Common hulls do not eliminate differentiated naval roles; they move the design choice from ship construction to module selection. Human organizational habits are likely to preserve differentiated formations even when efficiency arguments favor uniform ships. A force planner still needs to distinguish parasite-craft operations, direct combat, escort, presence, and exploration before assembling a vessel. The chosen definition guides both the type and number of modules, as well as the resulting ship's scale. Modular construction increases the need for clear role language.
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Modular fleets make role definitions more important
Even a fleet built from common modular hulls needs carrier, combatant, escort, and presence-role definitions to choose the right modules for each mission.