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Third Quarter of the Tenth year of the Emperor Taisho report of Japan.

Submitted by Nakamura Shoda to the Shogun. Taisho 10 Nen 9 Getsu 30 Nichi

Tokugawa-dono,

Attached is a list of the 3rd quarter of the Tenth year of the Reign of Emperor Taisho.

Your loyal servant and secretary,
Nakamura Shoda

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Factory assignment:

Of the 26 factories available to the empire, Factories I to XII are used for the infrastructure (fixed for the year) for 1.2 points in the quarter. Factories XIII to XXVI are assigned to produce materials to be used in the warships for a total of 14000 tons in the quarter.

Transactions

Four Cruisers transferred to the Chosen Navy and the Formosa Navy on the first day of the seventh month of the Tenth year of the Emperor Taisho.

Infrastructure construction:

The infrastructure points are used in the construction on Factory XXVII (7.2 points at end of 3rd quarter).

Warships:

I) Ships already under construction.

Fifty-one vessels were under construction on July 1, 1923:
The carriers Zuiho and Shoho (Zuiho class)
3rd class Destroyers Urikuru, Eruma, Ananda, Rinsa, Sarome, Konkoodo, Puura, Okisutoro, Uiruma, Biirudo, and Erara (FSS: F class)
3rd class Destroyers Melcorr Litra, King Lader VIII, Emperor Colus III, Empress Elmelah Colus, Queen Lizard Meistner, Amaterasu-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-no-Mikado, Mission Rouath, Lord Ballanka, Queen Almeaios, Roados Dragoon, Decors Weissmel, Grard Sydmian, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, Dr. Prisen Corks, Dr. Morard Carbyte, Dr. Steel Koop, Aisha Codante, Landwand Spacorn, Falk U. Rogner, Lie Ex, Spector, Dr. Dippa Dorpos, Hind Kill, Leopard Crytharis, Urazen Sie, Poesche Nomien, Sharie Randers Krötenschwanz, Bijotorn Corlala, State Ballo Kaiedia, Nu. Suoad Graphight, Iemrah Lout Jajas, Mishalu Ha Lonn, John Weinzel, Allen Braford, Maximum Holtfors Balance Kaien, Qukey, and Bugle de Leizer (FSS: OC class)


July 1, 1923 status

Carriers

Zuiho Class:
Zuiho: 37.5 months, 31,137 tons, 1453 tons used this quarter.
Shoho: 32.5 months 26,872 tons, 1969 tons used this quarter.

Destroyers 3rd Class

FSS: F Class:
Urikuru: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Eruma: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Ananda: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Rinsa: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Sarome: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Konkoodo: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Puura: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Okisutoro: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Uiruma: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Biirudo: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.
Erara: 9 months, 522 tons, 59 tons used this quarter.

FSS: OC Class:
Melcorr Litra: 9 months, 522 tons, 51 tons used this quarter.
King Lader VIII: 9 months, 522 tons, 51 tons used this quarter.
Emperor Colus III: 9 months, 547 tons, 26 tons used this quarter.
Empress Elmelah Colus: 9 months, 547 tons, 26 tons used this quarter.
Queen Lizard Meistner: 8.5 months, 489 tons, 84 tons used this quarter.
Amaterasu-no-Mikoto: 7.5 months, 484 tons, 89 tons used this quarter.
Amaterasu-no-Mikado: 7.5 months, 484 tons, 89 tons used this quarter.
Mission Rouath: 7.5 months, 484 tons, 89 tons used this quarter.
Lord Ballanka: 7.5 months, 484 tons, 89 tons used this quarter.
Queen Almeaios: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Roados Dragoon: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Decors Weissmel: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Grard Sydmian: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Chrome Ballanche: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Prisen Corks: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Morard Carbyte: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Steel Koop: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Aisha Codante: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Landwand Spacorn: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Falk U. Rogner: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Lie Ex: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Spector: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Dr. Dippa Dorpos: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Hind Kill: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Leopard Crytharis: 7.5 months, 464 tons, 109 tons used this quarter.
Urazen Sie: 3 months, 129 tons, 219 tons used this quarter.
Poesche Nomien: 3 months, 129 tons, 219 tons used this quarter.
Sharie Randers Krötenschwanz: 3 months, 129 tons, 219 tons used this quarter.
Bijotorn Corlala: 3 months, 129 tons, 219 tons used this quarter.
State Ballo Kaiedia: 3 months, 129 tons, 219 tons used this quarter.
Nu. Suoad Graphight: 3 months, 46 tons, 302 tons used this quarter.
Iemrah Lout Jajas: 3 months, 30 tons, 318 tons used this quarter.
Mishalu Ha Lonn: 3 months, 30 tons, 318 tons used this quarter.
John Weinzel: 3 months, 30 tons, 318 tons used this quarter.
Allen Braford: 3 months, 30 tons, 318 tons used this quarter.
Maximum Holtfors Balance Kaien: 3 months, 30 tons, 318 tons used this quarter.
Qukey: 3 months, 30 tons, 318 tons used this quarter.
Bugle de Leizer: 3 months, 30 tons, 318 tons used this quarter.

