Space fighter

A space fighter is a small, versatile, and maneuverable spacecraft, primarily used for exoatmospheric interception, interdiction, or space-supremacy operations.

These ships are unable to enter slipspace by themselves, and need to be launched from planetary bases, orbiting space stations, or capital ships to conduct strike-operations against enemy warships, intercept fighters, and provide escort for warships and dropships. Their size varies from a few meters to well over 50 meters. Most known space fighters are spaceplanes, capable of operating in both atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) and suborbital/orbital (S/O) environments.

Warships primarily designed to transport and maintain fighter-squadrons are commonly known as carriers.

Covenant

 * Type-27 "Banshee" XMF
 * Type-31 "Seraph" XMF
 * Tarasque-class heavy fighter
 * Gigas-class fighter-bomber

UNSC

 * GA-TL1 Longsword
 * YSS-1000 Sabre
 * F-41 Broadsword
 * Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity

Forerunner

 * Despair-class fighter
 * Fast attack runner
 * Weapon-ship