Tie Fighters are a symbol of the Empire in the movies : the distinctive noise, and the inevitable death of its pilot, spinning after losing a wing, or failing to dodge an asteroid. The TIE fighter was the unforgettable symbol of the Imperial fleet.
When talking about Empire, first thoughts are the imperial march, Darth Vader, Stormtroopers and Tie Fighters (and star destroyers, and.well this is Star Wars).
