The advent of the new Caitian Atrox Carrier provides Starfleet captains with the opportunity to command their own flight decks of fighters – and Klingon officers have long been organizing fighter wings with their Vo’Quv and Kar’fi carriers. Controlling fighter wings requires tactical acumen beyond just command of a starship. While a carrier can perform all of the functions of a heavy starship, its offensive power comes from its support and combat craft.