Kancolle TRPG - Core

KANCOLLE RPG
Kancolle Managerial Naval Base

and
Toichiro Kawashima/
Adventure Planning Service
INTRODUCTION
This books contains the rules for a tabletop roleplaying game, a kind of game that lets you go
on adventures in another world using the combined powers of conversation and dice-rolling.
Role-playing is when you take on the role of a character in a story. You do not necessarily
have to perform like you are an actor in a play (although you can); it is enough to simply think about
what the character would do and describe those actions.
These rules provide a general outline that explains how the events in a game could progress.
However, because all sorts of things can happen in a tabletop roleplaying game, it would be impossible
for the rules to cover every possibility. If a player wants to do something not covered by the rules, the
gamemaster (henceforth referred to as the Admiral) should feel free to change or alter the rules if it
would result in the game being more fun.
If a situation arises where the rules are vague or confusing, the Admiral should decide how
best to interpret them. The players should accept the Admiral's decisions for the sake of keeping the
game flowing.
THINGS YOU WILL NEED

Rulebook
This book. The one you are reading right now. You will need at least one copy, although it will
make things easier if you have a copy for every player.
A Writing Utensil
Perhaps a good old #2 pencil, a mechanical pencil, or even an erasable pen. Anything that can
be easily erased will be preferable.
Random Number Generation Cubes
Around five six-sided dice for each person should be enough.
Character Sheets
You will need one of these sheets for each player. You can copy or print out the one included in
this book.
Event Cards
These cards are used during the Naval Base phase of the game. You will need one for each
player for each cycle of the scenario that you will be playing. You can copy or print out the ones
included in this book.
The Naval Base Record Sheet and The Fleet Sheet
These are used to keep track of information related to your naval base and to track the fleet
during battle. You will need one of each. You can copy or print out the ones included in this book.
Tokens
You will need something that you can use to represent the shipgirls and the Abyssal ships.
Pawns scavenged from other games, meeples, action figures, pocket change, scraps of paper with your
characters' names written on them, or anything else you can think of. You might also want some
counters to use to track damage.
GLOSSARY
nD6
This is a shorthand way of saying roll 'n' number of six-sided dice and add together the total.
If you roll 1D6, the total would be the number shown on the die. If you roll 2D6, you would add
together the numbers shown on the faces of both dice.
D66
Roll 2 six-sided dice. Use the lowest number shown on the two dice as the tens place and the
larger number as the ones place. This generates a number from 11-66.
The Admiral
The Admiral is the person who prepares a scenario, stewards the game through its various
scenes and phases, makes decisions regarding the rules, plays the part of various characters, and tells
a story. They are also sometimes called the gamemaster or GM.
Player
These are the people who take on the role of the shipgirls and accept the challenge of the
Admiral's scenario. Each player prepares their own shipgirl character to take part in the game.
Character
These are any of the characters that appear in the game. Each player is in control of their own
character, whom they use to push the events of the game forward.
PC
This is short for Player Character, the characters specifically controlled by each of the players.
They will grow and change depending on the events that occur in the game.
NPC
This is short for Non-Player Character. Any character that is not a PC is an NPC. This includes
shipgirls and other people inside the naval base, the Abyssal ships, and others. Generally, they will be
controlled by the Admiral.
Tables
A table that includes a dice descriptor in its title (for example: 1D6) indicates a randomly
generated result. When using these tables, roll the number of dice indicated on the table and apply
the effect on the table that corresponds to the result of the die roll.
CHAPTER 1: CHARACTERS
Characters are actors in the game world that are controlled by the players and the Admiral.
They are divided into two main types, the player-controlled PCs and the Admiral-controlled NPCs.
If this is your first time playing the Kancolle RPG, the first thing you will want to do is look
through the Shipgirl Directory, choose one whom you would like to play as, and print out or copy her
information.
READING THE SHIPGIRL ENTRIES

The entries contained in the Shipgirl Directory will have lots of information. This section will
explain how to read the entries for maximum understanding
Basic Information
Each shipgirl's basic information will consist of her Level, her Name, her Classification,
and her Supply Affinity.
Level
A shipgirl's level is a representation of how much training she has and how powerful she is.
Every shipgirl begins the game at level 1. She will gain levels and increase in strength with each
session that you play.
Name
This is, obviously, the shipgirl's name. In addition to her name, each shipgirl will also have a
ship class and number. Shipgirls of the same class are connected to each other much like sisters. You
can think of the shipgirls with a lower ship number as being like the older sisters.
Classification
A shipgirl's classification describes what type of ship she is. A shipgirl's overall specifications
are determined based on her classification.
The different classifications are: Destroyer, Light Cruiser, Heavy Cruiser, Light Carrier, Standard
Carrier, and Battleship.
Destroyers These small shipgirls have light armor but excellent evasion. They specialize
in getting close to enemy ships and pressing them with their torpedoes. They
also have the highest Energy levels and are highly reliable when in a pinch.
Light Cruisers These shipgirls are the smaller of the types of cruisers, with high Energy and
Evasion. They have very accurate fire and should prove their worth during
engagements.
Heavy Cruisers These larger cruisers possess high stats across the board and are effective in a
wide variety of situations.
Light Carriers These are smaller sized aircraft carriers. They have higher Energy than standard
carriers, which makes them easier to handle, but their thin armor means that
they must be careful during battle.
Standard Carriers These aircraft carriers specialize in making long-range attacks using their aircraft.
However, they are every expensive to repair.
Battleships Battleships carry the most powerful guns and are protected by the thickest
armor. They are also expensive to repair, and are not as reliable in a crisis.
Supply Affinity
Supply affinity describes the relationship between a shipgirl and the different resource types.
By using the naval base's stocks to resupply themselves, the shipgirls can restore their spent energy.
A shipgirl's supply affinity is determined by her classification.
Fuel Gunpowder Steel Bauxite

Destroyer
Light Cruiser
Heavy Cruiser
Light Carrier
Standard Carrier
Battleship
A shipgirl with a supply affinity of can recover 1 point of energy by spending 1 of that
resource type.
A shipgirl with a supply affinity of can recover 1 point of energy by spending 2 of that
resource type.
A shipgirl with a supply affinity of cannot spend that resource type to recover energy.
Combat Ratings
Combat ratings are values that represent a shipgirl's capabilities in combat. Each shipgirl has
her own combat ratings. The higher a combat rating, the better that shipgirl is. The five different
combat ratings are Accuracy, Firepower, Evasion, Armor, and Equipment.
Accuracy
How likely it is for your attacks to hit.
Firepower
How much damage you deal when you attack.
Evasion
How easy it is for you to avoid enemy attacks.
Armor
Determines how much you are injured when you take damage.
Equipment
How many equipment abilities you can have.
Traits
Traits represent a characters disposition and personal qualities. They are used to determine the
results of various challenges throughout the game. Each shipgirl has her own personal traits.
There are six categories of traitsBackground, Charm, Personality, Interests, Naval,
and Combatand eleven different traits in each category, for a total of 66 unique traits in all. Each
trait is described in detail below.
Starting Traits
Each shipgirl begins the game with several traits, known as Starting Traits. A shipgirl's
number of starting traits depends on her classification.
Destroyers 3 Starting Traits

Light Cruisers 3 Starting Traits
Heavy Cruisers 4 Starting Traits
Light Carriers 4 Starting Traits
Standard Carriers 5 Starting Traits
Battleships 5 Starting Traits
It is possible for shipgirls to gain additional traits during the course of the game, but regardless
of a shipgirl's classification, she can never have more than six traits.
Merits and Defects
Traits are divided into two types, Merits and Defects.
Merits are designated by a , and can be used freely without any problems.
Defects are designated by a , and using them can result in a number of different events
occurring. A defect may represent something that the shipgirl is unskilled at or something with which
she has an excessive negative preoccupation. It is up to you as a player to decide how your character
views her defects.
Free Traits
When a shipgirl has Free listed as one of her starting traits, you may choose to give her any
available trait.
Gaps
Gaps are any of the columns on the trait table that contain empty spaces. You may choose
one of these columns and completely fill it in. A filled in gap is ignored when determining the difficulty
of an action check (action checks will be explained later).
Filling Out the Trait Table
Take your character sheet and mark all of your shipgirl's starting traits. Place a next to all of
the merits and a next to all of the defects.
Background Traits
This category consists of traits that are common knowledge about a shipgirl or which are
natural, inborn characteristics.
Connections
This trait represents close friends and acquaintances or perhaps a large number of sister ships.
It may be used when trying to enlist the help of an NPC who hasn't yet appeared in the session.
Famous
This trait represents a great and well known accomplishment in your past. There are also times
when it might not be linked to anything specific that you did.
Dark Past
This trait represents something that is difficult to talk about, perhaps a sad parting or an
embarrassing mistake. Everyone has something they wish they could forget.
Old-fashioned
This trait represents an outdated custom or way of thinking that you still cling to. Heian,
Sengoku, Edo, Showathere are all sorts of eras that you could be drawn to.
Catchphrase
This trait represents an unusual way of speaking. It could be a verbal tic, a favorite word or
phrase, or even a regional accent.
Lucky
This trait represents good luck and good fortunes. Shipgirls who have this trait are sometimes
known as lucky ships.
Idol
This trait represents a unique or unusual level of popularity. You might be a famous performer
with lots of fans.
Secret Weapon
This trait represents an experimental shipgirl or one who has special equipment. It is used
when you are hiding something or when you have some sort of secret purpose.
Refined
This trait represents having been raised as a member of high society. If you have this trait as a
defect, it might mean that you are sheltered and have problems fitting in with normal society.
Figure
This trait represents a beautiful and stylish body. You might have attractive, balanced features,
or perhaps a specific part of your physique is truly exceptional.
Lived Abroad
This trait represents your experience of having lived in another country. It may be used
whenever you have to do things that relate to foreign cultures.
Charm Traits
This category consists of traits that make a shipgirl attractive to others and which draw people
to her.
Earnest
You are more obedient and more passive than other people. Most shipgirls with this trait are
very trusting of others, and more honest and upfront.
Cool
You are collected and level-headed. This trait may be used when you need to stay composed
and keep your emotions from getting to you.
Gentle
You are overflowing with kindness and compassion. A shipgirl who has this trait as a defect
might get angry at others easily.
Graceful
You speak and act with a certain grace. This trait may be used when you need to keep quiet or
avoid causing a commotion.
Determined
You always stick things out to the end, especially during times of crisis. Many of the younger
shipgirls possess this trait.
Smile
You possess a charming smile. A shipgirl's smile carries with it the hopes and dreams of many
people... in theory, anyway.
Foolish
Not everybody has to be reasonable and act normal all of the time. Girls who break the mold
can have a charm all their own.
Lively
You are pure, unhindered, and don't keep anything bottled up. Shipgirls with this trait brighten
up everybody's day.
Funny
You cheer people up wherever you go. Your stories make people laugh, and they're happy to be
around you.
Lewd
You're incredibly sexy. Shipgirls with this trait give others a rush when they're aroundeven
other shipgirls!
Flashy
Something about you, maybe your clothes or the way you act, attracts attention. Shipgirls with
this trait can turn even minor events into a big scene.
Personality Traits
This category consists of traits that are represent a shipgirl's moral compass and her personal
psychology.
Mysterious
You are strange and hard to understand. This trait might also be useful when it comes to
understanding other mysteries as well.
Composed
You don't let minor things get to you. Even when you trust someone and they let you down, it
won't change the way you feel about them.
Considerate
You love helping other people and taking care of them. The younger shipgirls find it easy to
look up to you.
Serious
You treat everything seriously. You are devoted to both your work and your friends. Some
people are so serious that they find themselves unable to compromise.
Competitive
You hate losing to other people. Even though there are times when you can't win no matter
how hard you try, that competitive spirit still comes in handy.
Energetic
You are lively and invigorating. With a positive attitude, you should be able to overcome all
sorts of troubles.
Optimistic
You always look on the bright side and don't dwell on the past. Some things you can't do
anything about, so it's best to trust yourself and hope for the best.
Mindful
You are cautious and meticulous. You even pay a lot of care to minor details, since you never
know when showing a little care could have big consequences.
Cruel
You don't care if what you do ends up upsetting others. Sometimes we even end up hurting the
ones we love, don't we?
Free-spirited
You don't like it when things hold you back. Rules, morals, and even common sense can't stop
you from doing what you want.
Bold
You've got a lot of guts, and you don't want to look like a coward in front of others. Shipgirls
who have this trait as a defect might be shy or timid.
Interest Traits
This category consists of traits that showcase a shipgirl's tastes, her likes and dislikes, and her
hobbies.
Sleeping
Dozing. Napping. Catching some z's. You're great at falling asleep, and can catch some shuteye
pretty much anywhere. I wonder if you're dreaming of something nice?
Imagination
You're great at coming up with ideas for having fun. You are a great story teller and can
describe places you've never even been.
Animals
You like to keep pets, and plants too! Some shipgirls might even think of their own guns or the
faeries as pets too.
Reading
You love to read books. Mystery novels, fighting comics, adult books...you don't care, as long as
you're reading something.
Food
You love to eat, or maybe drink tea or even alcohol. Some shipgirls are also great cooks in their
own right.
Conversation
You love talking to your friends about whatever happens to cross your mind. Shipgirls with this
trait might be up to date with all the latest gossip.
Shopping
Shop 'til you drop! You love to hunt for rare items and are great at finding the best deals.
Entertainment
Whether it's singing, dancing, theater, or movies, you love entertainment made for the masses.
You also love performing yourself.
Fashion
You're fastidious when it comes to hair, makeup, and clothing. You always know what the
current trends are in clothing and accessories.
Bathing
You can't wait for bath time. Shipgirls have tough jobs, and they take their relaxation time very
seriously.
Romance
You love stories of love between two people. You've even heard rumors that there are some
shipgirls who love other shipgirls...!
Naval Traits
This category consists of traits that represent skills and knowledge that are indispensable for a
shipgirl while at sea.
Encryption
This is your knowledge of codes, passwords, and ciphers. You can read secret plans and
symbols and can pass along information without being overheard by the enemy.
Communications
This is the skill to use communications equipment to converse with people even at long
distances. You can hail other ships, naval bases, etc...
Detection
This is the ability to locate the enemy during operations. You can also find your own allies if
you become lost or separated.
Protocol
This is your knowledge of the rules and regulations to follow in base or as part of a convoy.
Maintaining military discipline is important in times of war.
Supply
This is your knowledge of supplies and raw materials. Resupplying at sea can invite danger, but
it's unavoidable on long expeditions.
Reserve
You are good at preparing and waiting for your chance to come. The base can't be left
undefended, after all. Remaining on standby is important too.
Maneuvering
This trait represents your skill at altering your position while at sea. When it comes to
traversing the oceans, this skill is especially important.
Navigation
This is the ability to read and prepare navigational charts. The are still many parts of the ocean
that are uncharted, and reliable maps are a precious resource.
Command
This is the ability to direct the actions of the entire fleet. Understanding your objectives and
controlling your fire are paramount.
Hygiene
This is the knowledge necessary to stay healthy and prevent illness. You also know how to treat
simple diseases and injuries.
Maintenance
This is the ability to repair and modify equipment. Usually this is a job left for the maintenance
teams, but many shipgirls prefer to take responsibility when it's their own lives that are on the line.
Warfare Traits
This category consists of traits represent the various methods and strategies that shipgirls
employ in combat.
Electronic Warfare
This is the ability to intercept, jam, and hijack enemy communications. It can also be used to
ensure that allied communications are transmitted safely.
Bombing
This is the ability to attack enemy ships using carrier-based bombers and attack aircraft.
Aerial Combat
This is the ability to command battles between carrier-based aircraft. You can direct the faeries
to shoot down enemy planes.
Anti-Aircraft
This is the ability to defend yourself from attacks made by enemy aircraft using high-angle
artillery and machine guns.
Assault
This is the ability rush at enemy ships and attack them. Getting close to your opponent is a
valuable skill for ships with short range weapons.
Artillery
This is the ability to fire on enemy ships using your main guns. It is one of the fundamentals of
naval warfare.
Withdrawal
This is the ability to escape from enemy ships when under attack. There are many situations,
such as during rescue operations, where being able to disengage quickly is important.
Support
This is the ability to aid and defend other ships and shipgirls during an engagement. It is an
important part of undertaking coordinated actions.
Torpedo
This is the ability to attack enemy ships using your torpedoes. You can increase your accuracy
by controlling the delay and spread of the torpedoes.
Anti-Submarine
This is the ability to locate and attack submerged submarines using mines, sonar, and depth
charges.
Night Battle
This is the ability to fight during the night time. It can be difficult for shipgirls, who rely on their
eyesight, to pick out enemies at night.
Energy
Energy is a representation of how much fuel a shipgirl consumes. It varies from shipgirl to
shipgirl.
You can expend energy in order to re-roll checks and to acquire new traits.
The energy value listed in each shipgirl's description is the maximum value. If your energy falls
to 0, you become inoperative.
When you recover energy, you can never recover more than your maximum value. When you
spend or lose points of energy, your energy can never fall below 0.
Condition Monitor
The Condition Monitor represents how much damage a shipgirl has taken. There are five
levels of damage: Undamaged, Light Damage, Medium Damage, Heavy Damage, and Sunk.
Whenever you take damage, divide the amount of damage by your armor rating (round down).
The result is the number of hits you take, and how many boxes you fill in on the condition monitor.
Undamaged 0 Hits
Light Damage 1 Hit
Medium Damage 2 Hits
Heavy Damage 3 Hits
Sunk 4+ Hits
The Effects of Damage
A shipgirl can suffer special effects depending on how much damage she has taken. The effects
of each level of damage are not cumulative with each other.
Undamaged No effect.
Light Damage No effect.
Medium Damage Apply a -1 modifier to all action checks. You cannot use Aircraft or Torpedo
equipment abilities.
Heavy Damage Apply a -2 modifier to all action checks. You cannot use Aircraft or Torpedo
equipment abilities. Ignore the penalty for using defects.
Sunk You become inoperative.
Recovering From Damage

You can recover from damage that you have taken by spending fuel and steel in order to
Dock. Docking is explained in detail in Chapter 5.
Abilities
Abilities are special skills acquired by shipgirls. Each shipgirl has a different set of skills.
There are three types of abilities: Equipment Abilities, Combat Abilities, and Inherent
Abilities.
Equipment Abilities These are weapons, equipment, and other items that are used during battle.
Combat Abilities These abilities can provide special effects under certain circumstances.
Inherent Abilities These are special abilities that are unique to each shipgirl.
Relationship Scores
Relationship Scores represent how strong a relationship each shipgirl has with the other
characters. They range in value from 0-5, and include a relationship type as well as a Support Box.
You can raise your relationship scores over time. While they start at 0, they will increase during
the course of the game. The maximum value for a relationship score is 5.
Whenever a relationship score increases or decreases, you are free to change the relationship
type. The type of relationship describes your feelings towards that character, and can be anything you
choose. If you are unable to think of anything, you may determine the relationship type randomly by
rolling on the relationship table.
Relationship Table (Positive/Negative) 1D6

1Cute/Irritating
2Amazing/Unfortunate
3Fun/Scary
4Cool/Worrisome
5Adore/Bully
6Love/Despise
Items
Items are single-use objects that you can acquire during the course of the game. You will not
have any items at the start of the game.
A PC may carry a maximum of two items at once.
Reactions
Reactions are responses that a shipgirl might give to various situations.
Whenever the player or the Admiral feels that the shipgirl should deliver a line, you may roll on
the reaction table to choose a reaction at random.
NAGATO
Nagato-class Battleship #1
Combat Ratings
Accuracy 0 Firepower 4
Evasion 0 Armor 12
Equipment 4 Energy 7
Starting Traits
Connections (Background 2)
Serious (Personality 5)
Command (Naval 10)
Supply (Naval 6)
Free
Specialization
Offensive, Utility
Abilities
Large-caliber Naval Gun [Command]
Secondary Gun [Serious]
Volley Fire [Serious]
The Power of the Big 7 None
Reaction Table
1. Don't make light of the power of the Big 7.
2. Alright! Fleet, form up on me!
3. I'm excited.
4. My thanks.
5. The Nagato class's armor isn't just for show.
6. It's nothing compared to the honor of being the flagship of the combined fleet, but I'll take it.
The Power of the Big 7

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Nagato
Effect Whenever you score a special on a firing check, increase the firepower of the attack by
an additional 2 points.
A battleship who boasts amazing firepower and tough armor. The world-renowned Big 7 name (the
world's seven largest battleships) isn't just for show. She's a reliable leader who should have no
trouble commanding an entire fleet.
KONGOU
Kongou-class Battleship #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 11
Starting Traits
Lived Abroad (Background 12)
Romance (Interests 12)
Assault (Warfare 6)
Free
Free
Specialization
Deployment, Offensive
Abilities
Large-caliber Naval Gun [Assault]
Secondary Gun [Romance]
Wild Fire [Assault]
Burning Love!! None
Reaction Table
1. You must always make time for tea time!
2. I'll be the one to win over the Admiral's heart!
3. I can do even better, so keep watching!
4. Wow! Congratulations!
5. Fire!
6. Shit!
Burning Love!!
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Sub
Category Kongou
Effect You may use this ability whenever you increase one of your relationship scores. If you
spend 1D6 points of energy, you may increase that relationship score by 1 additional point.
A fast super-dreadnought battleship equipped with powerful guns. She was born in Britain before
returning to Japan, and she always keeps the fleet in good spirits. You can her cheerful voice on a daily
basis. Admiral! It's almost tea time!
HARUNA
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 11
Starting Traits
Earnest (Charm 2)
Maneuvering (Naval 8)
Free
Dark Past (Background 4)
Free
Specialization
Deployment, Strategy
Abilities
Large-caliber Naval Gun [Earnest]
Secondary Gun [Maneuvering]
Sixth Sense [Earnest]
I'm Okay! None
Reaction Table
1. Haruna is okay!
2. Haruna is grateful.
3. Haruna won't let you take all the credit!
4. Haruna will give it all she's got!
5. I only did what was natural.
6. Admiral! Victory!
I'm Okay!
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Haruna
Effect You may ignore check penalties imposed by damage.
A cornerstone of heavy engagements who combines firepower, armor, and maneuverability. A lovely,
ideal woman who will give her everything for the sake of the fleet if she believes it will lead to victory,
no matter the cost. Haruna is okay!
KIRISHIMA
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 11
Starting Traits
Bold (Personality 12)
Reading (Interests 5)
Electronic Warfare (Warfare 2)
Detection (Naval 4)
Free
Specialization
Strategy, Utility
Abilities
Large-caliber Naval Gun [Bold]
Secondary Gun [Reading]
Communications Jamming [Electronic Warfare]
Brains of the Fleet None
Reaction Table
1. Is the mic' volume okay?
2. Well done!
3. I'll do my best as the brains of the fleet!
4. Save it for a rainy day.
5. How could this happen? My battle plan...
6. Distance, check. Speed, check. All guns, fire!
Brains of the Fleet

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Sub
Category Kirishima
Effect You may use this ability when determining the formation, before positions have been
revealed. If you spend 3 points of energy, you may use two dice to determine your position and
choose either of them after the positions have been revealed.
A glasses-wearing brainiac and the youngest of the four fast battleship sisters. In addition to her
detailed battle analysis, she also has a reputation for being a dynamic combatant. She seems to view
her sister Haruna as a potential rival.
AKAGI
Akagi-class Standard Carrier #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 0 Armor 9
Starting Traits
Detection (Naval 4)
Aerial Combat (Warfare 4)
Free
Sleeping (Interests 2)
Food (Interests 6)
Specialization
Air Superiority, Defensive
Abilities
Carrier-based Torpedo Bomber [Aerial Combat]
Carrier-based Bomber [Detection]
Adversity None
Pride of the 1st Carrier Division None
Reaction Table
1. Never heard of her.
2. Hurry up and swap weapons!
3. I guess nobody needs three flight decks.
4. We mustn't conceited over this victory.
5. Things are great.
6. What is this I'm feeling?
Pride of the 1st Carrier Division

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Akagi
Effect You may ignore modifiers to checks imposed by damage. Add a +1 modifier to your
firing checks for each hit that you have suffered.
Capable of carrying a large number of planes, she forms the core of naval task forces. While she takes
her position as the pride of the 1st Carrier Division seriously, she has also made a name for herself as a
glutton who wreaks havoc on the base's resource reserves.
KAGA
Kaga-class Standard Carrier #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 0 Armor 9
Starting Traits
Cool (Charm 3)
Bombing (Warfare 3)
Free
Competitive (Personality 6)
Conversation (Interests 7)
Specialization
Strategy, Air Superiority
Abilities
Carrier-based Torpedo Bomber [Cool]
Carrier-based Bomber [Bombing]
Dive Bombing [Bombing]
One Hit Kill None
Reaction Table
1. I will not surrender here.
2. I did it.
3. Don't put me with those 5th Carrier Division kids.
4. They're all great kids.
5. Truly exhilarating.
6. I'm outraged.
One Hit Kill

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Kaga
Effect Treat the Airstrike capability of your equipment abilities as if it were 1 point higher.
A carrier who carries more planes than anyone else and uses them to outrange her opponents. Her
cool, emotionless exterior gives her the image of a silent commander type. There are also rumors that
she may be in possession of an unexpectedly frail psyche.
SHOUKAKU
Shoukaku-class Standard Carrier #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 9
Starting Traits
Considerate (Personality 4)
Withdrawal (Warfare 8)
Lucky (Background 7)
Free
Specialization
Air Superiority, Defensive
Abilities
Carrier-based Fighter None
Substitution [Lucky]
Designated Damage Taker None
Reaction Table
1. Here I go! All planes, attack!
2. Geez! Why am I always the only one?
3. Shall I send out the recon planes?
4. I wonder if Zuikaku is okay.
5. Looks like... I'll be leaving again...
6. I get hurt easily. Isn't that right, Zuikaku?
Designated Damage Taker

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Sub
Category Shoukaku
Effect You may use this ability whenever someone takes damage. If you spend 1 point of
energy, you may take that damage instead.
An unassuming carrier with a delicate air about her. She's constantly worrying about her younger
sister, Zuikaku. Although she is fast enough, she seems to suffer an unusually large amount of damage.
Geez! Why am I always the only one?
ZUIKAKU
Shoukaku-class Standard Carrier #2
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 9
Starting Traits
Bombing (Warfare 3)
Free
Free
Specialization
Air Superiority, Strategy
Abilities
Carrier-based Torpedo Bomber [Bombing]
Carrier-based Bomber [Competitive]
Aviation Control [Competitive]
Lucky 5th Carrier Division None
Reaction Table
1. What are you doing? Do you want to get bombed?
2. Who are you calling a turkey? This is no joke!
3. The goddess of luck is on my side!
4. I wonder if Shoukaku is doing okay?
5. What is it what is it? I can't wait!
6. I'm so bored. It's not good for my morale, you know.
Lucky 5th Carrier Division

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Zuikaku
Effect Whenever you roll on the accident table, choose a random character appearing in that
scene (yourself included). Apply the effect of the roll on the accident table to that character instead.
A lucky ship who shoulders half the burden of supporting a carrier task force. For some reason enemy
fire seems to fly right over her determined, twintail-sporting head. The goddess of luck is on my side!
RYUUJOU
Ryuujou-class Light Carrier #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 0 Armor 7
Starting Traits
Catchphrase (Background 6)
Gentle (Charm 4)
Free
Figure (Background 11)
Specialization
Air Superiority, Utility
Abilities
Carrier-based Torpedo Bomber [Gentle]
Rescue Operations [Gentle]
Unique Silhouette None
Reaction Table
1. I was waitin' for this!
2. Let's go!
3. Alright, it's decided!
4. I've got a unique silhouette, right?
5. That makes me kinda happy!
6. Thanks a bunch!
Unique Silhouette
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Ryuujou
Effect Whenever you make an evasion check, if you spend 1D6 points of energy, you may
make the check using the Style trait instead.
A petite light carrier who combines high speed with the ability to launch a large number of planes one
after the other, her big charm point is her unique silhouette. She'll beg for the spoils of war in her
trademark Kansai accent. I... I did great, didn't I? Praise me praise me!
JUNYOU
Hiyou-class Light Carrier #2
Combat Ratings
Evasion 0 Armor 8
Starting Traits
Free-spirited (Personality 11)
Shopping (Interests 8)
Refined (Background 10)
Specialization
Air Superiority, Utility
Abilities
Tactical Bombing Raid [Aerial Combat]
Hyahaah! None
Reaction Table
1. Hyahaah!
2. Huh? I'm not drunk. I'm stone sober.
3. Let's go all out. All out!
4. Heh heh.
5. Whoa, that was so cool. I think I'm falling in love with myself!
6. Not bad, not bad!
Hyahaah!
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Junyou
Effect Whenever you succeed at a check for a social or recreation event, each PC that is not
docked recovers 1 point of energy.
An unusual light carrier who began her life as the luxury liner Kashiwara Maru before she was
redesigned. She has an excellent handle on her aircraft. Despite her classy upbringing, she is also very
intense, though that too is part of her charm. Don't let her frequent outbursts fool you into thinking
that she's been drinking on the job.
NACHI
Myoukou-class Heavy Cruiser #2
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 9
Starting Traits
Cool (Charm 3)
Command (Naval 10)
Free
Anti-Aircraft (Warfare 5)
Specialization
Strategy, Offensive, Defensive
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Cool]
Secondary Gun [Command]
Formation Change [Command]
Team Nachi None
Reaction Table
1. Thank you for having me.
2. What? Is this part of some plan?
3. For tonight, at least, let's drink!
4. Here I go! Those cowards are still out there!
5. Hmm... Not bad.
6. Looks like I won't be fighting on the front line...
Team Nachi
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Nachi
Effect During battle, increase the firepower rating of all allied ships in the same position as
you (other than yourself) by 1 point.
An experienced flagship who is well-versed in a wealth of tactics. There are many shipgirls who you
have heard would like to be commanded by such a cool and handsome ship. Though she seems
detached, she can often be seen casually raising a glass after battle.
HAGURO
Myoukou-class Heavy Cruiser #4
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 9
Starting Traits
Graceful (Charm 5)
Mindful (Personality 9)
Free
Bold (Personality 12)
Specialization
Strategy, Defensive, Utility
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Mindful]
Secondary Gun [Bold]
Emergency Repairs [Considerate]
I'm Sorry! None
Reaction Table
1. Umm... I'll do my best!
2. I'm sorry!
3. It's just me, but I'll give it my all!
4. No, don't look, don't look!
5. I'm sorry...
6. She can go first...
I'm Sorry!
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Haguro
Effect Whenever you re-roll a check, you may reduce the amount of energy spent by 1 point.
A brave and powerful ship with a long service record. However, she's so reserved and polite that she'll
retreat like a scolded puppy whenever you try to praise her. If only she had more confidence.
ATAGO
Takao-class Heavy Cruiser #2
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 9
Starting Traits
Lewd (Charm 11)
Night Battle (Warfare 12)
Free
Specialization
Deployment, Strategy, Defensive
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Considerate]
Reconnaissance Aircraft None
High-speed Maneuvering [Free-spirited]
I'll Be Your Strength None
Reaction Table
1. Panpakapan!
2. Geez, you're more spoiled than I thought.
3. Nooo!
4. Right away! Teehee.
5. I'll be your strength!
6. Huh? These aren't refits, they're natural.
I'll Be Your Strength

