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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.
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
