Yuzo's Yapping

As the last Premium ship entering testing with Update 15.9, here is Ōta. As was announced in the Roadmap article, she will be available as the reward of the next Dockyard event. Time to see what this plus-size Harugumo is packing. Historical background Ōta doesn't have much background to speak of. She is a fictional AA refit of Gokase (which, itself, is as far as I remember based on the C44 design/Agano-kai). The main battery was replaced with six twin 100 mm dual-purpose turrets, and a large number of 25 mm AA guns were installed in various configurations. While not a real design, Ōta appears as she would have been fitted in 1944. Ship's preview Ship's permanent camouflage As it's already been revealed in the roadmap, here is her Dockyard commemorative camouflage: As a reminder, this ship is in testing; anything can change, so don't treat her as if she's already been released. Modules Hull Engine Gun Fire Control System Main battery Torpedoes ...

After covering the USS Honolulu, it is time to take a closer look at the second ship that will be added to the game with Update 15.9, in preparation for the anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. The legendary Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi will soon be visible in battle! Alongside Honolulu, Akagi will be one of the two selectable rewards for an upcoming web event made to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the attack. Historical background Akagi was an Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier. She was initially laid down in December 1920 as the second ship of the Amagi-class battlecruisers. However, when the Washington Naval Treaty took effect in February 1922, construction of the class stopped. At first, both Amagi and Akagi were planned to be converted into fast aircraft carriers. Unfortunately, while the conversion of Akagi's hull started in November 1923, misfortune would strike Amagi. In September 1923, the Great Kantō earthquake caused considerable damage to Amagi's...