Space does not remove familiar causes of war: avarice, fear, and miscommunication can still produce conflict. Fear can encourage a pre-emptive attack when leaders believe an opponent will soon become too strong, as Japan's decision-making in the Second World War illustrates. Communication delay can also turn frustration into miscalculation in societies accustomed to immediate answers. Even modular construction is unlikely to make every ship identical, because missions demand different combinations of size and capability. Large carriers would therefore remain behind a screen and send parasite craft forward to intercept danger at distance.
Notable Point · 18:02-22:31
Why space fleets may still organize around carriers
Fear, greed, and misunderstanding keep conflict plausible in space, while human organizational habits favor capital ships screened by smaller vessels.