The scenario retains the provision treating existing or building carriers as experimental. Hermes, Argus, Eagle, and Furious could therefore be replaced without waiting for the usual age limit, provided the replacements stayed within the total tonnage allowance. Argus would count against fleet-carrier tonnage because she exceeds the proposed 12,000-ton scout ceiling. Hermes fits the smaller category and supplies a model for further scout carriers.
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Experimental carriers can be replaced before the age limit
Experimental status creates room to replace early carriers while respecting the scenario's total tonnage limits.