Originally known as the One-Eighty-Worst, commanded by Colonel Derricote; Captain Fel was re-assigned to command the second squadron as punishment for the Rand Ecliptic incident. The captain spent his time training and drilling the 2/181st back into fighting trim. On the day of the Battle of Yavin, his squadron (2/181st) was sent to retake Ord Biniir which was lost to the Rebels, who had destroyed the 233rd Wing assigned to defend that planet. It had been the intention of whoever gave that order for Captain Fel to die, however, from that battle, the 2/181st emerged victorious and more important politically it was the only Imperial victory that day.

After that battle, the now famed 181st under the guiding hand of the now Major Soontir Fel was transformed into an Imperial Fighter Group with thirty-six pilots. Only those who were good enough and whose only desire was that to serve the Empire were selected during the testing processes. The next two years were spent on training the 181st for a variety of combat missions. Because of the 181st participation in the Battle of Derra IV, Major Fel was promoted to Colonel and was given its command. Also after that battle the 181st shed its TIE Fighters and adopted TIE Interceptors. The bloodstripes on the wings denote the pilot has no less than ten kills to his name. This unit also participated in the Battles of Hoth and Endor. This quote from Colonel Fel sums up the 181st, "this is the 181st there is no next time".

The Scimitar Assault Wing is based onboard the ISD Retribution, which is part of the Qeimet Fleet, based in the Hook Nebula. This wing is named due to the colour of its TIE Bombers, which are difficult to spot by enemy ground observers until it is too late. Scimitar's primary mission is planetary assault and low-level atmospheric bombardment, where they support ground troops or conduct independent assaults. It is employed to conduct extensive bombardment and retaliation missions, while ensuring manufacturing facilities useful to the Empire remain untouched.

The wing was first formed when TIE Bombers were first introduced into the Imperial Navy, and as such these TIE Bombers formed the first bomber-assault wing in the Qeimet Fleet. The TIE Bomber's precision capabilities allow for pin-point strikes to achieve tactical or strategic or psychological intimidation effects. This wing routinely sends one or more TIE Bomber squadrons to conduct tactical or strategic bombing, either from orbit or atmosphere, in support of ground missions. Meanwhile, single elements and flights deal with important targets in the war zone itself. The TIE Fighter squadrons when not needed as bomber escorts are deployed for strafing runs against enemy troops or convoys in order to harass them.

Although unpopular with more veteran pilots, Captain Bren's radical changes in tactics, deployment, and assault priorities first demonstrated their effectiveness at the siege of Nulan IV. The deep-atmospheric precision bombing coerced the capitulation of the rebellious capital. In the assault of the Aturi Cluster, where the Rebels had deployed powerful anti-atmospheric defences, the wing's new "vertical swoop" tactics proved most effective. Captain Bren continues his tactical innovations, and as such much of the success of this wing is owed to this superb officer. Sporting superior tactics and performance, officers following the lead of their commander are more dedicated to the higher ideals of the New Order when compared to their follow officers. Since this wing's creation, it has and continues to set fleet standards for performance in orbital support and planetary assaults.

Mission timing is planned down to the second and manoeuvres are precisely coordinated, those who consistently fail to carry out the mission as planned are demoted to drop ship duty. In combination of operating in unpredictable atmospheric conditions and requiring different techniques in the atmosphere than those of space combat; a high degree of discipline is required of Scimitar pilots. Pilots in this wing and those similar to it in mission function become more skilled in atmospheric flight than any other type of TIE pilot. After a pilot completes 50 combat missions, he is rotated into training duties, mission planning staff, and other critical support positions. Those pilots currently serving those duties are rotated back into combat. Pilots of this wing strive constantly to improved upon their already outstanding performance.

Scimitar Squadron's TIE Bombers have either received advanced targeting systems to increase damage during planetary bombardment or the targeting systems have been calibrated to track fast moving Rebel starfighters. Scimitar Squadron was assigned to defend the Endor shield generator from any ground assault.

Like Avenger Squadron, Talon Squadron is also based onboard the ISD Rage. However, it must be noted that originally Talon Squadron was once two separate squadrons, Beta Squadron which was composed of TIE Bombers and TIE Fighters from Gamma Squadron. Avenger Squadron's commander E.C. "Easy" Nerwal had modified Beta's TIE Bombers by doubling their warhead capacity and added concussion missile launchers to Gamma's TIE Fighters. This squadron served and distinguished itself in the Imperial campaign that took place in the Airam Sector after the Battle of Hoth. Due to combat losses, Beta and Gamma squadrons were reorganized into Talon Squadron and were equipped with Assault Gunboats armed with the Tractor Beam Weapon; at the same time Avenger Squadron received its new TIE Advanced [After Hoth Version]. Throughout that campaign, Talon Squadron worked in tandem with Avenger Squadron. During that campaign, Talon Squadron had several engagements against Rogue Squadron. In the Battle of Nocto, along with Avenger Squadron, Talon Squadron played a critical role in the Empire's success at that battle; it had also been re-equipped with the TIE Advanced [After Hoth Version] for that battle.