The previous naval fleet had been quite limited in size. It possessed only one imposing battleship, standing like the ruler of the seas; four cruisers served as loyal escorts, surrounding the battleship and displaying an extraordinary presence;
Eight frigates were like tightly united soldiers, positioned throughout the fleet and ready to enter battle at any moment; sixteen destroyers were like a pack of fierce dragons, weaving through the formation and demonstrating formidable combat strength.
Together, they formed a naval fleet of twenty-nine warships. Each vessel was like a brilliant star upon the sea, shining with the Navy's glory.
If they adjusted the fleet according to Lilith's proposal, the situation would undergo a dramatic transformation.
One battleship would still sit at the center, symbolizing absolute authority and strength; the four cruisers would remain at their posts, but their status would seemingly become even more important. Like alpha wolves in a pack, they would set the pace for the entire fleet's operations;
The number of frigates would rise sharply to sixteen, closely following behind the cruisers to form a solid defensive line; the addition of fifty-six destroyers would greatly enhance the fleet's strength, making it like an ocean forged from steel.
That would create a massive naval fleet of eighty-five warships, a lineup so spectacular that it was breathtaking.
In naval warfare, a battleship was not merely a lofty command flagship. It was also the most powerful source of firepower. Its heavy armor and ferocious main guns could easily shatter enemy defensive lines and deal crushing blows to opponents.
Like alpha wolves, cruisers could move freely across the battlefield with their agility and powerful firepower, leading frigates and destroyers in encircling and intercepting the enemy, driving them into endless predicaments.
Beyond their agility and powerful firepower, cruisers also possessed a unique deterrent