An admiral embarked in a flagship has responsibilities distinct from the captain's management of the ship. A dedicated command space allows the admiral's staff to track the fleet, prepare decisions, and communicate without displacing the captain or crowding the main bridge. Keeping the two command functions physically distinct helps preserve the captain's authority over the ship while the admiral directs the wider formation. Star Trek's habit of seating an admiral beside the captain visually reinforces its larger omission of the headquarters that fleet command requires.
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Why a flagship needs an admiral's command space
The closing observation links ship design to command organization: a fleet flagship needs a separate space where an admiral and staff can manage the wider force.