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Sub
Category Atago
Effect You may use this ability whenever someone fails a check. You may clear your support
box for that character.
A captivating heavy cruiser with blond hair, blue eyes, a dynamite body, and the strength to match.
Playful, vibrant, and warm-hearted, she's always ready to lend a hand no matter what kind of trouble
you find yourself in.
MAYA
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 9
Starting Traits
Energetic (Personality 7)
Anti-Aircraft (Warfare 5)
Free
Anti-Submarine (Warfare 11)
Specialization
Deployment, Offensive, Defensive
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Anti-Aircraft]
Machine Gun None
Volley Fire [Energetic]
Anti-Aircraft Refit None
Reaction Table
1. You're getting on my nerves!
2. Huh?
3. You can hide behind me if you're scared!
4. Well obviously. It's me, Maya, after all.
5. Damn it!
6. You thought I'd go easy on you!?
Anti-Aircraft Refit
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Maya
Effect Treat the Anti-Aircraft capability of your equipment abilities as if it were 1 point
higher.
A powerful heavy cruiser brimming with anti-aircraft guns. The third of the Takao sisters, after Takao
and Atago. The AA Queen has quite a mouth on her, and she'll cheerfully cut across the oceans all
the while shouting up a storm.
CHOUKAI
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 9
Starting Traits
Imagination (Interests 3)
Free
Specialization
Deployment, Strategy, Offensive
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Imagination]
Machine Gun None
Formation Change [Mysterious]
Just As I Calculated None
Reaction Table
1. It all went according to my calculations.
2. Enemy ships spotted to our left!
3. Looks like I overdid it.
4. Pursuing! I won't let them escape!
5. My calculations... It can't be!
6. My calculations were wrong. I'm sorry.
Just As I Calculated
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Choukai
Effect During battle, if there are one or more enemy ships in the same position as you,
increase your firepower by a number of points equal to the number of enemy ships that share your
position.
A bespectacled commander who brings together a clear head and a wealth of creative strategies. The
fourth of the Takao-class heavy cruisers. Polite and calm, she's the exact opposite of her older sisters,
but she's just as series when it comes to fighting.
TENRYUU
Tenryuu-class Light Cruiser #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Command (Naval 10)
Free
Specialization
Deployment, Offensive, Utility
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Competitive]
Machine Gun None
High-speed Maneuvering [Maneuvering]
Overflowing Confidence None
Reaction Table
1. Fufufu, ya scared?
2. Too scared to talk?
3. I'm way above average!
4. Shaking in your boots, eh?
5. You sure it's okay to let me get this strong?
6. You should be lauded for wearing me down this much. Not bad.
Overflowing Confidence
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Tenryuu
Effect When you make a check using a defect, you score a special on a result of 10 or greater.
The longest serving light cruiser. A fierce and hot-blooded combatant, she also has a gentler nurturing
side that she shows when leading destroyers. There's (probably) no real basis for all her confidence.
It's best just to treat her like the lovable loudmouth that she is.
TATSUTA
Tenryuu-class Light Cruiser #2
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Gentle (Charm 4)
Cruel (Personality 10)
Navigation (Naval 9)
Specialization
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Cruel]
Machine Gun None
Change of Battlefield [Navigation]
Cut to the Bone None
Reaction Table
1. Don't blame me if you lose your hand.
2. Don't you know it's dangerous to walk up behind me?
3. Who here wants to die?
4. My torpedoes are raring to go.
5. Times like these, I just wanna relax for a bit.
6. Don't let Tenryuu find out. She won't be happy about it.
Cut to the Bone

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Tatsuta
Effect Increase your firepower by 2 points whenever you have taken 2 or more hits.
One of the longest serving light cruisers, along with her sister Tenryuu. Her touching features are
topped off by an angelic halo. Alluring, with a calm voice, she's actually a terrifying and violent sadist.
Don't lose your temper around her, if you value her life.
TAMA
Kuma-class Light Cruiser #2
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 7
Starting Traits
Animals (Interests 4)
Withdrawal (Warfare 8)
Specialization
Deployment, Strategy, Utility
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Animals]
Secondary Gun [Catchphrase]
Guidance [Withdrawal]
At Your Service, Nya None
Reaction Table
1. Nya?
2. I'm not a cat, nya.
3. At your service, nya!
4. That tickles, nya.
5. Nyaa...
6. I'm gonna curl up on the dock... Nyan.
At Your Service, Nya

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Tama
Effect Whenever you use support, treat your relationship score towards the target as if it were
1 point higher.
In addition to her skills as a light cruiser, she also excels in support roles in combat, assisting other
ships. Pet her and she'll purr. Tease her and her hands will lash out at you on their own. She loves to
curl up on the dock and cat nap.
SENDAI
Sendai-class Light Cruiser #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 7
Starting Traits
Sleeping (Interests 2)
Foolish (Charm 8)
Specialization
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Night Battle]
Reconnaissance Aircraft None
Night Battling Fool None
Reaction Table
1. A night battle, of course!
2. What is it? Night battle?
3. Hurry up! Night battle!
4. Hey! Night battle with me!
5. With this I'll tear 'em apart in night battles.
6. Morning? I'm going to sleep for a bit.
Night Battling Fool

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Sendai
Effect Increase your firepower by 2 points during night battles.
The lead ship of the young and up-and-coming Sendai-class. Everyone acknowledges her as a night
battle specialistno, a night battle fanaticlet's call her a night battle fool. When the sun goes down
she won't shut up, leading to complaints from the other shipgirls.
NAKA
Sendai-class Light Cruiser #3
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 7
Starting Traits
Idol (Background 8)
Entertainment (Interests 9)
Free
Specialization
Deployment, Strategy, Utility
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Idol]
Secondary Gun [Entertainment]
Pursuit [Smile]
Naka-chan Center None
Reaction Table
1. I'm Naka, idol of the fleet. Nice to meet you!
2. Naka, on her way!
3. Kyaha!
4. Naka-chan, center! I'm the star!
5. I won't change my course, no matter what!
6. Naka smile!
Naka-chan Center
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Naka
Effect During battle, increase your firepower by 1 point if there is at least one allied ship in a
position both above and below you.
The indomitably cheerful youngest Sendai sister. She started off doing transport and escort missions
but worked her way up to become the singing, dancing idol of the fleet. She wants nothing more than
to take center stage.
YUUBARI
Yuubari-class Light Cruiser #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 1 Armor 7
Starting Traits
Secret Weapon (Background 9)
Specialization
Strategy, Offensive, Utility
Abilities
Medium-caliber Naval Gun [Secret Weapon]
Secondary Gun [Serious]
Formation Change [Command]
Weapons Testing Platform [None]
Reaction Table
1. Experimental light cruiser Yuubari reporting!
2. I hate being the slowest... Don't leave me behind!
3. My equipment is pretty delicate. Be careful.
4. Hey! Let's test some stuff out, okay?
5. Later you can tell me what you think.
6. I can't help it! My equipment is heavy!
Weapons Testing Platform

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Yuubari
Effect When defaulting to another trait, treat the Background and Warfare columns as if
they were connected.
This experimental light cruiser's small body is packed to the gills with equipment. Because she's always
swapping out different heavy weapons, she can't help it if she's a little slow. She's earnest, brave, and
deeply reliable.
FUBUKI
Fubuki-class Destroyer #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 2 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Famous (Background 3)
Free
Specialization
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Famous]
Torpedo Tube [Serious]
Escort Vessel [Determined]
I'll Do My Best! None
Reaction Table
1. I'm Fubuki. Nice to meet you!
2. I'll finish 'em off!
3. Go!
4. What? No!
5. Thank you. I'll try harder.
6. Aye aye! I'll do my best!
I'll Do My Best!
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Fubuki
Effect You may ignore the modifier for repeating the same type of scene during the Naval
Base phase.
The first of a new class of heavily-armed Special Type destroyers that shocked the world. Industrious
and hard working, she'll sometimes throw herself in the way of danger in order to protect her allies. A
true heroine who is loved by all.
MURAKUMO
Fubuki-class Destroyer #5
Combat Ratings
Evasion 2 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Support (Warfare 9)
Free
Specialization
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Competitive]
Torpedo Tube [Support]
Escort Vessel [Support]
Sink! None
Reaction Table
1. No way!
2. Try and do your best!
3. Suck on this O2 torpedo why don't you!
4. All you idiots who stand in my way can sink!
5. It was obvious from the start. Aren't you pleased?
6. Not bad. This will make me even more appealing.
Sink!
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Sub
Category Murakumo
Effect You may use this ability whenever you inflict a hit on someone. You may recover 1D6
points of energy.
The 5th ship of the Fubuki-class, she has won countless commendations. She's brave and intrepid,
willing to throw herself at the enemy in order to protect her friends. A haughty and arrogant but still
loving shipgirl, she cuts through the water with her one-piece sailor uniform fluttering behind her.
SAZANAMI
Ayanami-class Destroyer #9
Combat Ratings
Evasion 2 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Funny (Charm 10)
Food (Interests 6)
Specialization
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Funny]
Torpedo Tube [Food]
High-speed Maneuvering [Free-spirited]
Your Tears Are Delicious! None
Reaction Table
1. It's time!
2. Heave-ho!
3. Welcome back, master!
4. Hanya~!
5. Your tears are delicious!
6. I guess I'm a little grateful. Just a little.
Your Tears Are Delicious!

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Sub
Category Sazanami
Effect You may use this ability whenever someone (including you) fails a check. You may
recover 1 point of energy.
Although she's great at a destroyer's primary role of chasing down ships and striking them with her
torpedoes, outside of battle she does nothing but fool around. She's probably the only shipgirl who
calls her Admiral Master.
AKATSUKI
Akatsuki-class Destroyer #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 2 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Refined (Background 10)
Artillery (Warfare 7)
Specialization
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Refined]
Torpedo Tube [Maneuvering]
Lady None
Reaction Table
1. Treat me like a proper lady!
2. I told you, I'm not a kid anymore!
3. O-, of course!
4. Thank you. You have my regards.
5. Don't call me a kid!
6. No matter how you look at it, I'm number one!
Lady
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Sub
Category Akatsuki
Effect You may use this ability whenever one of your relationship scores increases. If you
spend 1D6 points of energy, the character towards whom your relationship score increased also
increases their relationship score towards you by 1 point.
The final iteration of the Special Type destroyers, with increased maneuverability and a larger
operational range. She is more serious than the other girls, and despite her small size she is every bit a
lady. You should acknowledge her accomplishments properly. How distinguished indeed!
HIBIKI
Combat Ratings
Evasion 2 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Lived Abroad (Background 12)
Cool (Charm 3)
Food (Interests 6)
Specialization
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Lived Abroad]
Torpedo Tube [Cool]
Escort Vessel [Determined]
The Phoenix None
Reaction Table
1. Uraaaaa!
2. Do svidanya.
3. Spasibo!
4. Harasho!
5. I don't hate it.
6. I'm Hibiki. I earned the nickname 'The Phoenix.'
The Phoenix
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Sub
Category Hibiki
Effect You may use this ability whenever you take damage. Spend up to 6 points of energy,
and reduce the damage by an equal amount.
Number 22 of the Special Type destroyers, she's also known as The Phoenix. A small shipgirl with a
faint, cool exterior, she traverses the oceans protecting her friends. She sometimes speaks in Russian.
IKAZUCHI
Combat Ratings
Evasion 2 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Energetic (Personality 7)
Free
Specialization
Deployment, Offensive, Utility
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Considerate]
Torpedo Tube [Energetic]
I'm Here For You! None
Reaction Table
1. I'll leave that up to you!
2. You don't look to great. Can't have that!
3. I'm here for you!
4. That's right, you can rely on me more.
5. Forget about it, I'm fine!
6. Tada!
I'm Here For You!

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Ikazuchi
Effect Whenever someone re-rolls a check, you may spend your own energy in place of that
character.
A chivalrous ship with the strength to sink numerous enemy ships, but also the kindness to rescue their
survivors. A tiny hero who tries to show the whole world her smile, there are likely many shipgirls
whom she has helped weather difficult times.
INAZUMA
Combat Ratings
Evasion 2 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Earnest (Charm 2)
Assault (Warfare 6)
Specialization
Deployment, Defensive, Utility
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Catchphrase]
Torpedo Tube [Earnest]
Rescue Operations [Gentle]
Inazuma's Serious Side None
Reaction Table
1. Nano desu!
2. I'll show you I'm serious!
3. Hawawawa! You surprised me!
4. I tried my hardest...
5. I wish I could help our sunken enemies too...
6. Be careful of collisions.
Inazuma's Serious Side

Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Sub
Category Inazuma
Effect You may use this ability whenever you deal damage to someone. Spend up to 6 points
of energy, and increase the damage by an equal amount.
Number 24 of the Special Type destroyers. She's timid and easily embarrassed, but even when she
lets out a flustered Hawawawa, don't let that make you underestimate how serious she can be. Like
her sister Inazuma, she is a gentle shipgirl who wishes she could help sunken enemy ships.
SAMIDARE
Shiratsuyu-class Destroyer #6
Combat Ratings
Evasion 2 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Determined (Charm 6)
Free
Communications (Naval 3)
Specialization
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Determined]
Torpedo Tube [Communications]
Sixth Sense [Encryption]
Klutz None
Reaction Table
1. I'm sorry I'm so clumsy.
2. I won't let them call me a klutz anymore!
3. What!?
4. H...how?
5. It's no use...
6. I'll give it everything I've got!
Klutz
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Samidare
Effect Whenever you make a check using a defect, apply a +2 modifier to the check.
A celebrated ship known for her hard work throughout many battles. While she seems to have
developed a complex over some of her past failures, she is tough honest, and keeps pushing herself
forward in an effort to move past it.
YUKIKAZE
Kagerou-class Destroyer #8
Combat Ratings
Evasion 3 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Protocol (Naval 5)
Famous (Background 3)
Specialization
Offensive, Defensive, Utility
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Lucky]
Torpedo Tube [Protocol]
Substitution [Lucky]
Miracle Destroyer None
Reaction Table
1. Nope, it's no miracle!
2. They don't call me unsinkable for nothing!
3. I can feel the kiss of the goddess of luck!
4. Yukikaze, returning from another mission!
5. B...but..I can't sink!
6. Don't worry, I'm fine!
Miracle Destroyer
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Yukikaze
Effect Whenever you roll on the accident table, you may roll twice and choose either of the
results.
Torpedoes pass right underneath her, and direct hits fail to detonate. This miracle destroyer with her
innocent smile has returned from several battles completely unscathed. She's not just lucky, unless you
can call days of constant training luck.
SHIMAKAZE
Shimakaze-class Destroyer #1
Combat Ratings
Evasion 3 Armor 6
Starting Traits
Secret Weapon (Background 9)
Connections (Background 2)
Specialization
Abilities
Small-caliber Naval Gun [Maneuvering]
Torpedo Tube [Secret Weapon]
One-girl Navy None
Reaction Table
1. Oh!
2. Fu fu fu. You're slow.
3. Swift like the island breeze!
4. You're so slooow!
5. Let's go, Rensouhou-chan.
6. No one can catch me!
One-girl Navy
Type Inherent
Trait None
Activation Auto
Category Shimakaze
Effect During battle, if there are no allied ships in the same position as you, increase your
accuracy by an amount equal to your evasion.
A destroyer who pushed the limits of engineering. If you see those bunny-ear ribbons and Rensouhou-
chan skipping across the water, you know it's got to be her, the fastest shipgirl in the fleet. Make sure
that she doesn't go so fast that she zips right past the enemy.
CHAPTER 2: ACTION CHECKS
In the Kancolle RPG, Action Checks are used when it is unsure whether a character will
succeed or fail at an action. They are often called simply checks for short.
Over the course a session, the shipgirls will pass the time training and enjoying themselves in
the naval base, as well as transporting materials to dangerous locations and fighting against the
abyssal ships.
Action checks are used during all of those things.
MAKING AN ACTION CHECK

Making an action check involves the following five steps. Resolve them in the order that they
are written here.
1. Determine the Trait

Whenever a player has to make an action check, the Admiral chooses an appropriate trait that
will be used for the check. There are also situations where the rules will tell you which trait to use.
2. Confirm You Have the Trait
The player looks to see if their character possesses the necessary trait or not.
If you do not possess the trait, move on to step 3, Defaulting.
If you do possess the trait, you may skip step 3 and move directly to step 4, Determine the
Target Number.
3. Defaulting
If you do not possess the necessary trait, look at the list of traits on your character sheet and
find the trait you do possess that is closest to the necessary trait. You may make the check by
substituting that trait instead.
Count the number of spaces between the trait needed for the check and the trait that you are
defaulting to. Keep the following points in mind:
You may only move left, right, up, and down when counting, not diagonally.
Any gaps that are not filled in are counted as 1 space. Do not count gaps that are filled in.
The Background and Warfare categories do not connect to each other.
The #2 and #12 traits do not connect to each other.
4. Determine the Target Number

Calculate the target number for the action check. The higher a target number is, the more
difficult it will be to succeed.
If you possess the necessary trait, the target number is 5.
If you are defaulting, the target number is equal to 5 + the number of spaces between the two
traits (including the trait that you are defaulting to).
5. Roll the Dice
The player rolls 2D6 and adds them together to find the result of the check.
If the result is greater than or equal to the target number, the check succeeds.
If the result is less than the target number, the check fails.
When making an action check, there are several other factors you may influence the check.
These include Modifiers, Special Results, Defects, Re-rolling, and Admiral Interference.
MODIFIERS
It is possible to apply different kinds of modifiers to an action check.
Positive modifiers can be applied in situations where you are more likely to succeed. Negative
modifiers can be applied in situations where you are more likely to fail.
When applying a modifier to a check, increase or decrease the result by an amount equal to
the modifier.
SPECIAL RESULTS
During the fifth step of making a check, Roll the Dice, it is possible to to get two types of
unique results, a Special and a Fumble.
Specials and fumbles are determined only as a result of the numbers shown on the face of the
dice. Do not consider modifiers when determining whether a roll resulted in a special or a fumble.
Special
A special means that the action check resulted greater-than-normal success.
You score a special whenever you roll a 6 on both dice.
When you score a special, even if the result is lower than the target number, you still succeed
at the check. You also recover 1D6 points of energy.
Fumble
A fumble means that the action check resulted in an extremely bad failure.
You suffer a fumble whenever you roll a 1 on both dice.
When you suffer a fumble, even if the result is equal to or greater than the target number, you
still fail at the check. You must also roll on the Accident Table and apply the result.
Accident Table 1D6

1Thank goodness. Nothing happens.
Unexpected results. Change the type (Merit/Defect) of the trait used to make the check to its
2
opposite. If you did not make a check, you may ignore this result.
Gah. You messed up bad. Each character who has a relationship score of 1 or greater towards you
3
places a check mark in your support box.
A black cat crossed your path. Until the end of this cycle/battle, apply a -1 modifier to all action
4
checks that you make (you may suffer this effect up to two times, to a maximum of -2).
Ouch! You suffer 1 hit. If you rolled this result during a battle, any allied ships in the same position
5
as you also suffer 1 hit.
6Ugh. You pushed yourself too hard! You lose 1D6 points of energy.
DEFECTS
Whenever you make an action check using a trait that you have as a defect, before step 5, Roll
the Dice, you must roll once on the accident table and apply the result.
RE-ROLLING
When making an action check, if you are unhappy with the result, you may repeat step 5, Roll
the Dice, and roll the dice another time.
In order to re-roll an action check, you must spend 1D6 points of energy. If doing so decreases
your energy to 0, you cannot re-roll. You may re-roll a single check as many times as you want, as long
as you have enough energy to do so.
You may not re-roll a check that resulted in a special or a fumble.
When re-rolling a check, apply the same modifiers and/or other effects to each re-roll.
ADMIRAL INTERFERENCE
It is possible for the Admiral to interfere with an action check during step 3, Defaulting.
If the Admiral feels that the trait to which you are defaulting is not appropriate for the action
that you are attempting, they may ask you to explain how the trait you are using relates to the action.
If the Admiral finds the answer acceptable, then you may proceed with the check as normal.
However, if the Admiral is not satisfied with the answer, then you must choose a different trait to
default to in order to make the check.
The Admiral Interference rule should only be used when everyone involved is familiar with all
of the rules of the Kancolle RPG. Admiral interference cannot be used during battles.
RANDOMLY DETERMINING TRAITS

There may be times during the game where you will need to choose a trait at random. In such
cases, each category as well as each trait has a number assigned to it on the character sheet.
When determining a trait at random, first roll 1D6 to determine which category the trait will be
from. Then roll 2D6 to determine which trait from that category to use.
CHAPTER 3: THE SESSION
Each time you sit down to play the Kancolle, it is known as a Session.
Generally, a session will progress as a dialogue between the Admiral and the players. First, the
Admiral describes what is going on, and then each player responds by explaining how their PC reacts.
THE FLOW OF PLAY

A session consists of the following steps played out in order. Each section is explained in
greater detail later in this book.
1. Preparing for the Session

Before the session begins, each player prepares their PC, as well as the description of the naval
base. The Admiral also prepares a scenario to play.
2. Introduction Phase
First, the Admiral introduces the premise of the scenario to the players.
Then each player introduces their PC to the other players, and they all fill out the Naval Base
Record Sheet.
3. Naval Base Phase
Each PC takes the lead role in various events. You can also resupply, reequip yourself, and
develop new equipment.
The players may also be challenged to specific events prepared by the Admiral.
4. Decisive Battle Phase
The scenario culminates in a final decisive battle with the Abyssal fleet.
5. End Phase
Describe the conclusion of the scenario, and improve the naval base and the PCs.
PREPARING FOR THE SESSION

Preparing for a session consists for two parts: things you can do on the days leading up to the
session, and things you do immediately before beginning.
Preparation for Players

Each player should choose the shipgirl whom they wish to play in the session.
Two players cannot play the same shipgirl in the same session. Discuss your decision with the
other players to make sure that none of you choose the same shipgirl.
Whenever you choose a new shipgirl as your PC, copy her information onto a blank character
sheet.
Preparation for Admirals

The Admiral will need to prepare a scenario to use during the session.
A scenario consists of an outline of developments, special events, and information for enemies
that will make an appearance during the session. Chapter 13, The Admiral's Handbook, contains
more information on how to prepare a scenario. If you are unfamiliar with tabletop roleplaying games,
then you may also use pre-made scenarios. We suggest that you start out by using the scenario that
appears in this book, Coastal Patrol Strike At The Enemy Scouting Force!
Before You Start Playing

Everyone should sit down at a table where the players are able to focus on the Admiral.
Each player should give their character sheet to the Admiral so that they can check for any
mistakes before the game begins.
CHARACTER STATUS
It is possible for a character's status to change as the session progresses. The different kinds of
character statuses are explained below.
Active and Exhausted

During the Naval Base phase and during battles, characters act one at a time. In order to
manage who acts when, a character can be one of two statuses: either Active or Exhausted.
An active character is one who has not yet taken a major action. At the beginning of the
session, all characters are active.
On each player's turn, once their PC is finished with their action, that PC becomes exhausted.
For example, after resolving an event during the Naval Base phase, you become exhausted. During a
battle, after resolving an attack, you become exhausted.
To signify that a character has become exhausted, place a die on top of the portrait section of
their character sheet.
At various times throughout the session, all exhausted characters will become active again.
When this occurs, each player removes the die from the portrait section of their character sheet.
Auxiliary Actions
An Auxiliary Action is a kind of simple action that may be performed at the same time as
another action.
Auxiliary actions are not considered to be major actions. Performing an auxiliary action does
not cause a character to become exhausted, and a character may perform auxiliary actions even while
they are exhausted.
Inoperative
A character whose energy falls to 0, or who sinks from taking too many hits, becomes
Inoperative.
An inoperative character cannot perform either major actions or auxiliary actions.
Whenever an inoperative character has to make an action check, the check automatically fails.
A character recovers from inoperative status when their energy is at 1 point or higher and they
recover enough hits that they are no longer sunk.
APPLYING EFFECTS
In the Kancolle RPG certain special effects can be produced by things like items, abilities, and
equipment capabilities. Occasionally, multiple special effects will be produced at the same time. In
these situations, resolve these special effects in the following order:
1. Effects from tables.
2. Effects produced by Auto abilities and equipment capabilities.
3. Effects produced by Sub abilities and equipment capabilities.
4. Effects produced by items.
When multiple effects that are resolved at the same time are controlled by the same player,
that player may choose the order in which they are resolved.
When multiple effects that are resolved at the same time are controlled by different players,
resolve them in the order in which they were declared. If the order in which they were declared is not
clear, each player rolls a die, and the effect controlled by the player who rolled the lowest is resolved
first. If the roll is a tied, re-roll until one player rolls higher than the other.
CHAPTER 4: THE INTRODUCTION PHASE
The Introduction phase is where you introduce the characters who will take part in the session,
the setting, and the conflict. Handle the various introductions in the following order.
INTRODUCING THE NAVAL BASE

First, describe the naval base that the PCs are attached to.
The Admiral try and give a brief explanation of what the PCs' base is like. You may wish to
consult Chapter 14, The World of Kancolle.
The description does not need to be too detailed; just a name and the overall mood are
enough. The Admiral and the players can flesh out further details as the session progresses.
Choosing a Naval Base Name

If this is the first session that you are playing, the Admiral will need to come up with a name for
the base where the PCs are stationed. You may give the base any name you wish.
If you are having trouble coming up with a name, you may use the Naval Base Name Table to
choose a name at random.
Choose three players, and have each of them role on one of the tables indicated by the naval
base name table in order to come up with a provisional name. If any of the remaining players do not
like the name, they may choose to re-roll one of the tables and apply a different result.
Naval Base Name Table 2D6

2Place Table + Special Table + Organization Table 8 Fluff Table + Place Table + Organization Table
3Place Table + Plant Table + Organization Table 9 Fluff Table + Special Table + Organization Table
4Prefix Table + Plant Table + Organization Table 10Fluff Table + Plant Table + Organization Table
Prefix Table + Special Table + Organization Place Table + Aquatic Table + Organization
5 11
Table Table
6Prefix Table + Place Table + Organization Table 12Place Table + Gem Table + Organization Table
7Place Table + Brave Table + Organization Table
Prefix Table D66

11The [1D6]th 23New 36International
12Mighty 24Famous 44Future
13Private 25Elemental 45Explosive
14Galactic 26Independent 46Incorporated
15Ultimate 33The [2D6]th 55Final
16Nonprofit 34Sacred 56Royal
22Inaugural 35Great 66The [D66]th
Fluff Table D66
11Inglorious 23Nightmare 36Reborn
12Decisive 24Dreadful 44Spotless
13Splendid 25Vengeful 45Dawning
14Dreamy 26Burning 46Illusory
15Wandering 33People's 55Endless
16Whirling 34Bloody 56Naked
22Secret 35Devastating 66Miniature
Place Table D66

[Name of the place where
11 23Kobe 36Buin
you're playing]
12Abashiri 24Kure 44Tawi-Tawi
13Oominato 25Sasebo 45Palau
14Tokyo 26Naha 46Brunei
15Yokosuka 33Truk 55Hitokappu
16Nagano 34Rabaul 56Paramushir
22Maizuru 35Shortland 66[Flagship's name]
Brave Table D66

11Victory 23Mobile 36Hell
12Invasion 24Peerless 44Sparkle
13Allied 25Stealth 45Reaper
14Battle 26Aquamarine 46Frontier
15Raid 33Defense 55Super Star
16Patrol 34Warring 56Space
22Sea Mine 35Protector 66[Admiral's name]
Plant Table D66
11Rose 23Cypress 36Bellflower
12Sakura 24Sunflower 44Pomegranate
13Mallow 25Carnation 45Water Lily
14Strawberry 26Nightshade 46Dandelion
15Peony 33Mikan 55Lotus
16Plum 34Violet 56Walnut
22Banana 35Apple 66Lily
Gem Table D66

11Diamond 23Amber 36Obsidian
12Jade 24Pearl 44Seashell
13Ruby 25Mica 45Sulfur
14Lapis Lazuli 26Quartz 46Serpentinite
15Crystal 33Gold 55Tiger's Eye
16Sapphire 34Silver 56Eosphorite
22Agate 35Bronze 66Wavellite
Aquatic Table D66

11Swordfish 23Shark 36Squid
12Orca 24Flying Fish 44Alligator
13Whale 25Anglerfish 45Walrus
14Tuna 26Medusa 46Mermaid
15Sunfish 33Moray 55Kappa
16Dolphin 34Barracuda 56Sea Serpent
22Stingray 35Loach 66Kraken
Special Table D66
11Paradise 23Thug 36Humanity
12Saint 24Licking 44Fraud
13Core 25Dragon 45Heartbeat
14Slacker 26Kitten 46Happiness
15Youth 33Island 55Loincloth
16Breast 34Black 56Dice
22Gadget 35Online 66[Flagship's name]
Organization Table D66

11Firebase 23Campus 36Spring
12Command Center 24Choir 44Castle
13Defense Base 25Revue 45Fortress
14Harbor 26Production 46Market
15Base 33Stronghold 55Alliance
16Berth 34Wharf 56Organization
22Academy 35Port 66Empire
The Naval Base Record Sheet

