Simulation results expose the cost of design compromises

The closing game action tests the consequences of earlier design choices inside the simulation. It is not evidence about a historical engagement. Superb remains in action after severe structural damage, while the rest of the British division leaves her isolated and pursues wounded opponents. Vengeance suffers heavily after the weight-saving downgrade to barbette protection, which is identified as a mistake when turret damage accumulates. Uneven ammunition expenditure and the survival of the all-forward ships connect protection trade-offs with the separate problem of controlling a force.