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'''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.


'''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.<br>
'''NOTE: Mouse control is not enabled in the X-Wing Trilogy version of the game'''
'''NOTE: Mouse control is not enabled in the X-Wing Trilogy version of the game'''


== Propulsion ==
== Propulsion ==
'''NOTE: A joystick with throttle lever can also perform these functions'''
'''NOTE: A joystick with a throttle lever can also change speed.'''
* Joystick or mouse: up/down/left/right movement
* Joystick or mouse: up/down/left/right movement
* {{kbd|+}} Increase speed
* {{kbd|+}} Increase speed
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* {{kbd|F9}} Adjust laser recharge rate
* {{kbd|F9}} Adjust laser recharge rate
* {{kbd|F10}} Adjust shield recharge rate
* {{kbd|F10}} Adjust shield recharge rate
* Semi-colon - Direct energy from shields to lasers
* {{kbd|<nowiki>;</nowiki>}} Direct energy from shields to lasers
* {{kbd|'}} Direct energy from lasers to shields
* {{kbd|'}} Direct energy from lasers to shields


== Weapons and shields ==
== Weapons and shields ==
* Joystick button 1 or [[Image:PC Mouse Left Click.png]] Fire
* Joystick button 1 or {{mouse|l}} Fire
* {{kbd|W}} Cycle through available weapons
* {{kbd|W}} Cycle through available weapons
* {{kbd|X}} Select firing mode (single fire, dual fire, linked fire)
* {{kbd|X}} Select firing mode (single fire, dual fire, linked fire)
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* {{kbd|T}} Select next available target
* {{kbd|T}} Select next available target
* {{kbd|Y}} Select previous available target
* {{kbd|Y}} Select previous available target
* {{kbd|R}} Target nearest enemy fighter or mine
* {{kbd|R}} Target enemy fighter nearest to me
* {{kbd|E}} Target the nearest enemy attacking you
* {{kbd|E}} Target the nearest enemy attacking me
* {{kbd|U}} Target the newest craft in the area
* {{kbd|U}} Target the newest craft in the area
* {{kbd|A}} Target the nearest attacker of your current target
* {{kbd|A}} Target the nearest attacker of your current target
* {{kbd|I}} Toggle target component display on/off
* {{kbd|I}} Toggle target component display on/off
* {{kbd|,}} Cycle through your target's components (weapons, engines, etc)
* {{kbd|,}} Cycle through your target's components (weapons, engines, etc.)
* {{kbd|<}} Cycle through target's components in reverse order
* {{kbd|<}} Cycle through target's components in reverse order
* {{kbd|O}} Clear CMD of targets
* {{kbd|O}} Clear CMD of targets
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|R}} Orders targeted craft to '''report''' their status
* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|R}} Orders targeted craft to '''report''' their status
* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|W}} Orders targeted craft to '''wait''' for further orders
* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|W}} Orders targeted craft to '''wait''' for further orders
* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|G}} Orders targeted waiting craft to '''go''' and continue
* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|G}} Orders targeted waiting craft to '''go''' and resume its previous activity
* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|H}} Orders targeted craft to head '''home'''
* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|H}} Orders targeted craft to head '''home'''


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* {{kbd|Alt}}+{{kbd|C}} Calibrate joystick
* {{kbd|Alt}}+{{kbd|C}} Calibrate joystick
* {{kbd|Alt}}+{{kbd|T}} Cycle through '''time''' acceleration modes (normal, 2x, 4x)
* {{kbd|Alt}}+{{kbd|T}} Cycle through '''time''' acceleration modes (normal, 2x, 4x)
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Latest revision as of 03:39, 14 November 2013

Table of Contents

Gameplay
Walkthrough
Appendices
Star Wars: TIE Fighter
Combat Chamber
TIE Fighter missions
  1. Gunnery
  2. Flight Leaders & Wingmen
  3. Destroy Depot
  4. Destroy a Probe
TIE Interceptor missions
  1. Threat Display
  2. Ambush!
  3. Clear Minefield
  4. Combined Attack
TIE Bomber missions
  1. Proton Torpedoes
  2. Space Bombs
  3. Torpedo Run
  4. Bombers Armed with Missiles
TIE Advanced missions
  1. Concussion Missiles
  2. Rocket Attack
  3. Preemptive Strike
  4. Hyperdrive Upgrade
Assault Gunboat missions
  1. Shields
  2. Teamwork
  3. The Challenge
  4. Escort Duty
TIE Defender missions
  1. Dogfighting!
  2. Tractor Beam
  3. Inspect and Disable
  4. Disable and Capture
Battles
Battle One - The Aftermath of Hoth
  1. Patrol Jump Point D-34
  2. Red Alert
  3. Counter-Attack
  4. Outpost D-34 Has Fallen
  5. Attack Rebel Lt. Cruiser
  6. Destroy the Lulsla
Battle Two - The Sepan Civil War
  1. Respond to S.O.S.
  2. Intercept Attack
  3. Rescue War Refugees
  4. Capture Enemies
  5. Guard Resupply


