Star Wars - Original Trilogy Collection TIE Fighter Pilot NIP Action Figure from the 2004 toy series. (with Blaster, Base) TIE fighter pilots are part of the evil Empire's combat forces. These dedicated warriors fly into battle against the heroic Rebels. Completely loyal to the Emperor, they are trained to ignore their personal safety for the sake of their mission. As the Rebel pilots attempt to destroy the Death Star, the TIE pilots battle to save the Empire's deadly weapon.