Noriyoshi Ohrai

Noriyoshi Ohrai

Artist: Noriyoshi Ohrai

Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wings were a type of starfighter utilized by the Empire. One of the first general purpose fighters used by the Imperial Navy, the Star Wing performed well against Rebel forces and was an excellent craft. Unfortunately, its unique position in Imperial forces left it to operate without comprable support, keeping assault gunboats less popular that TIE fighters.

Source: Fly Casual (Art: Mariusz Gandzel; 2015)

First Appearance: Star Wars: X-Wing (1993)

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