Talk:General Discussion/@comment-25654407-20141203004028/@comment-24332640-20141203171940

^ Kaga was converted from a BB (Akagi from a BC), but yeah otherwise the point remains. I know 1st car div is popular and all, but they're really a bit overpowered even without a kai2.

Ether Real: Houshou's stats make sense. She was a tiny carrier (even for a CVL). She was also the world's first purpose-built aircraft carrier (as opposed to one converted from another ship type) but really she was more of a proof-of-concept than a front-line combat ship. She was primarily used as a training ship. So I wouldn't hold my breath hoping to make her more viable in combat. I mean, she does have the advantage of being very cheap to operate so she's good for expeditions that require CV(L)s and for things like assisting in 3-2 grinding. There's a place for her, it just isn't on the front lines.