TIE/LN-T starfighter

The TIE/LN-T starfighter, also known colloquially as the TIE Rocketeer, was a variant of the TIE/LN space superiority fighter that, unlike its base model, was equipped with a torpedo launcher, a moderately-strengthed shield generator, and had stronger blaster cannons. Beyond its additional combat systems, it was cosmetically identical to the standard TIE/LN, though its heavier profile meant that it sacrificed some of its speed.

History
In response to complaints that the armament of TIE/LN starfighters did little to make up for its vulnerability, Imperial engineers began designing dozens of new starfighter models to fulfill more specialized roles - among these prototypes was the TIE/LN-T. The first deployed TIE/LN-T starfighters, first seeing combat as early as 15 BBY, were initially reserved solely for Imperial Navy special forces, however many standard starfighter squadrons began receiving TIE/LN-T fighters alongside their common TIE/LNs. Many individual pilots were pleased with the more reliable craft, though Imperial logicians complained that there were better TIE variants that should have made the TIE/LN-T unnecessary. Despite this, TIE/LN-T starfighters remained just as commonplace as the TIE/LN throughout the reign of the Galactic Empire, and both models were seen fighting alongside eachother in numerous space campaigns. Whereas TIE/LNs were reserved for swarm tactics in space combat, TIE/LN-Ts were designed for vanguard operations - that is, operating ahead of the main force - alongside other specialized crafts like TIE/sa bombers and TIE/in interceptors. TIE/LN-Ts were also often deployed as escorts in bomber squadrons to carry out bombing runs on enemy capital ships and ground installations.

When the Galactic Empire collapsed, some wealthier Imperial warlords still retained TIE/LN-Ts in their fleets, though the affordability of standard TIE/LNs meant that they remained more popular than any other TIE model.