Project Ikazuchi - Printable Version

As known to the Admiralty, the Shimamori Clan succeeded in developing a sub-class of the proven Takeda Destroyer design in partnership with Kishiro Technologies under the Project name "Mizu". Both sister ships, the Zuiryu and Zuikaku have served the Clan well and sufficient combat logs were acquired over the past two years. As per agreement with Marquess Shimamori, the original blueprints remained with the engineers of Kure Shipyard. An initial analysis of the added antenna relays and solar panels gives a promising outlook on creating a fleet command vessel for areas unsuited for "Komainu"-class operations. Its marginally increased mass and targetable surface area is to be considered a negligible issue, rendering combat performance at equal to a standard Takeda-class hull with no further drawbacks.

With the Shimamori Clan shifting their focus away from space bound operations and towards local Honshu politics, we contacted the Clan and were offered the transfer of one of the two vessels to the Naval Forces. Following an inquiry with the NOH, the Zuiryu will be our vessel of choice due to its more limited deployment in battles compared to its sister ship. This marks the beginning of Project Ikazuchi, aimed to serve as final trials under extreme conditions for the design. Should Project Ikazuchi prove successful, a small scale production of "Ikazuchi"-class vessels will be commenced and Kure's new gained expertise will be lent to Yukawa Administrator for future cooperation and ease of production. Due tothe current lack of mass production capabilities for the still prototype solar panels and miniaturized 'horns', any new "Ikazuchi"-class is bound to require investment levels of up to 185% of a standard "Takeda"-class, rendering the Project too costly for a complete replacement of the existing Destroyer fleets. Our engineering team will assess the possibility of post deployment modifications to existing "Takeda"-class Destroyers following the completion of Project Ikazuchi.

In service of Kusari,
Obara Senzo
Kure Shipyard, Senior Naval Designer