Talk:AFOH/@comment-27822411-20150706080608

Shipyard

''Returning from the successful attack on the Atarashimono, the KISDF went immediately to work to incorporate lessons from the modern ships that they had recently built. The main features of the rebuild were a slightly altered superstructure and turrets, new guns which were now placed much more compactly meaning more armour could be devoted to a smaller aera, more armour added to the belt and a new torpedo bulge was added with would have greater effect.''

''Meanwhile the first of a planned 6 new cruisers were being fitted out. Meant to replace and lead the Interceptor class, they had less firepower in main guns in the form of 5 46cm triple guns, but had a slightly better secondary armament of 2 40.6 cm twin guns and much better armour of 3400 toughness. And at 415 metres long, only slightly bigger than the older cruisers.''

''Finally, the first of 8 battlecruisers were being launch to help reenforce the AFOH fleet. They were called the Hiraga class, named after a famous Japanese ship designer, and were a slightly modified version of the Hiokami class in service in the YIN. Slightly shorter, but fitted with a modern stern section, they ommited the plasma launchers to add more armour to the ship. They still carried the same 5 46cm triple guns, 12 30.5cm+ guns, 2 MK 45 5 inch guns and 13 triple 25mm AAA guns, but have 3800 toughness and a speed of 194.5 knots. They were seen as better ships in general and able to catch up and lead cruiser divisions.''

''Agent Kage also decided on the forming of a new cruiser division: the Oversea Division. This force would consist of panzerschiff and will be lead by the Hiraga. This force would also include a Taiho Kai (Tairyu) class carrier for air support. Some ships from the 1st and 2nd Cruiser Division will be reensign to this posistion. The main purpose of this force would be to have a powerful AFOH presence in their overseas colonies such as those in Africa with ships that could scout the area for enermy activiy as well as engaging them if need be. It would also attack enermy commerce in the area and bombard land bases and installations.''