Watching Gundam Seed Destiny for what is probably the 3rd time, and only now do I realise that only at the end of episode 45 does the Archangel fly with a full crew. Can't imagine how much power it would have had as the flagship of a full space fleet with 4 specialist mobile suits, 2 support aircraft, as well as 1 squadron each of Murasames and M1-Astrays.
In contrast the Minerva that did serve as fleet command never did appear anywhere near as impressive even when mostly served by a full staff and 5 ZAFT Reds. Even the Takemikazuchi had more presence in the few short episodes it was in.
It's kinda sad to realise that all I can think of in watching old anime again is how useful the content would be to elaborate on Social Studies topics.
