the X Wing because it has no missile launching capability. Otherwise it is a very good design.

[@KuDastardly]

Now that I think about it. I think maybe the reason Ecks didn't bring it up was probably because he already did in a video specifically dedicated to uglies starfighters, and so didn't need to reiterate it in this video. That's my guess.

[@johnassal5838]

@@KuDastardly maybe but I'm pretty sure all of us commenting are definitely SW ship nerds and ships only nerds know IS the topic. But I guess a vid on non-empire tie variants that entered regular production would be in order. Everyone knows the empire made 700 one offs but they're so cheap and plentiful in universe that totally different factions made improved versions and they do tend to follow similar lines.

[@entername9179]

I guess I've probably heard of these then

[@Rensune]

Lol

[@2mccue4u27]

Love that you covered the my'tll. Love that fighter! But my favorite forgotten EU ship is the Skipray Blastboat. I always thought that would be my hero ship/character ship, not big enough to be a capital ship, but still with enough room to have a crew. Plus It had a whole bunch of different modular setups involving sensor arrays, missiles, tractor beams, and more.

[@schaddenkorp6977]

Great ship! Mine was the XG-1 funnily enough. Basically a smaller Skipray.

[@Detson404]

Me too! I loved its entry in the old Guides.

[@battledroid3497]

The H-wing looks like the love child of the Y-wing and a cloud car

[@Arashmickey]

It looks like a double popsicle.

[@jamesstevens4915]

They are...

[@chrissonofpear1384]

@@michaelandreipalon359 A weird design, but pretty sturdy, yes. Plus we have the poor Pinook fighter... Along with FASA's Keith-class starship, for Star Trek, possibly two of the most 'joke' like designs, you can't help but feel a little sorry for. Although the latter is just so, so ugly.

[@Mortvent]

I think my favorite of the niche or legends starfighters were the skipray blastboats... which kind of straddle an odd place in starship classification The various games had them as startfighter, but they packed capital ion cannons, twin laser cannon and both a missile and torpedo launcher in most configurations. They were actually classified as capital in power/defense ratings too... Though they like the ARC170 were crew heavy...

[@nigelhyde279]

I used them to bird dog PCs in the WEG Star Wars RPG, at long range sensors would detect a capital ship energy signature, unless PCs got good enough difficulty rating to spot the small ship size at range.

[@DeathBYDesign666]

This was the ship of all legends design that I want to see more than any other in live action star wars canon. I must be a big nerd because I have heard of all of these ships and they seemed like obvious choices to me. I could of course do the same for various other sci-fi side canon's. I'm not exclusively a star wars guy by any means.

[@ewok40k]

My fave has been Thrawn's original idea of the missile boat. Based off the assault gunboat which in itself was interesting design, missile boat had massive missiles or torpedoes payload, and the SLAM boosters gave it speed to outrun most opposition...

[@TheKalZul]

Literally just clicked onto the video hoping to see this. Very pleased to see so many fighters I recognise! X-Wing Alliance was such a good game.

[@jdotoz]

Too bad they put Thrawn with the T/D in canon now.

[@TheKalZul]

@@jdotoz most people aren't aware of Grand Admiral Zaarin, sadly. He could do both! Man had more than one good idea!

[@jdotoz]

@@TheKalZul I just liked the idea of the Missile Boat being Thrawn's answer to the traitor's pet fighter.

[@SamCoulson]

The Assault Gunboat! That was such a versatile craft with its shields, hyperdrive, missiles, and ion cannons. There's a reason so many of the missions in the Tie Fighter and X-Wing series involved that craft. Plus I loved that it's engine sound was more mellow and not so grating on the ears like a Tie fighter whine.

[@Yeetus_Defeetus]

I felt very sad after this video, because I knew every ship and I'm now officially a nerd

[@Drave_Jr.]

Definitely do a Clawcraft video. Such a unique design, and I'm curious how they stack against an X-Wing, since they seem the closest analouge

[@Joannes808]

I was so sad when the clawcraft and E-wing never made the sequel trilogy. But then again, there were a few reasons why I never finished through it.

