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>>48891825
>>Haven't I heard your name somewhere before...?

>Literally me
I didn't know you were a maid, Merc.

MeidoMerc when?

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For everyone who doesn't know Niko

Also
>Haven't I heard your name somewhere before...?
While mentioning to Anna that we want to remember our next time together.

>>48891825
Haven't I heard your name somewhere

>>48891972
>>48891945
Are me. Now that I've done my part. I'm going to sleep and back to my usual habits of following from the archives!

>>48891825
>Haven't I heard your name somewhere before...?

Live, friday night etc
Post German BB results or Event salt.

>>48891825
>Oh, hi there.

>>48891825
>>Oh, hi there.

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Reminder Hoel is beautiful, Niko is a runaway from a ninja clan, and Woel is having delinquent adventures in Japan without us.

>>48891825
>>>Oh, hi there.

>>48891825

>Other
Pat her head to see if she's real and not a hallucination.

>>48892091
>Woel is having delinquent adventures in Japan without us.

While being mistaken for a German shipgirl... or just German in general.

>>48892201
Speaking of German shipgirls, how about that Z3 CG, huh?

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>>48892201
>all the German ships are abyssal defectors

It must be sad to be Kriegsmarine.

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>>48891825
"Haven't I heard your name somewhere before...?" You frown as you try to strain your memory.

"I wouldn't know, I don't consider myself that famous of a ship!" Eldridge flashes a wide grin as she shrugs. "Anyways, I was looking for the Captain! I just got here and I was told I had to go see him!"

"Hmmmm... Eldridge..." Qyburn puts a hand to his chin. "Weren't you that ship that was wrapped up in all that Philadelphia Experiment nonsense?"

That's when you see Eldridge's grin waver for just a bit.

Oh yeeeeaaaah. That. Just one of those silly sea stories, you know? Like the Bermuda Triangle and Santa Claus!"

"Oh I agree, there was never any hard evidence to support it." Qyburn shrugs as he returns to his work. "Still, invisibility is quite the desired trait in a warship..."

"Yeeeeeaaaaah." Eldridge laughs nervously, her hair flashing a purplish red. "So you mind helping me out here?"

Well, it was a simple enough request...

>Point her to the Captain.
>Escort her to the Captain.
>Other

>>48892440
>>Escort her to the Captain.

>>48892440
>>Escort her to the Captain.

>>48892440
>>Escort her to the Captain.

>>48892440
>Escort her to the Captain.

>>48892091
So in other words...she's having a Bizarre Adventure?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUhVCoTsBaM

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>>48892438
>Tirpitz is actually a Northern Ocean Princess

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>>48892440
>Escort her to the Captain.

Nope. Nothing suspicious about this one. Not at all.

>Other
"So what do you think about that one X-Files episode about you? Whatever the truth is, how do you feel about your reputation?"

I mean, how many destroyers have movies and television episodes about them? The episode in question is Dod Kalm.

>>48892488
>WoWo's Beautiful Adventure

Clever.

>>48892440
>>Escort her to the Captain.

>>48892529
>>48892488
>Woel goes from Japan all the way to Egypt

You can only imagine the conversation.
>"How the hell did you get to EGYPT?!?"
>"Turns out that the Germans needed some help in the Mediterranean, so they shipped us across the Indian Ocean, then we hit Saudi Arabia, and travelled over land to the Nile, and ended up at the Suez Canal."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RordBk3Ztk4

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>>48892488
>Woel and Roma have to stop a group of empowered trireme-girls from becoming the ultimate lifeforms

>>48892549
>abyssals are trying to raise all the ships sunk in the Suez Canal

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>>48892440
"Sure, I'll show ya!" You say proudly as you motion for her to follow you.

"I don't want to bother you, so just giving me direction is- ah!" Eldridge yelps as you drag her along. Being a destroyer escort, she didn't have the tonnage advantage over you, and you could already feel your new diesel-electric engines filling your with a new power you've never felt before.

"Don't be such a party pooper!" You laugh. "Besides, even though this base is pretty small, it's fucking easy to get lost. Believe me."

"Mmmm, yeah, if you say so." Eldridge sighs in defeat.

You give the area another small radar pulse. Still no positive return from Eldridge. It was like she was a goddamn black hole. Shit, if Anna were up, maybe she could provide more insight.

It would still take a few minutes for the both of you to reach the HQ building. Just enough time for some idle chitchat...

