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Why destroyers still matter in UAD fleet battles

Destroyer torpedoes offer a reason to keep small ships involved in UAD fleet actions despite their fragility.

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Question

Why keep destroyers and light cruisers in a large UAD battle when they are fragile and 12-inch guns can defeat enemy small ships?

Short answer

Effective destroyers and torpedoes can still contribute to the action despite the ships' vulnerability to heavy gunfire.

Notes

In UAD, capable destroyers and effective torpedoes can contribute to a major fleet action. That offensive role matters alongside their vulnerability to heavy gunfire.