Darth Vader's TIE Fighter is the prototype that was used as the basis for all the terrifyingly effective TIE Fighters and Interceptors that would be developed for future battles. Vader's TIE Fighter is armed with heavy twin blaster cannons on fixed mounts, with a hull made of duralloy steel and unique solar cell wings. The TIE Fighter has proved itself in battle, as it is capable of with standing many direct hits. In addition the pilots' chances of survival were considerably enhanced by the incorporation of a hyperdrive system, which enables the ship to escape from hopeless battle situations.