Brave Witches - Revision history

Alex T Snow at 19:40, 7 October 2023

2023-10-07T19:40:58Z

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	==MP 40==		==MP 40==
	Karlsland soldiers operating artillery and supporting other elements of Operation Freyja are mostly armed with [[~~MP40\|~~MP 40]] submachine guns.		Karlsland soldiers operating artillery and supporting other elements of Operation Freyja are mostly armed with [[MP 40]] submachine guns.

	[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MP 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]		[[Image:MP40Side.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MP 40 - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
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	==MG 42==		==MG 42==
	The witch-version [[~~MG42\|~~MG 42]], redesigned to use Patronentrommel 34 drum magazines, is used by Flight Sergeant Nikka Edvardine "Nipa" Katajainen of Suomus. Gundula Rall also uses it as her preferred weapon, though she's only seen using it during the battle at the beginning of the first episode and in the opening credits. Eila Juutilainen uses an MG 42 as well; Eila and Aleksandra Litvyak visit the Brave Witches to deliver supplies during the Saturnalia festival. This visit is further expanded upon in the ''Petersburg Grand Strategy'' OVA, set between episodes 7 and 8.		The witch-version [[MG 42]], redesigned to use Patronentrommel 34 drum magazines, is used by Flight Sergeant Nikka Edvardine "Nipa" Katajainen of Suomus. Gundula Rall also uses it as her preferred weapon, though she's only seen using it during the battle at the beginning of the first episode and in the opening credits. Eila Juutilainen uses an MG 42 as well; Eila and Aleksandra Litvyak visit the Brave Witches to deliver supplies during the Saturnalia festival. This visit is further expanded upon in the ''Petersburg Grand Strategy'' OVA, set between episodes 7 and 8.

	[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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	==MG 34 Panzerlauf==		==MG 34 Panzerlauf==
	Panzer IV Ausf. G tanks used during the battle to destroy Grigori are armed with a pair of [[~~MG34\|~~MG 34 Panzerlauf]]s, with one for the bow gunner, the other coaxial to the 7.5cm KwK 40 main cannon.		Panzer IV Ausf. G tanks used during the battle to destroy Grigori are armed with a pair of [[MG 34 Panzerlauf]]s, with one for the bow gunner, the other coaxial to the 7.5cm KwK 40 main cannon.

	[[File:Mg34hb.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 34 Panzerlauf with stock fitted - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:Mg34hb.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 34 Panzerlauf with stock fitted - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
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	==MG 42==		==MG 42==
	Pintle-mounted [[~~MG42\|~~MG 42]]s are briefly seen on the roofs of Panzerwerfer 42 rocket artillery.		Pintle-mounted [[MG 42]]s are briefly seen on the roofs of Panzerwerfer 42 rocket artillery.

	[[File:MG42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MG42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]

Alex T Snow at 05:38, 18 July 2023

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	=Assault Rifles & Rifles=		=Assault Rifles & Rifles=
	==StG 44==		==StG 44==
	Flying Officer Waltrud Krupinski of Karlsland uses a [[Sturmgewehr 44]] as her weapon of choice, while Squadron Leader Gundula Rall, also of Karlsland, uses one on occasion as well. Their StG 44s are sometimes equipped with a fictional grenade launcher based on (and developed from, in an in-universe sense) the [[Leuchtpistole\|Leuchtpistole 34]]; the grenades fired from the launcher are rocket-propelled.		Flying Officer Waltrud Krupinski of Karlsland uses a [[StG 44\|Sturmgewehr 44]] as her weapon of choice, while Squadron Leader Gundula Rall, also of Karlsland, uses one on occasion as well. Their StG 44s are sometimes equipped with a fictional grenade launcher based on (and developed from, in an in-universe sense) the [[Leuchtpistole\|Leuchtpistole 34]]; the grenades fired from the launcher are rocket-propelled.

	[[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|StG 44 - 7.92x33mm Kurz]]		[[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|StG 44 - 7.92x33mm Kurz]]

Alex T Snow: /* MG 42 */

2023-02-06T20:56:30Z

MG 42

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	[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes ~~the~~ operation of the magazine release, comparing it to ~~pulling~~ the tab on an aluminum drink can]]		[[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes operation of the magazine release, comparing it to the tab on an aluminum drink can]]
	[[Image:BWMG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Gundula leads the Brave Witches into combat, the only time she's seen using an MG 42 outside of the opening credits. The same is true of her Bf 109 G-2 striker, which she used before upgrading to a K-4. (Ep.1)]]		[[Image:BWMG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Gundula leads the Brave Witches into combat, the only time she's seen using an MG 42 outside of the opening credits. The same is true of her Bf 109 G-2 striker, which she used before upgrading to a K-4. (Ep.1)]]
	[[Image:BWMG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|502nd JFW personnel perform maintenance on MG 42s, as Nipa gives Hikari a tour of the base. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:BWMG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|502nd JFW personnel perform maintenance on MG 42s, as Nipa gives Hikari a tour of the base. (Ep.3)]]

Alex T Snow at 01:39, 5 February 2023

2023-02-05T01:39:06Z

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	Chronologically ''Brave Witches'' takes place after ''[[Strike Witches]]'', alongside the latter third of ''[[Luminous Witches]]'', and before ''[[Strike Witches 2]]''.		Chronologically ''Brave Witches'' takes place after ''[[Strike Witches]]'', alongside the latter third of ''[[Luminous Witches]]'', and before ''[[Strike Witches 2]]''. The ''Brave Witches Prequel'' novel series (and its manga adaptation) is, rather unsurprisingly, set prior to ''Brave Witches''.

	For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the ''World Witches'' universe, [[Strike Witches\|see the first season's page.]]		For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the ''World Witches'' universe, [[Strike Witches\|see the first season's page.]]

Alex T Snow at 00:51, 5 February 2023

2023-02-05T00:51:13Z

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	Chronologically, ''Brave Witches'' takes place after ''[[Strike Witches]]'', and before ''[[Strike Witches 2]]''.		Chronologically ''Brave Witches'' takes place after ''[[Strike Witches]]'', alongside the latter third of ''[[Luminous Witches]]'', and before ''[[Strike Witches 2]]''.

	For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the ''World Witches'' universe, [[Strike Witches\|see the first season's page.]]		For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the ''World Witches'' universe, [[Strike Witches\|see the first season's page.]]
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	==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai==		==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai==
	The fictional iteration of the [[Type 99 cannon\|Type 99]] cannon designed for use by witches, the Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai, is used by Pilot Officer Naoe Kanno, Flight Sergeant Sadako Shimohara, and Sergeant Hikari Karibuchi. Takami Karibuchi also uses one during her competition with Hikari, as well as a training version Type 99 in a mock battle with Waltrud Krupinski. Witch cadets at Sasebo Aviation Preparatory School, including Miya Misumi, are also seen using Type 99s. Retired witch Fumika Kitagou, a veteran of the 1937 Fuso Sea Incident and former mentor to Mio Sakamoto, now serves as the school's headmaster. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai\|see its first season entry]].		The fictional iteration of the [[Type 99 cannon\|Type 99]] cannon designed for use by witches, the Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai, is used by Pilot Officer Naoe Kanno, Flight Sergeant Sadako Shimohara, and Sergeant Hikari Karibuchi. Takami Karibuchi also uses one during her competition with Hikari, as well as a training version Type 99 in a mock battle with Waltrud Krupinski. Witch cadets at Sasebo Aviation Preparatory School, including Miya Misumi, are also seen using Type 99s. Retired witch Fumika Kitagou, a veteran of the 1937 Fuso Sea Incident and former mentor to Mio Sakamoto, now serves as the school's headmaster.

			For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai\|see its first season entry]].

	[[image:Type_99-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Type 99 Mark 1, flexible configuration - 20x72mmRB]]		[[image:Type_99-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Type 99 Mark 1, flexible configuration - 20x72mmRB]]
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	=Launchers=		=Launchers=
	==Fliegerhammer==		==Fliegerhammer==
	The Fliegerhammer, a fictional nine-barrel rocket launcher, is used by Flight Sergeant Edytha Rossmann (alternatively, "Roßmann") of Karlsland. Edytha's launcher is painted in a grey colour scheme fitting the snowy Orussian terrain, as opposed to its more common dark green paint scheme. The green-painted version is used once again by Flying Officer Aleksandra "Sanya" Litvyak as her weapon of choice. ~~The Fliegerhammer was inspired by~~ (~~both~~ in~~-universe and out)~~ the ~~[[Luftfaust\|Fliegerfaust]]; its large~~, ~~boxy shape is also reminiscent~~ of ~~the more modern [[M202 FLASH]]~~. For additional details, [[Strike Witches#Fliegerhammer\|see its first season entry]].		The Fliegerhammer, a fictional nine-barrel rocket launcher, is used by Flight Sergeant Edytha Rossmann (alternatively, "Roßmann") of Karlsland. Designed by Ursula Hartmann, the Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the [[Luftfaust\|Fliegerfaust]]. Edytha's launcher is painted in a grey colour scheme fitting the snowy Orussian terrain, as opposed to its more common dark green paint scheme. The green-painted version is used once again by Flying Officer Aleksandra "Sanya" Litvyak as her weapon of choice. In addition to appearing in ''Brave Witches'', Sanya also makes a brief (second) cameo in the final episode of ''Luminous Witches'', that appearance set during the the ''Petersburg Grand Strategy'' OVA. Specifically, her December 26 night patrol seen there slots into the ''Brave Witches'' OVA between days/cuts at the timestamp of 06:18.

			For additional details, [[Strike Witches#Fliegerhammer\|see its first season entry]].

	[[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Fliegerfaust (replica) with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]]		[[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Fliegerfaust (replica) with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]]
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	[[Image:BWFH3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Edytha fires a pair of rockets at the Neuroi during the same fight. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:BWFH3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Edytha fires a pair of rockets at the Neuroi during the same fight. (Ep.3)]]
	[[Image:BWFH4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Eila and Sanya arrive at the Petersburg base, escorting an NKL-16 ''aerosani'' ("aerosled", a propeller-driven snowmobile), which Sasha refers to by name. (Ep.7)]]		[[Image:BWFH4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Eila and Sanya arrive at the Petersburg base, escorting an NKL-16 ''aerosani'' ("aerosled", a propeller-driven snowmobile), which Sasha refers to by name. (Ep.7)]]
	[[Image:BWFH5.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Aleksandra gives a warm smile, reminiscing about ~~her and Eila's~~ first night flight with Yoshika Miyafuji, four and a half months prior. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]		[[Image:BWFH5.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Aleksandra gives Eila a warm smile, reminiscing about their first night flight with Yoshika Miyafuji, four and a half months prior. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]
	[[Image:BWFH6.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Sanya sends three rockets into the sky, but they do little more than slightly crack the outer shell of this especially armoured Neuroi. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]		[[Image:BWFH6.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Sanya sends three rockets into the sky, but they do little more than slightly crack the outer shell of this especially armoured Neuroi. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]
	[[Image:BWFH7.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|While Eila zips around the Neuroi, Edytha and Sanya both fire a three-rocket volley in its direction, exposing its core. Like Eila, Sanya has yet to upgrade to her I-225 striker, and is still using the MiG-60 striker she used during ''Strike Witches''. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]		[[Image:BWFH7.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|While Eila zips around the Neuroi, Edytha and Sanya both fire a three-rocket volley in its direction, exposing its core. Like Eila, Sanya has yet to upgrade to her I-225 striker, and is still using the MiG-60 striker she used during ''Strike Witches''. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]

