What science-fiction ship should become the first spaceborne HMS Warspite?
Short answerA Glorious Heritage-class ship is the preferred answer because it combines toughness, scale, and enough character to suit the Warspite name.
NotesClarke chooses a Glorious Heritage-class cruiser for the proposed spaceborne HMS Warspite. His reasons are its resistance to destruction and an AI with a distinct personality. Imagining a Warspite version of Rommie gives the proposal its particular appeal. Other participants briefly suggest Avalon and a Retribution-class battleship. The exchange supplies personal choices rather than a comparative assessment of all suitable ships.