Talk:AFOH/@comment-14850713-20150423140901

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The "Next Phantom" is an experimental craft exploring advanced stealth technology with near-cloak capabilities. Fleet studies show that cloaking is not cost-effective in surface ships, and recent engagements in the ongoing war with the Federation show that it's not as significant a factor as its high cost suggests. The new technology doesn't aim to make the ship invisible, but to make it so much smaller on radar, infrared and visual spectrums. The SWATH hull and ultra-quiet propulsors make it an ideal craft for a variety of missions, from littoral combat to submarine hunting.