The argument begins with the practical need to understand a fleet's research and the capabilities it produces. A navy with speed and range should keep the enemy at distance. Protection should match that mission, with deck and structural strength emphasized against plunging fire. Once guns and turrets are sufficient for the intended fight, the navy can put mature technology into production and build more ships. Chasing marginal upgrades would delay that output.
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Design ships for the fight their weapons permit
The stream turns the simulation into a broader lesson: fast ships with long-range guns should be designed and handled to keep the enemy at distance.