The acronym "Orca" was officially adopted as a codename for the family of aircraft developed on the base of the original ORCA assault craft. By the Second Tiberium War, the original concept was overhauled and redesigned, resulting in the creation of the Orca Fighter, which replaced most of GDI fighter jets. An additional role for the fighter is providing cover for slower, more vulnerable Orca Bombers, harassing anti-aircraft defenses until the bombers can reach their targets. The Orca Fighter was replaced by the Orca Mk. III by the Third Tiberium War.