Alex T Snow: I finally found them! :D

2023-01-20T05:36:49Z

I finally found them! :D

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	[[Image:BWDP279.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|As the city has been long-evacuated, Aleksandra doesn't consider collateral damage to be an issue, firing her DP-27 down Petersburg's empty streets. Note the "White 100" marking on her MiG I-225 striker, the same as her real world namesake. (Ep.6)]]		[[Image:BWDP279.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|As the city has been long-evacuated, Aleksandra doesn't consider collateral damage to be an issue, firing her DP-27 down Petersburg's empty streets. Note the "White 100" marking on her MiG I-225 striker, the same as her real world namesake. (Ep.6)]]
	[[Image:BWDP2710.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A close-up of the Degtyaryov as Aleksandra flies alongside the spotter Neuroi, one street over. (Ep.6)]]		[[Image:BWDP2710.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A close-up of the Degtyaryov as Aleksandra flies alongside the spotter Neuroi, one street over. (Ep.6)]]
	[[Image:BWDP2711.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Sasha remembers something important about the ~~St.~~ Nicholas Naval Cathedral, and takes off to investigate. (Ep.6)]]		[[Image:BWDP2711.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Sasha remembers something important about the Saint Nicholas Naval Cathedral, and takes off to investigate. (Ep.6)]]
	[[Image:BWDP2712.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|An excellent look at the front end of Georgette's DP-27, as she fires on small-type ground Neuroi in Petrozavodsk. (Ep.8)]]		[[Image:BWDP2712.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|An excellent look at the front end of Georgette's DP-27, as she fires on small-type ground Neuroi in Petrozavodsk. (Ep.8)]]
	[[Image:BWDP2713.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Jose and Sadako mop up the last of the Neuroi in that city, allowing use of the railway line between Petersburg and Murman. (Ep.8)]]		[[Image:BWDP2713.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Jose and Sadako mop up the last of the Neuroi in that city, allowing use of the railway line between Petersburg and Murman. (Ep.8)]]
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	[[Image:FlaK36.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|FlaK 36 - 88x571mmR]]		[[Image:FlaK36.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|FlaK 36 - 88x571mmR]]
	[[File:BWFlaK361.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|In the ED, Hikari runs along the base's outer wall, past one of its many FlaK 36s. (ED)]]		[[File:BWFlaK361.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|In the ED, Hikari runs along the base's outer wall, past one of its many FlaK 36s. (ED)]]
	[[File:BWFlaK362.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The 502nd JFW's base at night, with the closest FlaK guns visible. The base serves as the ''World Witches'' universe version of the Peter and Paul Fortress in ~~St.~~ Petersburg, sharing much of its design aesthetic, as well as being on the same island. (Ep.3)]]		[[File:BWFlaK362.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The 502nd JFW's base at night, with the closest FlaK guns visible. The base serves as the ''World Witches'' universe version of the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg, sharing much of its design aesthetic, as well as being on the same island. (Ep.3)]]
	[[File:BWFlaK363.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Nipa shows Hikari around the base, pointing out one of the eighty-eights, which seems a tad oversized in this shot. (Ep.3)]]		[[File:BWFlaK363.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Nipa shows Hikari around the base, pointing out one of the eighty-eights, which seems a tad oversized in this shot. (Ep.3)]]
	[[File:BWFlaK364.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Much more appropriately sized FlaK 36s open fire on the flying Neuroi around Grigori. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:BWFlaK364.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Much more appropriately sized FlaK 36s open fire on the flying Neuroi around Grigori. (Ep.11)]]
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	==Naval Weapons==		==Naval Weapons==
	Fuso aircraft carriers ''Zuikaku'' and ''Shoukaku'' appear prominently, escorted by four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers and four ''Akizuki''-class destroyers, respectively; a ''Takao''-class cruiser later joins ''Zuikaku'''s group. A Britannian arctic supply convoy to Murman appears later in the season, consisting of one ''Bellona''-class cruiser, four Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers, and nine ''Liberty''-class cargo ships. The ''Bellona''-class ship is named ''Odysseus''; while there was no real British ship with this name, the context of it being a ''Bellona''-class in an arctic convoy, and "Odysseus" being the Greek form of "Ulysses" makes it a clear reference to HMS ''Ulysses'', a fictional ''Bellona''-class cruiser featured in the 1955 Alistair MacLean novel of the same name.		Fuso aircraft carriers ''Zuikaku'' and ''Shoukaku'' appear prominently, escorted by four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers and four ''Akizuki''-class destroyers, respectively; a ''Takao''-class cruiser later joins ''Zuikaku'''s group. A Britannian arctic supply convoy to Murman appears later in the season, consisting of one ''Bellona''-class cruiser, four Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers, and nine ''Liberty''-class cargo ships. The ''Bellona''-class ship is named ''Odysseus''; while there was no real British ship with this name, the context of it being a ''Bellona''-class in an arctic convoy, and "Odysseus" being the Greek form of "Ulysses" makes it a clear reference to HMS ''Ulysses'', a fictional ''Bellona''-class cruiser featured in the 1955 Alistair MacLean novel of the same name.

			The Orussian ''Diana''-class cruiser ''Avrora'' and Fuso battleship ''Iwami'' (formerly the Orussian ''Borodino''-class battleship ''Oryol'') can be seen at the port of Novokholmogory. This pair is a reference to the real-world Battle of Tsushima, a dramatic naval battle during the Russo-Japanese War that resulted in a decisive Japanese victory. ''Avrora'' was one of very few Russian ships to survive the battle (as well as to this day, as a museum ship in Saint Petersburg), while ''Oryol'' was captured by the Japanese and, after a significant rebuild (losing an entire deck, among other changes) was put into Japanese service as the ''Iwami''.

	''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single 13.2mm [[Type 93 heavy machine gun\|Type 93]] machine guns. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.		''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single 13.2mm [[Type 93 heavy machine gun\|Type 93]] machine guns. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.

	The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.		The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.

			''Diana''-class cruiser ''Avrora'' mounts fourteen 152mm/45 Pattern 1892 cannons, with four 75mm/50 Pattern 1892 cannons and one QF 2-pounder Mk II autocannon for some degree of AA protection. Battleship ''Iwami'' retains her original four 305mm/40 Pattern 1895 cannons in two twin turrets as main armament, with six 20.3cm/45 Type 41 cannons in casemate mounts as secondary, six 8cm/40 Type 41 cannons (actually 7.6cm, two in bow casemates) and two 4.7cm/40 Yamauchi Type cannons in stern casemates as tertiary, and no anti-air armament whatsoever.

	[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]
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	[[File:BWN8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The ''Takao''-class fires her 203mm main guns. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The ''Takao''-class fires her 203mm main guns. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|All six ships are burning to some degree before the battle is over. The ''Shoukaku''-class carriers feature one triple Type 96 fore and one aft of the bridge, which are usually visible in scenes set on the flight deck. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|All six ships are burning to some degree before the battle is over. The ''Shoukaku''-class carriers feature one triple Type 96 fore and one aft of the bridge, which are usually visible in scenes set on the flight deck. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:~~BWN10~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~Arriving safely~~ in ~~Novo-Kholmogory~~. ~~Many Orussian city names differ primarily due~~ to the ~~Bolshevik revolution never taking place, however this one predates that significantly. In our world, this city is now known by another name~~, ~~Arkhangelsk~~. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Avrora'' in the distance, between Sasha and Nikka, with the bow of ''Iwami'' to the right. The presence of these exceedingly obsolete ships implies a parallel to the Battle of Tsushima occured within the ''Witches'' universe, especially given ''Oryol'' has been rebuilt as ''Iwami''. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:~~BWN11~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~A pair of ships in the same~~ port, ~~to either side~~ of ~~Nikka~~. ~~They both seem to be of~~ the ~~dreadnought-style design doctrine~~ of the ~~early 20th century~~. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Iwami'''s forward port-side 76mm casemate, with the small bridge superstructure above and main turret forward of that. Presumably in this timeline the Orussian fleet's Greek tragedy of a disastrous voyage ended with a Neuroi encounter, then most likely with the Fuso fleet showing up in an attempt to rescue them. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:~~BWN12~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~Another view of~~ the ~~right-side ship from~~ the ~~previous shot, one~~ of ~~its casemate guns visible~~. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hikari joins the Brave Witches. ''Avrora'''s bow is to Sasha's left, with the forward 305mm twin turret of ''Iwami'' in view near the bottom. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|SS ''Oliver Ellsworth'', the Liberty ship carrying ''Gustav'' and ''Dora''. All structures on her forward deck have been removed to accommodate the massive cargo. (Ep.8)]]		[[File:BWN13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|SS ''Oliver Ellsworth'', the Liberty ship carrying ''Gustav'' and ''Dora''. All structures on her forward deck have been removed to accommodate the massive cargo. (Ep.8)]]
	[[File:BWN14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An excellent look at <strike>HMS ''Ulysses''</strike> HMS ''Odysseus''. The ''Bellona''-class was a subclass of the ''Dido''-class, refitted for anti-air duties, with one notable change being the removal of one of the forward trio of turrets. In a goof, the forward-most turret was removed instead of the one in front of the bridge. (Ep.8)]]		[[File:BWN14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An excellent look at <strike>HMS ''Ulysses''</strike> HMS ''Odysseus''. The ''Bellona''-class was a subclass of the ''Dido''-class, refitted for anti-air duties, with one notable change being the removal of one of the forward trio of turrets. In a goof, the forward-most turret was removed instead of the one in front of the bridge. (Ep.8)]]
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	[[File:BWN18.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Odysseus'' leads the charge, attempting to draw attention away from their precious cargo. (Ep.8)]]		[[File:BWN18.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Odysseus'' leads the charge, attempting to draw attention away from their precious cargo. (Ep.8)]]
	[[File:BWN19.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Shoukaku'', ''Zuikaku'', and both of their escort groups returning to Orussia. A later shot of the fleet at anchor in Murman erroneously shows two ''Takaos'', five ''Yuugumos'', and five ''Akizukis'' (one too many of each). (Ep.10)]]		[[File:BWN19.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Shoukaku'', ''Zuikaku'', and both of their escort groups returning to Orussia. A later shot of the fleet at anchor in Murman erroneously shows two ''Takaos'', five ''Yuugumos'', and five ''Akizukis'' (one too many of each). (Ep.10)]]
	[[File:BWN20.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~Novo-Kholmogory, with a~~ ''Shoukaku''-class, a Liberty ship, and three other ships in ~~port~~. The ''Shoukakus'' feature four twin Type 89s and six triple Type 96s along each side of the flight deck~~, though aside from the two forward pairs of Type 89s their layout is not symmetrical~~. (Ep.12)]]		[[File:BWN20.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A ''Shoukaku''-class, a Liberty ship, and three other ships in Novokholmogory; in our timeline, this city has long since been renamed to Arkhangelsk. The ''Shoukakus'' feature four twin Type 89s and six triple Type 96s along each side of the flight deck. (Ep.12)]]