>Ask what's she's been doing so far.
>Ask what she did during the War.
>Ask her what she thinks about all the rumors about her.
>Other

>>48892805
>>Ask what she did during the War.

>>48892805
>>Ask what's she's been doing so far.
>Ask what she did during the War.

>>48892805
>Ask what she did during the War.

>>48892805
>>Ask what's she's been doing so far.

>>48892805
>>Ask what's she's been doing so far.

>>48892805
>Ask what's she's been doing so far.

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>>48892805
"So, I guess we didn't really cross paths during the War." You say innocently, trying to strike up some conversation. "I was mostly in the Pacific.."

"Oh yeah, pretty much everybody's already heard of you and Taffy 3!" Eldridge chuckles. "That brave last stand at Leyte..."

"Yeah, I sorta figured." You nod in agreement. "I suppose you didn't have anything so... notable."

"Mmmmmm, just some escort duty in the Atlantic and Med, guarding convoys." Eldridge smiles with a bit of nostalgia. "Pretty smooth sailing, actually. I got in near the end of the war, so U-boats weren't really that big of a problem anymore. I DID get sent to the Pacific, but... that was after 'your time' and practically a week before VJ Day."

"Huh." You nod. "Well, could be worse. You could've pulled a Willie."

"I guess that's true!" Eldridge cracks up. "Honestly though, I sometimes feel bad for her."

"Eh, she deserves it." You shrug. "I hear they still gotta keep her at least two oceans away from Iowa."

"Ha, I wouldn't be surprised!" Eldridge nods.

"I suppose you've also heard about my more recent exploits."

"Who hasn't?" Eldridge laughs. "Hard not to notice when you're on every TV channel and youtube's front page!"

Ugggggh.

"And you?" You ask back.

"Mostly the same stuff. Escorting Atlantic convoys, chasing away Abyssals." Edridge shrugs. "Funnily enough, none of my convoys have ever really been attacked or even harassed."

You recall the black hole on your radar returns. Does she really not know...?

>Just let it slide.
>Ask her about her little radar trick.
>Other

>>48893082
>Ask her about her little radar trick.

>>48893082
>>Ask her about her little radar trick.

>>48893082
>>Ask her about her little radar trick.

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>>48893082
>Ask her about her little radar trick.

I bet it's beautiful.

>>48893082
>Ask her about her little radar trick.

>>48893082
>>Ask her about her little radar trick.

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>>48893143
inb4 Abyssals try to corrupt her and turn her into an assassin

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>>48893082
"I'm assuming it's got something to do with that little radar trick of yours." You point out.

"So you've noticed." Eldridge sighs. "Should've figured."

"You don't like talking about it?" You raise an eyebrow.

"Well, it's weird, you know?" Eldridge shakes her head, obviously a bit down now. "I don't even know where all this 'Philadelphia Experiment' stuff came from, you know? I'm pretty sure I'd remember if something like that happened! And yet, here I am, simple destroyer escort Eldridge, with this weird and creepy ability not be be seen on radar!"

>I guess I sorta understand.
>I think that ability is pretty damn cool.
>Other

>>48893327
>I think that ability is pretty damn cool.
If we can't use our radar to look at her panties does that mean she isn't wearing any?

>>48893327
>>I think that ability is pretty damn cool.

>>48893327
>I think that ability is pretty damn cool.

>>48893327
>>I think that ability is pretty damn cool.

>>48893327
>>I think that ability is pretty damn cool.

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>>48893327
>>I guess I sorta understand.


Destroyers are cute and have best fashion sense!

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>>48893351
Schrodinger's Underwear. There's probably a mathematical equation that describes the probability of its color and whether or not they have little frilly bits.

Let's solve the mystery when we get the excuse to dress her in an embarassing costume

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>>48893460
I'd say Abyssals in general have great outfits.

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>>48893351
Nah, it means she has radar-absorbent underwear.

Does this mean somebody else putting them on will make them invisible?

>>48893327
>I think that ability is pretty damn cool.

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>>48893327
"Fuck that, I think that's pretty damn cool!" You give a wide grin. "I mean, it's helped you and your convoys out, right? What's so bad about that?"

"I suppose..." Eldridge nods. "Well, no sense getting too worked up over it, huh?"

"That's the spirit!" You laugh as you slap the destroyer escort on the back.

"Ooof! Watch it!" Eldridge whines.

