After the improvised coastal battleships, the campaign moves to a long, narrow heavy-cruiser hull. The design uses 9-inch guns, protects key areas within the available weight, and matches the newer battleships' 18-knot speed. Its shape and layout are recognizably American, though research and hull size still limit it. This heavy cruiser gives the fleet a more capable interim ship while battlecruiser technology remains unavailable.
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A heavy cruiser bridges the path to battlecruisers
A long, narrow American heavy cruiser combines 9-inch guns with battle-fleet speed while larger cruiser technology is still developing.