The scenario and rules were simple:

The Scenario:

You receive a call from ILM and are to design a new TIE for an upcoming Star Wars film. The scene will show vast formations of TIE variants as they are paraded in a show of strength after to a recent victory by the Empire. George wants to have the finished models on his desk by January 19, 2003 so he can make his selections for incorporation into the film.

The Guidelines

1. Finished TIE must be of a NEW design (never seen on film or available as a kit).
2. Design should fit into the look and feel of the Star Wars Universe. For example, no Vorlon or Federation TIE s.
3. TIE can be designed for any Imperial tasking and does not have to be a combatant craft.
4. Design must incorporate the standard TIE feature of solar panels with the shape and placement of the cockpit is at the discretion of the designer.
5. Use of existing kit parts is acceptable for kit bashing, modification, etc.
6. Model can be built to any scale.
7. Cockpit detail is optional since it would not be seen on film.