The TIE/wi modified interceptor, also known as the TIE whisper or simply the whisper, was a First Order TIE fighter series interceptor used during the war against the Resistance. During the war, Supreme Leader Kylo Ren used his TIE whisper in the search for Exegol and to confront Rey on Pasaana.
Characteristics[]
The TIE/wi modified interceptor was a starfighter which was brought up to the exact specification of Supreme Leader Kylo Ren of the First Order. As such, it had increased speed, range, and more firepower than a standard model. It was manufactured by Sienar-Jaemus Fleet Systems and like other starships of the TIE fighter series, had a twin ion engine and its wings were solar collectors, which were similar in appearance to Ren's previous ship, the TIE/vn space superiority fighter. It had four laser cannons at the tip of each wing, five heavy cannons between the two main solar collectors on each wing, and a heavy weapons turret with mag-pulses and heavy lasers. In addition, it had a round cockpit that featured red designs and an antenna at the rear. The TIE whisper was also equipped with sensor-confusing technology that allowed for a degree of stealth.[1]
History[]
The TIE whisper entered service during the war between the First Order and the Resistance, with one used by Ren, replacing his TIE/vn space superiority fighter.[3] The First Order TIE Fighter Pilot "Wrath" flew a TIE whisper in battle against Resistance forces, including T-70 X-wing starfighters.[4] Pilot "Nightfall," a veteran of[5] the elite[6] 709th Legion, flew a TIE whisper and used the craft to chase after a RZ-2 A-wing interceptor over a rocky area.[5] The pilot "Whirlwind" flew a whisper in battle against BTA-NR2 Y-wing starfighters.[7]
Kylo Ren in his TIE whisper on Pasaana
Ren used his TIE whisper to travel to Exegol where he confronted Darth Sidious, who revealed the Sith Eternal's fleet of Xyston-class Star Destroyers, the Final Order, and ordered him to kill Rey and end the Jedi. Ren later used his TIE to confront the Jedi Rey on the desert world Pasaana, during which she jumped over his ship and sliced off one of its wings, causing it to crash. Ren flew another TIE of the same model to Kef Bir, where he again confronted Rey in a lightsaber duel. Defeating and wounding him, Rey took the TIE and flew it to Ahch-To, where she burned it, pledging that she would follow the path of Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and exile herself to the island. However, Skywalker's Force spirit confronted her and convinced her to continue the fight. Rey then took the wayfinder from the wreckage and departed the planet in Luke's old X-wing starfighter.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
The TIE whisper appears in Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker and was first seen during the official teaser for the film.[8] It was first identified in Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition.[1]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker (First appearance)
Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures — "Kylo Ren vs. Resistance Rebels"- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition audiobook
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel audiobook
- The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation 1
Non-canon appearances[]
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑
Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition — Fury of the First Order Squadron Pack (Card: "Wrath")
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition — Fury of the First Order Squadron Pack (Card: "Nightfall")
- ↑ Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire
- ↑ Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition — Fury of the First Order Squadron Pack (Card: "Whirlwind")
External links[]
Every Starfighter in Star Wars Explained By Lucasfilm | WIRED on the WIRED YouTube channel (backup link)
