Do carrier-battleship hybrids such as Galactica or Andromeda make sense?
Short answerThey make much more sense for isolated spacecraft, where a single warship must carry aircraft, fight directly, and sustain itself far from support.
NotesSea-going carrier hybrids differ from spacecraft that cannot rely on a nearby fleet or base. A deep-space combatant needs shuttles and fighters for reach, yet it cannot depend on them for every part of its own defence. Designs such as the Venator, Galactica, and Andromeda combine embarked craft with substantial ship-killing weapons. Repair facilities and the ability to manufacture replacement missiles or point defences give such ships the logistical independence their missions require.