Fleet Manual: TIE Aggressor
Name: TIE Aggressor Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet Systems In Use By: Galactic Empire/Imperial Factions Type: Starfighter/Bomber Crew: 1 Pilot, 1 Gunner Length: 9.3 m Cargo: None Description: Advanced starfighter and bomber
WEG Star Wars RPG Stats [X-Wing: Alliance | X-Wing vs TIE Fighter | TIE Fighter | X-Wing | RPG ]   Name: TIE Aggressor Weaponary: 2 Laser Cannons, 2 Concussion Missile Launchers   Like most other TIE series starfighters, it was a fighter that sacrificed shields and armor for firepower and maneuverability. The craft most likely saw limited use due to the fact it was not a vast improvement over the original TIE/ln starfighter, and the bombing role was fulfilled by the TIE/sa bomber. This ship had a laser cannon turret on the top-back of the craft used to defend the craft from pursuers. The rear turret was very accurate and hard to evade, which made attacks from the rear or above very difficult even with all shield power channeled forward. The TIE Aggressor was developed prior to the destruction of the first Death Star as a direct response to a perceived growth in the amount of heavy shipping aligned with the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Rebel pilots quickly found that the most effective way of destroying an Aggressor was by using a jousting method of direct frontal attack, or attacking from beneath. The Aggressor was generally regarded as a nuisance that should not be taken lightly, but it was still relatively easy to destroy by a decent pilot. Sources: Gorden, Greg. Imperial Sourcebook. West End Games. June 1994