Star Wars: TIE Fighter logo

Battle Three - Battle on the Frontier
  1. Load Base Equipment
  2. Destroy Pirate Outpost
  3. Hold Position
  4. Guard Space Station NL-1
  5. Thrawn Inspects NL-1
  6. Wait for Relief Forces
Battle Four - Conflict at Mylok IV
  1. Escort Convoy
  2. Attack the Nharwaak
  3. Defend Tech Center
  4. Diplomatic Meeting
  5. Rebel Arms Deal
Battle Five - Battle for Honor
  1. Mineclearing
  2. Assault Gunboat Recon
  3. Convoy Attack
  4. Tactical Superiority
  5. Capture Harkov
Battle Six - Arms Race
  1. Protect Prototype
  2. Prevent Rebel Ambush
  3. Convoy Escort
  4. Punitive Raid
Battle Seven - Treachery at Ottega
  1. Trap the Protector
  2. Destroy the Akaga
  3. Retribution
  4. TIE Defender
  5. Save the Emperor
Star Wars: TIE Fighter - Defender of the Empire
Walkthrough
Missile Boat missions
  1. Dual Warheads
  2. Anti-warhead Defense
  3. Disabling Minefield
  4. Missile Boat vs. TIE Defender
Battle Eight - Strategic Warfare
  1. Evacuate TIE Advanced Plants
  2. Save TIE Advanced Factory
  3. Secure TIE Advanced Plant
  4. Supply TIE Advanced Plant
  5. Capture Mag Pulse Weapon
  6. Trapped
Battle Nine - TIE Defender Technology
  1. Capture Platform
  2. Hold Platform
  3. Protect Evacuation
  4. Escort to Rendezvous
  5. Trapped by Pirates!
  6. Transfer Prototypes
Battle Ten - New Threats
  1. Ransom
  2. Rescue
  3. Under the Gun
  4. Missile Boat Diplomacy
  5. Rebel Assault
  6. Eliminate TIE Defender Factory
Star Wars: TIE Fighter - Enemies of the Empire
Walkthrough
Battle Eleven - Hunt for Zaarin
  1. Intercept Convoy
  2. Preemptive Strike
  3. Bait and Switch
  4. An Unexpected Attack
  5. The Real Thing
  6. Protect Vorknkx Project
  7. Evacuate
Battle Twelve - Prelude to Endor
  1. Escort Prison Ship
  2. Deliver Prisoners
  3. Attack Bothuwui
  4. Attack on Kothlis
  5. Bothan Treachery
  6. Recon Military Summit
  7. Delay Strike Force
Battle Thirteen - The Emperor's Will
  1. Surprise Attack
  2. Capture the Turncoat
  3. Track Down Rebels
  4. Missile Boat Trouble
  5. Return to Vorknkx
  6. Corvette Attack
  7. Zaarin Takes the Bait
  8. The Trap is Sprung

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.

NOTE: Mouse control is not enabled in the X-Wing Trilogy version of the game

Propulsion[edit]

NOTE: A joystick with a throttle lever can also change speed.

  • Joystick or mouse: up/down/left/right movement
  •  +  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)

Combat systems[edit]

  •  F8  Adjust tractor beam recharge rate
  •  F9  Adjust laser recharge rate
  •  F10  Adjust shield recharge rate
  •  ;  Direct energy from shields to lasers
  •  '  Direct energy from lasers to shields

Weapons and shields[edit]

  • Joystick button 1 or Mouse left click Fire
  •  W  Cycle through available weapons
  •  X  Select firing mode (single fire, dual fire, linked fire)
  •  S  Toggle shield configuration (all forward, all rear, equal distribution)
  •  B  Toggle beam weapon on/off

Targeting systems[edit]

  •  T  Select next available target
  •  Y  Select previous available target
  •  R  Target enemy fighter nearest to me
  •  E  Target the nearest enemy attacking me
  •  U  Target the newest craft in the area
  •  A  Target the nearest attacker of your current target
  •  I  Toggle target component display on/off
  •  ,  Cycle through your target's components (weapons, engines, etc.)
  •  <  Cycle through target's components in reverse order
  •  O  Clear CMD of targets
  •  Z  Threat display of current target
  •  Shift + F5  to  F7  Store current target in one of three presets
  •  F5  to  F7  Select preset target

Communications[edit]

  •  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 resume its previous activity
  •  Shift + H  Orders targeted craft to head home

Information systems[edit]

  •  G  Display mission goals
  •  M  Display in-flight map
  •  L  Display message log
  •  D  Display damage assessment
  •  K  Display keyboard reference

Special[edit]

  •  Alt + E  Eject!
  •  C  Turn in-flight recorder camera on/off
  •  V  View camera film while in flight
  •  Q  Quit (exits mission)
  •  P  Pause
  •  Alt + C  Calibrate joystick
  •  Alt + T  Cycle through time acceleration modes (normal, 2x, 4x)
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