THE TIE Advanced v1, built by Sienar Fleet Systems, was an experimental TIE model that took influence from the Republic Sienar System's starfighter, the Scimitar. Equipped with shields and a hyperdrive, the TIE Advanced v1 had greater range than the majority of the TIE Line as well as heavier fire power, as its twin chin mounted laser cannons were stronger than that of the standard TIE Fighter. The TIE Advanced v1 would see use by talented squadron commanders and more famously by Imperial Inquisitors.