	{{Strike Witches}}		{{Strike Witches}}

Alex T Snow: it's always the silly goofs >.>

2023-01-15T00:32:46Z

it's always the silly goofs >.>

Alex T Snow: /* Naval Weapons */

2023-01-12T03:53:20Z

Naval Weapons

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	''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single 13.2mm [[Type 93 heavy machine gun\|Type 93]] machine guns. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.		''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single 13.2mm [[Type 93 heavy machine gun\|Type 93]] machine guns. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.

	The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.		The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.

	[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]

Alex T Snow: /* Naval Weapons */

2023-01-11T10:50:42Z

Naval Weapons

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	Fuso aircraft carriers ''Zuikaku'' and ''Shoukaku'' appear prominently, escorted by four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers and four ''Akizuki''-class destroyers, respectively; a ''Takao''-class cruiser later joins ''Zuikaku'''s group. A Britannian arctic supply convoy to Murman appears later in the season, consisting of one ''Bellona''-class cruiser, four Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers, and nine ''Liberty''-class cargo ships. The ''Bellona''-class ship is named ''Odysseus''; while there was no real British ship with this name, the context of it being a ''Bellona''-class in an arctic convoy, and "Odysseus" being the Greek form of "Ulysses" makes it a clear reference to HMS ''Ulysses'', a fictional ''Bellona''-class cruiser featured in the 1955 Alistair MacLean novel of the same name.		Fuso aircraft carriers ''Zuikaku'' and ''Shoukaku'' appear prominently, escorted by four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers and four ''Akizuki''-class destroyers, respectively; a ''Takao''-class cruiser later joins ''Zuikaku'''s group. A Britannian arctic supply convoy to Murman appears later in the season, consisting of one ''Bellona''-class cruiser, four Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers, and nine ''Liberty''-class cargo ships. The ''Bellona''-class ship is named ''Odysseus''; while there was no real British ship with this name, the context of it being a ''Bellona''-class in an arctic convoy, and "Odysseus" being the Greek form of "Ulysses" makes it a clear reference to HMS ''Ulysses'', a fictional ''Bellona''-class cruiser featured in the 1955 Alistair MacLean novel of the same name.

	''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin ~~12.7cm~~ [[Type 89 12.~~7 cm~~/40 ~~Naval Gun\|~~Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 ~~25 mm AT/AA Gun~~\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single Type ~~96s~~. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm Type 3 cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.		''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single 13.2mm [[Type 93 heavy machine gun\|Type 93]] machine guns. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.

	The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.		The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.
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	[[File:BWN4-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her ''Yuugumos'' three weeks into their journey though the Arctic Ocean, giving a relatively close look at the destroyers, as well as the two triple Type 96s on the carrier's bow. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN4-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her ''Yuugumos'' three weeks into their journey though the Arctic Ocean, giving a relatively close look at the destroyers, as well as the two triple Type 96s on the carrier's bow. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The fleet at night. An unnamed ''Takao''-class cruiser joined the group in Sasebo. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The fleet at night. An unnamed ''Takao''-class cruiser joined the group in Sasebo. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of extremely few close shots of the ''Takao''-class, showing that this 3D model features a triple Type 96 either side of the bridge (instead of a twin) as well as a single Type 96 below it on the main deck. The two triple mounts at the stern are still present, however it's effectively impossible to determine how the midships Type 96s may differ in placement. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of extremely few close shots of the ''Takao''-class, showing that this 3D model features a triple Type 96 either side of the bridge (instead of a twin) as well as a single Type 93 below it on the main deck. The two triple mounts at the stern are still present, however it's effectively impossible to determine how the midships Type 96s may differ in placement. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN6-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Takami launches to defend the fleet, flying over one of the ''Yuugumos''. The two triple Type 96s sit either side of the rear funnel. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN6-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Takami launches to defend the fleet, flying over one of the ''Yuugumos''. The two triple Type 96s sit either side of the rear funnel. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Kishinami'' takes a direct hit. ''Okinami'' is also named, which means the other two are likely ''Asashimo'' and ''Naganami''; this quartet was the final iteration of the 31st Destroyer Division. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Kishinami'' takes a direct hit. ''Okinami'' is also named, which means the other two are likely ''Asashimo'' and ''Naganami''; this quartet was the final iteration of the 31st Destroyer Division. (Ep.2)]]

Alex T Snow: /* 80cm Kanone (E) */

2023-01-08T07:25:35Z

80cm Kanone (E)

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	==80cm Kanone (E)==		==80cm Kanone (E)==
	The pair of massive railway cannons known as ''Gustav'' and ''Dora'' serve as a key element in the operation to eliminate the Grigori, the Neuroi hive. Specially designed magic-infused shells were developed specifically for this purpose, both a high-explosive type to dissipate Grigori's protective cloud, and an armour-piercing type to eliminate the hive itself. The 80cm Kanone (E)s within the ''World Witches'' universe differ from their real counterparts in two significant ways, being self-propelled, as well as able to traverse the entire superstructure like a turret; the real version had to actually have tracks built facing the exact direction it needed to be fired.		The pair of [[80 cm Kanone (E)\|massive railway cannons]] known as ''Gustav'' and ''Dora'' serve as a key element in the operation to eliminate the Grigori, the Neuroi hive. Specially designed magic-infused shells were developed specifically for this purpose, both a high-explosive type to dissipate Grigori's protective cloud, and an armour-piercing type to eliminate the hive itself. The 80cm Kanone (E)s within the ''World Witches'' universe differ from their real counterparts in two significant ways, being self-propelled, as well as able to traverse the entire superstructure like a turret; the real version had to actually have tracks built facing the exact direction it needed to be fired.

	[[File:Gustav3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|80cm Kanone (E) - 800mm]]		[[File:Gustav3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|80cm Kanone (E) - 800mm]]

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	[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]		[[File:MG42 Left.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
	[[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes ~~the~~ operation of the magazine release, comparing it to ~~pulling~~ the tab on an aluminum drink can]]		[[File:Strike Witches design MG 42.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|MG 42 design artwork; the text at top-left describes operation of the magazine release, comparing it to the tab on an aluminum drink can]]
	[[Image:BWMG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Gundula leads the Brave Witches into combat, the only time she's seen using an MG 42 outside of the opening credits. The same is true of her Bf 109 G-2 striker, which she used before upgrading to a K-4. (Ep.1)]]		[[Image:BWMG421.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Gundula leads the Brave Witches into combat, the only time she's seen using an MG 42 outside of the opening credits. The same is true of her Bf 109 G-2 striker, which she used before upgrading to a K-4. (Ep.1)]]
	[[Image:BWMG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|502nd JFW personnel perform maintenance on MG 42s, as Nipa gives Hikari a tour of the base. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:BWMG422.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|502nd JFW personnel perform maintenance on MG 42s, as Nipa gives Hikari a tour of the base. (Ep.3)]]

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	Chronologically, ''Brave Witches'' takes place after ''[[Strike Witches]]'', and before ''[[Strike Witches 2]]''.		Chronologically ''Brave Witches'' takes place after ''[[Strike Witches]]'', alongside the latter third of ''[[Luminous Witches]]'', and before ''[[Strike Witches 2]]''.

	For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the ''World Witches'' universe, [[Strike Witches\|see the first season's page.]]		For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the ''World Witches'' universe, [[Strike Witches\|see the first season's page.]]
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	==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai==		==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai==
	The fictional iteration of the [[Type 99 cannon\|Type 99]] cannon designed for use by witches, the Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai, is used by Pilot Officer Naoe Kanno, Flight Sergeant Sadako Shimohara, and Sergeant Hikari Karibuchi. Takami Karibuchi also uses one during her competition with Hikari, as well as a training version Type 99 in a mock battle with Waltrud Krupinski. Witch cadets at Sasebo Aviation Preparatory School, including Miya Misumi, are also seen using Type 99s. Retired witch Fumika Kitagou, a veteran of the 1937 Fuso Sea Incident and former mentor to Mio Sakamoto, now serves as the school's headmaster. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai\|see its first season entry]].		The fictional iteration of the [[Type 99 cannon\|Type 99]] cannon designed for use by witches, the Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai, is used by Pilot Officer Naoe Kanno, Flight Sergeant Sadako Shimohara, and Sergeant Hikari Karibuchi. Takami Karibuchi also uses one during her competition with Hikari, as well as a training version Type 99 in a mock battle with Waltrud Krupinski. Witch cadets at Sasebo Aviation Preparatory School, including Miya Misumi, are also seen using Type 99s. Retired witch Fumika Kitagou, a veteran of the 1937 Fuso Sea Incident and former mentor to Mio Sakamoto, now serves as the school's headmaster.

			For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai\|see its first season entry]].

	[[image:Type_99-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Type 99 Mark 1, flexible configuration - 20x72mmRB]]		[[image:Type_99-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Type 99 Mark 1, flexible configuration - 20x72mmRB]]
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	=Launchers=		=Launchers=
	==Fliegerhammer==		==Fliegerhammer==
	The Fliegerhammer, a fictional nine-barrel rocket launcher, is used by Flight Sergeant Edytha Rossmann (alternatively, "Roßmann") of Karlsland. Edytha's launcher is painted in a grey colour scheme fitting the snowy Orussian terrain, as opposed to its more common dark green paint scheme. The green-painted version is used once again by Flying Officer Aleksandra "Sanya" Litvyak as her weapon of choice. ~~The Fliegerhammer was inspired by~~ (~~both~~ in~~-universe and out)~~ the ~~[[Luftfaust\|Fliegerfaust]]; its large~~, ~~boxy shape is also reminiscent~~ of ~~the more modern [[M202 FLASH]]~~. For additional details, [[Strike Witches#Fliegerhammer\|see its first season entry]].		The Fliegerhammer, a fictional nine-barrel rocket launcher, is used by Flight Sergeant Edytha Rossmann (alternatively, "Roßmann") of Karlsland. Designed by Ursula Hartmann, the Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the [[Luftfaust\|Fliegerfaust]]. Edytha's launcher is painted in a grey colour scheme fitting the snowy Orussian terrain, as opposed to its more common dark green paint scheme. The green-painted version is used once again by Flying Officer Aleksandra "Sanya" Litvyak as her weapon of choice. In addition to appearing in ''Brave Witches'', Sanya also makes a brief (second) cameo in the final episode of ''Luminous Witches'', that appearance set during the the ''Petersburg Grand Strategy'' OVA. Specifically, her December 26 night patrol seen there slots into the ''Brave Witches'' OVA between days/cuts at the timestamp of 06:18.

			For additional details, [[Strike Witches#Fliegerhammer\|see its first season entry]].

	[[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Fliegerfaust (replica) with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]]		[[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Fliegerfaust (replica) with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]]
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	[[Image:BWFH3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Edytha fires a pair of rockets at the Neuroi during the same fight. (Ep.3)]]		[[Image:BWFH3.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Edytha fires a pair of rockets at the Neuroi during the same fight. (Ep.3)]]
	[[Image:BWFH4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Eila and Sanya arrive at the Petersburg base, escorting an NKL-16 ''aerosani'' ("aerosled", a propeller-driven snowmobile), which Sasha refers to by name. (Ep.7)]]		[[Image:BWFH4.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Eila and Sanya arrive at the Petersburg base, escorting an NKL-16 ''aerosani'' ("aerosled", a propeller-driven snowmobile), which Sasha refers to by name. (Ep.7)]]
	[[Image:BWFH5.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Aleksandra gives a warm smile, reminiscing about ~~her and Eila's~~ first night flight with Yoshika Miyafuji, four and a half months prior. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]		[[Image:BWFH5.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Aleksandra gives Eila a warm smile, reminiscing about their first night flight with Yoshika Miyafuji, four and a half months prior. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]
	[[Image:BWFH6.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Sanya sends three rockets into the sky, but they do little more than slightly crack the outer shell of this especially armoured Neuroi. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]		[[Image:BWFH6.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Sanya sends three rockets into the sky, but they do little more than slightly crack the outer shell of this especially armoured Neuroi. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]
	[[Image:BWFH7.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|While Eila zips around the Neuroi, Edytha and Sanya both fire a three-rocket volley in its direction, exposing its core. Like Eila, Sanya has yet to upgrade to her I-225 striker, and is still using the MiG-60 striker she used during ''Strike Witches''. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]		[[Image:BWFH7.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|While Eila zips around the Neuroi, Edytha and Sanya both fire a three-rocket volley in its direction, exposing its core. Like Eila, Sanya has yet to upgrade to her I-225 striker, and is still using the MiG-60 striker she used during ''Strike Witches''. (Ep.7.5/OVA)]]

