1,094 [LRM] AphelionMarauder [LRM] Members 3,004 posts 13,225 battles Report post #1 Posted March 3, 2017 https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/common/knife-fighting-range/ So I know we get a free ship (thank you war gaming) at the end of the Tides of March event (when we complete it). However, I am confused as to the significance of this ship. I am not complaining about getting a free ship, but I would like to know the relevance behind it. Was it a former shop premium, what was it's significance irl, ect ect. It just confuses me that we get a Japanese ship for an event about ancient Rome, when a ship from (wait for it) Italy (I said the I word) would have been more appropriate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,186 BlazerSparta Members 11,026 posts 30,665 battles Report post #2 Posted March 3, 2017 Why does anything have to be significant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,094 [LRM] AphelionMarauder [LRM] Members 3,004 posts 13,225 battles Report post #3 Posted March 3, 2017 Why does anything have to be significant? It would be nice to know...everything has significance. I'm just asking for a bit of history as to what this ship is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,150 [HINON] RivertheRoyal Privateers 6,266 posts 3,405 battles Report post #4 Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) It's a free ship. I think it's mostly because people have been clamoring for her since she became a premium, and she's been largely unavailable since then. This might just be WG's way to appeasing the masses. Their version of bread and circuses. (You see that tie in?) Edit: She was also sunk by Iowa, so that might be a significant turn of events. Edited March 3, 2017 by RivertheRoyal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,094 [LRM] AphelionMarauder [LRM] Members 3,004 posts 13,225 battles Report post #5 Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) It's a free ship. I think it's mostly because people have been clamoring for her since she became a premium, and she's been largely unavailable since then. This might just be WG's way to appeasing the masses. Their version of bread and circuses. (You see that tie in?) Hey! That's pretty good! Edited March 3, 2017 by Fog_Cruiser_Maine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,102 Goose21891 Members 11,964 posts 6,273 battles Report post #6 Posted March 3, 2017 Tier 3 CL with a Plane. Used to be the Tier 1 in early CBT. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
825 [ARMDA] Unabletony Members 9,004 posts 6,624 battles Report post #7 Posted March 3, 2017 Katori was once the Tier 1 for WoWs. However, they had to remove many of the ship's prominent armament, so she was moved to Tier 3. She and Yubari are the only ones to have a special upgrade that literally makes their guns lasers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,094 [LRM] AphelionMarauder [LRM] Members 3,004 posts 13,225 battles Report post #8 Posted March 3, 2017 Edit: She was also sunk by Iowa, so that might be a significant turn of events. So it's the first confirmed USN freedom dispenser seal clubbing. Tier 3 CL with a Plane. Used to be the Tier 1 in early CBT. Katori was once the Tier 1 for WoWs. However, they had to remove many of the ship's prominent armament, so she was moved to Tier 3. She and Yubari are the only ones to have a special upgrade that literally makes their guns lasers. Thank you, that helps. Was just curious how this really odd-ball ship just popped up out of nowhere. As an average player who spends more time in-game than socializing with the formites and redditors, I have no clue about half of this stuff sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
964 [PLPT] SergeantHop Members 4,435 posts 6,599 battles Report post #9 Posted March 3, 2017 Katori was once the Tier 1 for WoWs. However, they had to remove many of the ship's prominent armament, so she was moved to Tier 3. She and Yubari are the only ones to have a special upgrade that literally makes their guns lasers. Iwaki also has this upgrade. Any premium IJN cruiser with the 140mm guns. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,455 [FOXEH] DoomStomper Beta Testers 3,985 posts 2,373 battles Report post #10 Posted March 4, 2017 Iwaki also has this upgrade. Any premium IJN cruiser with the 140mm guns. 12x140mm 'Prototaka' WHEN?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,513 atPrick__ Members 16,315 posts 12,285 battles Report post #11 Posted March 4, 2017 Iwaki also has this upgrade. Any premium IJN cruiser with the 140mm guns. Hmmm. Furutaka reskin Premium with 140s please, the more turrets the merrier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,102 Goose21891 Members 11,964 posts 6,273 battles Report post #12 Posted March 4, 2017 12x140mm 'Prototaka' WHEN?!? I honestly think that was a WIP image of Furutaka that snuck into the video accidentally, instead of the finished model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,455 [FOXEH] DoomStomper Beta Testers 3,985 posts 2,373 battles Report post #13 Posted March 4, 2017 I honestly think that was a WIP image of Furutaka that snuck into the video accidentally, instead of the finished model. Huh, never knew that originated