By 4 ABY,[4] shortly before the Battle of Endor,[2] Sienar Fleet Systems began manufacturing[1] TIE/D Defenders for the Galactic Empire.[5] Onyx 1 was one such TIE/D Defender produced during that time, with the starfighter's design intended to emulate advantages of starfighters fighting for the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Onyx 1's crew consisted of a TIE pilot, and the Defender was armed with laser cannons, ion cannons, and missile launchers.[2]
Around the time of the Battle of Endor, Onyx 1 was part of the Imperial Navy's Onyx Squadron.[2] It was operated by Colonel Jendon, a senior test pilot who was ordered to shake down the first TIE/D Defenders assigned to Imperial fleet operations.[3]
Behind the scenes
Onyx 1 was introduced in 2000's Death Star II Limited expansion set of the Decipher Star Wars Customizable Card Game.[2]
Sources
Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Death Star II Limited (First mentioned)
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Death Star II Limited Card: Colonel Jendon (backup link) (Gameplay text only)
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Death Star II Limited Card: Onyx 1 (backup link)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 73 TIE 11-12: TIE Defender (Picture only)
- Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 67 Action Stations: The TIE/D in Action (Picture only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Official Star Wars Fact File 73 TIE 11-12: TIE Defender states that all TIE/D Defenders were manufactured by Sienar Fleet Systems.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14
Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Death Star II Limited Card: Onyx 1 (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Death Star II Limited Card: Colonel Jendon (backup link)
- ↑ The New Essential Chronology
- ↑ The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels