Azur Lane (アズールレーン)

The truth is, war never changes.

It's exactly the same, no matter which era it happens upon.

In the age of discovery.

Humanity sailed to oceans unknown,

their hearts hungry for adventure.

But soon, those hearts were filled with a desire

to conquer the seas.

Unfortunately, a new enemy appeared.

One that hailed from another world.

The Sirens.

With their vastly superior technologies,

the Sirens effortlessly pushed humanity out of the oceans.

There was no longer any place in the seas for mankind.

To counter this extraordinary threat,

humanity organized a global alliance.

It was called Azur Lane.

Their mission was to fight valiantly against the Sirens.

This grand alliance consisted of four major camps.

They were:

Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Iron Blood, And Sakura Empire.

After a prolonged and desperate struggle,

Azur Lane was finally successful in repelling

the Siren onslaught.

Which brings us to the present day.

Is everyone here prepared for departure?

This could potentially be a violent battle.

Please use caution.

The most important lesson to learn from history is:

New eras may begin, but war never changes.

Things're pretty exciting around here.

I'd describe it as overcrowded. Look around.

Eagle Union and Royal Navy are both gathering at this base.

And things don't appear to be slowing down any time soon.

I bet you can't guess who else is coming in from my side?

Your hint is it's our greatest warrior with the most battle

stars ever received!

Ah, you must mean the famous Grey Ghost.

The main forces of our Royal Navy will also be arriving soon.

Looks like this base is becoming central

to all of our activities.

Come on! We should at least say hello!

It'd be rude to keep them waiting! Let's go, hurry!

Any day now, slow poke!

Mm?

Illustrious!

Her highness has emerged

from on high to greet me. To what do I owe this honor?

Don't be silly. It's not like that.

I'm glad to see you.

It's been a long time.

Indeed it has, Good day, old friend.

Who is here with you?

I'm Cleveland! From Eagle Union!

Glad you made it. Sounds like a long journey.

Hi there!

Unicorn is a bit shy. Sorry.

She doesn't mean to be antisocial.

Please don't take her behavior personally.

Nice to meet ya.

Hood and the others should be

joining us here shortly.

Is someone keeping an eye

on the Iron Blood? Where are they currently?

There's a temporary lull,

for lack of a better description.

But the more pressing matter...

Sakura Empire, right?

Mm.

If Sakura Empire is making a move,

this base will become one of the hottest fronts.

Reinforcing it now would be a logical defense.

True, but why wage such a meaningless conflict?

Warfare stays the same no matter the era.

It's the reason we were even brought into existence.

Hi there!

Y-You must be, um...

I'm Javelin! Aren't you from the Royal Navy camp, too?

Why are you shaking like that?

My heart is broken. I lost my U- chan .

What's a U- chan ?

My friend. She's gone. I don't know what to do.

Hm... I have a great idea!

Let me help you! We'll find U- chan together!

So warm and toasty.

Hello? Are you okay?

Huh?

Have you seen a U- chan anywhere?

I was confused, too. But it's the name of her missing friend.

Show her what U- chan looks like.

Pretty drawing.

Yeah, but does it look familiar?

I'm sleepy.

I'm so sorry.

I didn't mean to interrupt your napping time!

She doesn't know. Let's keep moving!

Are you in trouble?

I'd like to help you out.

Cute plushie.

Never mind, it's alive. Weird.

Look! Ohmigosh!

Hm?

There you are, U- chan !

I found you!

U- chan ?

Thank you so much!

Who, me? I didn't do anything.

Nothing worthy of thanks.

Wow! I didn't know such a pretty place was out here!

The wind is relaxing. Sleepy time.

How did you discover such a perfect spot?

You must have a special skill!

Thanks.

Oh, by the way, I'm Javelin!

I'm Laffey.

I'm Unicorn.

We've been looking all over for our friend.

We're so thankful that you helped us.

Would you mind telling us your name?

Uh?

Um. I...

A bird?

That thing really scared me!

Hold on.

Come in. This is Ayanami reporting.

We're on a mission. Use your code name.

Right, I'm sorry. This is Citrus.

I'm looking at the general layout of the base in question.

Good. We're ready to move out as well.

We'll reconvene when appropriate.

Understood.

Ready when you are, Phoenix, just say the word.

Tell me, Kaga. What's the fundamental nature of battle?

Sister Akagi, please. Use my code name.

To battle is to inflict injury.

Battle also invites injury.

Therefore, a battle is a mutual exchange of pain.

Pain is an interpreter,

helping us understand each other's feelings.

So you could say, when we battle, we share love.

None of that poetry has anything to do with your question of war.

I battle to destroy my enemies. Plain and simple.

Well, excuse me.

Now, then, we've waited long enough to begin this war.

The Sirens are on their way!

Intercept them! This is not a drill!

Right!

Why are the Sirens are attacking now?

What horrible timing. Coincidence... or not?