The things that protect an aircraft carrier is its carrier group and aircraft. However, a level 1 aircraft carrier deals 10 HP of damage to enemy ships that accidentally cross it. It is kind of too high and makes it kind of safe for players to leave aircraft carriers somewhere to use simply as a mobile airfield. In reality, an aircraft carrier uses its aircraft to defend itself from oncoming enemies. Thus, I have the following suggestions:
Aircraft stationed on an aircraft carrier have a similar interface to fire control. Maybe there could be a setting in which the naval bombers automatically attack the enemy attacking the aircraft carrier? It wouldn't be overpowered as the naval bombers could be shot down by interceptors or by cruisers in the enemy stack.
The aircraft carrier's defence stats could be reduced, probably between 30-60%. This is to add a penalty for those who don't protect their carriers.
Aircraft stationed on an aircraft carrier have a similar interface to fire control. Maybe there could be a setting in which the naval bombers automatically attack the enemy attacking the aircraft carrier? It wouldn't be overpowered as the naval bombers could be shot down by interceptors or by cruisers in the enemy stack.
The aircraft carrier's defence stats could be reduced, probably between 30-60%. This is to add a penalty for those who don't protect their carriers.