Notes: The Ferret is the Confederation's most reliable patrol fighter, widely used by both planetary defense and carrier-based squadrons. Although intended purely as a patrol & recon vessel, it can hold its own in combat against light Kilrathi fighters.

Notes: Although the Arrow design is older than even the Hornet, the 'J' model is brand-new, having just entered production. In spite of its designation, the new Arrow is a pure patrol craft - amazingly fast, but unmaneuverable and poorly armed.

Notes: Once the most widely used light fighter in the Confederation's fleet, the Hornet is due to be retired in 2669. Even after numerous upgrades, the ship's performance is only average when compared to Kilrathi light fighters.

Notes: The Stiletto is one of the fastest ship in the Confed arsenal. A compromise between a patrol ship and a light attack fighter, the Stiletto has a greater range and endurance than the Ferret, but less firepower than the Epee.

Notes: A pure dogfighter, the Epee is heavily armed, and can even carry a torpedo. Although notorious for its light defenses, its small size combined with excellent maneuverability, give it surprisingly good endurance in the hands of a skilled pilot.

Notes: Introduced in 2642, the Talon's low afterburner speed made it unsuitable for the frontlines. However, it proved to be a valuable asset for Militia squadrons in peripheral sectors like Gemini. Many Talons have also found their way into criminal gangs.

Notes: The Confederation's primary space superiority fighter for over a decade, the Rapier II has excellent maneuverabilty, strong shields, and a good weapon loadout.

Notes: A truly superb fighter, the Wraith is widely criticised as another Confed attempt to produce a supership regardless of the costs. While limited production for Spec Ops needs is being debated, full-scale production now seems all but impossible.

Notes: One of the Confederation's heaviest combat fighters, the Sabre performs well both in dogfights and in strikes against capital ships. While its shields leave a lot to be desired, the Sabre makes up for it with excellent armor.

Notes: The latest heavy fighter in Confed service, the Morningstar packs excellent armor and shields. Armed with torpedoes and the nuclear Mace missile, the Morningstar is a very potent capship killer.

Notes: One of the oldest fighters in service, famous for the powerful punch it packs, the latest models of the Raptor can also carry torpedoes. The absence of a gun turret on a ship of this size remains a significant problem, however.

Notes: The Gladius is the Confederation's most versatile fighter. It carries enough torpedoes to down a small capital ship, while still retaining a decent dogfighting ability.

Notes: The most powerful bombers in the Confederation's arsenal. With no afterburners, the Broadsword is in some ways closer to a corvette than a fighter. It carries an extraordinary weapons loadout, including eight torpedoes and three neutron gun turrets.

Notes: The Crossbow is powerful enough to take out most capital ships, and is also much more maneuverable than the Broadsword. Most importantly, it is smaller, and can be carried even on cruisers and escort carriers.