The Tercel 290-class starfighter (also known as the T-290, Tercel-class interceptor, the Tercel, or just the 290) was a model of extremely fast starfighter interceptor made by Dezendyan Shipyards, a subsidiery of Dezendyan Corporation. The Tercel was based on the A-9 Vigilance interceptor made by Kuat Drive Yards. Like the A-9 the Tercel 290 also had a weak hull, as again armour was sacrificed for speed, this weak hull was improved in the Tercel 291-class starfighter, which was a bit slower then the Tercel 290, the 291 also had a shield generator.