II) Ships started in the third quarter.

The third class destroyer Ko Fan Shiemar, Amaterasu dis Greens Ooe, Huselles Carliey, Eidrian Tag, Myoury Kinky, Sir Bester Orbit, and Picking Harres were laid down on July 1, 1922.
The third class destroyers Maiyu Sukat, Iler the Bishop, Meeth Silver, Dimor Hiahraki, Jabo Beat, Senkoukei Tomoe, Michael Lester, Dougulus Kaien, and Muse van Reyback were laid down on July 2, 1922.
The third class destroyers Vralgo Kentauri, Blreno Canzian, Barbaluse V., Trao Ballanka, Mell Sacheir, Mell Rince Usare Tama, Zoom, Daizina Meister, Label Judah, Palu Suyene, Viscount Huah von Hitter were laid down on August 16, 1922.
All ships are of the FSS: OC. Each ship requires 573 tons and 10 months construction time.
It is expected that the Ko Fan Shiemar, Amaterasu dis Greens Ooe, Huselles Carliey, Eidrian Tag, Myoury Kinky, Sir Bester Orbit, and Picking Harres will be launched Early October and will be ready Late April. Maiyu Sukat, Iler the Bishop Meeth Silver, Dimor Hiahraki, Jabo Beat, Senkoukei Tomoe, Michael Lester, Dougulus Kaien, and Muse van Reyback will be launched Early November 1923 and will be ready Late May 1924. Vralgo Kentauri, Blreno Canzian, Barbaluse V., Trao Ballanka, Mell Sacheir, Mell Rince Usare Tama, Zoom, Daizina Meister, Label Judah, Palu Suyene, Viscount Huah von Hitter will be launched Late November 1923 and will be ready Early June 1924.


Of the 14,000 tons:
Zuiho will receive 1x760 and 1x693 = 1453 tons
Shoho will receive 1x657 and 2x656 = 1969 tons
Ulicul, Elma, Ananda, Linsa, Salome, Concord, Puula, Ochestro, Wilma, Build and Elala will all receive 1x59 = 59 tons.
Melcorr Litra and King Lader VIII will each receive 1x51 = 51 tons
Emperor Colus III and Empress Elmelah Colus will each receive 1x26 =26 tons
Queen Lizard Meistner will receive 1x58 and 1x26 tons = 84 tons
Amaterasu-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-no-Mikado, Mission Rouath and Lord Ballanka will each receive 1x58 and 1x31 = 89 tons
Queen Almeaios, Roados Dragoon, Decors Weissmel, Grard Sydmian, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, Dr. Prisen Corks, Dr. Morard Carbyte, Dr. Steel Koop, Aisha Codante, Landwand Spacorn, Falk U. Rogner, Lie Ex, Spector, Dr. Dippa Dorpos, Hind Kill, and Leopard Crytharis will each receive 1x58 and 1x51 = 109 tons.
Urazen Sie, Poesche Nomien, Sharie Randers Krötenschwanz, Bijotorn Corlala, and State Ballo Kaiedia, will each receive 1x103 and 2x58 = 219 tons.
Nu. Suoad Graphight will receive 1x186 and 2x58 = 302 tons.
Iemrah Lout Jajas, Mishalu Ha Lonn, John Weinzel, Allen Braford, Maximum Holtfors Balance Kaien, Qukey, and Bugle de Leizer will each receive 1x202 and 2x58 = 318 tons.
Ko Fan Shiemar, Amaterasu dis Greens Ooe, Huselles Carliey, Eidrian Tag, Myoury Kinky, Sir Bester Orbit, Picking Harres, Maiyu Sukat, Iler the Bishop Meeth Silver, Dimor Hiahraki, Jabo Beat, Senkoukei Tomoe, Michael Lester, Dougulus Kaien, and Muse van Reyback will each receive 3x58 = 174 tons
Vralgo Kentauri, Blreno Canzian, Barbaluse V., Trao Ballanka, Mell Sacheir, Mell Rince Usare Tama, Zoom, Daizina Meister, Label Judah, Palu Suyene, and Viscount Huah von Hitter will each receive 2x58 = 116 tons