"Sorry, sorry!" You chuckle. "I forgot I got a few upgrades so I think I hit a bit harder than I used to now!"

"Damn right you do!" Eldridge groans.

At this point you've already returned to the HQ building and passed through the halls to the Captain's office. Once again, the Captain narrows his eyes at your return, and then nods in understanding when he sees Eldridge trailing behind you.

"Ah, good, you've arrived, Eldridge." The Captain nods.

"Yep yep!" Eldridge throws up a very casual salute and then leaps forward and hugs the Captain, much to your surprise. "I didn't cause the Admiral too much trouble, did I?"

"Fortunately, there are a few naval officers in Europe who owe him some favors, so it wasn't too difficult to secure your assistance." The Captain explains.

"Oh, that's great then!" Eldridge laughs.

"Well, since you and the subs are here..." The Captain turns to you. "We'll start spreading the word that the briefing will begin shortly. Is there anything else you want to do before we gather everybody?"

>I actually have to... (specify)
>No, I'm ready.
>Other

>>48893650
>>No, I'm ready.

>>48893650
>>No, I'm ready.
Time to rock.

>>48893650
>>No, I'm ready.

>>48893650
>>No, I'm ready.

>>48893650
>No, I'm ready.

>>48893650
>>No, I'm ready.

>>48893650
>>Other
Join in, hug the Cap

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>>48893650
"No, I'm ready." You assure him.

"Good, then let's get down to the briefing room." The Captain nods.

The briefing room is just a short walk down the hall, and didn't really look all that different from the briefing rooms you've seen in practically ever other base you've been in. However, the main differences you noted were the British flag hung along the back wall in stead of the American one, and on the refreshment table there were several pots of tea rather than the regular coffee.

Damn Brits and their tea. You take a cup and take a little whiff. It smelled good, but you take a little taste and nearly drop the cup in revulsion. How the fuck do people drink this shit!?

"Eh, you get used to it." Eldridge chuckles, as if reading your mind. "I don't blame you, though."

"Ugh, fuck this." You grumble as you take a seat. Looks like you were going to have to stay awake the hard way.

Over the next few minutes, more and more shipgirls begin to file in. The rest of your task force, the British garrison, and the hree subgirls that had recently arrived. Hell, even Anna managed to arrive on time, though you do notice her holding a steaming ice pack on her forehead. You wave at her and pat the seat next to you to let her know where to sit.

That's when Anna's ice pack practically lights on fire, and she scurries away to sit with White Plains and Victorious.

Huh, guess she still needed some time to process what happened.

"Something happen between you two?" Portland raises an eyebrow as she sits down in the seat you were initially saving for Anna.

"She seems to be rather flustered." Dorsetshire nods in agreement as she sits on your opposite side. "Even moreso than Victorious, which is rather saying something..."

>None of your business!
>We uh, had a bit of "fun".
>What's Vicky's problem, anyways?
>Other

>>48893650
>I actually have to wake Anna

>>48893974
>>What's Vicky's problem, anyways?
Hmm?

>>48893974
>>What's Vicky's problem, anyways?

Time for truth!

>>48893974
>What's Vicky's problem, anyways?

>>48893974
>>What's Vicky's problem, anyways?

>>48893974
>>What's Vicky's problem, anyways?

>>48893974
>>What's Vicky's problem, anyways?

>>48893974
>What's Vicky's problem, anyways?

>>48893974
>None of your business!

So I have a theory that Anna's boiler actually a portal linked to an ocean on the Elemental Plane of Spaghetti. In truth she has an experimental generator to process the spaghetti for power and her face radiates the excess energy lost as heat away.

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>>48893974
"Hey, what's Vicky's problem, anyways?" You ask, deftly changing the subject. You glance over at the redheaded carrier, still sweating profusely even when she's not the center of attention. "I mean, it looks like she doesn't want to be here, or anywhere, at all."

"Hmmmm, how should I say this...." Dorsetshire gives a deep sigh. "Victorious has some... self esteem issues. When she came back, her early battles were... less than stellar."

"That bad?" You frown.

"Not catastrophic, but it was considered that she didn't perform at a level a carrier of her stature and name would have indicated." Dorsetshire shook her head. "Combine that with an ill timed misstep and an ammunition crate..."

>Do tell.
>Holy shit I think I saw that online!
>Sounds rough.
>Other

>>48894173
>Holy shit I think I saw that online!

