The C3 Talon Interceptor, also known as the Talon, was at the time of its introduction considered to be one of the greatest starfighter designs of all time given the available resources and knowledge. Unlike most starfighter designs, the Talon is relatively small, though this does not restrict its versatility and allows for more fighters to be carried on capital ships. The craft also lasted longer than most fighters; the Talon, which began its career in 2615 during the Second Great War and finally retired its final iteration in 2680 - the C3H Golden Talon Interceptor.