The Hard Lock ability can also be used in order to take down Hero Starfighters faster, and can also be used on objectives for increased damage. With the Hard Lock ability, the TIE Interceptor can dedicate itself into hunting down single targets by dealing increased damage, locking onto them faster, and being unable to lose them. The Afterburner ability grants a speed boost to the TIE Interceptor, and can be used in order to break missile locks and to shake pursuers. As an interceptor, it makes use of its impressive speed and maneuverability in order to close in on its enemies and to shake off pursuers. The TIE Interceptor excels at hunting down and engaging other starfighters. Overview ' The TIE Interceptor rushes ahead and clears paths for allies, takes down bombers, and ties up enemy fighters.' - Website description It is playable on Starfighter Assault, certain Galactic Assault maps, and certain Supremacy maps. The TIE Interceptor returns in DICE's Star Wars Battlefront II as an Interceptor unit. ' Flown by the elite pilots of the Imperial Navy, the TIE interceptor combines high speed and four laser cannons to hunt down Rebel starfighters.' - In-game description This ability replaced the ability to fire ion torpedoes after the Death Star patch came out. Allows you to fire without overheating for a short time and deals more damage per shot. The second ability for the TIE Interceptor. It's also handy for a quick get-away if you're low on health. Speed boost is handy for evading enemy fire and missiles locking on to you. The first special ability for the TIE Interceptor. The Quad Laser Blasters fire four shots that will damage enemies upon impact. The weapon are located from the four corners of the TIE Interceptor's wings. The primary weapon for the TIE Interceptor. The TIE Interceptor has one primary weapon and two special abilities for use: They are seen as the counterparts of the A-Wing. One of the other differences is that the Interceptors have quad lasers, and the Fighters have twin lasers. TIE Interceptors have a very similar appearance to TIE Fighters, except that the Interceptor's wings are facing forwards instead of vertically, and the wings are curved. TIE interceptors are available in Fighter Squadron, Supremacy, Skirmish, and Walker Assault game modes. They are often used to dispatch enemy ships in aerial combat. They are variants of the TIE fighter, but with a noticeable increase in speed and firepower. TIE Interceptors are one of the two default vehicles for the Empire, the other being the TIE Fighter.

Star Wars Battlefront ' Faster and better-armed descendants of regular TIE fighters, TIE interceptors are waiting for you in the Fighter Squadron, Supremacy, and Walker Assault game modes.' - Star Wars Battlefront website Overview

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