>>48894173
>>Holy shit I think I saw that online!

>>48894173
>Do tell.

>>48894173
>>Holy shit I think I saw that online!

>>48894173
>>Sounds rough.

>>48894173
>Sounds rough.

>>48894173
>>Sounds rough.

RNG is always fickle.

>>48894135
>an ocean on the Elemental Plane of Spaghetti
Does this mean a Spaghettibyssal can crawl out of her head?

>>48894173
>>Holy shit I think I saw that online!

>>48894173
>>Holy shit I think I saw that online!

>>48894284
She probably is one already; consumed by the spaghetti like how we could have been if we kept that shard in our head.

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>>48894173
"Holy shit, I think I saw that online!" You gasp. You distinctly remember it as one of the top viewed videos on Youtube. You had never really made the connection until now, but it WAS Vicky tripping on seemingly nothing, faceplanting directly into an ammo crate being carried by two sailors, sending stray bullets flying EVERYWHERE.

Goddamn it was fucking hilarious.

"Shit, I didn't realize." You say, doing your best to suppress your amused snickering.

"Yes, well, after a public embarrassment like that, there was no way she could stay in Britain. Or at least, that's what she fooled herself into believing." Dorsetshire gives an tired sigh. "So she voluntarily transferred here, I suppose because she thought she could ride out the rest of the war under the radar here."

>I guess I sorta understand.
>That's literally the dumbest reason I ever heard.
>Other

>>48894479
>>That's literally the dumbest reason I ever heard.

>>48894479
>>That's literally the dumbest reason I ever heard.

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>>48894479
>That's literally the dumbest reason I ever heard.

If she wanted to ride out the war under the radar, there's a crazy scientist with a top secret lab who is probably looking for volunteers to disappear.

>>48894479
>>That's literally the dumbest reason I ever heard.

>>48894479
>That's literally the dumbest reason I ever heard.

>>48894479
>I guess I sorta understand.

>>48894479
>I guess I sorta understand.
Let's not be a dick.

>>48894479
>That's literally the dumbest reason I ever heard.

>>48894479
>>I guess I sorta understand.
Poor girl...

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>>48894479
>>That's literally the dumbest reason I ever heard.

>>48894770
GOOD JOBU!
...
MercCommand really is lord of fanartists

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>>48894770
Did you just make this right now?

>>48894770
based drawfag

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>>48894479
"That's literally the dumbest reason I ever heard." You grunt.

"I suppose that's the most blunt method of putting it." Dorsetshire chuckles lightly. "We all know it's quite silly, but despite all her self-perceived faults, Victorious is wonderfully stubborn."

"I guess." You grunt.

"Just leave it for now." Portland shakes her head. "As long as she perform on her end, I have no complaints."

"All right, it seems everybody has been assembled." The Captain coughs to grab everybody's attention. "We will now start the briefing, so please be seated."

The few remaining shipgirls who were still standing quickly darted to the nearest chairs. Satisfied, the Captain continues the briefing.

"As you know, we will be assaulting, a heavily fortified Abyssal base, the Atlas Oil Platform>" The Captain activates the projector screen, showing the fuzzy image of a massive black structure suspended above the ocean by a series of massive support columns.

"To assist us, we've called over additional support assets, who will greatly help us in the reconnaissance and infiltration role. Girls?" The Captain nods to the newly arrived shipgirls, who all stand. "These are USS Dace, Darter, Flasher, and Eldridge, all accomplished shipgirls."

"How would a destroyer escort help us?" Exeter asks, genuinely curious.

"Eldridge appears to have come back with the ability to evade radar detection." The Captain explains. "This will prove invaluable for us to get a strike fleet into position to hit Atlas with the element of surprise."

Eldridge just nods and smiles.

"Dace, Darter ,and Flasher here are some our most effective scouts and ambushers." The Captain continues, nodding to the subgirls. "They've been invaluable in providing intel and striking at Abyssal convoys, and will serve as the vanguard of our assault."

"Hihi!" Dace waves excitedly.

"Hi." Darter waves with slightly less excitement.

Flasher just nods wordlessly.

(cont)

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>>48894912
"What exactly is Atlas, anyways?" Haida raises her hand. "I'm not familiar with that term."

"The Atlas Oil Platform was supposed to be the largest oil platform to have ever been constructed." The Captain explains. "Construction started a few years ago, funded by a conglomerate of South American nations. It was only partly constructed when the Abyssals attacked, and as you can see, they've finished the rest."

