My Little Pony: Sleeping Giant
Chapter 16: 'Nihon Kaigun'
Overview: Although their history within modern naval technology is relatively young when compared to the other superpowers like Equestria and Trottingham, the Ponies of the Shogunate of Uma have watched, they have observed, and they have learned. From the lessons, Uma has emerged as the ultimate naval superpower in the entirety of Equestria
Head of the Navy: Empress Golden Chrysanthemum (Ogiku)
Head of Naval Operations: Mare Admiral Water Lily (Suiren)
Personnel Strength:
30,000 commissioned officers
20,000 officials
500,000 petty officers and sailors
Weapons:
Rifle: Type 99 'Arisaka' Short Rifle
Bayonet: Type 30 (with a straight-guard)
Pistol (Officer's Sidearm): Hamada Type 1, Sugiura Pistol
Submachine Gun: Nambu Type 1, Nambu Type 2
Sword (Officer's Sidearm): Pattern 1937 Kai-Gunto
Heavy Naval Guns: 510mm/45 Type 98, 460mm/45 Type 94
Medium Naval Guns: 310mm/50 Type 0
Light Naval Guns: 152mm/50 41st Year Type
Torpedo: Type 93 'Long Lance'
Uniforms:
Helmets: 'Sakura' Steel Helmet
Overview: The uniform of an enlisted sailor-pony in the Imperial Navy draws it's influences from the west. Their uniforms come in two colors: white and dark blue. It starts with a cotton hat with a white jumper, and blue neckerchief. The band on the hat is dark blue with the name of the ship sewn in golden-threat kanji on the front and center of the hat.
Officers were white or dark blue uniforms as well, but often in a darker shade of blue. They wear peaked caps with a black leather brim, and the golden chrysanthemum of the empress front and center on the cap. They wear gold tassels off the shoulders, and gold epaulets to signify their rank. They also carry a holstered Hamada pistol and a Kai-Gunto
'Northern Fleet'
Battleships:
Jimmu Class (Modeled after the 'Satsuma' on World of Warships): Jimmu, Shikishima, Iwami
'Period Class' (Modeled after the Yamato Class of Battleships): Jomon, Yayoi, Asuka, Heian, Muromachi, Kamakura, Sengoku, Meiji, Showa
Heavy Cruisers:
Yoshino Class (Modeled after the 'Azuma' on World of Warships): Yoshino, Azuma, Tokiwa, Yakumo, Izumi
Asama Class (Modeled after the 'Azuma' on World of Warships): Asama, Ishikari, Tsukuba, Kasuga, Kasagi
Light Cruisers:
Agano Class (Modeled after the Agano Class of Light Cruisers): Agano, Yahagi, Unebi, Miyako
Soma Class (Modeled after the Agano Class of Light Cruisers): Suma, Akashi, Chihaya, Ashitaka,
Aircraft Carriers:
Shinano Class (Modeled after the Shinano Class of Aircraft Carrier): Shinano, Donryu, Mizuchi, Mizuryu, Shusui
Taiho Class (Modeled after the Taiho Class of Aircraft Carrier): Taiho, Zuiun, Seiran, Kyokko, Nanzan
Destroyers:
Yamagiri Class (Modeled after the Destroyer 'Yamagiri' on World of Warships): Momo, Yamagiri, Minekaze, Shimakaze
Himawari Class (Modeled after the Destroyer 'Yamagiri' on World of Warships): Himawari, Shakunage, Ajisai, Ayame
Submarines:
I-400 Class (Modeled after the 'I-400', but built as 'Super Cruiser Submarines' and 'Commerce Raiders'): I-400 through I-408
Junsen Type 'J-1' Class (Modeled after the 'J-1 Type' Class of Cruiser Submarine): I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4
'Southern Fleet'
