Why do you need platinum in Modern warships?

Platinum is a game currency only for players with legendary status. This status is obtained by winning tournaments. Platinum can be spent by the legendary player to purchase the USS Nemesis ( CV-01 ) and RF ATAKRP 941-Bis.

This is how players without legendary status see these ships:

And this is how legendary players see it:

Purchasing Process:

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