Rather than discard a still-viable cruiser design, the campaign revisits it as a modernization package. Depth charges and improved mines broaden its mission set, while anti-flooding protection, a double hull, Harvey armour, forced boilers, and a better rangefinder improve survivability and performance. Hull space and missing twin-gun technology rule out some desired improvements. The resulting refit coordinates weapons, fire control, machinery, and protection, while also exposing gaps left by the campaign's research priorities.
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Refitting cruisers for mines and anti-submarine work
An existing cruiser design receives depth charges, improved mines, protection, machinery, and fire-control upgrades instead of being replaced outright.