The Navy needs these qualities in a Frigate:
1. No more than 5,000 tons.
2. 8,000 nm range
3. 35+ knots
4. Baby Aegis (must connect/share with other Aegis ships)
5. 40 VLS tubes
6. A dozen drones with hanger and helo.
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#7 A Phased Plasma Cannon