GA-TL4 Claymore

The GA-TL4 Claymore is a long-range interceptor and fighter-bomber used throughout the Human-Covenant War and Postwar era. 
== Design Details ==
The GA-TL4 was designed prior to the Human-Covenant War, intended to act as a long-range fighter and bomber capable of responding to threats that were out of range of traditional fighters and too costly or dangerous for a carrier or other starship. The Claymore highly similar to the GA-TL1 Longsword, retaining its basic shape and features. It is much larger than the Longsword, as necessitated by its longer range and heavier armament. 
A GA-TL4 is typically crewed by up to six personnel. Much like the C709 Longsword, it is manned by a pilot, copilot, navigator and systems operator, but carries two additional technicians to switch out with other crew members during long missions. In order to accommodate its crew, the GA-TL4 is equipped with six cryopods, and a small bunking area fitting three crew members at once. Also in the bunk area is emergency supply storage. While the Claymore's typical slipspace jump did not require cryosleep, pods were still added in case of emergency. 
Claymores come standard with four M9198 75mm MLAs and two M9223 250mm coilgun cannons. Alongside its main armament, the GA-TL4 is equipped with 12 wing-mounted hardpoints for smaller payloads, and a mounting system for larger payloads such as the M4093 Hyperion beneath the main body. The most common loadout for a GA-TL4 Claymore is eight ASGM-10 Missiles. 
The GA-TL4 comes equipped with a small Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine, enabling it to enter slipspace for a short amount of time. Its conventional propulsion systems are a series of powerful fusion drives that, along with reaction control thrusters, can be adjusted to perform quick and complex maneuvering despite its larger size.
== Use ==
GA-TL4 Claymores are used both for patrols in distant territory, or as part of larger space battles. During the Human-Covenant War, Claymores were used for preliminary strikes on Covenant forces. Claymores would jump into a system ahead of a friendly fleet and target enemy defenses, helping to clear the path for the larger assault.