The Admiral should give the players a copy of the Naval Base Record Sheet. If this is your first
session, the naval base will start with the following stats:
Level 1
Supplies Fuel: 5, Gunpowder: 5, Steel: 5, Bauxite: 5
Equipment Abilities None
NPC Shipgirls None
The players should discuss among themselves how they should be use supplies and equipment
abilities that are kept in the naval base.
Reuse the same Naval Base Record Sheet for subsequent games.
INTRODUCING THE SHIPGIRLS

Once you have introduced the naval base to the players, the players can each introduce the
shipgirl whom they will be playing.
As each player introduces their character, the rest of the players should listen and record each
of the other characters' names in the Characters section of their record sheet. The Admiral should
also record each PC's name in the appropriate spot on the Naval Base Record Sheet.
Once all of the characters have been introduced, the players will need to decide which of the
characters will serve as the Flagship for that session. The flagship is like the leader of the fleet.
Any time that the entire fleet has to make a decision as a group, the player controlling the
flagship is the one who makes the final decision.
Choose a new character to serve as the flagship each session.
Choosing a Fleet Name

If this is your first session, the players should discuss among themselves and decide on a name
for the fleet that their PCs belong to. The name may be anything you wish.
If you are having trouble coming up with a name, you may use the Fleet Name Table to
choose a name at random.
Use the fleet name table to determine a name in the same manner as described for using the
naval base name table.
Fleet Name Table 2D6

2Place Table + Special Table + Team Table 8 Fluff Table + Place Table + Team Table
3Place Table + Plant Table + Table Table 9 Fluff Table + Special Table + Team Table
4Prefix Table + Plant Table + Team Table 10Fluff Table + Plant Table + Team Table
5Prefix Table + Special Table + Team Table 11Place Table + Aquatic Table + Team Table
6Prefix Table + Place Table + Team Table 12Place Table + Gem Table + Team Table
7Place Table + Brave Table + Team Table
* If you rolled on the place table when determining the naval base name and rolled a result on the
fleet name table that calls for rolling on the place table, use the same result for both.
Team Table D66

11Fleet 23Squadron 36Goddesses
12Navy 24Corps 44Investigators
13Flotilla 25Pirates 45Group
14Defenders 26Army 46Maidens
15Knights 33Sisters 55Amazons
16Brigade 34Girl Squad 56Company
22Division 35Daughters 66Team
* Instead of rolling on the team table, you may simply choose to use the word Fleet.
MISSION BRIEFING
Once the characters have been introduced, the Admiral describes the quests that the shipgirls
are supposed to achieve.
This explanation should include an overview of the quest, what relation it has to the PCs, other
incidents that may have been occurring in the area, any NPCs that are relevant to the quest, and any
other pertinent information.
If the PCs succeed at their quest, they will gain experience points for doing so.
If the mission briefing includes an NPC, each player should record that NPC's name in the
Characters section of their character sheet.
INCREASE RELATIONSHIP SCORES

After the mission briefing is complete, each player chooses one character other than their own
and increases their PC's relationship score towards that character by 1 point.
Once all of the players have increased their relationship scores, the Introduction phase is over,
and the Naval Base phase can begin.
CHAPTER 5: THE NAVAL BASE PHASE
The Naval Base phase paints a picture of the shipgirls' life inside of the base. If they have been
assigned an expedition or a sortie mission, then it can also show how they pass the time as they travel
to their objective.
CYCLES
During the Naval Base phase, the game progresses in units of time called Cycles. Generally,
during each cycle, each player will participate in their own event.
At the beginning of a cycle, the players should discuss the order in which they will take their
turns. Each one of these turns is called a Scene, and the player whose turn it is is called the Scene
Player.
Once one scene ends, play moves to the next player's turn, and that player's scene can begin.
This process is repeated until all of the players have had a chance to act as the scene player, at which
point the cycle ends, and a new cycle can begin.
THE START OF A CYCLE

At the start of each cycle, all of the PCs become active.
Next, the Admiral deals one Event Card' to each player, who then fill out the event cards.
Then, if there are any special effects that activate at the beginning of the cycle, resolve those
effects.
Filling Out the Event Cards

Each player chooses one of the six scene types, Everyday, Social, Recreation, Training,
Expedition, or Strategy, and places a check mark in the circle next to that scene type.
Each scene type has a different general tendency to it.
Everyday Scenes These scenes show normal, everyday life in the naval base. Many of the events
allow you to recover energy.
Social Scenes These scenes show the shipgirls' interactions with each other. Many of the
events all you to increase your relationship scores.
Recreation Scenes These scenes show how the shipgirls relax and have fun. Many of the events
allow you to acquire items.
Training Scenes These scenes show the shipgirls training. Many of the events allow you to
increase your firepower.
Expedition Scenes These scenes show the various tasks that the shipgirls are assigned. Many of the
events allow you to acquire supplies.
Strategy Scenes These scenes show the shipgirls planning and gathering intelligence. Many of
the events can provide you an advantage during battle.
After you choose a scene type, fill out the Keyword section with any word you like.
When filling out the event cards, do not discuss your choices with the other players. Once you
have filled out the event card, hand it to the Admiral face-down.
Once the Admiral has all of the event cards, shuffle them face-down and form a pile.
Keywords
When choosing a keyword, you may use any word that you wish.
If you are not sure what to choose, consider one of the following:
The name of a character, place, or object that appeared in the Introduction phase.
The name of a character, place, or object that appeared in the previous cycle.
The name of another shipgirl.
The name of an object sitting on the table.
The name of something you would like to see appear in the session.
RESOLVING EACH SCENE

Each scene is resolved in the following order.
Each of these steps is explained in more detail below.
1. Begin the Scene

Decide who will be the scene player.
2. Docking
Instead of appearing in the scene, you may spend supplies in order to recover from any hits
you have taken.
3. Events
The scene player attempts the event listed on their event card. They make a check, and various
things can happen depending on whether they succeed or fail.
4. Ending the Scene
Proceed to step 1 of the next scene.
Other Auxiliary Actions
You may perform Discovery, Resupply, Refit, or Development actions. Resupply,
Refit, and Development may only be used during Everyday, Social, and Recreation scenes.
Begin the Scene

At the start of each scene, the players discuss which of the currently active characters they will
choose to be that scene's scene player.
After you have decided, if there are any special effects that activate at the beginning of the
scene, resolve those effects.
Docking
Docking is a special action that you may take by spending supplies in order to recover from
hits that you have taken. You may dock even if you are exhausted.
You may choose whether or not to dock at the beginning of each scene.
A docked PC may not perform any actions during the scene in which they are docked.
At the end of a scene that you spent docked, you may recover from 1 hit for each time you
spend the necessary amount of fuel and steel.
In order to determine how much of each resource type is necessary, add your level to the
following repair modifier based on your PC's classification:
Destroyers, Light Cruisers +0
Heavy Cruisers, Light Carriers +1
Standard Carriers, Battleships +2
Example: A level 1 destroyer that has taken light damage (1 hit) must spend 1 fuel and 1 steel in order
to recover so that she is no longer damaged.
A level 3 battleship that has taken medium damage (2 hits) must spend 5 fuel and 5 steel in
order to recover 1 hit, reducing her to light damage. She would need to spend an additional 5 fuel and
5 steel to recover the second hit so that she is no longer damaged at all.
Appearing in the Scene

Usually, it is assumed that all of the PCs will appear in each scene. However, a docked PC may
not appear in a scene while they are docked.
PCs other than the scene player may also choose not to appear in a scene. If you wish to sit out
of a scene, you must declare so at the same time as players declare that they are docking during that
scene. If you choose not to appear in a scene but later decide, after seeing the events of the scene or
the results of checks, that you wish to do so, you may enter the scene midway by spending 1D6 points
of energy. You may also choose to exit a scene at any time with the Admiral's permission.
The admiral may also restrict which PCs other than the scene player may appear in which
scenes if they feel that it would conflict with the nature of the scene or the events of the session.
Events
The Admiral turns over the top event card from the pile. The next scene will be chosen from
the scene type indicated on the event card.
The scene player rolls 2D6 on the event table that corresponds to the scene type indicated on
the event card to determine which event occurs.
The Admiral reads the event description out loud then begins to explain and describe the
scene.
Event descriptions also include calls for various types of checks. The check should be made by
the PC being controlled by the scene player.
After the check is made and the effects of either success or failure are applied, the scene is
over. Do not apply any of the effects of success or failure to PCs that did not appear in the scene.
Finally, the scene player's PC becomes exhausted.
Scene Repetition Modifier

