Halo UNSC C-711 Cutlass Interceptor/Strike Fighter

DESIGNATION: Carrier‑Defence Starfighter, assigned to the UNSC Retribution‑Class Heavy Battleship UNSC Act of Defiance.
ROLE: Two‑seat interceptor engineered to maintain a continuous defensive perimeter around its carrier and neutralise inbound threats.
PROFILE: Derived from the C712 Longsword lineage; retains the same forward‑aggressive silhouette but replaces the Longsword’s singular dorsal fin with a paired set of compact, diamond‑shaped stabilisers for improved carrier‑approach handling and close‑quarters manoeuvrability.
OPERATIONAL NOTES: Optimised for rapid launch, short‑range interception, and sustained CAP operations in high‑threat environments.