Project Ikazuchi

[Emperor Tekagi]

Kusari Naval Forces

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Code recognised as SC-K-Matsu-930-xC
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Project Ikazuchi
Completive Fleet Addition Trial
Status: Transfer Complete

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Data about this project is classified as 'highly confidential'. Access is granted to Admiralty and Kure overseers only. Any disclosure to third parties will be treated as high treason and punished accordingly.

IKN-Zuiryu prior to its modifications

Communication & Scanner Array Schematics

Overhauled Engine Components & Solar Panel Integration

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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 Administrators for future cooperation and ease of production. Due to the 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

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[Emperor Tekagi]

Kusari Naval Forces

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Project Ikazuchi
Transfer Details
Access codes recognized: Emperor Kogen of the Nara Branch, Shogun Yamato, Prime Minister Miyasu, Emperor Kogen of the Nara Branch, Lord Commander of the KOI

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The "Ikazuchi" was subject to a series of field trials throughout the last weeks. As predicted, the vessel is a formidable frontrunner on heavily armed reconnaissance missions. We report the successful installation of the experimental Jump Drive currently under development by the "Chochinbi" Special Operations Division. The "Ikazuchi" is reporting full duty readiness and will participate in Phase IV of the KOI's Jump Drive war plans: Rapid deployment tactics.

The Tokkeitai wishes to extend its gratitude to the Imperial Shogunate and the Lord Commander of the KOI for supporting our motion to operate the first perfectionized vessel of its class. We will not hesitate to utilize our newfound capabilities to crush external and internal enemies of the Empire before they can even react.

For the Empire. For his Imperial Majesty.
Hōsōshi
Tokkeitai

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