Shifting into the role of military contractor, the T-65 X-wing starfighter was the next in Incom's line of fighter craft. The need for a strong fighter-to-fighter craft was imperative due to the war's emphasis on space combat, and the X-wing helped remedy the Republic's space-superiority vulnerability. As the war dragged on, Incom designed the robust Aggressive ReConnaissance-170 starfighter for engagements circa 14 BBY. It was the company's desire to make a starfighter that would propel the Republic to victory in the war and to create a symbol of power and reliability.