Carriers:
Shoho at 94%. Still requires 1,798 tons and 1.25 months.

Destroyers:
Urazen Sie, Poesche Nomien, Sharie Randers Krötenschwanz, Bijotorn Corlala, State Ballo Kaiedia, Nu. Suoad Graphight, Iemrah Lout Jajas, Mishalu Ha Lonn, John Weinzel, Allen Braford, Maximum Holtfors Balance Kaien, Qukey, and Bugle de Leizer at 40%. Still need 225 tons and 4 months
Ko Fan Shiemar, Amaterasu dis Greens Ooe, Huselles Carliey, Eidrian Tag, Myoury Kinky, Sir Bester Orbit, Picking Harres, Maiyu Sukat, Iler the Bishop Meeth Silver, Dimor Hiahraki, Jabo Beat, Senkoukei Tomoe, Michael Lester, Dougulus Kaien, and Muse van Reyback at 30%. Still needs 399 tons and 7 months
Vralgo Kentauri, Blreno Canzian, Barbaluse V., Trao Ballanka, Mell Sacheir, Mell Rince Usare Tama, Zoom, Daizina Meister, Label Judah, Palu Suyene, and Viscount Huah von Hitter at 20%. Still need 457 tons and 7 months

IV) Finished ships
Zuiho was completed on September 28. Will set sail in October.
Urikuru, Eruma, Ananda, Rinsa, Sarome, Konkoodo, Puura, Okisutoro, Uiruma, Biirudo, and Erara were completed on August 1. They set sail on their shakedown cruise on August 8.
Melcorr Litra, King Lader VIII, Emperor Colus III, and Empress Elmelah Colus were completed on August 3. They set sail on their shakedown cruise on August 12.
Queen Lizard Meistner was completed on August 18. She set sail on her shakedown cruise on August 21.
Amaterasu-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-no-Mikado, Mission Rouath, Lord Ballanka, Queen Almeaios, Roados Dragoon, Decors Weissmel, Grard Sydmian, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, Dr. Prisen Corks, Dr. Morard Carbyte, Dr. Steel Koop, Aisha Codante, Landwand Spacorn, Falk U. Rogner, Lie Ex, Spector, Dr. Dippa Dorpos, Hind Kill, and Leopard Crytharis were completed on September 18. They set sail on their shakedown cruise on September 22.

V) Planned projects.
4 Kii class Battleships. Final data: see attachment. 5 Takao class Heavy cruiser. Final data: see attachment. 2 Atatake class Coast Defense Vessels. See attachment

Current fleet:
At the end of the 3rd Quarter
Limited warships:
- Battleships (6): 4 Fuso class and 2 Nagato class active. None under construction.
- Carriers (2+1): 1 Hosho class and 1 Zuiho class active. 1 Zuiho class under construction.
- Heavy/Armored Cruisers (4+0): 4 Asama class active. None under construction. 4 Jakumo class transferred to other Navies.
- Light Cruisers (13+1): 2 Tenryu class, 5 Kuma class, and 6 Nagara class and Kameko-chan active. None under construction.
- 1st Class Destroyers (0+0): None active. None under construction.
- 2nd Class Destroyers (22+0): 13 Minekaze class and 9 Kamikaze class active. None under construction.
- CDS (3+0): 3 Atsusa class active. None under construction.
- Submarines (7+0): 2 Ie Ichi class and 5 Ie Ni class active. None under construction.

