Interceptor
From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference
An interceptor was a type of high-speed jet-aircraft specifically designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft.
Captain John Christopher piloted an F-104 Starfighter, an interceptor equipped with missiles that were possibly armed with nuclear warheads. (TOS: "Tomorrow is Yesterday")
In starship classification, an interceptor is a type of armed starship designed to intercept incoming or hostile craft.
[edit] Types of interceptors
[edit] Named interceptors
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