Re: Fighter!

> I can think of at least two possible citation from TNG that would support
> the claim that the Federation does indeed use small onperson fighter type
> craft on at least in-syst missions.  The TNG episode (I don't recall the
> title), wherein Wesley Crusher faces a cadet review board investigating the
> death of a fellow cadet, the plot revolved around a training mission
> conducted in single-seat craft.  Although technically not "fighters" these
> co�uld be the equivalent of our T-38 jet trainer (Also used by NASA as
> chase planes & astronaut transportation) which is a non-combat version of
> the F-5.
> Clearly the Jem-Hadar, The Defiant and even the Maquis ships we've seen
> up to now are considerably larger than single-seaters.  Therefore it does
> not appear correct usage to refer to them as "fighters."  Actually I would
> prefer a more naval-like classification such as Patrol/Attack craft.

I think of them more like a battle ship.