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capital ship [′kap·ət·əl ′ship] (naval architecture) A surface warship classified as major, for example, a battleship or aircraft carrier. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Admirals have sometimes been criticized for hoarding their capital ships to maintain the fleet in being, rather than risk it, though Admiral Chester Nimitz at Midway in 1942 provides a striking counter-example. Hagan's a contrarian about the Navy's hallowed theme that its purpose is to command the seas with capital ships designed to engage and defeat those of our enemies. Three major player professions (trader, explorer and warrior) and nine variations; -- Hundreds of areas to explore, including planets, moons, nebulas, starports, Star Gates, black holes, capital ships and many more; -- The ability not only to explore space, but also to land on and explore planets, all built in glorious 3-D; and -- Hundreds of missions designed for each profession. |
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