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	[[Image:BWDP279.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|As the city has been long-evacuated, Aleksandra doesn't consider collateral damage to be an issue, firing her DP-27 down Petersburg's empty streets. Note the "White 100" marking on her MiG I-225 striker, the same as her real world namesake. (Ep.6)]]		[[Image:BWDP279.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|As the city has been long-evacuated, Aleksandra doesn't consider collateral damage to be an issue, firing her DP-27 down Petersburg's empty streets. Note the "White 100" marking on her MiG I-225 striker, the same as her real world namesake. (Ep.6)]]
	[[Image:BWDP2710.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A close-up of the Degtyaryov as Aleksandra flies alongside the spotter Neuroi, one street over. (Ep.6)]]		[[Image:BWDP2710.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A close-up of the Degtyaryov as Aleksandra flies alongside the spotter Neuroi, one street over. (Ep.6)]]
	[[Image:BWDP2711.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Sasha remembers something important about the ~~St.~~ Nicholas Naval Cathedral, and takes off to investigate. (Ep.6)]]		[[Image:BWDP2711.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Sasha remembers something important about the Saint Nicholas Naval Cathedral, and takes off to investigate. (Ep.6)]]
	[[Image:BWDP2712.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|An excellent look at the front end of Georgette's DP-27, as she fires on small-type ground Neuroi in Petrozavodsk. (Ep.8)]]		[[Image:BWDP2712.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|An excellent look at the front end of Georgette's DP-27, as she fires on small-type ground Neuroi in Petrozavodsk. (Ep.8)]]
	[[Image:BWDP2713.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Jose and Sadako mop up the last of the Neuroi in that city, allowing use of the railway line between Petersburg and Murman. (Ep.8)]]		[[Image:BWDP2713.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Jose and Sadako mop up the last of the Neuroi in that city, allowing use of the railway line between Petersburg and Murman. (Ep.8)]]
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	[[Image:FlaK36.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|FlaK 36 - 88x571mmR]]		[[Image:FlaK36.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|FlaK 36 - 88x571mmR]]
	[[File:BWFlaK361.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|In the ED, Hikari runs along the base's outer wall, past one of its many FlaK 36s. (ED)]]		[[File:BWFlaK361.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|In the ED, Hikari runs along the base's outer wall, past one of its many FlaK 36s. (ED)]]
	[[File:BWFlaK362.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The 502nd JFW's base at night, with the closest FlaK guns visible. The base serves as the ''World Witches'' universe version of the Peter and Paul Fortress in ~~St.~~ Petersburg, sharing much of its design aesthetic, as well as being on the same island. (Ep.3)]]		[[File:BWFlaK362.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The 502nd JFW's base at night, with the closest FlaK guns visible. The base serves as the ''World Witches'' universe version of the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg, sharing much of its design aesthetic, as well as being on the same island. (Ep.3)]]
	[[File:BWFlaK363.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Nipa shows Hikari around the base, pointing out one of the eighty-eights, which seems a tad oversized in this shot. (Ep.3)]]		[[File:BWFlaK363.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Nipa shows Hikari around the base, pointing out one of the eighty-eights, which seems a tad oversized in this shot. (Ep.3)]]
	[[File:BWFlaK364.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Much more appropriately sized FlaK 36s open fire on the flying Neuroi around Grigori. (Ep.11)]]		[[File:BWFlaK364.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Much more appropriately sized FlaK 36s open fire on the flying Neuroi around Grigori. (Ep.11)]]
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	==Naval Weapons==		==Naval Weapons==
	Fuso aircraft carriers ''Zuikaku'' and ''Shoukaku'' appear prominently, escorted by four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers and four ''Akizuki''-class destroyers, respectively; a ''Takao''-class cruiser later joins ''Zuikaku'''s group. A Britannian arctic supply convoy to Murman appears later in the season, consisting of one ''Bellona''-class cruiser, four Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers, and nine ''Liberty''-class cargo ships. The ''Bellona''-class ship is named ''Odysseus''; while there was no real British ship with this name, the context of it being a ''Bellona''-class in an arctic convoy, and "Odysseus" being the Greek form of "Ulysses" makes it a clear reference to HMS ''Ulysses'', a fictional ''Bellona''-class cruiser featured in the 1955 Alistair MacLean novel of the same name.		Fuso aircraft carriers ''Zuikaku'' and ''Shoukaku'' appear prominently, escorted by four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers and four ''Akizuki''-class destroyers, respectively; a ''Takao''-class cruiser later joins ''Zuikaku'''s group. A Britannian arctic supply convoy to Murman appears later in the season, consisting of one ''Bellona''-class cruiser, four Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers, and nine ''Liberty''-class cargo ships. The ''Bellona''-class ship is named ''Odysseus''; while there was no real British ship with this name, the context of it being a ''Bellona''-class in an arctic convoy, and "Odysseus" being the Greek form of "Ulysses" makes it a clear reference to HMS ''Ulysses'', a fictional ''Bellona''-class cruiser featured in the 1955 Alistair MacLean novel of the same name.

			The Orussian ''Diana''-class cruiser ''Avrora'' and Fuso battleship ''Iwami'' (formerly the Orussian ''Borodino''-class battleship ''Oryol'') can be seen at the port of Novokholmogory. This pair is a reference to the real-world Battle of Tsushima, a dramatic naval battle during the Russo-Japanese War that resulted in a decisive Japanese victory. ''Avrora'' was one of very few Russian ships to survive the battle (as well as to this day, as a museum ship in Saint Petersburg), while ''Oryol'' was captured by the Japanese and, after a significant rebuild (losing an entire deck, among other changes) was put into Japanese service as the ''Iwami''.

	''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single 13.2mm [[Type 93 heavy machine gun\|Type 93]] machine guns. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.		''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single 13.2mm [[Type 93 heavy machine gun\|Type 93]] machine guns. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.

	The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.		The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.

