Has the panel read David Weber's Honorverse, with its propulsion-driven broadsides and naval politics?
Short answerYes; the series is described as Hornblower in space, with many internally sensible naval ideas even when some choices invite skepticism.
NotesDavid Weber's Honorverse is compared with Hornblower in space. The question identifies propulsion-driven broadsides and naval politics as features of the books. The response finds many of their ideas understandable within the setting, while reserving criticism for some choices. It offers a brief reaction without explaining the propulsion system in detail.