Indeed, the picture shows, that the oil platform was literally just a massive fortress, little notations on the picture marking what were likely to be fixed artillery positions and airstrips for launching aircraft.

"Not only does this platform serve as a forward operating base and staging point for Abyssal forces, but also provides a massive supply of oil for them as well." The Captain explains further. "A strike here would not only seriously hamper their ability to strike in the south Atlantic, but also cut off their oil supply."

"But didn't the your and the Royal Navy conclude an assault on Atlas would require over a hundred ships and shipgirls?" Dorsetshire inquired. "How will we pull it off with just our numbers?"

"This is where Eldridge comes in." The Captain nods to the destroyer escort. "She can cover a small strike team to sabotage the platform's defenses."

"Can't she just cover the whole fleet?" Heerman asks. "If she can protect entire convoys, can't she cover our entire force?"

"Ah, well, I only had to protect a couple of freighters at a time." Eldridge frowns. "I never had to do it for a whole fleet..."

>I think we should just stick with the strike team.
>I think we should try for the whole fleet.
>Other

>>48894926
>I think we should just stick with the strike team.
Let's not push it and ruin the surprise.

>>48894926
>I think we should do a practice run to see if she even *can* do it with the whole fleet. If not, then we go with the strike team.

>>48894926
>>I think we should just stick with the strike team.
Time for a sneaking mission!

>>48894926
>I think we should just stick with the strike team.

>>48894926
>>I think we should try for the whole fleet.
Gangfuck the fortifications.

>>48894926
>I think we should test the upper limit of Eldridge's abilities before deciding.
Obviously we want as many people as possible, without pushing her too hard.

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>>48894926
>>I think we should just stick with the strike team.
Shipgirls be operating

>>48894926
>I think we should just stick with the strike team

>>48894926
>>I think we should just stick with the strike team.

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>>48894926
"I think we should just stick with a strike team." You shrug as you lean back in your chair. "I mean, we don't wanna push Eldridge too hard, do we?"

"There is truth to that, yes." The Captain nods. "I don't suppose you have any objections, Eldridge?"

"Nope!" Eldridge shakes her head. "I'm good to go!"

"What kind of resistance can we expect?" Portland asks, always keeping the important concerns in mind.

"Most of the normal types, in addition to the static defenses." The Captain explains. "No indication of carriers, but the platform already has its own aircraft. You should also expect the presence of multiple capital ships, as well."

"Wonderful." Heerman grunts.

"The strike team's objective will be to sneak under the platform and ignite the primary oil pipeline." The Captain points to one of the massive support columns underneath the platform. "Not only will this cut off their oil supply, but the collateral damage from its destruction should ideally cripple the platforms defenses to extent that the rest of the fleet can approach and engage safely."

"So I guess the obvious question is, who's gonna be in the strike team?" Achilles yawns.

>Volunteer
>Don't volunteer.
>Other

>>48895218
>>Volunteer

Certainly would be boring to hang around the base.

>>48895218
>Volunteer

>>48895218
>>Volunteer

>>48895218
>Volunteer

And volunteer Anna too, while we're at it. We could use some powerful radar backup, just in case.

>>48895218
>>Volunteer
No rest for the wicked, after all.

>>48895218
>>Volunteer

and volunteer Victorious, too.

>>48895218
>Volunteer

>>48895218
>Volunteer

I say we hit the place with a FAEB or five.

With the Movie trailer out, what do you think are the odds of them throwing in Foreign Shipgirls near the end as reinforcements to increase viewership for Season 2?

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>>48895218
>Volunteer

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>>48895362
>Season 2
>Ever
There'll be a season 2 when GuP gets a season 2.

That said, the overarching plot of the anime was basically alt-history wanking where Japan keeps winning the Pacific War. I don't know how they're gonna fit in foreign shipgirls.

>>48895388
>the overarching plot of the anime was basically alt-history wanking where Japan keeps winning the Pacific War

I must be bad at noticing things because I didn't get that from watching the anime.

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>>48895218
"I'll go!" Your hand shoots up first, a split second before almost everybody' else's.

"Your enthusiasm is noted." The Captain nods. "However, the strike team will have to stay small so that Eldridge can keep her coverage up as long as possible. Eldridge, how many can you handle?"

"And still maintain enough space to maneuver?" Eldridge pauses to think. "Mmmmmm, five, I guess?"

