The battleship proposal aims to concentrate sustained long-range fires and resilient command-and-control in a hull with room for future systems. Difficulty reloading vertical-launch cells at sea helps explain the demand for deeper magazines. Proposed nuclear propulsion and a larger electrical plant are connected with endurance and the power demands of sensors, electronic warfare, and future weapons. Space for a fleet staff could distribute command functions away from aircraft carriers and reduce the carrier's communications burden. Independent missions in permissive areas would still differ from operating alone in a high-end war, where the ship would need a supporting force.
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Why the proposed battleship emphasizes magazines, power, and command
The proposed nuclear-powered battleship is assessed as a large surface combatant built around deep missile magazines, electrical power, survivability, and an embarked command staff.