A fleet's operational speed is shaped by its slower ships, which makes widespread machinery modernization attractive. Turbine technology creates an immediate urge to upgrade every ship, although some hulls may benefit less than others. Machinery changes affect weight, balance, funnels, armour, and usable speed instead of functioning as a simple component swap. Modernization becomes a fleet-wide systems and resource problem as soon as the new machinery enters service.
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Why turbines trigger a fleet-wide refit problem
Once turbines arrive, refitting every ship is tempting; the resulting yard and budget demand becomes a strategic decision of its own.