"Which makes team composition all the more important." The Captain sighs. "Do we keep the entire team small and light with destroyers, or do we go for a more balanced makeup with a mix of classes?"

>All destroyers.
>Balanced setup.
>Other

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>>48895420
The climax was literally the Battle of Midway. Hell, the battle in episode 3 was the actual invasion of Wake Island.

>>48895458
>Balanced setup.

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>>48895458
>All destroyers.

>>48895458
>>Balanced setup.

>>48895458
>Other

Us, one other DD, two subs and Anna.

>>48895458
>Balanced setup.

>>48895491
Anna isn't meant for combat.

>>48895458
>All destroyers.

>>48895458
>>Balanced setup.

>>48895458
>>All destroyers.

>>48895509
This mission isn't combat. It's stealth.

>>48895458
>>All destroyers.

>>48895458
>>All destroyers.
We need maximum stealth and speed on this, other types of ships will only hinder the operation.

>>48895458
>>All destroyers.

Read the important parts of the update guys:
>"However, the strike team will have to stay small so that Eldridge can keep her coverage up as long as possible.
This means a smaller team has more coverage than a bigger one.

>Do we keep the entire team small and light with destroyers
Which is the entire reason why the choice for All-Destroyers is considered.

>>48895458
>Balanced setup.

>>48895539
Once we blow the pipeline, it's likely we're going to fight our way out as part of the mop-up. Anna would be a liability since she only has AA guns and paper-thin armor without a destroyer's maneuverability. Also, radar is not conductive to stealth. What's she going to bring?

>>48895646
Someone to tease, obviously. Helps boost morale, dontcha know?

>>48895656
.....Welp, I for one am trying to take this mission seriously.

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>>48895458
"I vote for all Destroyers!" You cackle. "We'll be in and out before they even know it!"

The Captain gives you a good long stare before eying the rest of the gathered destroyers.

"I shouldn't have to remind you that as destroyers, your ability to fight against heavier ships is very limited, yes?" He warns. "And that the rest of the fleet will have to stay back until the platform is sabotaged?"

All of the destroyers nod.

"All right then." The Captain nods and turns to you. "Hoel, since you're the most senior destroyer here, I'll leave it to you to pick which ones to take with you. Remember, you can only take four."

"Right." You nod as you mull your options.

Johnston by far had the best defense out of all of you, taking extra armor and point defenses, even though the extra weight hurt her speed a bit.

Heerman was configured for close combat. With her augmented arm and upgraded twin barreled turrets, she could inflict punishing attacks up close.

Haida was probably the least upgraded out of all of you, but she was by far the most experienced, having had to hold the line in the northern seas. She'd be very well versed in fighting the frigid conditions around the platform.

The Fletchers had all seemed to focus on support oriented upgrades. In particular, they opted to take drone launchers and harpoon missiles in lieu of their standard torpedoes. Good for longer range engagements as well as more punching power against larger ships.

Kidd of course took a speed upgrade, with more powerful engines. Of course she as a savage and unpredictable close combat fighter, and that saber of hers certainly provided a nasty cutting edge.

>So, your options are Johnston, Heerman, Haida, Kidd, or any of the Fletchers! List who you want to bring along and we'll figure out the consensus from there!

>>48895693
>Johnston, Heerman, Haida, Kidd

>>48895693
>Johnston
>Heerman
>2 Fletchers

>>48895693

Let's roll with Haida and the Triplets.

>>48895693
>>Johnston, Heerman, Haida, Kidd

>>48895693
>Johnston, Heerman, Kidd, Luce

>>48895693

I second this >>48895723

>>48895693
>>Johnston, Heerman, Haida, Kidd
This is good. Not going for the Fletchers due to them being better for long-range support, which is not what we're focused on this time. Instead, close-range combat and armor is more useful since we only want to be in and out quickly.

>>48895693
>>Johnston, Heerman, Haida, Kidd
We need the Senior girls on this one.

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>>48895693
All right, so it looks like Johnston and Heerman are locks. The only question is whether to fill out the last two spots with Haida and Kidd or two of the Fletchers?

>Haida and Kidd
>Fletchers

>>48895693
>>Johnston, Heerman, Haida, Kidd
We operators now

>>48895836
>>Haida and Kidd

>>48895836
>>Haida and Kidd

>>48895836
>Haida and Kidd

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>>48895836
>>Haida and Kidd

>>48895836
>Fletchers

>>48895836
>>Haida and Kidd

Begin Virtuous Mission.

