User:McDerp/Sandbox/Akizuki

Akizuki is the lead ship of the seven Akizuki-class anti-air Destroyers. Currently 3 out of the 7 Akizuki-class destroyers are in-game; Akizuki, Teruzuki and Hatsuzuki.

As an anti-air destroyer, Akizuki performs the same combat functions as other destroyers, but her true strength lies in her ability to trigger Anti-Air Cut-Ins, greatly mitigating damage directed towards her fleet from enemy aircraft. Her tremendously high anti-air stat also makes most aircraft attacks upon her ineffective.

Akizuki's shortcomings are her mediocre torpedo stat and average firepower compared to the other Destroyers, which causes her to struggle to match other destroyers in night battles. Since during night battles both firepower and torpedo stats are used in calculating damage.

Despite her shortcomings she is a very popular addition to a fleet that has to sortie into maps with heavy enemy air presence, such as event maps or World 4 onwards, since she can mitigate the enemy aircraft squadrons from heavily damaging the fleet. During mandatory Combined Fleet maps the escort fleet (2nd fleet) always requires at least one Light Cruiser and two destroyers, which is a popular spot for an Akizuki-class if the map has enemy aircraft consistently deal heavy damage to your fleet.

An alternative option to sortieing an Akizuki-class is to use Maya Kai Ni if one does not possess an Akizuki or wish to use stronger destroyers for the purpose of having a stronger night battle capability. Fubuki Kai Ni is also an alternative if one does not wish to use a Heavy Cruiser in their fleet composition, but do not have an Akizuki. It must be noted that Fubuki's anti-air cut-in is not as powerful as that of an Akizuki or Maya.

 

Service History

Main article: Japanese destroyer Akizuki in Wikipedia

The Akizuki-class destroyers (秋月型駆逐艦 Akizuki-gata Kuchikukan?) were one of the primary classes of new destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) after 1942. The IJN called them Type-B Destroyer (乙型駆逐艦, Otsu-gata Kuchikukan?) from their plan name. They were designed to fight smaller ships, aircraft and submarines.

In October 1944 Akizuki was part of the Northern Force commanded by Vice Admiral Ozawa Jisaburo, in the Japanese attack on the Allied forces supporting the invasion of Leyte. On 25 October, in the Battle off Cape Engaño, the ship was sunk, probably by torpedo, east-northeast of Cape Engaño (20°29′N 126°30′ECoordinates: 20°29′N 126°30′E), during the initial U.S. air attack on the Northern Force. Most sources credit the hit to aircraft of Task Force 38, but some give credit to the submarine USS Halibut.

Acquisition

Unavailable. Currently unbuildable and unobtainable. Originally a reward from Fall 2014 Event E-2.

Akizuki is currently unobtainable outside of events, but has returned during Events after her initial availability as a random drop in certain maps.

• Keep a close watch on the Official Twitter and various KanColle-related news outlets for upcoming events.
• It is advised that caution should be exercised in the earlier stages of events, since a lot of drop reports can be unconfirmed and based upon rumours.

Quotes

Introduction

Event Japanese/English Introduction Play Akizuki-class anti-air destroyer, first ship, Akizuki. I'm reporting in here. Please leave it to me! 秋月型防空駆逐艦、一番艦、秋月。 ここに推参致しました。お任せください！ Library Play Designed for the fleet's anti-air, Type-B first class destroyer, Akizuki-class 1st destroyer, Akizuki. As an anti-air ship equipped with 4x 8-barrel Long 10cm guns and anti-aircraft fire director, along with Hatsuzuki and the others, we formed the 61st DesDiv. I'll do my best! 艦隊防空のために建造された乙型一等駆逐艦、秋月型駆逐艦一番艦、秋月です。 4基8門の長10ｃｍ砲と高射装置を備えた防空艦として、寮艦の初月らと共に第61駆逐隊を編成しました。頑張ります！

