Multiple choice

Why are TIE fighters called TIE fighters?

  1. Named after General Tie in the clone wars

  2. They just made up the name

  3. Stands for Twin Ion Engine

  4. Named after the company that makes them tie-tech
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The TIE fighter acronym stands for Twin Ion Engine, which describes the propulsion system used by the Imperial craft. This is a standard piece of Star Wars lore.

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