Quote: Wikipedia A flagship is a vessel used by the commanding officer of a group of naval ships, reflecting the custom of its commander, characteristically a flag officer, flying a distinguishing flag. Used more loosely, it is the lead ship in a fleet of vessels, typically the first, largest, fastest, most heavily armed, or, in terms of media coverage, best known. ---
This does 'not' mean that the particular commanding officer is in command of the fleet, only that it serves as a beacon and/or relay to ships of its type. By beacon/relay, I mean that it's actions are looked upon by the other ships of it's type as inspirational, or thought out. In other words, the morale ship.
What the CV Flagship does is looked on by the other CVs. It is expected to set an example for the other CVs in the area. It is not there to dictate or assume command of the other CVs, it is simply there to inspire and be a guideline example to what other CVs should be doing.
If you're the CV flagship, and you're rushing the enemy BBs; other CVs that are inexperienced are going to look to you as the flagship, and assume that what you're doing is what they should be doing. And of course, if you lead all your teams CVs to death, you've essentially signed the death warrant of every ship in the fleet.
Now to point out, there are '2' flagships on each side. But only '1' of those flagships actually matter game-wise. Each side has the BB flagship and the CV flagship. The BB Flagship is expected to be a beacon for the offensive operations, while the CV is the beacon for support / defensive operations. The reason being that if the CV flag is sunk, the death warrant for your entire fleet has been signed unless you can sink the enemy CV flag within 5 minutes.
Now, in the concept of commanders. CV's are support ships, not warships. If a flagship 'was' to be the one issuing orders, it'd be the BB flagship, not the CV flagship. And to be clear about people telling CV Flagships to get back; they're not giving you an order, they're communicating the best course of action for the current situation, from their experience. Keep in mind, there are players that have been on here a lot longer then you and many other people. They know what they're doing, and what they're talking about.
If someone tells you to do something, and you question if you should do it or not; you should 'do' what they've asked you to do first, and then if you have a question about it, you ask about it 'AFTER' you've done it. Usually, when someone tells you to do something, there is a reason behind why they want you to do it. However, sometimes they don't have time to explain 'why' they told you to do it at the time. Whether it be that they were in combat, retreating, or adjusting their posistion/angle, they don't have time to be explaining every action they take. Just do what you're told first, and ask questions later.
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