[@johnassal5838]

@@Joannes808 What is this "sequel trilogy" of which you speak? There's the prequels, the originals and ep 7. I can't recall anything after. *Nothing.* 💀

[@Joannes808]

​@@johnassal5838 Sorry, I have a bad tendency to get mixed on Space Balls as a "Meanwhile elsewhere" sort of film. Still waiting for the second installment though: The Search For More Money. 😅

[@Warad]

I always had a softspot for the T-Wing; especially if you look at higher-res models for it, like in X-Wing Alliance Upgrade or the one in Awakening of the Rebellion, you basically have the SW version of the Viper from Battlestar Galactica and you can't go wrong with that.

[@acehigh79]

T Wings were great fun in MP!

[@catdaddy7982]

But there's that whole 'death trap' thing one might wish to avoid.

[@tahhotep]

@@catdaddy7982 so mod it make the t-wing mark II and lore like an HC henry video. ( i just like the T-wing back when i play tie fighter it looked good)

[@FormulaFox]

Anyone else notice the ship from the Resistance clip (at 2:10) bears a REALLY STRONG resemblance to the Gulf Porsche 917? Seriously, it looks like they actually converted one into a spacecraft.

[@johnassal5838]

Yeah, in fact I even noticed it on the show. Unfortunately it wasn't half as engaging as Rebels but that ship was cool. I think we all had that matchbox 😂

[@FormulaFox]

@@johnassal5838 its more than just a toy to me - I got to in a real one at a vintage race several years ago.

[@williamspencer1978]

That's what it was designed as. I believe they mention it in a BTS resistance video

[@drosera88]

That's more than a resemblance IMO. You could literally just remove the wings, lasers, and engines and you'd have a recognizable Gulf Porsche 917.

[@DIEGhostfish]

@@drosera88 It's the Gulf Porsche 917 body on top of a Starchaser, with A-Wing engines.

[@Millennial-Boomer]

I love these videos. The obscure and lesser known ships add spice and variety to Star Wars. Glad to see some old favorites get a little of the spotlight!

[@Tefmon]

I'm personally quite a fan of the I-7 Howlrunner; it somehow manages to look both sleek and boxy at the same time, and I think its lore is interesting. Also, although it's a bit beyond a regular starfighter in size and role, I've always liked the GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat too; I must have a thing for underused backwater Imperial ships, or something.

[@jeffreycarman2185]

I-7 Howlrunners are great! I think these were among the best matches to the Star Wars design language from the comics.

[@matthewneuendorf5763]

The TIE Punisher, TIE Defender, Fang (Mandalmotors), and Star Viper (Black Sun) all appeal to me for different reasons. Of those, the StarViper and Punisher are probably the only ones that really qualify as obscure, since the Defender and Fang both featured prominently in Rebels, among other properties.

[@schaddenkorp6977]

XG-1 Starwing, Novawing, and Cloakshape. Mmmmm.

[@VestedUTuber]

What about the TIE Aggressor? Basically a TIE equivalent of a Y-Wing.

[@biggsdarklighter0473]

@@VestedUTuber yeah, but why use that, if the TIE-Punisher can put out around quadruple the damage of the TIE-Bomber?

[@Von_Langstein]

ahhh the star viper... DEPLOY BUZZ DROIDS

[@Technodreamer]

Gotta love the Starviper! What a cool design.

[@bspiritracing]

Does anyone remember the Dianoga and Morningstar C starfighters from SW: Jedi Starfighter? Those things were brutal

[@26th_Primarch]

I remember them from Star Wars: Starfighter too

[@bspiritracing]

@@26th_Primarch ah that's what I meant, accidentally put the sequel lol

[@DanBen07]

I like the Scurrg H-6 prototype bomber from that game.

[@jakeschindler1762]

Awesome video, I’d love to see a full breakdown on the Claw Craft

[@KamenRiderGumo]

Actually got to meet the artist who designed the Clawcraft at a convention a few years ago. He said it was a fun and interesting design to tackle. LFL didn't give him much to go on - apparently they would give artists like him instructions like "make a TIE-style fighter that looks more alien" and that's all he'd hear from them, so he would then draw up a few concept ideas, the bigwigs would pick the one they like best and then he'd refine that one. I think it was great that they gave their artists that kind of freedom back then.

[@Curleyconcon]

I am indeed a nerd! The Cloakshape is absolutely my jam, I've wanted a character with that ship for decades at this point.

[@mattressman8793]

Last time I was this early, my Y-Wing still had its engine panels.

