Why Andromeda is a command cruiser, not a carrier

The Glorious Heritage class operates drones and optionally crewed fighters, yet these remain secondary to its shipboard weapons and command-cruiser mission. Its universe instead places missile destroyers at long range and cruisers closer to the battle line. That architecture gives the destroyers stand-off striking power while ships such as Andromeda keep opponents away from them in closer engagements. A dedicated carrier could remain with the missile ships, send fighter waves forward, and add another defensive layer. Filling that missing fleet role would multiply Andromeda's options without misclassifying the command cruiser itself.