Imperial Japanese Navy
The doctrine of the Imperial Navy is uncompromisingly based on carrier warfare. Any hostile forces will be destroyed by long-range strikes from the Akagi class carriers. The duty of the rest of the Fleet is to protect the carriers while they carry out this mission. In fact, the Japanese research and development effort is so focused on this goal, no energy-based weapons have been developed beyond gauss cannons that are used for close-in missile defence.
The two Akagis are 18,000 ton ships, each with a strikegroup of eighteen A7M Zero fighters and a single Nakajima C6N Saiun scout. They are unarmed, relying on their Agano and Sendai class escorts for protection. Some Japanese military analysts have criticised the design for its limited armour protection and short range, especially considering the fuel demands of the fighters. However, this was the maximum hull size permitted by the available shipyards so the Japanese designers concentrated on the largest possible strikegroup.
Akagi class Carrier 18,000 tons 301 Crew 2245.6 BP TCS 360 TH 1440 EM 0
4000 km/s Armour 4-61 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/18/0/0 Damage Control Rating 10 PPV 0
Maint Life 2.06 Years MSP 780 AFR 259% IFR 3.6% 1YR 246 5YR 3696 Max Repair 144 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 12 months Flight Crew Berths 39
Hangar Deck Capacity 6000 tons Magazine 400
Mitsubishi ION-240 Main Engine (6) Power 240 Fuel Use 56% Signature 240 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 1,000,000 Litres Range 17.9 billion km (51 days at full power)
OPS-30 Active Sensor (1) GPS 17280 Range 94.6m km Resolution 120
NOLQ-31 EM Detection Sensor (1) Sensitivity 18 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 18m km
Type 100 Anti-ship Missile (100) Speed: 28,800 km/s End: 14.1m Range: 24.3m km WH: 6 Size: 4 TH: 96/57/28
Strike Group
18x Mitsubishi A7M Zero Fighter Speed: 8000 km/s Size: 6
1x Nakajima C6N Saiun Scout Speed: 4800 km/s Size: 10
The A7M Zero, named after its illustrious predecessor from over 150 years ago, is the backbone of Japanese strike power. With each Zero capable of launching three missiles, a full strike from both carriers would create a wave of over one hundred Type 100 anti-ship missiles. Although primarily relying on the active sensors of the Saiun class scout during its attack, the Zero does possess its own backup active sensor with a range of three million kilometres.
Mitsubishi A7M Zero class Fighter 300 tons 2 Crew 62.2 BP TCS 6 TH 48 EM 0
8000 km/s Armour 1-3 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 1.8
Maint Life 0 Years MSP 0 AFR 60% IFR 0.8% 1YR 5 5YR 69 Max Repair 24 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 0.1 months Spare Berths 8
Magazine 12
Mitsubishi FIE-48 Fighter Engine (1) Power 48 Fuel Use 388.06% Signature 48 Exp 20%
Fuel Capacity 15,000 Litres Range 2.3 billion km (3 days at full power)
Launch Rail (3) Missile Size 4 Hangar Reload 30 minutes MF Reload 5 hours
Type 100 Anti-ship Missile (3) Speed: 28,800 km/s Range: 24.3m km WH: 6 Size: 4 TH: 96/57/28
Mitsubishi FFC-1 Missile Fire Control (1) Range 28.8m km Resolution 100
Mitsubishi FSS-1 Active Sensor (1) GPS 480 Range 2.9m km Resolution 100
The Saiun class scout has two missions. While its primary function is to provide sensor coverage for a strikegroup of Zeroes, it is also designed to operate as an independent, long-range scout.
Nakajima C6N Saiun class Scout 500 tons 16 Crew 108.6 BP TCS 10 TH 48 EM 0
4800 km/s Armour 1-5 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/18/0/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 0
Maint Life 0 Years MSP 0 AFR 100% IFR 1.4% 1YR 22 5YR 335 Max Repair 48 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 0.8 months Spare Berths 0
Mitsubishi FIE-48 Fighter Engine (1) Power 48 Fuel Use 388.06% Signature 48 Exp 20%
Fuel Capacity 50,000 Litres Range 4.6 billion km (11 days at full power)
OPS-32 Active Sensor (1) GPS 5760 Range 31.5m km Resolution 120
NOLQ-31 EM Detection Sensor (1) Sensitivity 18 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 18m km
The Agano class light cruiser is the first line of defence against hostile missile attack. With fifteen launchers, over four hundred Type 101 anti-missile missiles and electronic systems capable of detecting and tracking incoming missiles at almost a million kilometres, the Agano class is intended to provide a protective umbrella for the Carrier Striking Forces. Four are currently in service, with Agano and Noshiro assigned to protect the Akagi, while Sakawa and Yahagi protect the Kaga.
