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| The Abyssal fleet's 'classes' are the based on the [[wikipedia:Iroha|Iroha]], a classical Japanese alphabetical ordering. That this is classical Japanese implies that the classes are externally ascribed to the Abyssal fleet ships, especially combined with the highly descriptive names for the bosses. | | The Abyssal fleet's 'classes' are the based on the [[wikipedia:Iroha|Iroha]], a classical Japanese alphabetical ordering. That this is classical Japanese implies that the classes are externally ascribed to the Abyssal fleet ships, especially combined with the highly descriptive names for the bosses. |
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− | ===!すでのな===
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− | One of [[Inazuma]]'s lines written "backwards", in traditional Japanese format. Also appears as a wall scroll in the furniture page.
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− | ===2-4-11===
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− | [[Naka]]. 2-4-11 refers to the fuel/ammo/steel combination received from her scrap (if scrapping with her default equipment).
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− | ===Beaver or YKKZ===
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− | A nickname for [[Yukikaze]] based on her appearance. Japanese fans call her 'Hamster' instead.
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− | ===Big Seven===
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− | A group of warship built to carry the biggest naval gun (41cm) allowed by the [[wikipedia:Washington Naval Treaty|Washington Naval Treaty]]. It comprises of [[Nagato]], [[Mutsu]], USS West Virginia, USS Maryland, USS Colorado, HMS Rodney, and [[Nelson|HMS Nelson]].
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− | ===Black Rick Shooter/Black Ruck Shooter===
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− | Nickname of [[Heavy_Cruiser_Ri-Class#Kai|Heavy Cruiser Ri-Class Kai]] and [[Battleship_Ru-Class#Kai|Battleship Ru-Class Kai]], respectively.
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− | * Abbreviated BRS
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− | ===Black Wock Shooter===
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− | Nickname of [[Standard_Carrier_Wo-Class#Kai_Flagship|Standard Carrier Wo-Class Kai Flagship]].
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− | * Abbreviated BWS
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− | ===BURNING LOVE===
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− | Notable line from [[Kongou]], a [[:Category:Kongou_Class|Kongou-class]] battleship built by Vickers Shipbuilding Company. Loves tea and fond of using English words due to her being built in England.
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− | * 提督ゥ~、You've Got Mail! Love letterは許さないからネ!
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− | * Wow! Congratulations!
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− | * Tea timeは大事にしないとネー
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− | ===KTKM===
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− | Shorthand for [[Kitakami]]. Wordplay from Japanese netslang KTKR which is read as ''kita kore'', literally 'it's here', sort of like 'woohoo I got it' or 'I've been waiting for this!'.
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− | ===Melon-chan===
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− | Nickname for [[Yuubari]] due to her uniform color scheme and general resemblance to a melon as well as the City of Yuubari, on the namesake Yuubari River, which is well known for its melons.
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− | ===Nagamon===
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− | The name is due to [[Nagato]]'s (長門) second kanji, 門, which can be pronounced as ''mon''.<br />
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− | Instead of being cool and serious, Nagato is usually depicted doing silly things or showing love to random destroyers, Northern Hime, and other girls.
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− | ===Rensouhou-chan (連装砲ちゃん)===
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− | A Danbo-like robot which appears with [[Shimakaze]]. [[Amatsukaze]], having a more formal character, calls hers Rensouhou-kun instead.
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− | ===RJ===
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− | Light Carrier [[Ryujo|Ryūjō]].
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− | ===Tenryuu Kindergarten===
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− | A common theme where [[Tenryuu]] and her destroyers escort was regularly used in expeditions due to Tenryuu's lower ammo cost (compared to other light cruisers). The official 4-koma also shows Tenryuu as being good at taking care of children (destroyers), hence the name.
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− | Refer to [[Taigei]] and [[Jingei]], both having the kanji "鯨" meaning whale in their name.
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− | [[Shimakaze]]'s name read backward (in traditional Japanese, characters are read right-to-left). Found on one of the Rensouhou-chan's life buoys.
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| == Birthdays of Ship Girls == | | == Birthdays of Ship Girls == |
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| * Melon-chan - [[Yuubari]]'s nickname due to her uniform color scheme and general resemblance to a melon as well as the City of Yuubari, on the namesake Yuubari River, which is well known for its melons. | | * Melon-chan - [[Yuubari]]'s nickname due to her uniform color scheme and general resemblance to a melon as well as the City of Yuubari, on the namesake Yuubari River, which is well known for its melons. |
| * Nagamon - [[Nagato]]'s name "長門" 2nd kanji, "門", can be pronounced as ''mon''. This name contrasts Nagato's seriousness with the silly and cute things she is usually depicted doing. | | * Nagamon - [[Nagato]]'s name "長門" 2nd kanji, "門", can be pronounced as ''mon''. This name contrasts Nagato's seriousness with the silly and cute things she is usually depicted doing. |
− | * Nagamutsu - Fusion of [[Nagato]] and [[Mutsu]] names, designating the class or both of them | + | * Nagamutsu - Fusion of [[Nagato]] and [[Mutsu]] names, designating the class or both of them. |
| * Rensouhou-chan (連装砲ちゃん) - A Danbo-like robot which appears with some ships like [[Shimakaze]]. [[Amatsukaze]] having a more formal character, calls hers Rensouhou-kun instead. | | * Rensouhou-chan (連装砲ちゃん) - A Danbo-like robot which appears with some ships like [[Shimakaze]]. [[Amatsukaze]] having a more formal character, calls hers Rensouhou-kun instead. |
| * Screw - [[Akashi's Improvement Arsenal|Improvement Materials]] | | * Screw - [[Akashi's Improvement Arsenal|Improvement Materials]] |
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| * Touch - the general name used for special attacks, such as the Big Seven special attacks, the Kongo-class special attacks, and AS special attacks. | | * Touch - the general name used for special attacks, such as the Big Seven special attacks, the Kongo-class special attacks, and AS special attacks. |
| * Whales - Refer to [[:Category:Auxiliary Ship|Submarine Tenders]] having the kanji "鯨" meaning whale in their name. | | * Whales - Refer to [[:Category:Auxiliary Ship|Submarine Tenders]] having the kanji "鯨" meaning whale in their name. |
| + | * Yamasushi - Fusion of [[Yamato]] and [[Musashi]] names, designating the class or both of them. |
| * Yasen - "night battle" | | * Yasen - "night battle" |
| * Zekamashi (ぜかまし) - [[Shimakaze]]'s name read backward (in traditional Japanese, characters are read right-to-left). Found on one of the Rensouhou-chan's lifebuoys. | | * Zekamashi (ぜかまし) - [[Shimakaze]]'s name read backward (in traditional Japanese, characters are read right-to-left). Found on one of the Rensouhou-chan's lifebuoys. |