The fleet package becomes a diplomatic statement

The proposed force extends beyond four fast capital ships. The Kongo class joins the battlecruiser force, the Kawachi-class ships fit better with Channel duties, and Fuso becomes the prestige addition to the Grand Fleet. Sending Togo Heihachiro as the senior representative makes Japan's demand for equal allied status public. His role is political and strategic liaison in London instead of tactical command at sea, giving Japan an advocate senior enough to deal with Fisher, ministers, and Allied naval leaders.