Hexx..seawolf and LA class works as a comparison (sort of ) for what you were visioning -- however go with the old B52 as a prime example
The original b52 was dumping Dummy bombs or the big nuke--
Today it can still fill that mission but adds Stand off ranged weapons, improved ew gear etc etc ..
So yep it could be that the CA class we saw was one that had undergone numerous upgrades in an attempt to help increase it's ability to survive.
Workable..but for those of us who grew up watching Jimmy Boy..well it was just wrong to give that ship all those extra tactical advantages.
ShadowLord
Good point!!! Really good point!! I can't believe I did not think of that (USAF 20 Years) .
And It would fix the glaring holes in the connies weapons arcs. I really can see this as a logical refit.