F-298 Stiletto

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"I've heard of them. Pilots in all black jumpsuits, the fighters on restricted decks with their own aircrew. Saw one launch though. Boy does it shift outta there."

- Anonymous UNSC crewman

The is a stealth fighter, developed by ONI for special actions. While designated a fighter, the Stiletto is actually a multi-mission spacecraft, capable of acting as a fighter, attack aircraft, and interdictor, with some electronic warfare capability. This is teamed with numerous stealth features, and an active camouflage system. While excessively expensive, these fighters are seen onboard Prowlers, and stealth-modified warships as escorts, scouts, and fighters. Most famously, they have been deployed on the stealth carriers UNSC Eidolon and UNSC Of Dreaming Nyx, as a large element of their fighter complement.