Support Ships
The four support ships allow the French naval forces to be present anywhere on the planet, regardless of the remoteness of their bases.
These ships are integrated into tactical groups. They shuttle between harbours and fleets, giving them months of operational capabilities by feeding fuel, ammunitions, food, water, spare parts and mail.
There is also one permanent mechanics ship, the Jules Verne, which can repair other ships.
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