Celestina Shoukan

Chapter 65 - Return of Mu's Eleventh Country Conference Fleet

The Celestina Empire, 2nd June 1527 / 228

Mu saw a lot of change following the modification of their fleet. Celestina upgrades both La Kasami-class Battleships and changes the designation to La Kasami-class Battlecruisers. Four armored cruisers were upgrading their classification into Destroyer. Eight light cruisers received new Anti-Aircraft guns and three twin 203mm main guns. For the Aircraft Carrier, Mu receives upgrades to accommodate up to 70 Aircraft, including ten upgraded Marin each carrier. Additionally, Mu received Mu-class Battleship, named Mu, as a gift from Celestina.

New specification for Mu La Kasami-class Battlecruiser

· 3 x twin 381mm Main Guns

· 4 x twin 203mm Cruiser Guns

· 8 x Octuple Bofors 40mm "Pom-Pom" Anti-Air gun

· 8 x twin 127mm DP gun

· 12 x single 88mm Flak DP gun

· 4 x RML with 15 reloads.

· 2 x triple 533mm anti-ship torpedo tube

· 2 x twin 380mm anti-submarine torpedo tube

· 2 x depth charge launcher

With the propulsion of 4 steam turbines that generate power up to 120MW, it boasts speed up to 75km per hour. It has better armor to withstand at least one 533mm torpedo attack without flooding.

Because of massive reconstruction, the length is now 201.2 meters, and the width is 23.2 meters, with the tonnage reaching 35,400 tons.

The four armored cruisers were also receiving an upgrade, changing their classification into a Destroyer. New specification includes

· 4 x single 127mm DP Gun

· 4 x twin Bofors 40mm Anti-Air gun

· 6 x single .50 cal machine gun

· 3 x quintuple 533mm torpedo

· 2 x single hedgehog platform

· 4 x depth charges launcher

The destroyers receive a new steam turbine and improved steering gear, allowing the ship to make a fast maneuver when conducting a swift attack on the enemy's warship. Additionally, the warship was fitted with acoustic sonar to detect incoming enemy torpedos and submarines up to seven kilometers.

The eight Light Cruisers are modified to fit the combat for anti-air roles and support for La Kasami-class Battlecruiser. The new specifications are:

· 3 x twin 203mm Cruiser Guns

· 6 x single 127mm DP gun

· 8 x quad Bofors 40mm Anti-Air gun

· 8 x Flak 88 DP gun

· 6 x twin .50cal machine gun

· 6 x quad Flakvierling 38 Anti-Air gun

· 2 x twin 533mm Torpedo Tube

· 4 x depth charges

Mu's entire warships have their acoustic sonar installed on each class of warships. Celestina did this to ensure all Mu crew could perform an independent action when tracking the Gra Valkas Empire's submarine and its torpedoes. The Destroyer receives more range from the acoustic sonar installation since it will be a front line and spearhead of Mu's Navy.

Admiral Brendas was happy to see this new specification, as he could finally put the fundamental skills that he and his entire crew gained from the War Games into actual combat.