Keep in mind that it doesn't have to compete with any of those cruisers and it isn't intended to be balanced against them. While your image is a good example, a comparison with Bretonia/Kusary Destroyer and LABC is somewhat more relevant. And compared to them it's even worse. Check out my post in this thread (few posts up), where I compared them.
EDIT: This isn't a discussion so feel free to delete this post if it's out of place.
