Small Fleet Doctrine By Amour Saxon...Kawing Hau Headings and Internal Links by Foxtrot-Delta-Zero-Zero Astro Empires is a game of military economy. This guide advocates deploying a more efficient fleet than one's rival under the term “Small Fleet Doctrine.” Historically, the Small Fleet Doctrine was developed by the French to counter the naval supremacy of the Britsh Royal Navy. Rather than focus on capital ships. the French devised a solution wherein Escort ships could be used. On this page: