Black Star I was produced Sinear Fleet Systems yard in the Guritsan system in 4 ABY. She was a prototype for the Mark 2 lineage and at the time only several were in production; Kreldin was one of the few to test the design, which shared the TIE Interceptor's design, save the addition of a shield, at the expense of some speed. Her initial designation was Shadow One, as Kreldin was, at the time, commander of Shadow Squadron. Due to Kreldin's ace reputation, he was allowed to paint the starfighter an unique crimson, a personal choice to distinguish him on the battlefield.