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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

You can upgrade your ships by modernization, which can increase their firepower, armor, anti-air and/or torpedo attack, also, a good way to get rid of unwanted ships.

You can upgrade ships through modernization, thereby increasing their firepower, armor, anti-air and/or torpedo attack stats. It is also a good way to get rid of unwanted ships filling up your docks.

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[[file:moderniztion_intro01.jpg|300px]]

First pick the ship you want to upgrade, then choose 1 to 5 ships to "merge". You will lose them in the process, make sure you didn't pick the one's you want to keep.

First, pick the ship you want to upgrade on the Refit screen, click on the green button on the left, and choose 1 to 5 ships to "merge" into your ship. This process will destroy them, so make sure you do not pick any you want to keep.

==Note==

==Note==

*'''You will lose all modernization upgrades after [[remodel]]ing.''' Don't let it discourage you from modernizing your girls though, unless they are close to remodel level.

*'''You will lose all modernization upgrades after [[remodel]]ing.''' Don't let it discourage you from modernizing your girls, unless they are close to remodel level.

*'''A consumed ship's equipments get wasted''', You will not retain any equipment still equipped on the consumed ship. Remember to remove any valuable equipment the consumable ship might possibly have. Also stock equipment can be broken down for small amounts of material though most likely not worth the effort.

*'''A consumed ship's equipments get wasted''', You will not retain any equipment still equipped on the consumed ship. Remember to remove any valuable equipment the consumable ship might possibly have. Also, stock equipment can be scrapped for small amounts of resources, though this is most likely not worth the effort.

*There is a maximum cap for upgrades, you can view the number at [[Ship Maximum Status]].

*There is a maximum cap for upgrades; you can view this number on [[Ship Maximum Status|one of the tables here]] or on the ship's page (it is the number in parentheses).

*Modernization can fail with +1 only, see the graph below for details (0 will give you the penguin failure screen, all other results will display as the success message).

*Modernization can fail with +1 only, see the graph below for details (0 will give you the penguin failure screen, all other results will display as the success message).

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Note: The table is not be used for Luck modernization.

Note: The table does not apply to Luck modernization.

*The chance of success is 50% for each stat you're trying to boost with Modernization, i.e. you can attempt to Modernize for +15 firepower +15 armor, but end up with +15 firepower +8 armor as the result.

*The chance of success is 50% for each stat you're trying to boost with Modernization. I.E. you can attempt to Modernize for +15 firepower +15 armor, but end up with only +15 firepower +8 armor as a result.

===Luck===

===Luck===

Following the December 2013 update, Maruyu can be used Modernization material for +1.2 luck (+1.6 luck if she is remodeled to Maruyu Kai), result will be rounded down after adding random number below 1. You can still increase a maxed-out ship's luck through modernization. '''Luck does not reset upon remodeling.'''

Following the December 2013 update, Maruyu can be used as Modernization material for +1.2 luck (+1.6 luck if she is remodeled to Maruyu Kai). The result will be rounded down after adding a random number below 1. You can still increase a maxed-out ship's luck through modernization. '''Luck does not reset upon remodeling.'''

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