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Lizard, just a quick comment. I totally agree with your idea of creating "all-PD" ships. This allows a really quick fix to a situation in which you're suddenly overwhelmed by fighters or missiles.

Historically, there is an interesting parallel in the WW2 US Navy's use of the Atlanta-class CLAA's. The Atlanta herself first saw action at Midway, and proved to be a big success.