Overview: Also called the 'Home Fleet', the 'Southern Fleet' is responsible for the defense the 'Home Islands' and Griffon Kingdom of Gwangmu. True to her word, the empress allowed Korean-speaking Gwangmu Griffons to serve in the military, and have equal rights. The 'Southern Fleet' is comprised of '2nd batches' of vessels from the 'Northern Fleet'
Head of the Navy: Empress Golden Chrysanthemum (Ogiku)
Head of Naval Operations: Stallion Admiral Kaiten (Suiren's Cousin)
Personnel Strength:
30,000 commissioned officers
20,000 officials
500,000 petty officers and sailors
Weapons:
Rifle: Type 99 'Arisaka' Short Rifle
Bayonet: Type 30 (with a straight-guard)
Pistol (Officer's Sidearm): Hamada Type 1, Sugiura Pistol
Submachine Gun: Nambu Type 1, Nambu Type 2
Sword (Officer's Sidearm): Pattern 1937 Kai-Gunto (worn by Pony Officers), Hwando Jingum (worn by Griffon Officers)
Heavy Naval Guns: 510mm/45 Type 98, 460mm/45 Type 94
Medium Naval Guns: 310mm/50 Type 0
Light Naval Guns: 152mm/50 41st Year Type
Torpedo: Type 93 'Long Lance'
Uniforms:
Helmets: 'Sakura' Steel Helmet
Overview: The uniform of an enlisted sailor-pony in the Imperial Navy draws it's influences from the west. Their uniforms come in two colors: white and dark blue. It starts with a cotton hat with a white jumper, and blue neckerchief. While a pony hat is dark blue with the name of the ship sewn in golden-threat kanji, the griffon-sailor's hat has a taegeuk
Officers were white or dark blue uniforms as well, but often in a darker shade of blue. They will wear peaked caps with a black leather brim, and the golden chrysanthemum, or a taegeuk front and center on the cap. They wear gold tassels off the shoulders, and gold epaulets. They will carry a 'Hamada' or 'Sugiura' pistol, a Hwando Jingum, or a Kai-Gunto
Battleships:
Fugaku Class (2nd batch modeled after the 'Satsuma' from World of Warships): Fugaku, Yashima, Mikasa
'Shinto Class' (2nd batch modeled after the Yamato Class of Battleships): Fujin, Raijin, Izanagi, Izanami, Ryujin, Tsukuyomi, Omoikane, Sujin, Uzume
Heavy Cruisers:
'Clan Class' (2nd batch modeled after the 'Azuma' from World of Warships): Taira, Imagawa, Minamoto, Takeda, Asakura
'Shogun Class' (3rd batch modeled after the 'Azuma' from World of Warships): Ashikaga, Yoritomo, Yoshimitsu, Hideyoshi, Tokugawa
Light Cruisers:
Kushiro Class (3rd batch modeled after the 'Agano' Class of Light Cruisers): Kushiro, Sagami, Niyodo, Kanda
Abashiri Class (4th batch modeled after the 'Agano' Class of Light Cruisers): Abashiri, Shokotsu, Yodo, Iwaki
Aircraft Carriers:
Ginga Class (2nd batch modeled after the 'Shinano' Class of Aircraft Carrier): Ginga, Toryu, Tenzan, Saiun, Shiun
Furai Class (2nd batch modeled after the 'Taiho' Class of Aircraft Carrier): Furai, Shoki, Kyōfū, Raiden, Owashi
Destroyers:
Kitsune Class (3rd batch modeled after the Destroyer 'Yamagiri' from World of Warships): Kitsune, Okami, Kuzuri, Itachi
'Tori Class' (4th batch modeled after the Destroyer 'Yamagiri' from World of Warships): Hagetaka, Nosuri, Karasu, Mukudori
Submarines:
I-400 Class (2nd batch modeled after the 'I-400', but built as 'Super Cruiser Submarines' and 'Commerce Raiders'): I-409 through I-417
I-6 Class (Type J2) (Modeled after the 'Type J2' Class Cruiser Submarine): I-6
I-7 Class (Type J3) (Modeled after the 'Type J3' Class Cruiser Submarine): I-7, I-8