Unlimited warships:
Sloops (0): None active..
Gunboats (24+2): 24 Go-ichi class and 2 Go-ni class active. None under construction.
Minelayer (27): 27 Ri-ichi class active.
Minesweeper (1: 18 Mu-ichi class active.
Small submarine chaser (42): 42 Shi-ichi class active.
Destroyer class 3 (135+40): 45 Ki-ichi class, 63 FSS: F class and 27 FSS: OC class active. 40 FSS: OC class under construction.
Corvette (30): 30 Fu-ichi class active.
Large submarine chaser (30): 30 Ao-ichi class active.
G II-1 and G II-2 on shakedown cruise.
FSS: OC class Destroyers Ladios Sopp, Voards Viewlard and FSS: F class Destroyers Potaru, Firetto, Shearasuta, Ahurochuun, Sorutiaru, Kurappu, Parusuetto, Esu-Esu-Eru, Beruda, Turanshu, Meiran, Kurikkaku, Teku, Esuto, Syucha, and Paracha on shakedown cruise.
FSS: F class Destroyers Urikuru, Eruma, Ananda, Rinsa, Sarome, Konkoodo, Puura, Okisutoro, Uiruma, Biirudo, and Erara started shakedown cruise on August 8.
FSS: OC class Destroyers Melcorr Litra, King Lader VIII, Emperor Colus III, and Empress Elmelah Colus started shakedown cruise on August 12.
FSS: OC class Destroyer Queen Lizard Meistner started shakedown cruise on August 21.
FSS: OC class Destroyers Amaterasu-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-no-Mikado, Mission Rouath, Lord Ballanka, Queen Almeaios, Roados Dragoon, Decors Weissmel, Grard Sydmian, Dr. Chrome Ballanche, Dr. Prisen Corks, Dr. Morard Carbyte, Dr. Steel Koop, Aisha Codante, Landwand Spacorn, Falk U. Rogner, Lie Ex, Spector, Dr. Dippa Dorpos, Hind Kill, and Leopard Crytharis started shakedown cruise on September 22.

Construction/Repair activity:

I) Construction on Slips/in Docks at:

Kure Navy Yard, Kure (Honshu)
Slip V-1A => DD3 Poesche Nomien under construction and launched (Aug 1). Vralgo Kentauri laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip I-1A => Meeth Silver laid down and under construction
Dock V-1A => Michael Lester laid down and under construction

Yokosuka Navy Yard, Yokosuka (Honshu)
Slip V-2A => DD3 Sharie Randers Krötenschwanz under construction and launched (Aug 1). Blreno Canzian laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip I-2A => Dimor Hiahraki laid down and under construction

Kawasaki Co, Kobe (Honshu)
Slip V-3A => DD3 Bijotorn Corlala under construction and launched (Aug 1). Barbaluse V. laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip II-3A => Iler the Bishop laid down and under construction
Dock II-3A => no activity

Mitsubushi Co, Nagasaki (Kyushu)
Slip V-4A => DD3 State Ballo Kaiedia under construction and launched (Aug 1) Trao Ballanka laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip II-4A => DD3 Maximum Holtfors Balance Kaien under construction and launched (Aug 1). Palu Suyene laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Dock II-4A => no activity

Fukuoka Navy Yard, Fukuoka (Kyushu)
Slip III-5A => DD3 Nu. Suoad Graphight under construction and launched (Aug 1). Mell Sacheir laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip II-5A => DD3 Qukey under construction and launched (Aug 1). Viscount Huah von Hitter laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip I-5A => Jabo Beat laid down and under construction
Dock III-5A => Dougulus Kaien laid down and under construction

Hakodate Navy Yard, Hakodate (Hokkaido)
Slip III-6A => DD3 Iemrah Lout Jajas under construction and launched (Aug 1). Mell Rince Usare Tama laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip II-6A => DD3 Bugle de Leizer under construction and launched (Aug 1)
Slip I-6A => Senkoukei Tomoe laid down and under construction

Aomori Navy Yard, Aomori (Honshu)
Slip III-7A => DD3 Mishalu Ha Lonn under construction and launched (Aug 1). Zoom laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip I-7A => Ko Fan Shiemar laid down and under construction
Dock I-7A => no activity

Kagoshima Navy Yard, Kagoshima (Kyushu)
Slip III-8A => DD3 John Weinzel under construction and launched (Aug 1). Daizina Meister laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip I-8A => Amaterasu dia Green Ooe laid down and under construction
Dock I-8A => no activity

