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The Rudyard Kipling Library · Wednesday · 21 min

A Fleet In Being Chapter 2

In which a squadron of cruisers, overshadowed by the colossal battleships Powerful and Terrible, engage in lively discussion and gunfire practice that reveals both the terrifying power and precision of modern naval weaponry. We are offered an intimate glimpse into the inexorable discipline, youthful energy, and high-stakes manoeuvring that define the lives of Sub-Lieutenants charged with keeping order amidst the restless and restless sea.

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In which a squadron of cruisers, overshadowed by the colossal battleships Powerful and Terrible, engage in lively discussion and gunfire practice that reveals both the terrifying power and precision of modern naval weaponry. We are offered an intimate glimpse into the inexorable discipline, youthful energy, and high-stakes manoeuvring that define the lives of Sub-Lieutenants charged with keeping order amidst the restless and restless sea.