TIE Bomber

The TIE Bomber is the main bombing craft in use by the Empire. Featuring a double-hull, this fighter/bomber can carry a lethal load of proton torpedoes, guided missiles, orbital mines, or free-falling thermal detonators. With its small size and high speed, the TIE Bomber can often get past defense systems set up to watch for larger craft.

It has also become common practice for the Empire to outfit this fighter with shields, although they aren't as high a priority as the TIE Interceptor.