from a video. Figured it was just a photoshop job of swapping a Furutaka's turrets for Yubari's (inspired by an early design study). [quote name=Ship project history: The history of creation of Furutaka class cruisers goes back to 1916 when three "scouts" have been included in the program "8-4" (7200t standard displacement, 36kts, 12 140mm guns in single and twin mounts, 610mm TT and 76mm belt). When in Japan it became known about building of Omaha class cruisers in the USA, it has been decided to alter project, and the place of "scouts" in the program was held by "standard" 5500t cruisers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,013 Batwingsix Alpha Tester 2,716 posts 4,076 battles Report post #14 Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Iwaki also has this upgrade. Any premium IJN cruiser with the 140mm guns. Yubari gets -40% Dispersion module, Iwaki gets the normal -7%. However, considering the Iwaki gets smoke and 10km torps at Tier 4... she can live without the -40% one lmbo Edited March 4, 2017 by Batwingsix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
118 Captain_Rownd Members 1,211 posts 4,470 battles Report post #15 Posted March 4, 2017 Woah, free Katori? I need to put down the Tanks and start playing Warships again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23 anonym_xgAO60ZDNRAq Members 158 posts Report post #16 Posted March 4, 2017 This ship has historical significance in that it was one of the ships sunk at Truk Lagoon USS IOWA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
964 [PLPT] SergeantHop Members 4,435 posts 6,599 battles Report post #17 Posted March 4, 2017 Yubari gets -40% Dispersion module, Iwaki gets the normal -7%. However, considering the Iwaki gets smoke and 10km torps at Tier 4... she can live without the -40% one lmbo According to the Wiki, Iwaki has this module too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,096 [GGWP] Destroyer_Zeka Beta Testers 2,386 posts 14,331 battles Report post #18 Posted March 4, 2017 As far as I'm concerned, Katori is a free dock decoration 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SM3_Trammel Members 32 posts 5,799 battles Report post #19 Posted March 4, 2017 Have played it now about six times and it is a SLOW moving target with a HUGE hit box. I find it extremely slow moving, turning and easy to be picked off. Sorry, personal opinion is its garbage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
964 [PLPT] SergeantHop Members 4,435 posts 6,599 battles Report post #20 Posted March 4, 2017 Have played it now about six times and it is a SLOW moving target with a HUGE hit box. I find it extremely slow moving, turning and easy to be picked off. Sorry, personal opinion is its garbage. Yep, she's slow and lightly armored. No one said she's going to be an easy ship to play, or even the best ship in the game. But, she's a very solid performer with excellent guns, great range, reasonable AA, and useable torps. Not shaking the game up, but hardly garbage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
57 [FAQUE] Tembin Members 523 posts 8,092 battles Report post #21 Posted March 4, 2017 Why does anything have to be significant? Have to admit, I was also curious about this. It's not that the ship HAS to have something significant, but most premiums do have some feature that makes them unique. It's only natural to wonder what attribute makes this ship different and how to make the most of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,013 Batwingsix Alpha Tester 2,716 posts 4,076 battles Report post #22 Posted March 4, 2017 According to the Wiki, Iwaki has this module too. According to my Iwaki in port it doesnt lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
309 Cuesta_Rey Members 1,267 posts 9,769 battles Report post #23 Posted March 4, 2017 What's special about it? If you win it, you'll be able to say you've got it while most others won't. That's about all, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,053 [SYN] MrDeaf Members 16,027 posts 12,803 battles Report post #24 Posted March 4, 2017 As far as I'm concerned, Katori is a free dock decoration at least her camo is pretty. Although, not her historical camo, if Katori had camo at all. Definitely seaplane tender Akitsushima camo that WG has decided to use for Katori. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
580 [PLPTV] Ulthwey Members 1,457 posts 9,077 battles Report post #25 Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/common/knife-fighting-range/ So I know we get a free ship (thank you war gaming) at the end of the Tides of March event (when we complete it). However, I am confused as to the significance of this ship. I am not complaining about getting a free ship, but I would like to know the relevance behind it. Was it a former shop premium, what was it's significance irl, ect ect. It just confuses me that we get a Japanese ship for an event about ancient Rome, when a ship from (wait for it) Italy (I said the I word) would have been more appropriate. There is nothing special about it. Its known quite literally for getting its a.s.s. kicked by an Iowa. Just like Arizona, which is only famous for getting blown up. Edited March 4, 2017 by Ulthwey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
