TIE Defender combat medallion

The TIE Defender combat medallion was an Imperial starfighter pilot medal awarded for completing basic training with TIE/D Defenders. It had an engraving of a TIE/D Defender.

There were three versions of the medal, which differed only in the metal used to create it: bronze, silver, and gold. The bronze version was awarded to pilots who completed training relating to the Defender's dogfighting capabilities as well as using its tractor-beam projector offensively. The silver version was awarded to pilots who completed training relating to the above as well as a reenactment of an operation dealing with inspecting cargo and detaining any Rebel-aligned smugglers. The gold version was presented to pilots who completed the above training operations as well as a reenactment of a disable-and-capture mission against a fleet of Rebel escort carriers.

Known recipients

Maarek Stele received all three versions of this medal after completing the training ops relating to the TIE Defender shortly after the TIE/D Defender entered mass production during the Zaarin insurrection.

Appearances

• Star Wars: TIE Fighter (First appearance)