Star Wars: TIE Fighter/Controls

TIE Fighter contains a lot of keyboard controls, but they aren't as daunting as they look. There are only a few which are used constantly throughout the game, and they become second-nature very quickly. It should be noted that a few controls are specific to the craft you are flying.

Propulsion
NOTE: A joystick with throttle lever can also perform these functions
 * + Increase speed
 * - Decrease speed
 * Backspace Full throttle
 * ] 2/3 throttle
 * [ 1/3 throttle
 * \ Zero throttle
 * Enter Match speed with currently selected target
 * H Engage hyperdrive (and end current mission)
 * N Engage/disengage SLAM overdrive (Missile Boat only)

Weapons and Shields

 * W Cycle through available weapons
 * X Select firing mode (single fire, dual fire, linked fire)

Communications

 * Shift+A Order wingmen to attack your target
 * Shift+C Order wingmen to cover you
 * Shift+E Order wingmen to take evasive action
 * Shift+I Order wingmen to ignore your target
 * Shift+S Send for reinforcements
 * Shift+B Orders targeted craft to board and reload you
 * Shift+R Orders targeted craft to report their status
 * Shift+W Orders targeted craft to wait for further orders
 * Shift+G Orders targeted waiting craft to go and continue
 * Shift+H Orders targeted craft to head home