The Incom T-68 E-wing starfighter was one of the many primary all-service starfighter-bombers of the Rebel alliance and it's successor governments, and was also used widely in the Galactic United Systems. It was known for its maneuverability, versatility, combat performance, success in reconnaissance missions and odds of a successful mission. Possessing deflector shields, autopilot, space for an astromech droid for repairs in navigation, hyperdrive, and two sets of proton torpedoes, the E-wing contributed to the Alliance greatly when it was introduced in 2 ABY. The ship was made to be modified very easily for alien pilots, taking only an hour to take the entire ship apart and back together again, and at it's peak was built in just five days. It was very popular with Rebel pilots and the ci