[@triggerhappym]

Honestly, X-Wing Alliance opened my eyes up to a whole world of new fighters that I admittedly in 98 or 99 thought was only made specifically for X-Wing Alliance. The R-41 was honestly a really fun ship to fly, I liked the combination of Ion and laser cannons that I'd link to cut through shields and the ions would disable enemies for later destruction or capture if I had a lot of other fighters to deal with.

[@SamCoulson]

Agreed, ion cannons to take down shields really helped make up for the craft's lack of shields, hull, and speed. Not a true contender with top of the line ships, but a solid entry for less financed operations such as pirates, defense forces, and rebel cells. Loved seeing it used in the Force Unleashed cutscenes, and any time someone uses screenshots from Mysteries of the Sith they get my upvote.

[@DarkVaati13]

The R-41 Starchaser and the Cloakshape are honestly two of my favorite starfighters. The Planetary Defender fighter is also really cool. Glad to see them get some love.

[@patrickfogg460]

I always liked the Xg-1 Starwing or Assault Gunboat. I first remember them from the original LucasArts game X-Wing, but also enjoyed it's versatility in the TIE-Fighter game.

[@SamCoulson]

The Assault Gunboat! There's a reason why it ends up being a mainstay in pretty much all of the missions in X-Wing and Tie Fighter by the end of the first campaign. Good Imperial Design in that they took the look of a Lambda shuttle but made it a starfighter, plus shields, ion cannons, and missiles. Honestly, the missions that use Lambda shuttles as combat craft are pretty tough as well; if the rear turret was operational they'd be much harder to attack.

[@channingwalmsley9738]

One I like is more of a freighter, the YG-4210. A predecessor to the YT model ships, it dates to around 200 years BBY or so. Interesting design imo

[@sentrysapper45]

Yeah, I know all of these thanks to growing up in the 90's as a rabid Star Wars fan. I'll wear that nerd badge with pride! It's funny you mention the Pinook, because it was actually the original design for the Planetary Fighter in early XWA concept art. It was originally supposed to sport a huge booster engine, but game engine constraints caused the devs to remove it, rename the ship as the Pinook and come up with a different design for the Planetary Fighter.

[@schaddenkorp6977]

That was the best time to be alive as a SW fan. Tales of the Jedi. Shadows of the Empire. The X-Wing/TIE Fighter sims. Thrawn. The Tipani! Hell do you remember Waru? Haha oh man, I wish we could go back to when Waru was the worst thing out there. Back to before the dark times, before The Mouse.

[@LairdDeimos]

I'm a fan of the Scyk, I just like underdog ships and its also a little funky and differently shaped from many scifi ships without being silly or over designed. its a logical shape without just being a plane in space.

[@Falchion1984]

Possibles for future video about obscure ships: Razor Fighter, Toscan Fighter, Modified Strike Cruiser, Escort Shuttle, and/or Naboo Bomber. Any of those catch your eye?

[@Frequincy100]

Guess I'm a nerd since I'm familiar with all these 😂

[@SephirothRyu]

The R-41 Starchaser, aka that 4-in-a-line engine fighter that we keep seeing on footage you and other star wars channels play from certain sources when you just need filler battle footage, and yet WHICH NO ONE EVER MENTIONS DESPITE SO MANY VIDEOS USING FOOTAGE WITH IT! Thank you, Ecks, for finally letting us know what the heck that thing is!

[@dragonblaster-vu8wz]

I'm a fan of the Novasword Space Superiority fighter. It looks like a sleeker version of the X-Wing, and has the fire power and defenses to match

[@tkc1129]

The R-41 is pretty fragile compared to an X-Wing, but it is a pretty capable fighter as long as you don't get hit. The Planetary Fighter is actually legitimately good; it's like an A-Wing, but faster, a bit more durable, but way bigger (an easier target). Not many fighters outside the Rebellion and Empire are that good. As for the H-Wing... I am hoping to slightly redesign and model it in high detail one day. I have some good ideas for it.

[@lordhosk]

R-22 Spearhead was always my favorite, because it "ISN'T" an A-Wing in the lore, because it looked too different in the droids show, but the toy they released for it was called an A-wing.