Port

Event Japanese/English Secretary 1 Play Akizuki, reporting in! 秋月、推参します！ Secretary 2 Play My long 10cm guns and anti-aircraft fire director. With this power, I'll definitely protect the fleet! この秋月の長10cm砲と高射装置。この力で、艦隊をきっとお守りします！ Secretary 2 (Kai) Play The added anti-aircraft fire director and long 10cm guns. Akizuki's real power... with this, I'll protect the fleet! 増設された高射装置と長10cm砲。秋月の本当の力…これで、艦隊をお守りします！（改） Secretary 3 Play Choujuusenchihou-chan, don't struggle! Eh, huh? Ad...miral? Ahh! Please excuse me! 長10cm砲ちゃん、あんまり暴れないでぇ！ あら、あらら？ 提…督？ ああっ、失礼致しました！ Secretary (Idle) Long 10cm, check! Anti-aircraft fire director, check! Oxygen torpedoes, check... alright! Everything's perfect! Umm, next is... 長10cmよし、高射装置よし、酸素魚雷、よし…よし！ 万全ね、大丈夫！ えっと、あとは… Wedding Play Commander, did you call me? Um, was my anti-air inadequate? That's not it? Then does it have to do with Shoukaku-san? Not that either? ...Howaa~, could this be... T-thank you very much! 司令、秋月をお呼びでしょうか？　あの、対空戦に不備が？　そうではなくって？　では、翔鶴さんになにか？　でもなくって？　…ほぁ、もしかして、これ…あ、ありがとうございます！ Secretary (Married) Commander, thanks as always. This Akizuki will protect the fleet, and you. Yeah, it's alright! 司令、いつもお疲れ様です。この秋月が、艦隊と司令をお護りします。だ、大丈夫！ Show player's Score That's true. It's important to know what the fleet knows! そうですね。艦隊の今を知ることは、大事です！ Joining a fleet Play Anti-air destroyer, Akizuki. Prepared to sortie. 防空駆逐艦、秋月。出撃致します！ Equipment 1 Play Thank you! It's good equipment... ありがとうございます！よい装備… Equipment 2 Play With this, I won't lose to the enemy fleet! これなら敵機動部隊にも負けません！ Equipment 3 Play I won't let them! やらせません！ Supply Play Thank you for the supplies! 補給、ありがとうございます！ Supply (Kai) Play Thank you for the important supply materials! 大切な補給物資、ありがとうございます！ Docking (Minor) Play J-just for a bit, I'll take a break... す、少しだけ、お休みを… Docking (Major) Play My anti-air fire director too, I need to firmly attach it... 高射装置も、しっかり装備しなくちゃ… Construction Play It seems like a new ship was born! 新造艦が生まれたみたいですね！

Sortie

Event Japanese/English Starting a sortie Play 61st DesDiv, setting sail immediately. Setting off! 第61駆逐隊、直ちに抜錨。出撃です！ Return from sortie Play The fleet has safely returned. Everyone, good work! 艦隊が無事帰投しました。皆さん、お疲れです！ Battle start Play Now, shall we begin? Begin firing! さあ、始めましょう。撃ち方、始め！ Attack Play While this Akizuki still has strength, I won't let you! この秋月が健在な限り、やらせはしません！ Night Battle Play Akizuki's night battle, shall I show it to you? 秋月の夜戦、お見せしましょうか。 Night attack Play I feel like... the barrage is light. Barrage! 弾幕が薄い…ような気がします。弾幕です！ MVP Play Akizuki protected the fleet. It's alright, next time, too, will be alright! 秋月、艦隊をお守りしました。大丈夫、次もきっと、大丈夫です！ Minor Damage 1 Play Kugh! I can still go on! くっ！まだ行けます！ Minor Damage 2 Play Defending against torpedo attack! It's alright! 魚雷の誘爆を防いで！ 大丈夫！ ≥Moderate Damage Play Not yet... I won't sink yet! The fleet's anti-air... I will-! まだ…まだ、沈みません！艦隊の防空を…私はっ！ ≥Moderate Damage (Kai) Play Hit!? Abandon all torpedoes, prevent detonation!... not yet... I can keep going! 被弾！？ 魚雷を全て放棄して、誘爆を防いで！ まだ……まだ大丈夫！ Sunk Play Shoukaku-san... Taihou-san... are you well? Ugh... , alright... the fleet is... alri...ght... 翔鶴さんも…大鳳さんも…健在？　ふぅ…、大丈夫…艦隊は…だいじょう…ぶ…