Wakayama Navy Yard, Wakayama (Honshu)
Slip III-9A => DD3 Allen Braford under construction and launched (Aug 1). Label Judah laid down and under construction (Aug 16)
Slip I-9A => Huselles Carliey laid down and under construction
Dock I-9A => no activity

Tokushima Navy Yard, Tokushima (Shikoku)
Slip III-10A => Maiyu Sukat laid down and under construction
Slip I-10A => Eidrian Tag laid down and under construction
Dock I-10A => no activity

Niigata Navy Yard, Niigata (Honshu)
Slip I-11A => Myoury Kinky laid down and under construction
Slip I-11B => DD3 Urazen Sie under construction and launched (Aug 1)
Dock III-11A => Muse van Reyback laid down and under construction

Niihama Navy Yard, Niihama (Shikoku)
Slip I-12A => Sir Bester Orbit laid down and under construction
Slip I-12B => Pickinh Harres laid down and under construction
Dock III-12A => no activity


II) Free-floating construction at:

Kure Navy Yard, Kure (Honshu)
- DD3 Lord Ballanka completed
- DD3 Urikuru completed
- DD3 Emperor Colus III completed

Yokosuka Navy Yard, Yokosuka (Honshu)
- DD3 Queen Almeaios completed
- DD3 Eruma completed

Kawasaki Co, Kobe (Honshu)
- CVX Zuiho completed
- DD3 Roados Dragoon completed
- DD3 Aisha Codante completed
- DD3 King Lader VIII completed

Mitsubushi Co, Nagasaki (Kyushu)
- CVX Shoho under construction
- DD3 Amaterasu-no-Mikoto completed
- DD3 Landwand Spacorn completed
- DD3 Puura completed

Fukuoka Navy Yard, Fukuoka (Kyushu)
- DD3 Decors Weissmel completed
- DD3 Falk U. Rogner completed
- DD3 Ananda completed
- DD3 Empress Elmelah Colus completed

Hakodate Navy Yard, Hakodate (Hokkaido)
- DD3 Grard Sydmian completed
- DD3 Lie Ex completed
- DD3 Rinsa completed

Aomori Navy Yard, Aomori (Honshu)
- DD3 Dr. Chrome Ballanche completed
- DD3 Spector completed
- DD3 Okisutoro completed

Kagoshima Navy Yard, Kagoshima (Kyushu)
- DD3 Dr. Prisen Corks completed
- DD3 Dr. Dippa Dorpos completed
- DD3 Uiruma completed

Wakayama Navy Yard, Wakayama (Honshu)
- DD3 Dr. Morard Carbyte completed
- DD3 Hind Kill completed
- DD3 Birudo completed

Tokushima Navy Yard, Tokushima (Shikoku)
- DD3 Dr. Steel Koop completed
- DD3 Leopard Crytharis completed
- DD3 Erara completed

Niigata Navy Yard, Niigata (Honshu)
- DD3 Queen Lizard Meistner completed
- DD3 Salome completed
- DD3 Concord completed

Niihama Navy Yard, Niihama (Shikoku)
- DD3 Amaterasu-no-Mikado completed
- DD3 Mission Rouath completed
- DD3 Melcorr Litra completed

Subject: Progress on the Dowager Eisho class Japanese Ocean Liner.

Tokugawa-dono,

Here is this quarter’s report from the Civilian Shipbuilding Department …

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Report from the Civilian Shipbuilding Department
From: CSD
To: Nakamura Shoda
Subject: Dowager Eisho Class progress report 1st Quarter 1923

Nakamura-sama,
Here is the information for the 3rd Quarter:

Factories XIII to XXVI produce 7000 tons of civilian materials in the quarter.
Of the 7,000 tons produced, the Empress Yoshiko gets 2000 tons and the Empress Yasuko and Empress Asako will each get 2500 tons.
The Empress Yoshiko still requires 24 months and 13,247 tons of materials at the end of the first quarter.
The Empress Yasuko still requires 30 months and 22,247 tons of materials at the end of the first quarter.
The Empress Yasuko still requires 36 months and 28,997 tons of materials at the end of the first quarter.

Konoye Fumimaro
Director of the Civillian Shipbuilding Department


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Your loyal servant and secretary,
Nakamura Shoda

Kii final data.

