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Originally Posted by Daigoro
There's an argument that carriers could be obsolete by TL10. To an approximation, they serve two functions:
a) Refuelling base for relatively short-range strike aircraft
b) Launch pad for strike aircraft to reach a target in a timely manner
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You missed one. Long range air defense. Carrier-launched interceptors can reach a long way over the horizon and other surface ships are highly vulnerable to sea skimming attacks when limited to their own sea level air defenses.