Whenever the same type of scene is repeated two or more times in a single cycle, apply a
cumulative -1 modifier to the check for that event for each scene of the same type that occurred
before it.
Arranged Events
Whenever an event's description includes the word [Keyword] in brackets, replace it with the
keyword that written on the event card.
The Admiral may have to think of an appropriate trait that applies to that specific keyword.
Docked and Inoperative PCs
If the scene player's PC is docked or inoperative, apply the effects as if the check for the event
had failed automatically.
Everyday Events Table 2D6
I'm so bored! Admiral, let's do something! Outside of [Keyword], nothing seems to
change. Waiting is part of your job too. Make a check using a trait related to
[Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Standby (Naval 7).
Empty
2 Success: The scene player recovers up to their maximum energy. If their energy is
Days
already at maximum, increase their maximum energy by 2 points for the rest of the
session, and they recover up to their maximum energy.
Failure: The scene player's energy is reduced by half (round up).
You must always make time for tea time! It's time for tea time. Let's pass the time
with quiet grace. Make a Lived Abroad (Background 12) check.
Success: The scene player recovers 6 points of energy, and each other PC recovers 2
3 Tea Time points of energy.
Failure: Each PC loses 2 points of energy, and each PC with a relationship score of 1 or
greater towards the scene player places a check mark in the scene player's support
box and changes their relationship type to a random negative one.
Ooh! Big catch, big catch! Grab your tackle and set your lines. Wait. What's that?
You managed to land a [Keyword]. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If
4 Fishing you cannot think of anything, use Composed (Personality 3).
Success: The scene player receives a Memento related to [Keyword].
Failure: The scene player loses 2 points of energy. You lose 1D6 fuel.
I'm going to rest for a bit. You're going to get some rest in the sun. Being well-rested
is important in battle! Make a Sleeping (Interests 2) check.
5 Nap Success: Each PC recovers 1 hit.
Failure: The scene player applies a -1 modifier to all of their checks for the rest of the
cycle.
Right. Let's straighten this place out, on the double! Things are messier than you
thought. We need to clean! Maybe you'll find something you had thought was lost...
6 Cleaning Make a Hygiene (Naval 11) check.
Success: The scene player receives 1 random item.
Failure: Each PC loses one item of their choice.
We got the ingredients for lunch. Onions, potatoes, carrots... You take over the
galley to make lunch together. Today's menu: [Keyword] Curry. Spicy, obviously. Make
Navy a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Food
7
Curry (Interests 6).
Success: Each PC recovers 1D6 points of energy.
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy.
Huh? I'm not drunk. I'm stone sober. A silvery fly is navy slang for someone who's
been swiping food. If you don't stop them, you'll all be disciplined. Make a Protocol
(Naval 5) check.
8 Silver Fly
Success: The scene player increases their maximum energy by 2 points for the rest of
the session and recovers up to their maximum energy.
Failure: You lose 3 of each resource type.
Everyday Events Table 2D6
I'm just doing what I always do. It's nothing special... You devote yourself to your
daily training. Make a Earnest (Charm 2) check.
Daily
9 Success: The scene player gains 10 experience points. One other PC chosen at
Exercises
random increases their relationship score towards the scene player by 1 point.
The fleet just returned to base. How about an interview? The newspaper has come
to report on the recent [Keyword] incident. Make a check using a trait related to
[Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Famous (Background 3).
Success: Each PC with a relationship score of 1 or greater towards the scene player
10 Interview
increases that relationship score by 1 point.
Failure: Each PC with a relationship score of 1 or greater towards the scene player
places a check mark in the scene player's support box and changes their relationship
type to a random negative one.
Ahh, the ocean feels great, doesn't it? The beautiful calm blue ocean. Without
thinking you decide to dive right in. Make an Assault (Warfare 6) check.
Dip in the
11 Success: Each PC recovers 2 points of energy. The scene player receives 1 random
Ocean
item.
Failure: The scene player suffers 1 hit. Each other PC loses 2 points of energy.
Your tears are delicious! You don't stand out enough. Right! You'll become known
for [Keyword]. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of
anything, use Catchphrase (Background 6).
Success: For the rest of the session, the scene player recovers 1 point of energy
12Obsession
whenever they roleplay anything involving [Keyword] or append [Keyword] to the end
of their sentences. This effect may only be used once per cycle/round.
Failure: Each other PC decreases their relationship score towards the scene player by
1 point.
Social Events Table 2D6
Don't put me with those 5th Carrier Division kids. Things have been getting pretty
[Keyword]-ish lately. If it gets any worse, it's going to start affecting morale. You
need to make sure that doesn't happen. Make a check using a trait related to
[Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Smile (Charm 7).
Ticking
2 Success: Each PC may increase a relationship score towards a character of their
Time Bomb
choice by 1 point.
Failure: Each PC loses 3 points of energy, and each PC with a relationship score of 1
or greater towards the scene player places a check mark in the scene player's
support box and changes their relationship type to a random negative one.
W-, what kind of mission is this!? Secret training, just the two of you. Choose one
other PC and make a Lewd (Charm 11) check.
Success: The scene player and the chosen PC may each lose 1 trait of their choice
Detailed
3 and gain a new trait of their choice as a merit.
Inspection
and/or the chosen PC places a check mark in the their support boxes and changes
their relationship type to a random negative one.
I won't lose! In love or in war! One day another shipgirl appears in front of you.
She seems to think that the two of you have become romantic rivals. I challenge
you to [Keyword]! she declares. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If
Love is a you cannot think of anything, use Romance (Interests 12).
4
Battlefield Success: The scene player increases their relationship score towards a character of
their choice by 2 points.
Failure: The scene player loses 2 points of energy and places a check mark in all of
their support boxes.
Ah... That feels so much better... I'm grateful... Nothing like a massage when you're
exhausted. Maybe it'll help? Choose one other PC and make a Determined (Charm
6) check.
Success: The chosen PC increases their relationship score towards the scene player
5 Massage by 2 points and recovers (2 x Relationship Score) points of energy.
Failure: The scene player and the chosen PC each lose 2 points of energy, and each
PC with a relationship score of 1 or greater towards the scene player places a check
mark in the scene player's support box and changes their relationship type to a
random negative one.
Look at this beautiful skin! Get a closer look! A little skinship is fine when you're in
the bath, right? Make a Bathing (Interests 11) check.
Success: Each other PC increases their relationship score towards the scene player
Bare
6 by 1 point.
Skinship
Failure: Each PC loses 1 point of energy, and each PC with a relationship score of 1
Social Events Table 2D6
You want to talk that bad? Alright, let's talk the night away. You get together in
the middle of the night to talk about [Keyword]. Make a check using a trait related
Late Night to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Conversation (Interests 7).
7
Girl's Talk Success: Each PC may increase a relationship score towards a character of their
choice by 1 point.
You didn't read the name wrong, right? Right!? You careless misread something.
How embarrassing. Make a Foolish (Charm 8) check.
Happy
8 by 1 point.
Accident
Failure: Each PC loses 1 point of energy, and each PC with a relationship score of 1
That's right, you can rely on me more. Pounding your chest, you give
some words of encouragement to a faltering comrade. That should help put her at
Tough ease. Choose one other PC and make a Considerate (Personality 4) check.
9
Love Success: The chosen PC increases their relationship score towards the scene player
by 1 point and recovers (2 x Relationship Score) points of energy.
Failure: The scene player and the chosen PC each lose 1D6 points of energy.
How about a snack? Someone brought you [Keyword] while you were on lookout.
Choose one other PC and make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you
cannot think of anything, use Gentle (Charm 4).
10 Refueling
Success: The scene player increases their relationship score towards the chosen PC
by 1 point. The chosen PC receives a Memento related to [Keyword].
Failure: You lose 1D6 fuel.
There's a letter for you, kuma! If you can't say it out loud, try writing it down. I
wonder if my feelings will reach them... Chose one other PC and make an Old-
fashioned (Background 5) check.
11 Mail Call Success: The chosen PC increases their relationship score towards the scene player
by 2 points.
Failure: If the trait the scene player used to make the check was a merit, change it
to a defect.
Wait, what? I didn't want to remember that. You had a bad experience with
[Keyword]. Maybe you shouldn't listen. Choose one other PC and make a check
using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Dark Past
(Background 4).
12Reminiscing Success: The scene player and the chosen PC each increase their relationship score
towards each other by 1 point.
Failure: Each PC loses 2 points of energy, and each PC with a relationship score of 1
Recreation Events Table 2D6
This rain's gotta stop some time. You're super excited about [Keyword], but at
some point the rest of the fleet stopped caring. Will they give in first, or will you?
Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use
I Wanted Lively (Charm 9).
2
to Play... Success: Each PC clears all of their support boxes.
places a check mark in the scene player's support box and changes their relationship
type to a random negative one.
Huh? What's that? Some kind of new game? While on standby, you come up with
a new game to deal with the boredom. Make an Imagination (Interest 3) check.
A New
3 Success: The scene player may change one defect to a merit. You gain 3 supplies of
Game
your choice.
Failure: The scene player chooses one of their merits and changes it to a defect.
Yeah yeah, just like that! Live it up! Everybody should bring food, drink, and
[Keyword] and enjoy themselves. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If
you cannot think of anything, use Energetic (Personality 7).
4 Party
by 1 point.
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy, and each PC with a relationship score of
1 or greater towards the scene player places a check mark in the scene player's
Kagerou, taking my leave! Even shipgirls have free time. Maybe you'll find
something new if you hang around in town. Make a Funny (Charm 10) check.
Walk About
5 Success: The scene player receives an Ice Cream. You gain 3 supplies of your
Town
choice.
Failure: The scene player's energy is reduced by half (round up).
Hey! Don't watch while I'm being refit! Shipgirls are still girls! They want to try on
all sorts of things! Make a Fashion (Interests 10) check.
Fashion
6 Success: The scene player receives a Development Material, and increases their
Check!
relationship score towards one other character by 1 point.
Failure: You lose 2D6 steel.
Panpakapan! For some reason you're hosting a [Keyword] exhibition. If you have
to do it, you're going to do it right! Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword].
Exhibition
7 If you cannot think of anything, use Bold (Personality 12).
Host
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy. You lose 1D6 gunpowder.
Recreation Events Table 2D6
What? You want me to play with you? The two of you play a game of chess.
Choose one other PC and make a Cool (Charm 3) check.
Success: The scene player and the chosen PC each increase their relationship score
Chess
8 towards each other by 1 point, and recover 1D6 points of energy.
Match
Failure: The scene player and the chosen PC each lose 1D6 points of energy, place a
check mark in each other's support box toward the other, and change their
relationship type to a random negative one.
Is the mic' volume okay? Check, one, two... Alright. You all get together for a big
karaoke party. What song will you sing? Make an Entertainment (Interest 9) check.
Sing Your
9 Success: The scene player receives 1 Sweet Bean Jelly and clears all of their
Heart Out
support boxes.
Failure: Each PC suffers 1 hit.
Naka-chan center! I'm the star! The shipgirls have decided to hold a benefit
concert to inspire everyone on land! Make a check using a trait related to
[Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Idol (Background 8).
Idol Success: Each PC with a relationship score of 1 or greater towards the scene player
10
Concert increases that relationship score by 1 point and may change the relationship type.
Failure: Each other PC reduces their relationship score towards the scene player by
1 point. If the trait the scene player used to make the check was a merit, change it
to a defect.
I love baths! Fu fu~! You decide to show off your figure in the bath. Make a Figure
(Background 11) check.
Show Off Success: The scene player receives 1 Instant Repair Material, and one other PC of
11
Your Body! their choice increases their relationship towards the scene player by 1 point.
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy. If the trait the scene player used to
make the check was a merit, change it to a defect.
Let's go, Rensouhou-chan. Lately, little mascots are all the rage. It's popular to
keep a [Keyword] as a pet. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you
12 Pet-sitting cannot think of anything, use Animals (Interests 4).
Success: The scene player receives 1 Emergency Maintenance Crew.
Failure: You lose 3 of each resource type.
Training Events Table 2D6
Who are you calling a turkey? This is no joke! In the middle of training, a fight
breaks out over [Keyword]. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you
Huge cannot think of anything, use Competitive (Personality 6).
2
Quarrel Success: Each PC clears all of their support boxes. Change one part of the fleet
name to [Keyword].
Failure: Each PC suffers 1 hit.
These forty torpedoes aren't just for show! You throw yourself into torpedo
practice in preparation for real battle. Make a Torpedo (Warfare 10) check.
Torpedo Success: The scene player increases the level of the Torpedo capability of any of
3
Exercises their equipment abilities by 1 point for the rest of the session (this effect is not
cumulative).
Failure: You lose 1D6 gunpowder and 1D6 fuel.
Nnn... Hey! What? No! I wasn't sleeping! Today you have a special lecture on
[Keyword]. But, you're kind of tired... Make a check using a trait related to
[Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Serious (Personality 5).
Classroom
4 Success: For the rest of the session, whenever the scene player makes a check
Lectures
relating to [Keyword], before rolling the dice, they may spend 1 point of energy to
increase the result of the check by 1 (this effect is not cumulative).
No one can catch me! Swift like the breeze. You go all out training at high speed.
Make a Maneuvering (Naval 8) check.
Full Steam
5 Success: The scene player increases their evasion by 1 point for the rest of the
Ahead
session (this effect is not cumulative).
Failure: You lose 6 fuel.
I want to win the war, but is it strange that I also want to save lives? The main
point of these exercises is to aid and protect your allies. Make a Support (Warfare
Rescue
6 9) check.
Training
Success: The scene player gains 10 experience points.
These ten guns aren't here to make me look pretty! It's time for target practice
using [Keyword]. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot
Target think of anything, use Artillery (Warfare 7).
7
Practice Success: The scene player increases their accuracy by 1 point for the rest of the
Failure: You lose 2D6 gunpowder.
So, what do you think they'll throw at us? You are performing large scale training
with another naval base. Make a Flashy (Charm 12) check.
War
8 Success: The scene player increases their firepower by 1 point for the rest of the
Games
Failure: You lose 1D6 gunpowder.
Training Events Table 2D6
Spasibo. Ships are brought in to dock from across the entire fleet in order to
perform large-scale maintenance. Make a Maintenance (Naval 10) check.
Maintenance Success: The scene player increases their armor by 1 point for the rest of the
9
Training session (this effect is not cumulative).
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy. If the trait the scene player used to
make the check was a merit, change it to a defect.
Hey! Night battle with me! You gear up to practice fighting in the darkness.
Maybe [Keyword] will come in handy? Make a check using a trait related to
Mock [Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Night Battle (Warfare 12).
10
Night Battle Success: The scene player increases their accuracy and firepower during night
battles by 1 point each for the rest of the session (this effect is not cumulative).
You think so too, right Admiral? I can handle more equipment. Yeah. Let's spend
some time in the workshop doing refits. We'll be stronger than ever! Make a
Development Secret Weapon (Background 9) check.
11
Practice Success: The scene player increase their equipment combat rating by 1 point for
the rest of the session (this effect is not cumulative).
Failure: You lose 5 steel and 5 bauxite.
My anti-aircraft equipment is state of the art. Bring it on! [Keyword] starts falling
from the sky. Lucky! You can use it to get in some AA practice. Make a check using
a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Anti-Aircraft
AA Target (Warfare 5).
12
Practice Success: The scene player increases the level of the Anti-Aircraft and Extended
AA capabilities of any of their equipment abilities by 1 point for the rest of the
Failure: You lose 1D6 gunpowder and 1D6 fuel.
Expedition Events Table 2D6
Enemy ship sighted! Preparing to exchange fire! While escorting a convoy, you
are attacked by a strange Abyssal ship that looks like [Keyword]. You need to make
Escape From
sure the convoy escapes. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you
2 A Mysterious
cannot think of anything, use Withdrawal (Warfare 8).
Abyssal Ship
Failure: Each PC loses 2 points of energy, and the scene player suffers 1 hit.
We've got a job to do! You've been entrusted with safely escorting a convoy
Supply from the resource-rich regions back to port. Make a Shopping (Interest 8) check.
3
Convoy Success: You gain 6 gunpowder and 6 steel.
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy. You lose 3 fuel and 3 gunpowder.
Enemy spotted, dead ahead! You've located an enemy fleet disguised as
[Keyword]. You'll learn more if you can just get a little closer to them. Make a
check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use
Recon In
4 Detection (Naval 4).
Force
Success: You may have the Admiral tell you the composition and flagship of the
next enemy fleet you will encounter.
Failure: The scene player suffers 1 hit. You lose 1D6 fuel.
Alright, let's try to outrange 'em again! You are to escort a fleet of several
powerful aircraft carriers as they transport more planes to the front line. Make a
Aircraft
5 Aerial Combat (Warfare 4) check.
Transport
Success: You gain 2D6 steel.
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy. You lose 5 bauxite.
Hold formation and let's play this one by ear! A fleet of tankers loaded down
with fuel is returning from the oil fields. Let's make sure they get back safely. Make
Tanker
6 a Mindful (Personality 9) check.
Escort
Success: You gain 2D6 fuel.
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy. You lose 3 fuel.
I hear these things are really popular back home. Your mission is to guard a
supply convoy. It seems they're carrying a load of [Keyword]. In order to give the
best protection, you'll need a solid understanding of [Keyword]. Make a check
Cargo Ship
7 using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of anything, use Mysterious
Escort
(Personality 2).
Success: You gain 6 gunpowder and 6 steel.
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy. You lose 3 fuel and 3 gunpowder.
How was that? Tamon-maru, were you watching? The naval review! It's time to
show how all your training has paid off! Make a Graceful (Charm 5) check.
8 Naval Review
Success: You gain 2D6 gunpowder.
Expedition Events Table 2D6
Resupplying is important, right? You need to transport some bauxite back to
Bauxite port! Make a Supply (Naval 6) check.
9
Transport Success: You gain 1D6 bauxite.
Treat me like a proper lady! You've been chosen to take the Admiral's place at a
[Keyword] party with lots of famous people. Make sure you don't do anything
Social embarrassing. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think
10
Debut? of anything, use Refined (Background 10).
Success: You gain 2D6 of a resource type of your choice.
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy. You lose 3 fuel and 3 steel.
Destroyer squadron, weigh anchor! You've been organized into a destroyer
Anti- squadron in order to patrol the region for enemy submarines. Make an Anti-
11 submarine Submarine (Warfare 11) check.
Patrol Success: The scene player receives 1 Instant Repair Material.
Failure: Each PC loses 1D6 points of energy. You lose 3 fuel and 3 steel.
Fufufu, ya scared? Let's make a big expedition to ensure the fleet has enough
[Keyword]! Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of
Large-scale
12 anything, use Command (Naval 10).
Expedition
Success: You gain 1D6 of each resource type.
Failure: You lose 1D6 of each resource type.
Strategy Events Table 2D6
I can see everything! Thanks to the latest [Keyword] Strategy, you've learned
the enemy's position. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you
Electronic cannot think of anything, use Electronic Warfare (Warfare 2).
2
Eyes Success: During the next battle, reduce all enemy ships' armor by 1 point (this
effect is not cumulative).
Failure: During the next battle, increase all enemy ships' firepower by 1 point.
Keep an eye out for enemy air patrols too. I'm counting on you. We're sending
out a squadron to watch for enemy aircraft. Make a Aerial Combat (Warfare 4)
Air check.
3
Support Success: During the next battle, treat all enemy ships' Airstrike capabilities as if
they were 1 point lower (this effect is not cumulative).
Failure: You lose 2D6 bauxite.
Are you curious? I've got some juicy information... Rumors about [Keyword]
have been flying around the base. Could it have something to do with your next
mission? Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot think of
Unconfirmed anything, use Communications (Naval 3).
4
Rumors Success: You may have the Admiral tell you either the composition and flagship of
the next enemy fleet you encounter, or the timing and the general details of the
next major planned event in the scenario.
Failure: The scene player changes one merit of their choice to a defect.
Could you show me the details of our next operational theater? You've got the
files spread out on your desk, poring over maps. We should encounter the enemy
somewhere around here, right? Make a Navigation (Naval 9) check.
Information is Success: Until the end of the session, if you do not like the battlefield chosen by
5
Ammunition the Admiral, you may change the battlefield to a random one determined by
rolling on the battlefield table. This effect may only be used once.
Failure: During the encounter step of the next battle, the Admiral may choose to
make the battlefield Crossing the T (Disadvantage).
I can feel the kiss of the goddess of luck! You feel like you're being protected by
Guardian some invisible power... Trust your feelings! Make a Lucky (Background 7) check.
6
Angel Success: The scene player receives 1 Emergency Maintenance Crew.
Failure: The scene player loses 2D6 points of energy.
A strategy session, then? There is an important meeting concerning [Keyword].
They're not exaggerating when they say that it could have far-reaching
consequences on the war. Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you
cannot think of anything, use Free-spirited (Personalty 11).
Strategy
7 Success: The scene player gains a new trait related to [Keyword] as a merit (you
Session!
cannot exceed the maximum number of traits).
places a check mark in the scene player's support box and changes their
relationship type to a random negative one.
Strategy Events Table 2D6
It's a priority coded transmission. Read it. You received encrypted secret orders.
Cracking the code could be the key to a successful battle. Make an Encryption
(Naval 2) check.
8 Codebreaker Success: During the encounter step of the next battle, you may choose one
enemy ship. Reveal that ship's position when determining the formation.
Failure: During the next battle, the Admiral may secretly look at one PC's position
when determining the formation.
Not bad, not bad! This strategy certainly seems like it'll work, but...can you
really trust it? Make an Optimism (Personality 8) check.
Sink Success: During the next battle, at the end of any round, you may move one allied
9
or Swim to a position of your choice. This effect may only be used once.
Failure: During the next battle, whenever any PC suffers a fumble, they must roll
twice on the accident table.
It seems a telegram has arrived. You've received some interesting information
regarding [Keyword]. It could be good news, if it's true. Perhaps you should
investigate further? Make a check using a trait related to [Keyword]. If you cannot
Meeting with
think of anything, use Connections (Background 2).
10 Intelligence
Success: For the rest of the session, you may negate the effect of one equipment
Services
capability used by an enemy ship. This effect may only be used once.
Failure: Each PC rolls once on the accident table (if the scene player rolls a 2, it
affects the trait used for this event. If any other character rolls a 2, ignore it).
A sortie! How shall we proceed? This formation might be enough to halt the
enemy's advance. Make a Cruel (Personality 10) check.
Queen's
11 Success: During the encounter step of the next battle, choose a number between
Gambit
1 and 6. No enemy ship may deploy into that position.
Failure: During the next battle, reduce each allied ship's evasion by 1 point.
So that's what this is for? Huh. You've managed to analyze the enemy's
Know Your
strengths using past battles. Make a Reading (Interests 5) check.
Enemies,
12 Success: During the next battle, you may reduce all enemy ships' evasion by 1
Know
point (this effect is not cumulative).
Yourself
Failure: During the next battle, increase all enemy ships' firepower by 1 point.
Other Auxiliary Actions
During the Naval Base phase, it is possible to perform the following types of auxiliary actions.
Discovery
Discovery is an auxiliary action that allows a shipgirl to discover a new aspect of herself that
she was previously unaware of.
Each PC appearing in a scene may use discovery once during that scene.
When using discovery, choose any trait and spend 1D6 points of energy. As long as this does
not reduce your energy to 0, you acquire the trait.
If the amount of energy you spent was an odd number, you acquire the trait as a merit. If the
amount of energy spent was an even number, you acquire the trait as a defect.
Resupply
Resupply is an auxiliary action that allows a shipgirl to spend resources in order to recover
spent energy. You may resupply even when you are inoperative.
You may only resupply during Everyday, Social, and Recreation scenes. Each PC appearing
in a scene may resupply once during that scene.
When resupplying, you may spend any amount of any type of resources in any combination
that you wish. You recover a number of points of energy as determined by your supply affinity.
If your supply affinity for a resource is , you recover 1 point of energy for each 1 of that
resource that you spend. If your supply affinity for a resource is, you recover 1 point of energy for
each 2 of that resource that you spend.
Refit
Refit is an auxiliary action that allows a shipgirl to change or exchange equipment abilities.
You may only refit during Everyday, Social, and Recreation scenes. Each PC appearing in a
scene may refit as many times as they wish.
When refitting, you may choose an equipment ability in the naval base that your PC is capable
of equipping and acquire it.
You may also choose one equipment ability that you have equipped, remove it, and add it to
the naval base.
When you acquire a new equipment ability through refitting, you may choose a new trait for
that ability.
Development
Development is an auxiliary action that allows you to spend resources in order to gain new
equipment abilities.
Development may only be used during Everyday, Social, and Recreation scenes. You may
only use development once per scene.
When using development, the players spend 3 of each resource type and roll once on the
Development Table.
Development Table 2D6
1Roll on Equipment Table 1
Equipment Table 1 1D6 Equipment Table 2 1D6