Ah crap, is this going to end up like the BIG SHELL?

>>48895836
>>Fletchers

>>48895836
Fletchers

What part of "good for more punching power against larger ships" do people not comprehend?

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>>48895889
Now we just need some Abyssals to show up, and each of them having a gimmick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6SVt7_4wSU

>>48895836
>Fletchers

>>48895836
>Fletchers

>>48895836
>Fletchers

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>>48895889
>Captain calls in
>"I hear it's amazing when the famous purple-stuff destroyer in spaghetti space with the torpedo does a raw blink on Hara Kiri Rock."
>"I NEED SCISSORS. 61."

>>48895836
>Haida and Kidd

>>48895836
>>Haida and Kidd

>>48895836
>>Haida and Kidd

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>>48895918
>Every single one of them insists on explaining their tragic pasts as ships

>>48895836
>>Haida and Kidd

>>48895898
The part where if we ever have to do that, we'd be screwed anyways? You don't bring rocket launchers on a stealth mission man, we're here to not be discovered at all by bringing in a small and elite unit for S-Rank Stealth.

>>48895836
>Fletchers
Can they even fucntion if all 4 aren't there? Time to find out.

>>48895836
>>Haida and Kidd

Sorry evryone, I'm currently having some connection issues, so posting will be delayed for a bit!

>>48895836
>>Haida and Kidd

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Reminder that Japan isn't the only Asian country with Shipgirls.

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>>48895836
>Of course the moment I make that announcement my internet comes back...

"All right, so it's decided." The Captain nods. "The strike team will consist of Hoel, Johnston, Heerman, Haida, and Kidd."

All of the named destroyers nod, while you can see the Fletchers sag at not being able to participate in this part of the mission. You give them a reassuring smile, which eases their spirits somewhat.

"As said before, your job will be to detonate the primary oil pipeline under the platform." The Captain reiterates, pointed to a column under the Atlas platform that was circled in red. "Our analysts believe that detonating this pipeline will cause a chain reaction to spread to the platform's oil storage tanks, which will cause severe damage to the entire structure. Once that happens, the rest of the shipgirls and our conventional assets will move in to mop up. In addition to our own destroyers and aircraft, the local Falklands garrison can provide several frigates, destroyers, and their own squadrons to assist us."

"It'll be a proper party." You grin.

"We'll be moving out tonight in order to avoid their aerial reconnaissance. There's still a couple of hours before sundown, I suggest you all take the chance to get your affairs in order." The Captain concludes. "You're all dismissed."

Well damn, what should you do?

>Try to talk things out with Anna.
>Try to get Vicky to loosen up.
>Give Woel a call.
>See what the subs will do in all this.
>Cheer up the Fletchers
>Other

>>48896220
>>Try to talk things out with Anna.
>Give Woel a call.

>>48896220
>>Try to get Vicky to loosen up.
Drinking time?

>>48896220
>Give Woel a call.
Time to see what sort of Bizarre Adventures she's having in the Pacific.

>>48896220
>>Try to talk things out with Anna.

>>48896220
>Try to talk things out with Anna.

>>48896220
>Try to get Vicky to loosen up.

>>48896220
>>Try to talk things out with Anna.

Damnit Anna do you want more sloppy make outs or not?

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>>48896220
"Yo! Anna!" You chase after the communications ship as she files out with the rest of the shipgirls. "Wait up!"

"O-oh, Hoel!" Anna's face goes red again "ImsorrytheressomethingIgottadobye!"

And that's when she tries to take off.

You guess she still hasn't fully comprehended what you two did last night.

>Let her go. She should work this out on her own.
>PURSUE.
>Other

>>48896349
>>PURSUE.

>>48896349
>>PURSUE.
We should try to set the record straight with her.

>>48896349
>>PURSUE.

>>48896349
>>PURSUE.

>>48896349
>Let her go. She should work this out on her own.

Give her time to blow off some steam.

>>48896349
>>PURSUE.

>>48896220
>Try to talk things out with Anna

>>48896349
>PURSUE

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>>48896349
You decide to pursue Anna. Being a communications ship based off an escort destroyer hull, she honestly had no chance at all of outrunning you. You easily manage to catch up to her in a relatively secluded alley.

