TIE Fighter (and Variants)
TIE fighters -- and variants such as TIE interceptors and TIE bombers -- appear throughout the original trilogy. They have no shields and no hyperdrive. This is mainly because they are supposed to be mass-produced. This, however, does make them extremely light, fast, and agile. The pilot has to wear a pressurized suit, as TIE fighters have no life support.
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