TIE-rc MK II "Vanguard"

An upgrade to the TIE/rc, the TIE Vanguard Enhanced Reconnaissance Fighter carries more advanced state-of-the-art sensor systems, as well as sporting a reduced profile with its unique bent-shaped solar panels to evade notice from enemy sensors. Built from the basic TIE/ln design, the Vanguard's solar collectors were smaller on the top half than on the bottom. The top part was also bent slightly outward. The central ball of the strafighter was equipped with enhanced communications equipment.

This reconnaissance fighter was deployed to gather information of enemy starship movements before engaging the fleet in battle. Proceeding a fleet in realspace, the Vanguard would sweep for mines, powered down starfighters, and other hazards, and conduct (escorted) perimeter sweeps around space installations.