Hourlies

Event Japanese/English 0000 Play Commander, Akizuki will report the time. The current time is 0000! 司令、この秋月が、時刻を報告します。現在時刻、〇〇〇〇、です！ 0100 Play The 0100 report. Is this the right way, Commander? 〇一〇〇をご報告します。こんな形でよろしいでしょうか、司令？ 0200 Play 0200. The moon tonight... the moon sure is beautiful, commander. Eh, commander? 〇二〇〇です。今夜は月が…月が綺麗ですね、司令。ん、司令？ 0300 Play 0300, Commander. It's very quiet at this time. It's really quiet... 〇三〇〇です、司令。この時間はとても静かですね。本当に静かです… 0400 Play 0400. Commander, are you not tired?　Let's have some strong tea. 〇四〇〇です。司令、眠くはありませんか？　濃い目のお茶、入れましょう。 0500 Play It is now 0500. Commander. Yes. Akizuki, prepared to wake everyone, roger! 〇五〇〇となりました、司令。はい。秋月、総員起こしの準備、了解です！ 0600 Play 0600. Good morning, Commander. Yes, it is a nice morning♪ 〇六〇〇です。おはようございます、司令。はい、気持ちのよい朝ですね♪ 0700 Play 0700. Commander, I'm preparing breakfast over here. I'm sorry that it's... simple. 〇七〇〇です。司令、朝食の用意、こちらです。簡単で…すいません 0800 Play 0800. 61st DesDiv, sortie preparations complete. We can set sail at any time! 〇八〇〇。第六一駆逐隊、出撃準備、完了です。いつでも抜錨、出来ます！ 0900 Play 0900. The capital ship of the escort is a battleship? Carrier? Leave it to me! 〇九〇〇です。護衛する主力艦は戦艦？　空母ですか？　お任せください♪ 1000 Play It's the 1000 report. Commander, I wish to properly complete the exercises as well. 一〇〇〇をご報告します。司令、演習もしっかりこなしていきたいですね 1100 Play 1100. Commander, what will you have for lunch? Shall I prepare it for you? 一一〇〇です。司令、お昼はどうなさいますか？　秋月がご用意しましょうか？ 1200 Play 1200. Commander, lunch is rice balls and pickled radish. Ah, sorry that it's simple... 一二〇〇です。司令、握り飯と沢庵のお昼です。あ…簡単で、すいません… 1300 Play It is now 1300. Commander, I apologize. I'll try my best to prepare a wonderful dinner! 一三〇〇となりました。司令、すいません。夕食は豪華に頑張りますから！ 1400 Play 1400. I wonder how Hatsuzuki is... Ah, Commander. Let's do our best in the afternoon too! 一四〇〇です。初月、元気かなぁ…あ、司令。午後も頑張りましょう！ 1500 Play 1500. Ah, yes. I've been in the care of Akashi-san 一五〇〇です。あ、はい。明石さんにもとってもお世話になりました。 1600 Play 1600. Yes, I've attached an anti-air fire director on the stern as well. It's perfect! 一六〇〇です。はい、後部にも高射装置を付けましたから、もう万全です！ 1700 Play It's the 1700 report. The sun is setting, so the anti-aircraft watch is ending. 一七〇〇をご報告します。日も落ちますから、対空警戒もここまでですね。 1800 Play It is now 1800. Yes, Akizuki will do her best to prepare a wonderful dinner! 一八〇〇となりました。はい、夕食の準備、秋月、豪華に頑張ります！ 1900 Play 1900! Piping hot barley and rice, pickled radish, also canned beef, and miso soup♪ How is it? 一九〇〇です！　熱々の麦飯、沢庵、そして牛缶に、お味噌汁も♪　どう？ 2000 Play 2000. Yes, today, I pushed myself a bit extra. How was I? 二〇〇〇。はい、秋月、今日はすこし奮発してしまいました。どうでした？ 2100 Play 2100. Eh, Suzutsuki? Yes, she's a little sister I'm proud of. Ei! 二一〇〇です。え、涼月ですか？　はい、自慢の妹です。ええ！ 2200 Play 2200. Ah, Shoukaku-san, Zuikaku-san. Good work. Yes, I'm alright! 二二〇〇。あ、翔鶴さん、瑞鶴さん。お疲れ様です。はい、大丈夫です！ 2300 Play 2300. I was a bit nervous. Haa... Commander, very good work today. 二三〇〇。少し、緊張しました。はぁ…司令、本日も大変お疲れ様でした。

Seasonal

Event Japanese/English Christmas 2014 Play Merry Christmas, Commander! I roasted a turkey...oh! I shouldn't have? Why?! メリー・クリスマスです、指令！秋月、七面鳥を焼いたんですよ。あっ！だめっ！何で？！ New Year 2015 Play Happy New Year. Commander, please treat me well this year too! あけましておめでとうございます。司令！本年も、どうぞよろしくお願い致します！ Second Anniversary Congratulations on two years, Commander! From here on, too, Akizuki will do her best for the fleet! 二周年おめでとうございます司令！これからも秋月、艦隊防空がんばります！ Third Anniversary Arcade? Commander, what is an arcade? Hmm, Hmm. Akizuki has found this most informative! あーけーど……？司令、あーけーどって何ですか？……ふむふむ。秋月、勉強になります！

Gallery

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  Autumn CG

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  Autumn CG damaged

Trivia

• Reward from Fall 2014 Event E-2.
• Her name means "Autumn Moon"
• Constructed at Maizuru Naval Arsenal. Commissioned on 11 June 1942.
• She refers to her turrets as Choujuusenchihou-chan (長10cm砲ちゃん).
• Like Z1, Z3 and Amatsukaze, she has 3 slots from the beginning. Other DDs have only 2 slots before remodeling.
• She can trigger Anti-Air Cut-Ins without Fire Directors.

See Also

• View Akizuki CG
• List of Destroyers
• Wikipedia entry on destroyer Akizuki