What is X-wing fighter?
[[File:Guarding the X-wing.jpg|thumb|Guarding the X-Wing]] The '''X-wing''' is a [[starfighter]] from the ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[fiction]]al universe. It is seen in the original trilogy movies and many books, games, toys, and other things. It is shown as a main starfighter for the Rebellion and later the New Republic. ==Creation== The X-wing was first made for the movie ''[[Star Wars: A New Hope]]'' by [[Industrial Light & Magic]] (ILM). [[Joe Johnston]] drew and Colin Cantwell made models that became the final X-wing fighter in ''[[A New Hope]]''.<ref name=xwingbts>{{cite web |url=http://www.starwars.com/databank/starship/xwing/?id=bts |title=X-wing starfighter (Behind the Scenes) |publisher=[[Lucasfilm]] |work=Star Wars Database |accessdate=2007-10-16}}</ref> ILM made [[Miniature effect|miniatures]] in different sizes, with wing markings showing which prop was for each pilot.<ref name=xwingbts/> Each X-wing model was built around a hollow core to hold parts for effects such as lighting.<ref name=insideshop>{{cite book |first=Lorne |last=Peterson |title=Sculpting A Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop |date=2006-11-14 |publisher=Insight Editions |isbn=1933784032}}</ref> Besides the models, the crew made one full-size X-wing for scenes in the Rebels' [[List of Star Wars planets (W-Z)#Yavin IV|Yavin IV]] base [[hangar]]; they used editing and cardboard cutouts to make it seem as if there are dozens of fighters.<ref name=xwingbts/> The crew also made a full-size X-wing cockpit that was used for all actors; the [[astromech droid]] behind each actor was changed for each starfighter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/redleader/?id=bts |title=Red Leader (Behind the Scenes) |publisher=[[Lucasfilm]] |work=Star Wars Database |accessdate=2007-10-16}}</ref> ==Story== According to ''Star Wars'' backstory, the X-wing was designed by Incom Corporation, who left the Empire and gave the X-wing design to the rebels. It is a one-man starfighter which also has a socket for a [[droid]]. The starfight