Visual Guide Update - TAC Y-Wing Fighter Date: November 28, 2007 at 10:31 PM ET Topic: Visual Guide Updates
Y-wing
starfighters are powerful vessels in the Rebel Alliance fleet, with ample firepower
that includes laser cannons and proton torpedos. The Rebel forces make do with whatever
vehicles they can obtain, and the sturdy Y-wing is a good fighter for them because
it can withstand heavy attack and still remain space-worthy. During the Battle of
Yavin, Y-wing fighters fend off Imperial fighters to clear a path for the Rebels
to reach the Death Star's vulnerable exhaust port. Rebel pilot Lieutenant Lepira
flies Gold Four, the point Y-wing for Gold Squadron at the Battle of Yavin, but is
shot down during that pivotal battle....