			''Diana''-class cruiser ''Avrora'' mounts fourteen 152mm/45 Pattern 1892 cannons, with four 75mm/50 Pattern 1892 cannons and one QF 2-pounder Mk II autocannon for some degree of AA protection. Battleship ''Iwami'' retains her original four 305mm/40 Pattern 1895 cannons in two twin turrets as main armament, with six 20.3cm/45 Type 41 cannons in casemate mounts as secondary, six 8cm/40 Type 41 cannons (actually 7.6cm, two in bow casemates) and two 4.7cm/40 Yamauchi Type cannons in stern casemates as tertiary, and no anti-air armament whatsoever.

	[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]
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	[[File:BWN8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The ''Takao''-class fires her 203mm main guns. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The ''Takao''-class fires her 203mm main guns. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|All six ships are burning to some degree before the battle is over. The ''Shoukaku''-class carriers feature one triple Type 96 fore and one aft of the bridge, which are usually visible in scenes set on the flight deck. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|All six ships are burning to some degree before the battle is over. The ''Shoukaku''-class carriers feature one triple Type 96 fore and one aft of the bridge, which are usually visible in scenes set on the flight deck. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:~~BWN10~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~Arriving safely~~ in ~~Novo-Kholmogory~~. ~~Many Orussian city names differ primarily due~~ to the ~~Bolshevik revolution never taking place, however this one predates that significantly. In our world, this city is now known by another name~~, ~~Arkhangelsk~~. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN11.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Avrora'' in the distance, between Sasha and Nikka, with the bow of ''Iwami'' to the right. The presence of these exceedingly obsolete ships implies a parallel to the Battle of Tsushima occured within the ''Witches'' universe, especially given ''Oryol'' has been rebuilt as ''Iwami''. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:~~BWN11~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~A pair of ships in the same~~ port, ~~to either side~~ of ~~Nikka~~. ~~They both seem to be of~~ the ~~dreadnought-style design doctrine~~ of the ~~early 20th century~~. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN12.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Iwami'''s forward port-side 76mm casemate, with the small bridge superstructure above and main turret forward of that. Presumably in this timeline the Orussian fleet's Greek tragedy of a disastrous voyage ended with a Neuroi encounter, then most likely with the Fuso fleet showing up in an attempt to rescue them. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:~~BWN12~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~Another view of~~ the ~~right-side ship from~~ the ~~previous shot, one~~ of ~~its casemate guns visible~~. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN10.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Hikari joins the Brave Witches. ''Avrora'''s bow is to Sasha's left, with the forward 305mm twin turret of ''Iwami'' in view near the bottom. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|SS ''Oliver Ellsworth'', the Liberty ship carrying ''Gustav'' and ''Dora''. All structures on her forward deck have been removed to accommodate the massive cargo. (Ep.8)]]		[[File:BWN13.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|SS ''Oliver Ellsworth'', the Liberty ship carrying ''Gustav'' and ''Dora''. All structures on her forward deck have been removed to accommodate the massive cargo. (Ep.8)]]
	[[File:BWN14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An excellent look at <strike>HMS ''Ulysses''</strike> HMS ''Odysseus''. The ''Bellona''-class was a subclass of the ''Dido''-class, refitted for anti-air duties, with one notable change being the removal of one of the forward trio of turrets. In a goof, the forward-most turret was removed instead of the one in front of the bridge. (Ep.8)]]		[[File:BWN14.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|An excellent look at <strike>HMS ''Ulysses''</strike> HMS ''Odysseus''. The ''Bellona''-class was a subclass of the ''Dido''-class, refitted for anti-air duties, with one notable change being the removal of one of the forward trio of turrets. In a goof, the forward-most turret was removed instead of the one in front of the bridge. (Ep.8)]]
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	[[File:BWN18.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Odysseus'' leads the charge, attempting to draw attention away from their precious cargo. (Ep.8)]]		[[File:BWN18.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Odysseus'' leads the charge, attempting to draw attention away from their precious cargo. (Ep.8)]]
	[[File:BWN19.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Shoukaku'', ''Zuikaku'', and both of their escort groups returning to Orussia. A later shot of the fleet at anchor in Murman erroneously shows two ''Takaos'', five ''Yuugumos'', and five ''Akizukis'' (one too many of each). (Ep.10)]]		[[File:BWN19.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Shoukaku'', ''Zuikaku'', and both of their escort groups returning to Orussia. A later shot of the fleet at anchor in Murman erroneously shows two ''Takaos'', five ''Yuugumos'', and five ''Akizukis'' (one too many of each). (Ep.10)]]
	[[File:BWN20.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|~~Novo-Kholmogory, with a~~ ''Shoukaku''-class, a Liberty ship, and three other ships in ~~port~~. The ''Shoukakus'' feature four twin Type 89s and six triple Type 96s along each side of the flight deck~~, though aside from the two forward pairs of Type 89s their layout is not symmetrical~~. (Ep.12)]]		[[File:BWN20.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A ''Shoukaku''-class, a Liberty ship, and three other ships in Novokholmogory; in our timeline, this city has long since been renamed to Arkhangelsk. The ''Shoukakus'' feature four twin Type 89s and six triple Type 96s along each side of the flight deck. (Ep.12)]]

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	''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single 13.2mm [[Type 93 heavy machine gun\|Type 93]] machine guns. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.		''Brave Witches'' introduces new 3D models for all of its ships, including those that appeared in previous seasons. The two ''Shoukaku''-class carriers are equipped with a defensive AA armament of eight twin [[Type 89 naval gun\|12.7cm/40 Type 89]] cannons and sixteen triple 25mm [[Type 96 cannon\|Type 96]] autocannons. The ''Takao''-class cruiser features the same primary and secondary armament as its [[Strike Witches 2#Naval Weapons\|''Strike Witches 2'']] 3D model, however the 25mm Type 96s feature a slightly different layout; few close-up shots exist this season, but the twin Type 96s either side of the bridge appear as triple-mounts on the ''Brave Witches'' model (likely the case for the other twin-mounts) and it also features at least one pair of single 13.2mm [[Type 93 heavy machine gun\|Type 93]] machine guns. The ''Akizuki''-class destroyers also feature similar armament to their ''Strike Witches 2'' model, but with the addition of another pair of triple 25mm Type 96s. The ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers are armed with six 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type cannons in three twin turrets, and two triple Type 96s for anti-air.

	The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.		The ''Bellona''-class cruiser is armed with eight QF 5.25-inch Mark I cannons in four twin turrets, along with four [[Maxim#Vickers QF 2-pounder\|QF 2-pounder Mark VIII]] quadruple autocannons for AA defence. The Type II ''Hunt''-class destroyers are armed with six QF 4-inch Mark XVI cannons in three twin turrets, with one QF 2-pounder Mark VIII quadruple autocannon for anti-air work. The Liberty ships feature the same armament as their [[Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow#Naval Weapons\|''Operation Victory Arrow'']] model.

