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==Trivia==

==Trivia==

'''General Information'''

'''General Information'''

* ''Akebono'' means ''daybreak''.

* Her name means daybreak.

* She was launched on the 7th November 1930.

* She was launched on the 7th November 1930.

* Sunk by air raid on November 14th, 1944 at [[wikipedia:Manila_Bay|Manila Bay, Philippines]] ([http://tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=Japanese_destroyer_Akebono&params=14_35_N_120_55_E_ 14°35′N 120°55′E]).

* Sunk by an air raid on the 14th of November 1944, at [[wikipedia:Manila_Bay|Manila Bay, Philippines]] ([http://tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=Japanese_destroyer_Akebono&params=14_35_N_120_55_E_ 14°35′N 120°55′E]).

'''Update History'''

'''Update History'''

* She was part of the orginal game's launch when the game was released in April 23rd, 2013.

* She was part of the original game's launch when the game was released on the 23rd of April 2013.

* She got her Kai Ni on the 1st March 2021.

* She got her Kai Ni on the 1st of March 2021.

'''Misc'''

'''Misc'''

*To begin with, Akebono doesn't really stand out favorably in history. Unlike her sister [[Ushio]], Akebono is taken as the 'ship of misfortune,' while Ushio is the 'ship of fortune.'

*To begin with, Akebono doesn't really stand out favorably in history. Unlike her sister [[Ushio]], Akebono is taken as the 'ship of misfortune,' while Ushio is the 'ship of fortune.'

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|1. ''Battle of the Coral Seas''<br>

|1. ''Battle of the Coral Seas''<br />

Akebono was assigned to escort Zuikaku while Ushio was assigned to Shoukaku. In the middle of the mission, Ushio requested to switch with Akebono & Akebono agreed. However, American bombers heavily damaged Shoukaku yet Zuikaku got away without a single scratch. As a result, Ushio & Zuikaku were considered the lucky ships from this point on while Akebono & Shoukaku received the opposite. Similarly, rather than reprimanding Ushio, Akebono was reprimanded for Shoukaku's injuries. Akebono was then reassigned from the front lines to the rear.

Akebono was assigned to escort Zuikaku while Ushio was assigned to Shoukaku. In the middle of the mission, Ushio requested to switch with Akebono & Akebono agreed. However, American bombers heavily damaged Shoukaku yet Zuikaku got away without a single scratch. As a result, Ushio & Zuikaku were considered the lucky ships from this point on while Akebono & Shoukaku received the opposite. Similarly, rather than reprimanding Ushio, Akebono was reprimanded for Shoukaku's injuries. Akebono was then reassigned from the front lines to the rear.

2. January 1944 Escort<br />

2. ''January 1944 Escort''<br>

Akebono & her sister Sazanami were escorting a fleet of supply ships. Enroute, Sazanami was attacked by USS Albacore (SS-218) & sank on the spot. Akebono launched 59 depth charges & drove it away; however, the delayed rendezvous with the supply fleet left it with no protection. As such, it was virtually annihilated.

Akebono & her sister Sazanami were escorting a fleet of supply ships. Enroute, Sazanami was attacked by USS Albacore (SS-218) & sank on the spot. Akebono launched 59 depth charges & drove it away; however, the delayed rendezvous with the supply fleet left it with no protection. As such, it was virtually annihilated.

3. ''Battle of Leyte Gulf''<br />

3. ''Battle of Leyte Gulf''<br>

Akebono was once again assigned with Ushio. When Mogami crashed into Nachi, Akebono went to escort Mogami; however, the American air wings did not let up & further damaged the half-sunken Mogami. In the end, Akebono was ordered to torpedo Mogami.

Akebono was once again assigned with Ushio. When Mogami crashed into Nachi, Akebono went to escort Mogami; however, the American air wings did not let up & further damaged the half-sunken Mogami. In the end, Akebono was ordered to torpedo Mogami.

4. Manila Air Raids<br />

4. ''Manila Air Raids''<br>

The Americans were determined to finish off Nachi. At that time, Akebono was ported with Nachi & was the only ship able to immediately defend. Unfortunately, while facing innumerable aircraft, Nachi sustained several heavy hits & sank.

The Americans were determined to finish off Nachi. At that time, Akebono was ported with Nachi & was the only ship able to immediately defend. Unfortunately, while facing innumerable aircraft, Nachi sustained several heavy hits & sank.

Naturally, Akebono was heavily damaged as well & Ushio towed her into the dock for repairs. However a week later, the American launched another air strike. Akebono's cannons, engines, & torpedoes were all but destroyed. She sank while being observed by Ushio nearby.

Naturally, Akebono was heavily damaged as well & Ushio towed her into the dock for repairs. However, a week later, the Americans launched another air strike. Akebono's cannons, engines, & torpedoes were all but destroyed. She sank while being observed by Ushio nearby.

Closing notes<br />

Closing notes<br>

If Akebono & Ushio hadn't switched back then, her fate may have been different. However Akebono doesn't blame Ushio for all of this - she is more angry at her superiors, who blamed her inappropriately & overlooked the circumstances at the time. That's why she insists on 'Kuso Teitoku' - she has a profound distrust of superiors.

If Akebono & Ushio hadn't switched back then, her fate may have been different. However Akebono doesn't blame Ushio for all of this - she is angrier at her superiors, who blamed her inappropriately & overlooked the circumstances at the time. That's why she insists on 'Kuso Teitoku' - she has a profound distrust of superiors.

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