1Small-caliber Naval Gun 1Secondary Gun
210cm Twin High-angle Mount 28cm Twin High-angle Mount
3Medium-caliber Naval Gun 3Large-caliber Naval Gun
415.2cm Twin Gun Mount 441cm Twin Gun Mount
520.3cm Twin Gun Mount 546cm Triple Gun Mount
6Torpedo Tube 6Machine Gun
Equipment Table 3 1D6 Equipment Table 4 1D6

1Carrier-based Bomber 1Suisei
2Carrier-based Torpedo Bomber 2Tenzan
3Carrier-based Fighter 3Type 52 Zero Fighter
4Reconnaissance Aircraft 4Saiun
5Radar 561cm Quad O2 Torpedo Tube
625mm Twin Autocannon Mount 6Enhanced Steam Turbine
Free Actions
Free Actions are any actions not covered by the rules that a player suggests to the Admiral.
This is an optional rule. You should use it once you are familiar with the rules of the Kancolle RPG.
Each PC appearing in a scene may perform one free action during that scene.
A player who wishes to perform a free action informs the Admiral of what they wish to do. For
example, you may wish to meet with an NPC and learn more about them, or infiltrate a secret area in
an attempt to acquire information.
After listening to the players' suggestions, the Admiral should decide how best to resolve them.
This may entail asking questions, describing a scene, making a check, or fighting a battle, and whether
or not they succeed could have other consequences.
If the action that the player suggests conflicts with the overall scope of the session or would
prove too disruptive, the Admiral may refuse to allow it. However, as long as the suggested action is
easy to resolve and will not have a huge impact, you should allow it. Flexibility and improvisation are
part of the charm of tabletop roleplaying games.
Ending the Scene
If there are any special effects that activate at the end of the scene, resolve those effects.
Then, if there are any active PCs remaining, move on to the next scene.
Once all the PCs have become exhausted, the cycle ends.
THE END OF THE CYCLE

If there are any special effects that activate at the end of the cycle, resolve those effects.
If you have not yet reached the limit set by the scenario, move on to the next cycle.
SCENARIO EVENTS
The Admiral may insert Scenario Events in between the various scenes. A scenario event is a
special scene described by the scenario that is controlled by the Admiral.
Scenario events can be used to show the actions of NPCs and challenge the PCs with special
events related to the scenario.
The Admiral may choose to resolve special events outside the scope of the normal rules.
Sortie Events
It is also possible for a scenario event to take the form of a battle. These events are known as
Sortie Events.
When a scenario calls for a sortie event, the Admiral should insert it in between cycles.
If the Admiral is familiar with the rules of the Kancolle RPG, they may also insert a sortie event
into the middle of a cycle. If you do, make a note of which PCs are exhausted. Those PCs do not
become active again after the battle ends.
CHAPTER 6: FLEET BATTLES
Fleet battles illustrate the battles that occur between two different fleets.
Usually they will be divided between the PC fleet and an NPC fleet.
In these rules, your own fleet is referred to as the Allied Fleet, while your opponents are
called the Enemy Fleet. For example, from the players' perspective, the NPCs would be the enemy
fleet.
Likewise, members of the allied fleet are referred to as Allied Ships, while members of the
enemy fleet are called Enemy Ships.
THE FLOW OF BATTLE

Fleet battles are resolved in the following order.
Fleet battles are not divided into cycles or scenes, but into units of time called Rounds. A
battle lasts two rounds.
Each of the following steps are described in more detail below.
1. Encounter Step
Lay out the fleet sheet and prepare for battle.
The Admiral may use the battlefield table to randomly determine the circumstances of the
encounter.
2. Start of the Round
During the first round, decide the formation.
The Reconnaissance equipment capability may be used during this step.
3. Aerial Combat Phase
During the first round, you may use the Airstrike equipment capability.
4. Shelling Phase
Shelling is resolved in two rounds, one after the other.
During the first round, shelling is resolved by range.
During the second round, there is only a short range phase.
5. End of the Round
At the end of the first round, proceed to the second round.
At the end of the second round, proceed to the torpedo phase.
6. Torpedo Phase
You may the Torpedo equipment capability during this phase.
7. Night Battle Phase
If the players wish, they may engage in one more shelling phase as a night battle.
8. Determine Results
Determine which side won the battle.
THE ENCOUNTER STEP

When a battle begins, the Admiral lays the fleet sheet out on the table, and describes the
beginning of the encounter between the PCs and the NPC fleet. Give the names and numbers of
enemy ships and explain the circumstances under which the encounter is taking place. You may
choose to keep any other information about the enemy ships secret from the players.
The Fleet Sheet
The Fleet Sheet is a simple map used to show ships' positions during battles.
Each ship participating in the battle will have a certain position on the sheet.
The fleet sheet is laid out with one side for the PCs and the other for the NPCs.
The Battlefield Table

During the encounter step, the Admiral may determine the relative positions of each fleet at
the time that they encounter each other. These relative positions are called the Battlefield.
There are six different kinds of battlefields, each of which produces its own special effect. They
are listed on the battlefield table. The rules that are impacted by these effects are explained
throughout this chapter.
If the Admiral does not wish to choose any specific type of battlefield, treat it as a Parallel
Engagement.
The Admiral may also select the battlefield randomly by rolling on the battlefield table.
Battlefield Table 1D6

Parallel Engagement. The PC and NPC fleets engage each other while traveling with the same
1 heading.
No special effects.
Head-on Engagement. The PC and NPC fleets engage each other while traveling directly towards
2 each other.
Resolve the second round of the shelling phase in the same manner as the first.
Crossing the T (Advantage). The PC fleet has surrounded the NPC fleet.
3
Treat each PC ship's firepower as if it were 1 point higher.
Crossing the T (Disadvantage). The PC fleet is surrounded by the NPC fleet.
4 During the aerial combat, shelling, and torpedo phases, if there are PC and NPC ships in the
same position, resolve the NPC ships' actions first.
Bad Weather. Visibility is obstructed due to fog, wind and rain, or other conditions.
5
Both sides reduce their firepower modifiers and any Airstrike capabilities by 1 point each.
Rough Seas. Huge waves or heavy swell cause poor conditions for fighting.
6
Apply a -2 modifier to all PC ships' evasion checks.
THE START OF THE ROUND

When the round begins, all PCs become active.
If it is the first round of the battle, the PCs participating in the battle must determine their
formation.
Then, if there are any special effects that activate at the beginning of the round, resolve those
effects.
The Formation
In order to determine the formation, each player participating in the battle takes one six-sided,
hides it with their hand, and places it with a number of their choice face-up. The chosen number
indicates which position in the formation they wish their character to take.
Once each player has made their decision, they all reveal their positions at once.
After the positions are revealed, each player takes the marker for their character and places it
in the corresponding position on the fleet sheet.
NPC Formation
At the same time as the players are choosing their formation, the Admiral determines the
formation for all of the NPC ships. It can be useful to have different colored dice to represent each
different ship.
Reconnaissance
When determining the formation, the PCs may use their Reconnaissance equipment
capabilities. If they do, the Admiral must reveal any ships in the targeted position. While the Admiral
may not change a ship's position once it has been revealed, they players may choose to alter their
positions based on that information. Once a position has been revealed using Reconnaissance, it is
possible for another character to use Reconnaissance again. Once all of the PCs are finished using
Reconnaissance, the NPCs may also choose to use it. However, there is a limit to the number of
times that the NPC fleet may use Reconnaissance. These rules are explained in detail in Chapter 11:
The Abyssal Fleet.
Formation and Resolving Actions

A character's position affects the order in which they act during the battle. During the aerial
combat, shelling, and torpedo phases, actions are resolved in order starting with the highest position.
If there are multiple characters in the same position, resolve the actions of the PCs in that
position first, followed by the actions of the NPCs in that position (this order is reversed in the case of
the Crossing the T (Disadvantage) battlefield type).
If there are multiple characters from the same side occupying the same position, they may
decide among themselves what order in which to resolve their actions.
THE AERIAL COMBAT PHASE

During the aerial combat phase, you resolve the combat that occurs between squadrons of
carrier-based aircraft before the two fleets encounter each other.
Only characters that possess an equipment ability with the Airstrike capability may
participate in aerial combat. If there are multiple characters participating in aerial combat, resolve
their actions in order based on their position.
A character that participates in aerial combat rolls 1D6 for each Airstrike capability that they
possess.
If there are any enemy ships in the position indicated by the die, you may choose to target one
of those ships. Roll a number of D6 equal to the Airstrike capability rating and deal that much
damage to the target.
Damage and Hits

Whenever a character takes damage, you must calculate how many hits they suffer as a result.
Divide the amount of damage taken by the character's armor rating (round down).
The result is the number of hits that the character suffers. If the amount of damage dealt is less
than the character's armor rating, the character suffers no hits.
Damage is calculated this way not just during the aerial combat phase, but whenever a
character takes damage.
Example: Fubuki has an armor rating of 6 and is undamaged. She takes 17 points of damage from
aircraft launched by an Abyssal ship. Dividing the amount of damage (17) by Fubuki's armor rating (6)
gives a result of 2 after rounding down. Fubuki suffers 2 hits, or medium damage.
THE SHELLING PHASE

During the shelling phase, the shipgirls and the Abyssal ships close with each other and
exchange fire.
Range
The shelling phase is divided up into four sub-phases based on range. Resolve them in order.
1. Extreme Range Shelling Phase

2. Long Range Shelling Phase
3. Medium Range Shelling Phase
4. Short Range Shelling Phase
Each character participating in the battle may only make an attack during one of these phases.
Each of these phases corresponds to the Range category of an equipment ability. In order to
make an attack during one of these phases, you must possess an equipment ability with a range that is
equal to or greater than the range of that phase.
Example: In order to make an attack during the extreme range shelling phase, you must have an
equipment ability with a range of Extreme.
In order to make an attack during the medium range shelling phase, you must have an
equipment ability with a range of either Extreme, Long, or Medium.
At the beginning of each phase, the Admiral should declare which phase it is and ask if anyone
intends to make an attack. If there are multiple characters making attacks during the same phase,
resolve their actions in order based on their position.
The Second Shelling Phase

As the battle progresses, both sides move closer and closer to each other.
In the second round, the shelling phase consists only of the short range shelling phase (except
in the case of a Head-on Engagement, where the second round is resolved just as the first, starting
with the extreme range shelling phase and so on).
PC Attacks and Firing Checks

During battle, PC and NPC attacks are resolved according to different rules. First we will explain
how to resolve PC attacks.
When a PC makes an attack, they first choose one of their equipment abilities and a target.
The chosen equipment ability must have a long enough range to be used during that phase.
The target must be an enemy ship that shares the same position as the PC. If there are no
enemy ships in the same position as the PC, they may choose to target any enemy ship.
After choosing a target, the player makes a check using the trait listed for the chosen
equipment ability. This check is known as a Firing Check.
Add your accuracy rating and the accuracy modifier of the chosen equipment ability to the
result of the firing check.
If the firing check is successful, determine how much damage you deal to the target.
If the firing check fails, the attack misses, and the attacking PC becomes exhausted.
Determining Damage
If the firing check is successful, calculate your Combined Firepower and determine how
much damage you deal to the target.
Combined firepower is determined by adding together the following items:
Your own firepower rating

The firepower modifier of the equipment ability you used to make the attack
If the firing check resulted in a special, increase the combined firepower by 2 points
Roll a number of dice equal to the combined firepower of the attack and add them all together
to determine how much damage you deal to the target.
After calculating the damage, the attacking PC becomes exhausted.
PC Sustained Fire
If a player succeeds at a firing check, instead of determining the damage, they may instead
choose to engage in Sustained Fire.
When you choose to use sustained fire, choose an equipment ability that you have not yet
used this round and make another firing check. The target of the attack remains the same.
Sustained fire differs from a regular attack in the following ways:
You may not use the same trait to make multiple firing checks in the same round.
Apply a cumulative -2 modifier to the result of the firing check each time you use sustained
fire.
You may use any equipment ability, regardless of its range, when using sustained fire.
If the firing check for sustained fire is successful, you may calculate how much damage you
deal to the target. When determining your combined firepower, add the firepower modifier of the
equipment ability that you used for sustained fire.
If the firing check for sustained fire is successful, you may choose to use sustained fire again.
If any of the firing checks fail, the entire attack misses, and the attacking PC becomes
exhausted. A missed attack deals no damage to the target.
NPC Attacks and Evasion Checks

