Could the Tarkin Doctrine work with better ships?

Is the Tarkin Doctrine's basic idea more defensible than the way the Empire executes it?

Yes; balanced Venators and rapid-reaction Acclamators could deliver credible force, troops, and coercive presence without relying on brittle superweapons.

A state can pursue intimidation and overwhelming presence as a strategy. The problem is implementing that strategy with ships whose defensive and operational weaknesses undercut the threat. Venators would bring aviation, protection, and flexible combat power, while Acclamators could rapidly place large troop formations over a resistant world. That combination offers both a visible warning and the means to act without immediately destroying the territory. The strategic objective is more defensible than the force design selected to achieve it.