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The accompanying cruisers deployed within the Empire's Battlefleets exhibit significant diversity. Ranging from the imposing Hokkaido Heavy Cruiser to the agile Kanagawa Monitor, there exists a cruiser variant tailored for every mission. Japanese Cruiser groups commonly incorporate Chita Submersible Automata, engineering marvels equal to the mechanical prowess of the Covenant of the Enlightened. These automatons serve a dual role: safeguarding the fleet from underwater threats and aiding in assaults. While designed for independent lengthy operations, the Chita lack the endurance of their larger counterparts, the Kaiju class automata.
Ishikawa strike cruisers and Yamaguchi Attack Cruisers play pivotal roles in maintaining these escorts away from drydocks, employing moon pools for Chita repairs and refueling.
Okinawa and Miyagi Class Cruisers boast limited reconnaissance aircraft, functioning as spotters and providing minimal aerial defense. They can execute bombing runs on enemy shipping when necessary, albeit typically requiring support from other aerial units.
For patrolling the distant islands of their homeland, the Japanese favor Kyoto frigates. Ideally suited for this task, a year spent aboard a Kyoto serves as the first exposure for new sailors to the proud naval traditions of the Blazing Sun.
The Japanese Frontline Squadrons kit comprises ten multi-part plastic miniatures: