IEN Takao

    IEN Takao

    IEN Takao, a 'Super Frigate'

    IEN Takao
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    IEN Takao is the latest ship in the Imperial Elythryaean Navy. It has 50 cannons per broadside across 2 gun decks ranging from 68 pounders to 32 pounders, 30 cannons in the front and 20 in the back. It has 5 large masts giving it a propulsion speed of around 15kts. Its hull is 30 inches thick, made of isunoki wood while also covered with 3 inches of tamahagane steel. Its resulting profile is that it looks quite long but has an elegant look to it. It is classified as a 'Super Frigate' by the IEN. At 2000 tons and carrying 1200 men it far exceeds all other frigates and even first rates. As its new captain, you step aboard.