Fighters are single-pilot combat small craft. They are lightweight making them capable of greater acceleration and sharper maneuvers than starships. The pilots are immersed in a tank of gel that absorbs energy and that allows them for more violent maneuvering. Swarming tactics is are used by humanity with its fighters. Interceptors are a type of fighter optimized to attack other fighters, with no ability to damage starships. Interceptors are used to screen friendly units from incoming fighter attack.