Agano class Light Cruiser 7,500 tons 169 Crew 1178.6 BP TCS 150 TH 600 EM 0
4000 km/s Armour 4-34 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 3 PPV 15
Maint Life 2.35 Years MSP 295 AFR 150% IFR 2.1% 1YR 73 5YR 1091 Max Repair 144 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 12 months Spare Berths 1
Magazine 415 Cryogenic Berths 200
Mitsubishi ION-120 Main Engine (5) Power 120 Fuel Use 63% Signature 120 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 500,000 Litres Range 19.0 billion km (55 days at full power)
AMM Launcher (15) Missile Size 1 Rate of Fire 10
FCS-34 Anti-Missile Fire Control (3) Range 8.6m km Resolution 1
Type 101 Anti-missile Missile (415) Speed: 33,600 km/s Range: 4.2m km WH: 1 Size: 1 TH: 123/74/37
OPS-33 Missile Detection Sensor (1) GPS 144 Range 8.6m km MCR 941k km Resolution 1
OPS-36 Active Sensor (1) GPS 5760 Range 31.5m km Resolution 120
The Sendai class light cruiser provides point-blank missile defence for the Carrier Striking Forces, destroying any hostile missiles that penetrate the defensive shield of the Aganos. Each Sendai is armed with two triple gauss cannon turrets, each with its own dedicated fire control system. With a single turret capable of firing nine rounds every five seconds, the two Sendais assigned to defend each carrier can create substantial weight of defensive fire. The Sendai is not intended to operate alone as its only sensor is the OPS-37 Missile Detection Sensor, which has a maximum range of three million kilometres. This compromise was necessary in order to accommodate both turrets and their associated fire controls without sacrificing speed or armour protection. There are four Sendais in service. Jintsu and Kako operate with the Akagi in the First Carrier Striking Force. Naka and Sendai form part of the Second Carrier Striking Force and protect the Kaga.
Sendai class Light Cruiser 7,500 tons 163 Crew 1067.8 BP TCS 150 TH 600 EM 0
4000 km/s Armour 4-34 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 4 PPV 49.32
Maint Life 2.28 Years MSP 356 AFR 112% IFR 1.6% 1YR 93 5YR 1394 Max Repair 141 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 12 months Spare Berths 0
Mitsubishi ION-120 Main Engine (5) Power 120 Fuel Use 63% Signature 120 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 500,000 Litres Range 19.0 billion km (55 days at full power)
Triple Gauss Cannon Turret (2x9) Range 30,000km TS: 16000 km/s RM 3 ROF 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FCS-38 Beam Fire Control (2) Max Range: 48,000 km TS: 16000 km/s 79 58 38 17 0 0 0 0 0 0
OPS-37 Missile Detection Sensor (1) GPS 48 Range 2.9m km MCR 314k km Resolution 1
Katsuriki and her sister ship Komahashi are newly built geological survey vessels. With specially designed fuel efficient engines, spacious crew accommodation, and large engineering decks, they are intended to operate far from home for extended periods. Because this makes them vulnerable to attack, they are armed with twenty-four launch rails identical to those developed for the Zero. While this is still a limited offensive capability and would be ineffective against a significant enemy force, it may be enough to destroy or cripple a single opponent, or at least launch a defiant last ditch attack.
Katsuriki class Geological Survey Vessel 5,600 tons 102 Crew 838.2 BP TCS 112 TH 336 EM 0
3000 km/s Armour 2-28 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/18/0/3 Damage Control Rating 5 PPV 14.4
Maint Life 5.66 Years MSP 468 AFR 50% IFR 0.7% 1YR 25 5YR 370 Max Repair 100 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 48 months Spare Berths 1
Magazine 96
Mitsubishi ION-168E Main Engine (2) Power 168 Fuel Use 22.96% Signature 168 Exp 7%
Fuel Capacity 750,000 Litres Range 105.0 billion km (405 days at full power)
Launch Rail (24) Missile Size 4 Hangar Reload 30 minutes MF Reload 5 hours
Mitsubishi FFC-1 Missile Fire Control (1) Range 28.8m km Resolution 100
OPS-36 Active Sensor (1) GPS 5760 Range 31.5m km Resolution 120
NOLQ-31 EM Detection Sensor (1) Sensitivity 18 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 18m km
Geological Survey Sensors (3) 3 Survey Points Per Hour
The Imperial Navy also operates a pair of Hakudo Maru class freighters and a pair of Nippon Maru class colony ships.
Hakudo Maru class Freighter 38,950 tons 160 Crew 644.4 BP TCS 779 TH 1500 EM 0
1925 km/s Armour 1-102 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 1 PPV 0
MSP 10 Max Repair 75 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months Spare Berths 2
Cargo 25000 Cargo Handling Multiplier 10
Commercial Ion Drive (5) Power 300 Fuel Use 6.19% Signature 300 Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 250,000 Litres Range 18.7 billion km (112 days at full power)
Nippon Maru class Colony Ship 23,800 tons 180 Crew 995.6 BP TCS 476 TH 1200 EM 0
2521 km/s Armour 1-73 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 1 PPV 0
MSP 26 Max Repair 75 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months Spare Berths 0
Cryogenic Berths 50000 Cargo Handling Multiplier 10
Commercial Ion Drive (4) Power 300 Fuel Use 6.19% Signature 300 Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 250,000 Litres Range 30.5 billion km (140 days at full power)
