TIE Fighter Construction Facility
TIE Fighter Construction Facility
[edit]This TIE factory orbited the moon of Nar Shaddaa. A massive shipyard dedicated to the overwhelming mass production of TIE craft, the facility was considered a prime target for those seeking to strike a blow against the Empire.
Characteristics
[edit]These factories were constructed throughout the galaxy to maintain and build up the Empire's massive war machine and typically hung in low orbit above a planet. They were owned and operated by Sienar Fleet Systems, though ultimate ownership laid with the Empire.
Inside the facility, the Empire began perfecting its mass production techniques which churned out thousands of TIE/ln fighters. Rows upon rows of TIE components parts moved along a magnetic conveyor where automated laser arms welded the vehicles together before they were transported to loading bays.
History
[edit]In 3 BBY, the facility was taken over by former Jedi General Rahm Kota and his comrades. During the ensuing battle, Kota's men planted explosives throughout the factory. This was, however, not their main objective, as Kota sought to draw out Darth Vader, but instead Vader's secret apprentice was drawn to the conflict. Kota detached the base's command center by detonating some of those explosives in a bid to kill the apprentice, but failed in his efforts to achieve the latter.
Source
[edit]- Wookieepedia