Unidentified / Unspecified Aircraft Carrier (generic)

A single unnamed U.S. Navy large‑deck aircraft carrier appearing generically in the material. Functions as a capital warship within a carrier formation: projects carrier air power, anchors carrier battle‑group command-and-control, and in the episode specifically appears as an unnamed navigational presence whose lost running lights create a collision hazard for the U.S.S. Hickory. It answers to fleet command and integrates operationally with other carriers and escorts.