[@DanBen07]

Good ship. I like the RZ-1T trainer. It's a two-seater. It was in Star Wars Rebels.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

It did always look pretty much like an A-Wing to me, in Droids. Even if a two-seater. In Rebels yes, it looked different - but not in Droids.

[@chadl3031]

Was hoping to see the Toscan 8-Q. But you had a good list. Love your videos!

[@benthomson1132]

Me too, I love most of those ships from the X-Wing and TIE Fighter series of games.

[@Draelyn]

I love the Toscan! It is my favorite!

[@Thrawns_Revenge]

I recognized all of these haha. A fave of mine that's obscure is the pirate faction ship from Empire at War the Rihkxyrk assault fighter. Its such a odd design and surprisingly large for a starfighter.

[@jacobgouveia7907]

you should do a similar vid with all the cool light freighters out there. love the ship breakdowns

[@Monoaux]

Love the PD-F, reminds me of 60's soviet designs.

[@DIEGhostfish]

The Starchaser really should have been something used by CIS organic aces because it's from the same time as the later model Headhunters and made by HKD who make the Lucrehulks.

[@OllamhDrab]

I do think they're a little underrated cause they aren't very good or deployed for their strengths in X-wing Alliance . But they could be useful indeed with 'friends.' :)

[@DIEGhostfish]

@@OllamhDrab True but they're over two decades old by TIE Fighter. During the Clone Wars? They'd be truly amazing.

[@OllamhDrab]

@@DIEGhostfish Well, depends how they'e used, I'd say, they got good speed and they're a lot tougher and better armed than Ties, just need to be sure they don't get swarmed in close, I figure. A few A-wings or something to keep their tails clear, they'd hit hard. :)

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Claw looks like a lovechild between Droid trifighter and a TIE. Also you note why the Cloakshape has the spoiler: it started as atmospheric fighter.

[@alejandroelluxray5298]

Great video, you should also do one talking about the Rebellion's various war vehicles, in Legends they were very well equiped for the type of faction they were and some of their Tanks were more than capable of taking down AT-ATs and other Imperial vehicles (T3-B and AAC-1 for example) shame they do not have any of those in Canon

[@antwan1357]

As a kid when I heard about Mara Jade having a Z-95 Headhunter I fell in love with it as I read those novels.

[@AceOfVegas]

It might be Nostalgia, but my introduction to the Preybird Starfighter in Spectres of the Past made it one of my favorites. It just sticks with me

[@princecharon]

I'm familiar with most of these, but then, I already know that I'm a nerd.

[@becketv1]

The R41 basically the F4 of the Star Wars Universe. Compared to the F16 of the Z95 and F15 of the Xwing.

[@DIEGhostfish]

Uh no. It came out around teh same time as later model headhunters (The older Swing Wings probably predate it) Oldest Headhunter is the Tomcat, the Proto-XWing Headhunter and the R41 are more like the 15-16. Or the Starchaser is something soviet since Hoersh-Kessel Drive made stuff for the enemy.

[@badandymk3]

My favorite obscure ship is the TIE Avenger. It was really overshadowed by the TIE Defender, but I still loved it.

[@VegetaLF7]

I love that the recent X-Wing fan film gave some love to the TIE Avenger, serving as sort of a boss battle in it.

[@jklmnopski7421]

These are a few of my favorite Star Wars spaceships: -X-83 TwinTail -TIE/rb Brute -Havoc Marauder -Hyena Bomber -CloakShape -Xg-1 Star Wing -R-41 Starchaser I’m somewhat of an aviation geek, so I love interesting and unconventional aircraft as well. For instance: -Bartini Beriev VVA-14 -AirFish 8 -Martin PM6 SeaMaster -North American XB-70 Valkyrie -Rockwell B-1 Lancer -De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen -Grumman X-29

[@russellharrell2747]

Yup, knew them all. NERD ALERT My favorite forgotten Star Wars fighter will always be the Assault Gunboat, or Starwing. It was so versatile and only ever upstaged by the ridiculously awesome TIE Defender.

[@archmaester6594]

"Awesome Starfighters you haven't heard of (unless you're a nerd)" Well... its official. I'm a nerd.

[@robertohollas2099]

great video! is there one coming up about light freighters like the VCX, YT1300, YT2600, and others less known? Love the content!

[@andyb1653]

Love me the R41. Reminds me of an old-skool late 60s/early 70s American Musclecar, but as a starfighter.

[@joestraw8870]

The Starchaser feels like a precursor to the Howlrunner, even though they’re made by different companies. Howlrunner has a similar profile albeit slimmed down and less surface area to hit. How about the K Wing Bomber? There’s a craft that needs a bit of lore diving.

[@Ruffrolf]

Really got called out in this video😅

[@Kyle_Spivis]

The gigachads of star fighters lololol

[@donttuga9310]

I always thought the Planetary Defender Fighter looked like a Veritech from Macross/Robotech. I used to joke it would have been funny if there was some joke in game about how they tried to make it so it could transform into a battle droid but could never get it to work.

[@TheHawaiianc]

Hey eckhart? Been looking around just for fun I want look origin where space travel started reason? I want know where the empire and Jedi are from I mean when did they start having tech what was it like before all the tech stuff and how they start using tech before lightsabers did they use magic swords and crystal was it power source? Things like that you know where I can look that up? Just asking want look for fun reason rpg table top wise like making up lost old non tech artifacts..

[@markdoherty6717]

Not quite sure if this would even count as a minor ship but I've always loved the Tie Hunter, deserves more praise.

[@richardched6085]

Yep lol. I love these Fighters. You'd think that the Rebel Alliance would have like a thousand different Fighter types as they need everything they can get.

[@joekerr3638]

Miytil and the skipray blastboat are my favorites...glad you got one of those on your list.

[@matsal3211]

does anyone know the name of the unique-looking capital ship in star wars unleashed 2, not the Salvation but the unique looking one?

[@theamazingbatboy]

What about the Umbaran starfighters? Probabably the most distinctive and legitimately cool design after the claw imo. Also, very interested in a 3-d claw render, will absolutely tune in for that!

[@boundlessaether392]

But those are starfighters from The Clone Wars TV show, which is more mainstream than the X-Wing games.

[@Matthew_Percival]

I've literally seen and learned about all these ships before... its been years, i guess all this did was refresh my memory.

[@dawall3732]

There is one obvious advantage the clow raft has. That advantage is the field of view for the pilot. The wings of the craft are edge on from any point that the pilot can look. This minimizes the obstruction of view.

[@DIEGhostfish]

R41 Starchaser is barely worse than a headhunter for shields and slightly stronger for hull, or the other way around.

[@ErelasInglor]

None as fun performing or as good as a Fang Starfighter imho, wish we had more of it in the shows/movies.

[@Julian-pw5mv]

Its slightly less obscure than most of these but i like the k-wing.

[@josephtownsend2103]

Personally, I'm a fan of the Star Viper.

[@johnn1250]

The Miy'til looks like it from Stargate SG1

[@baron7755]

for most of these, there is a very good reason youve never heard of them. They suck

[@darthvendar6841]

I've always been a fan of the I-7 Howlrunner

[@chadl3031]

There is no nook or cranny of wookipedia that I have not delved into.

[@macwelch8599]

If I was building my own starfighter fleet in Star Wars, they would be multi-purpose instead of having many different types

[@Erad_Prime]

Absolutely love the planterary fighter. And if you played the Tie fighter Total Conversion mod for XWA there is one particular mission that really does it justice.

[@triggerhappym]

Oh, one I actually really enjoyed doing custom matches in the simulator with in X-Wing Alliance was the Preybird- class starfighter. I loved how much the laser cannons on each of the wings could tilt to aim at your current target. Something just really satisfying about having the bolts converge on the target.

[@Meme_Lord]

Full breakdown of the wacky hand tie fighter please

[@implodinggoat]

Fun Fact: The Planetary Defense Fighter is the fastest ship in X Wing Alliance, faster than an A Wing and even faster than the TIE Defender.

[@boundlessaether392]

I’m pretty sure the TIE/D has a speed of 144 MGLT compared to the PDF’s 138, unless if the PDF has a SLAM system.

[@andersbylund2753]

I want to see the headhunter in live action!

[@BlackViperMWG]

More starfighters from XWA!

[@Kakkarot211]

3d printed clawcraft would be fun to see. I always thought the citadel cruiser was an underused ship

[@maximomartin2529]

I never seen that Starfighter before.

[@supergavitron1194]

Covenant vs. the Federation?