Starfighter

A Starfighter, also called a space fighter, is a small, versatile, and maneuverable spacecraft, primarily used for exoatmospheric interception, interdiction, or space-supremacy operations.
Most starfighters are unable to perform FTL jumps and thus must be launched by planetary bases, orbiting space stations, or capital ships to conduct strike-operations against enemy warships, intercept fighters, and provide escort for warships and dropships.
Warships primarily designed to transport and maintain fighter-squadrons are commonly known as carriers.