"Jeez, Anna." You pant, trying to get back your breath. "I wasn't THAT bad a kisser, was I?"

Anna gives a nervous laugh at the joke, but still looks a bit anxious. She shivers as she looks at you.

"H-Hoel, t-the stuff that happened... are you really okay with all of that?"

"Whaaaat?" You blink. "What hell makes you say that?!"

"A-all those scandalous things we did! That I don't even remember!" Anna bites her lip. "We did so many embarrassing things together and... and... I'm so confused! What does it mean?!"

Anna then grabs your shirt with both of her tiny hands. The things we did... the feelings we felt... were those the real us? Or... or... was it just the alcohol doing everything for us? I-I mean, I know like you, but don't know if I really LIKE you!"

You look right into Anna's eyes and she looks right back into yours. Poor thing's barely holding back tears. She's genuinely confused.

Honestly, you can't really blame her.

>...you just went right over my head.
>Like
>LIKE
>What do you think?
>Other

>>48896488
>>What do you think?

>>48896488
>>What do you think?

>>48896488
>>What do you think?

>>48896488
>Other
Bearhug
"Anna, I wouldn't have done any of that if I didn't mean it, alcohol or not."

>>48896488
>What do you think?

>>48896502
This.

>>48896488
>LIKE

>>48896502
I'll back this, seems okay.

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>>48896488
Supporting : >>48896502

>>48896488
Voting for >>48896502

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>>48896488
Without hesitation, you bring Anna close with the biggest bearhug you could manage.

"Ah, Hoel-!" Anna squeaks.

"Anna." You whisper to her. "I wouldn't have done any of that if I didn't mean it. Alcohol or not. I know where I stand. It's up to you to decide where you do."

Anna hesitates for a second before she returns the hug, wrapping her arms around you.

"I-I-I w-wanna be closer to you, too!" She wails. "B-but I want to do it on my own terms, and, and I wanna be able to actually remember it!"

"Can't fault ya for that." You chuckle.

"S-so I wanna start over from a blank slate!" Anna pouts. "Lets delete those pictures!"

>Agree
>Keep them around for possible... "future use"
>Other

>>48896621
>>Agree

>>48896621
>>Agree
Honesty is the best policy

>>48896621
>>Agree
So we're official, now?

>inb4 Woel has a boyfriend.

>>48896621
>>Agree
>>Other

Only if we get to take another picture right now. but ya know with clothes on

Nudes come later

>>48896653
>Woel and Hoel not actually believing that the other got a boy/girlfriend.

>"Huh, I thought you would've picked someone else."

>>48896621
>>Agree

>>48896621
>Agree

>>48896683
But if Woel has all Hoel's memories she really shouldn't be suprised by Anna. Heck, she probably wants to hold hands with her as well.

>>48896621
>>Keep them around for possible... "future use"

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>>48896621
"All right, all right." You grin as you take out your phone and bring up the wild pictures. Then, in clear sight of Anna, you hit the DELETE key.

And so all evidence of that night was gone forever.

"Thanks, Hoel." Anna smiles brightly, back to her cheerfully self and kisses you on the cheek.

Well, it's a start.

And that's when Anna pauses, her antenna standing straight up. She immediately pushes herself away from you.

"Whoa, Anna, it wasn't that bad-"

"N-no, it's something else!" Anna puts her headphones on as her antenna begins twitching wildly. "I'm picking up a distress call..."

"Really? From where?" You blink. "Civvies in trouble? Or a British ship?"

"Ummm, this is weird." Anna frowns as tries to decipher what she's hearing. "This language... it's German."

>And that's it for tonight! As always, next thread is next week! Don't forget Infinite Stars on Saturday!

>>48896621
>Agree

>>48896751
Thanks for running Merc.

>>48891825
just what is kantai collection anyway?

>inb4 next time we have sex Anna gets so turned on all her radio equipment activates and she broadcasts her moans of passion across every channel
>>Heer and Johnston won't stop laughing when they see us
>>British ships and Portland all start walking around red-faced and stiff-legged
>>Canadians start blithely offering relationship advice
>>Lewd subs keep offering lewd pointers
>>Fletchers ask why we were torturing Anna while Kidd's irritated that we 'put a damsel in distress' without her

>>48896801
Old ships come back as girls of varying ages between 'child' and 'legal' to fight off evil sea demons

>>48896751

See you next time, Merc!

>>48896864
I've seen the term used before, often in ecchi stuff