Rule 5 Warships – SN Sovetsky Soyuz
Meet Sovetsky Soyuz – because all the best things to come out of communist countries are fictional.
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Rule 5 Warships – KMS Ägir
After a semi-accidental hiatus, diving back into Rule 5 posts, we encounter Ägir, whose rigging has a mind of its own, like a mischievous pet. With a design inspired by proposed battlecruisers, equipped to say, “Hope your crew is good swimmers” from miles away.
Rule 5 Warships – HMS Cheshire
Meet Cheshire, the purrfect shipgirl/catgirl combo. Her plushie’s havoc on shelves earns her a dedicated Rule 5 post. Maid, catgirl, tea brewer, and cruiser-class confusion—she’s a feline force to be reckoned with. Because who cares about naval history when there’s a catgirl in the fleet?
Rule 5 Warships – USS Princeton
Ahoy there! Meet USS Princeton, the shipgirl with a history as intriguing as a cat chasing laser dots. From battles to admirers, she faced it all. Will there be a Princeton II in Azur Lane? The naval drama unfolds!
Rule 5 Warships – USS St. Louis
Meet USS St. Louis, the overachiever of light cruisers. Built to match Japan’s firepower, she said, “No, our cruiser must top that!” Fought through WWII, then rocked a second life as Brazil’s navy flagship. Talk about a comeback cruiser!
Rule 5 Warships – Yat Sen
Meet Light Cruiser Yat Sen, the ship that refused to stay sunk. Sunk in 1937, the Japanese thought, “Let’s salvage it, add some bells and whistles, and voila – a training ship!” Yat Sen: the shipgirl who turned sinking into a career move. Talk about resilience on the high seas!
WW2’s First Naval Battle – The Battle of the River Plate
Set sail before war’s official start, the German pocket battleship faced off against British cruisers in the Battle of the River Plate. Spoiler: Neutral port, scuttled ship, and dramatic surrender ensued.
Rule 5 Warships – HMS Belfast
Meet Belfast, the Royal Navy’s tea-brewing maestro and Head Maid extraordinaire. Juggling the quirks of the Royal Maid Corps is no cakewalk, especially with personalities that could rival a sitcom cast. She’s the real MVP, and her legacy sails smoothly, unlike some wartime refits. Cheers to Belfast, the unsinkable maid!
Rule 5 Warships – USS Guam
Meet USS Guam, the Azur Lane sensation! In the real world, she’s a cruiser killer with a 22-mile gun range. But in 2023, she’s just a bunny girl in a battleship. Cheers to an unexpected career change! Happy New Year!
Rule 5 Warships – HMS Neptune
Behold the ghost of HMS Neptune! An unrealized dream of Britain’s WWII efforts, she now sails the virtual seas in Azur Lane as a bossy, trident-wielding maid. Her blueprint suggests a monstrous artillery, but alas, post-war austerity sank her.