Battleship Cruiser!
Though not truly a battleship, its significance might not be less than that of a battleship itself.
Essentially, it's a high-speed battleship. Compared to battleships, the battleship cruiser has slightly thinner armor and slightly weaker firepower, but the speed gained from sacrificing some armor endows it with extremely high tactical value.
It possesses firepower akin to that of a battleship, yet has the speed of a cruiser.
In the Empire, the mainstream idea is still centered on fleet engagements, with thick armor, sturdy shields, and fierce firepower making the battleship the undisputed core; however, within the Imperial Navy doctrine, there are theorists and Navy Generals who, in wartime, favor the battleship cruiser.
Its pursuit is to outpace any ship that can outrun mine and outgun any ship that can outgun mine.
The former refers to cruisers—battleship cruisers can easily defeat cruisers through superior speed and firepower;
