We assume that ships with small craft have both deep space small craft (Furies, Starhawks, and Sharks) and aerospace craft (i.e Lightnings, Thunderbolts, and Marauders) on board. Since launch facilities are different and aerospace craft are much smaller and less space-intensive, there is little to be gained by trying to convert between the two types. The only exception would be for an all-aerospace ground support platform; it would be useless in space, but good for supporting the grunts on the ground.

There is one 'wing' per point of small craft. The number of craft in a wing varies; typcially between twenty and forty (2-5 squadrons). Aerospace wings typically have more craft than the equivalent deep space formation.