	[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]

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	[[Image:BWStG445.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Inspecting the bolt carrier, Waltrud explains how she wants Nikka, Naoe, and Hikari to get more experience, so they aren't as reliant on the veteran witches like herself and Edytha. (Ep.8)]]		[[Image:BWStG445.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Inspecting the bolt carrier, Waltrud explains how she wants Nikka, Naoe, and Hikari to get more experience, so they aren't as reliant on the veteran witches like herself and Edytha. (Ep.8)]]
	[[Image:BWStG446.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Having fully field stripped and inspected the rifle, Waltrud lays all its parts down on the bench. (Ep.8)]]		[[Image:BWStG446.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Having fully field stripped and inspected the rifle, Waltrud lays all its parts down on the bench. (Ep.8)]]
	[[Image:BWStG447.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|But after Waltrud semi-jokingly suggests she also picked Hikari for the mission for ''other reasons'', ~~Waltrud~~ grabs the stripped StG's receiver assembly and points it at Waltrud in annoyance, who feigns being shot. (Ep.8)]]		[[Image:BWStG447.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|But after Waltrud semi-jokingly suggests she also picked Hikari for the mission for ''other reasons'', Edytha grabs the stripped StG's receiver assembly and points it at Waltrud in annoyance, who feigns being shot. (Ep.8)]]
	[[Image:BWStG448.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Taking on one half of the giant sea mine Neuroi, Waltrud readies her launcher-equipped Sturmgewehr. Waltrud definitely fires more than 30 rounds through this fight, though usually with enough cuts between events that it's ambiguous whether she has a "bottomless magazine" or is simply reloading off-screen. (Ep.8)]]		[[Image:BWStG448.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Taking on one half of the giant sea mine Neuroi, Waltrud readies her launcher-equipped Sturmgewehr. Waltrud definitely fires more than 30 rounds through this fight, though usually with enough cuts between events that it's ambiguous whether she has a "bottomless magazine" or is simply reloading off-screen. (Ep.8)]]
	[[Image:BWStG449.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Waltrud and Hikari blast their way through hordes of small-type Neuroi. With Nikka borrowing Waltrud's new Bf 109 K-4 striker for this battle, Waltrud flies her Bf 109 G-6 one last time. (Ep.8)]]		[[Image:BWStG449.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Waltrud and Hikari blast their way through hordes of small-type Neuroi. With Nikka borrowing Waltrud's new Bf 109 K-4 striker for this battle, Waltrud flies her Bf 109 G-6 one last time. (Ep.8)]]
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	[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:BWN1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her escort of four ''Yuugumo''-class destroyers arrive at Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Hikari's hometown. (Ep.1)]]
	[[File:BWN2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Squadron Leader Mie Shindou and Admiral Yoshizaburou Ousawa aboard ''Shoukaku''. In the near future Mie would go on to become second-in-command of the 508th JFW, unique among JFWs in being stationed aboard a carrier task force. Specifically, the Mighty Witches operate from USS ''Enterprise'', ''Shoukaku'', and HMS ''Victorious'' with a roster of Liberian, Fuso, and Britannian witches. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:BWN2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Squadron Leader Mie Shindou and Admiral Yoshizaburou Ousawa aboard ''Shoukaku''. In the near future Mie would go on to become second-in-command of the 508th JFW, unique among JFWs in being stationed aboard a carrier task force. Specifically, the Mighty Witches operate from USS ''Enterprise'', ''Shoukaku'', and HMS ''Victorious'' with a roster of Liberian, Fuso, and Britannian witches. (Ep.1)]]
	[[File:BWN3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Miya flies past an ''Akizuki''-class destroyer; four of this class serve as ''Shoukaku'''s escorts. Unlike the previous 3D model this version does not feature the ships' names written on the hull, though they are most likely ~~the~~ 61st Destroyer Division, which previously (chronically, later) appeared in ''Strike Witches 2'' and [[Strike Witches: The Movie#Naval Weapons\|''The Movie'']]. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:BWN3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Miya flies past an ''Akizuki''-class destroyer; four of this class serve as ''Shoukaku'''s escorts. Unlike the previous 3D model this version does not feature the ships' names written on the hull, though they are most likely 61st Destroyer Division, which previously (chronically, later) appeared in ''Strike Witches 2'' and [[Strike Witches: The Movie#Naval Weapons\|''The Movie'']]. (Ep.1)]]
	[[File:BWN4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|This pair of triple Type 96s either side of the funnel didn't appear on the previous 3D model, though that should be considered a real-world production difference rather than the ships canonically having their AA armament ''downgraded'' after this season. (Ep.1)]]		[[File:BWN4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|This pair of triple Type 96s either side of the funnel didn't appear on the previous 3D model, though that should be considered a real-world production difference rather than the ships canonically having their AA armament ''downgraded'' after this season. (Ep.1)]]
	[[File:BWN4-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her ''Yuugumos'' three weeks into their journey though the Arctic Ocean, giving a relatively close look at the destroyers, as well as the two triple Type 96s on the carrier's bow. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN4-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Zuikaku'' and her ''Yuugumos'' three weeks into their journey though the Arctic Ocean, giving a relatively close look at the destroyers, as well as the two triple Type 96s on the carrier's bow. (Ep.2)]]
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	[[File:BWN6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of extremely few close shots of the ''Takao''-class, showing that this 3D model features a triple Type 96 either side of the bridge (instead of a twin) as well as a single Type 93 below it on the main deck. The two triple mounts at the stern are still present, however it's effectively impossible to determine how the midships Type 96s may differ in placement. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|One of extremely few close shots of the ''Takao''-class, showing that this 3D model features a triple Type 96 either side of the bridge (instead of a twin) as well as a single Type 93 below it on the main deck. The two triple mounts at the stern are still present, however it's effectively impossible to determine how the midships Type 96s may differ in placement. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN6-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Takami launches to defend the fleet, flying over one of the ''Yuugumos''. The two triple Type 96s sit either side of the rear funnel. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN6-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Takami launches to defend the fleet, flying over one of the ''Yuugumos''. The two triple Type 96s sit either side of the rear funnel. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Kishinami'' takes a direct hit. ''Okinami'' is also named, which means the other two are likely ''Asashimo'' and ''Naganami''; this quartet was the final iteration of ~~the~~ 31st Destroyer Division. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''Kishinami'' takes a direct hit. ''Okinami'' is also named, which means the other two are likely ''Asashimo'' and ''Naganami''; this quartet was the final iteration of 31st Destroyer Division. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The ''Takao''-class fires her 203mm main guns. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The ''Takao''-class fires her 203mm main guns. (Ep.2)]]
	[[File:BWN9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|All six ships are burning to some degree before the battle is over. The ''Shoukaku''-class carriers feature one triple Type 96 fore and one aft of the bridge, which are usually visible in scenes set on the flight deck. (Ep.2)]]		[[File:BWN9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|All six ships are burning to some degree before the battle is over. The ''Shoukaku''-class carriers feature one triple Type 96 fore and one aft of the bridge, which are usually visible in scenes set on the flight deck. (Ep.2)]]