An early Sshel'ath fighter, the Skrehga Light Fighter is a very effective interceptor platform. The Skrehga was built to function as a dedicated interceptor in part to make up for the relative lack of anti-fighter weaponry on most Sshel'ath ships. Because of this, the Skrehga is typically used to escort its carrier and engage enemy fighters that come into range.

Most Sshel'ath ships built after 1958 were designed to carry at least a flight of Skrehga fighters to help defend them from enemy fighters.