It has been decided to go for design VIII:

Design VIII
Dimensions: 820x97x35
Standard Displacement: 40,000 tons
Main guns: 4x2 38 cm
Secondary: 20x 13 cm
AA: 20x 50mm, 40x 25mm
Speed: +28 knots at 145,000 shp
Range: +15,000nm at 15kts
Crew: 1800-1900
Estimated cost: 5.9 billion yen
(OOC: previous cost calculations for all the designs were wrong. I multiplied the cost in Pounds with 115, but I should have multiplied the cost in Dollars with 115).

Takao final data.

It has been decided to go for a slightly modified design VIII:

Design VIII (modified)
Dimensions: 680x66x24.2
Standard Displacement: 13,000 tons
Main guns: 6x2 20 cm
Secondary: 4x2 10.5 cm
AA: 12x 40mm, 24x 25mm
Speed: +30 knots at 100,000 shp
Range: +9,000nm at 15kts
Crew: 800
Estimated cost: 1.8 billion yen
(OOC: previous cost calculations for all the designs were wrong. I multiplied the cost in Pounds with 115, but I should have multiplied the cost in Dollars with 115).

Atatake 'Coast' Defense Vessel data:

Dimensions: 400x62x24.2
Standard Displacement: 8,000 tons
Main guns: 2x2 30 cm
Secondary: 2x3 15.5 cm + 4x3 10.5 cm
AA: 12x 50mm, 24x 25mm
Speed: +18 knots at 12,000 shp
Range: +7,000nm at 15kts
Crew: 580
Estimated cost: 1.1 billion yen

Aaarrrghhh my head. So much information and so little time.

I find the choice of 6 duple turrets for Takao rather confusing. Why not triples and make them into mini-nagatos instead of mini-fuso?

Could also be some kind of BLÜCHER-like vessel. We don´t know how many superfiring turrets....

The CDS seems a little bit overgrowded with guns. Wonder what armor it has. Same for the TAKAO btw...

Because when I went from the 4x3 to the 6x2, I got 0.01 points of hull strength free and all little bits help.
Also, when one turret gets blown off the ship, I only lose 16.7% of my firepower instead of 25%.
BTW, they aren't mini Fuso's, but regular (original) Furutaka's (something like this). But since my ships are much bigger than the Furutaka's (about 6,000 tons) I won't have the problem that they are "deficient in seakeeping qualities".
For a while (after creating the Q2 report) I was thinking about creating a "Mogataka" (Mogami-Furutaka).

The Filipino govenment views these developments with some concern, and has directed their naval architects to begin work on battleship designs...

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The CDS seems a little bit overgrowded with guns. Wonder what armor it has. Same for the TAKAO btw...

Will see if it fits. If not, I can always slighlty alter the design. After all. I am not building it yet.
As for the armor... Better than paper. :-)

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The Filipino govenment views these developments with some concern, and has directed their naval architects to begin work on battleship designs...

Hahahahaha.
Funny thing is that the original plan was to go for the normal Takao layout (5x2 8 inch and 4x2 4.7 inch would become 5x2 200mm and 4x2 105mm), but with the Oniwabanshu ('You will hear them but you won't see them') getting their hands on the designs of the Basilan, the decision was made to go for the additional turret.
Guess the Bakufu got concerned as well (when it comes to cruisers). :-)

Atlantis is very consearned for the Japanese sailors safety in the floating powder kegs known as the Takao class, perhaps it would be wise to buy some Basilan class cruisers instead?

Well, if Atlantis thinks it would be wise for us to buy some Basilan class cruisers, then perhaps we should.
It should be noted that by making this remark, Atlantis agrees that Japan is allowed to build 15,000 ton 10 inch armed ships that are to be considered to fall in the cruiser category and not in the capital ship category.
:-)

Heh heh that would dip into your total cruiser tonnage so that might not be a bad idea!

Total cruiser tonnage?!?
It should be noted that by making this remark, Atlantis agrees that Japan is allowed to use all its class B cruiser tonnage for class A cruisers.
:-)
That would mean I could build 15 of those Basilan cruisers...

If Japan builds any Basilan-class cruisers, the Philippines reserves the right to:

a) Build as many Improved Basilan-class battlecruisers as we see fit;

b) Build as many 65,000+-ton 18"+-armed battleships as we deem necessary.

;-p ;-) ;-)

Well, what are you waiting for? You have no limits to worry about.
:-)
(except your factory output)