When an NPC makes an attack, choose an equipment ability possessed by that NPC and a
target, using the same restrictions as PC attacks.
However, instead of making a firing check, the target makes a check to determine whether or
not they are able to avoid the attack. This is called an Evasion Check.
The target makes an evasion check using the trait listed for the chosen NPC equipment ability.
The target adds their evasion rating to the result of the check.
If the evasion check is successful, the NPC's attack misses, and they become exhausted.
If the evasion check fails, the NPC's attack hits, and damage is calculated in the same manner
as with PC attacks. After determining the damage, the attacking NPC becomes exhausted.
NPC Sustained Fire

If the PC fails their evasion check, the Admiral may choose to have the NPC use sustained fire.
NPC sustained fire uses the same rules for equipment abilities and targets as PC sustained fire.
When an NPC uses sustained fire, it differs from PC sustained fire in the following ways:
Instead of making a firing check, the target of the attack makes another evasion check.
No modifiers are applied to the evasion check.
If the target fails their evasion check, the NPC may calculate the damage of the attack.
Calculate the combined firepower of the attack as with PC sustained fire, by adding the firepower
modifier of the equipment ability used for sustained fire.
If any of the evasion checks made against sustained fire are successful, the NPC's attack misses,
and the attacking NPC becomes exhausted. A missed attack deals no damage to the target.
NPC Accuracy and Evasion Ratings

NPCs do not make firing checks or evasion checks, so they cannot use their accuracy or evasion
ratings as modifiers.
Instead, NPCs use those ratings for Check Handicaps.
Check handicaps may be used whenever a PC makes a firing check or evasion check. However,
they may not be used when the result of the PC's check is a special or a fumble.
Firing Check Handicaps
When a PC makes a firing check, the target may look at each of the dice rolled. If the number
rolled on any of the dice is equal to the target's evasion rating, treat those dice as if they had rolled a 0
instead.
Evasion Check Handicaps
When a PC makes an evasion check, the NPC attacker may look at each of the dice rolled. If the
number rolled on any of the dice is equal to the attacker's accuracy rating, treat those dice as if they
had rolled a 0 instead.
Example: Fubuki is making an attack against a Ro-class Destroyer. Fubuki's accuracy rating is 2, and
the accuracy modifier of the equipment ability she is using is 0. The target number for the firing check
is 5, and Fubuki rolls a 2 and a 1 on the firing check. The total result should be 5, but because the Ro-
class destroyer has an evasion rating of 2, the 2 that Fubuki rolled becomes a 0 instead. The final
result of Fubuki's firing check is 3, and her attack misses.
Becoming Inoperative During Battle

A character that becomes inoperative during a battle is removed from the fleet sheet. A
character that is removed from battle may not perform any actions other than support.
THE END OF THE ROUND
Once all characters participating in a battle have either become exhausted or have decided to
not make an attack, the round ends.
At the end of the first round, all characters become active again. Proceed to resolve the second
round of attacks.
At the end of the second round, proceed to the torpedo phase.
Withdrawal
At the end of a round, the players may choose to attempt to withdraw from the battle.
If the players wish to attempt to withdraw, one representative of the PC fleet makes a
Withdrawal (Warfare 8) check.
If the check is successful, the battle ends.
A battle that ended with the PCs withdrawing is considered a loss, regardless of the
circumstances.
THE TORPEDO PHASE

During the torpedo phase, attacks with torpedoes are resolved.
In order to make a torpedo attack, a character must have an equipment ability with the
Torpedo capability. If there are multiple characters making torpedo attacks, resolve their actions in
order based on their position.
When making a torpedo attack, for each equipment ability with the Torpedo capability that
you possess, you may choose one target and make a Torpedo (Warfare 10) check.
If the check is successful, roll a number of D6 equal to the ability's Torpedo capability rating
and deal that much damage to the target.
THE NIGHT BATTLE PHASE

After resolving torpedo attacks, the players may choose whether or not they wish to engage in
a night battle.
If they choose to do so, one representative of the PC fleet makes a Night Battle (Warfare 12)
check. If the check is successful, then they may participate in the night battle.
If they choose not to engage in a night battle, or if the check fails, the battle ends.
The night battle phase consists of one additional round of shelling. The night battle phase
consists only of a short range shelling phase.
The night battle phase differs from a regular shelling phase in the following ways:
Increase the firepower modifier of Short and Medium range equipment abilities.
You score a special on a firing check on a result of 10 or greater (not counting modifiers).
You suffer a fumble on an evasion check on a result of 4 or less (not counting modifiers).
Equipment abilities with a type of Aircraft may not be used.
Characters who have suffered heavy damage may not make attacks.
Once the night battle phase ends, the battle is over.

THE END OF BATTLE
Once the battle is over, both fleets must determine who won and who lost.
Count the number of ships that were sunk or have heavy damage on each side. Include any
ships that are inoperative but were not sunk or did not take heavy damage. Compare both fleets
totals, and the fleet with the lower total is the winner.
If both sides have an equal number of ships that were sunk or have heavy damage, it is
considered a loss for the PCs.
When the battle ends, all PCs become active.
Spoils of War
If the PCs won the battle, they may roll on the Spoils of War Table a number of times equal
to the number of enemy ships that were sunk, and receive whatever results are rolled.
Spoils of War Table 1D6

1You gain [1D6 + Number of Enemy Ships] fuel.
2You gain [1D6 + Number of Enemy Ships] gunpowder.
3You gain [1D6 + Number of Enemy Ships] steel.
4You gain [1D6 + Number of Enemy Ships] bauxite.
5You gain [1D6 + Number of Enemy Ships] of a resource of your choice.
6Each PC may increase their relationship towards a character of their choice by 1 point.
CHAPTER 7: OTHER RULES
SUPPORT
Support is a special action that one PC may use to encourage another PC's action. You may use
support even when you are inoperative.
Support may be used to produce the following two effects.
Using Support for a Check

You may use support to boost a check made by a PC towards whom you have a relationship
score of 1 or greater (you may choose to use support after they have rolled the dice).
When you do, increase the result of the check by an amount equal to your relationship score
towards that character.
Using Support for Damage
You may use support to increase the damage dealt by a PC towards whom you have a
relationship score of 1 or greater (you may choose to use support after they have rolled the dice).
When you do, increase the amount of damage dealt by a number of D6 equal to your
relationship score towards that character.
In either case, the target of the support must be appearing in the same scene as the character
using support. When you use support, place a check mark in the target's support box in the
Characters section of your character sheet.
You may not use support to target a character whose support box you have checked off.
Clearing the Support Box

Whenever your relationship score towards a character increases by 1 or more points, you may
clear that character's support box.
NPC Support
If an NPC has a relationship score of 1 or greater towards a PC, that NPC may also use support.
If there is an NPC with a relationship score of 1 or greater towards a PC, that PC's player may
request to the admiral that the NPC use support for their character.
If the Admiral feels that it would be an acceptable situation for the NPC to use support for that
PC, then it is resolved in the same manner as PCs using support.
ITEMS
It is possible for each PC to acquire items as a result of event challenges.
A PC may have a maximum of 2 items at any given time.
During the naval base phase, you may freely exchange items with other PCs at any time. You
may not exchange items during battle.
Items consist of the follow:
Item Table 1D6
You may use this item any time as an auxiliary action. You recover 1D6 points
1 Ice Cream of energy.
The supply ship Mamiya's special ice cream.
You may use this item as an auxiliary action during the naval base phase. You
may use it during battle instead of making an attack. Choose a character, and
Sweet
2 that character recovers 1D6 points of energy. During battle, that character
Bean Jelly
must be in the same position as you.
The supply ship Mamiya's special sweet bean jelly.
You may use this item as an auxiliary action during the naval base phase. You
Development may use development one time. If you do not like the result, you may re-roll
3
Material once on the development table.
Special materials necessary for doing development.
You may use this item as an auxiliary action when you dock. You may recover
from hits immediately, rather than at the end of the scene, and you do not
Instant
4 have to sit out of the scene.
Repair Material
Special medicine that allows shipgirls to recover from damage instantly. They
are also called buckets because of the container that they come in.
You may use this ability as an auxiliary action whenever you are sunk. You
Emergency recover to heavy damage (3 hits).
5
Maintenance Crew A professional damage control crew. Never fear, the faeries will protect you
from sinking!
You may use this item any time as an auxiliary action. Choose a character, and
tell a story about that character and the item. That character increases their
6 Memento relationship score towards your character by 1 point.
Something very precious to a shipgirl. Decide what form it takes when you
receive it.
CHAPTER 8: THE DECISIVE BATTLE PHASE
The decisive battle phase is a specific fleet battle with the enemy described by the scenario. It
is always treated as a sortie event.
The decisive battle phase differs from regular battles in the following ways.
VICTORY CONDITIONS
During the decisive battle phase, the Admiral should change the conditions for victory to one
of the following:
Sink the enemy flagship. If the enemy flagship is sunk, then it is a victory for the PCs. If it is not
sunk, then it is a victory for the NPCs.
Sink all enemy ships. If at the end of the second round both sides have ships remaining, then
the battle continues until one side is completely sunk or the PCs withdraw.
SUNK PCs
If, at the end of the decisive battle phase, there are any sunk PCs, another PC may attempt to
recover them.
At the end of the battle, each remaining PC may choose one other PC and make a single
recovery check.
In order to make a recovery check, you must fulfill the following conditions:
You must have a relationship score towards the target of 1 or greater.

You must not be inoperative.
Each recovery check is made using a trait randomly determined by the Admiral. Add your
relationship score towards the target to the result of the check.
If the recovery check is successful, you manage to tow the target back to the base.
Any PC that is sunk at the end of the decisive battle phase and is not recovered is lost. That PC
may never return.
Wiped Out
If all of the PCs become inoperative, the fleet is wiped out, and all of the PCs are lost.
CHAPTER 9: THE END PHASE
After the decisive battle phase ends, proceed to the end phase.
Resolve the end phase according to the following steps.
THE EPILOGUE
Describe the outcome of the session, and give each PC their own epilogue.
CHARACTER ADVANCEMENT
Each PC earns experience points based on the events of the session. Once a PC reaches a
certain number of experience points, their level increases.
Use the Experience Table as a guide as to how to award experience points.
The Level Up Table lists the experience totals necessary to increase in level and the effects of
increasing your level.
Experience Table
Battles Each PC receives 10 experience points for each battle won.
Destroyers and Light Cruisers receive 20 experience points. Heavy Cruisers and Light
Classification
Carriers receive 10 experience points.
Flagship The PC who served as flagship receives 10 experience points.
Each player secretly chooses one other PC who tugged on their heartstrings the most.
Once everyone has decided, at the Admiral's command, they each point to the player
MVP
of the chosen PC (you cannot choose yourself). For each other player that chose you,
your character receives 10 experience points.
Each PC receives 50 experience points for every completed quest. If the quest was
Quests more abstract, the players and the Admiral should discuss the events of the session to
determine whether it was successful. The final decision is up to the Admiral.
Level Up Table
Level 1 0 99 experience points
100 299 experience points
Level 2
You gain one additional combat ability (two total)
Level 3
Increase your maximum energy by 2 points
Level 4
Increase either your firepower rating or your armor rating by 1 point
Level 5
Level 6
You gain one additional combat ability (three total)
Level 7
Level 8
Increase either your firepower rating or your armor rating by 1 point
Level 9
5000+ experience points
Level 10
You gain one additional combat ability (four total)
Reset Data
After awarding experience, the following pieces of character data are reset:
All items acquired during the session are lost.

All hits suffered during the session are recovered.
Your energy is restored to its maximum amount.
All effects produced as a result of abilities or tables are negated.
Be sure to make any changes to your character sheet.
Adjust Traits
After awarding experience, each player may adjust their total number of traits.
A player may choose to lose any number of traits that they possess. However, a PCs total
number of traits may not be reduced below their starting number of traits.
Adjust Relationship Scores

If the total of all of your relationship scores is greater than [Your Level + 5], you must reduce
your relationship scores until their total is less than or equal to [Your Level + 5].
Adjust Abilities
You may freely change your combat abilities. If you increased your maximum number of
combat abilities as a result of leveling up, you may also acquire a new combat ability.
When changing your combat abilities, you may only acquire combat abilities from the
categories listed under your character's Specializations.
Learning Allies' Inherent Abilities

If you have a relationship score of 5 towards an NPC shipgirl, you may change one of your
combat abilities to that shipgirl's inherent ability.
You are free to change this ability to any other combat ability that you may acquire at a later
point.
NAVAL BASE ADVANCEMENT

After the PCs have adjusted their characters, the Admiral advances the naval base's level by 1.
The naval base's level increases automatically.
Whenever the naval base's level increases, the following information is changed.
Equipment Abilities
The number of equipment abilities in the naval base that may be carried over between
sessions is equal to [Naval Base Level x 2].
If the naval base contains more equipment abilities than that, you must remove them until the
total number is less than or equal to [Naval Base Level x 2].
Resources
The number of each resource type that may be carried over between sessions is equal to
[Naval Base Level + 20].
If the total number of resources of any type is greater than that, you must reduce the total
number of that resource type to [Naval Base Level + 20].
NPC Shipgirl Relationship Scores

If the total of all NPC shipgirl relationship scores is greater than [Naval Base Level + 5], you
must reduce their relationship scores until their total is less than or equal to [Naval Base Level + 5].
Furniture
When the naval base's level increases, you acquire furniture coins that may be used to
strengthen the base.
Rules for furniture appear in Kancolle RPG: Construction Book 1.
CHAPTER 10: ABILITIES
This chapter will describe the various abilities that may be possessed by the shipgirls or by the
Abyssal ships. Abilities are divided into three general types.
Equipment Abilities
These are abilities like weapons and planes that the shipgirls can equip themselves with.
Equipment abilities that are removed when refitting during the naval base phase are stored in
the naval base.
When you refit, you may also acquire equipment abilities from the naval base. You may not
possess more equipment abilities than your equipment rating.
When acquiring a new equipment ability, you must choose a trait to link that ability to. You
may choose any trait that you wish. Because you cannot use the same trait twice when using
sustained fire, it is best to choose different traits for your equipment abilities.
Combat Abilities
These are abilities that may be used during battle.
Combat abilities are divided into six categories: Deployment, Strategy, Air Superiority,
Offensive, Defensive, and Utility. Which categories of abilities a shipgirl may acquire varies from
shipgirl to shipgirl.
When acquiring a new combat ability, you must choose a trait to link that ability to. You must
choose one of the traits listed in the ability's description.
Inherent Abilities
These are abilities that are unique to each shipgirl.
They have various effects that showcase each shipgirl's personality. Each shipgirl's inherent
ability is listed in her entry in the shipgirl directory.
ABILITY ACTIVATION TYPES

Combat abilities and inherent abilities all have an Activation type that describes when and
how many times they may be used.
An ability can have one of the following three activation types:
Auto
These abilities always produce an effect.
Move
These abilities are used during battle. They are used instead of making an attack, and using one
causes you to become exhausted. Unless the ability's description says otherwise, you may use these
abilities during any range of the shelling phase.
Sub
These abilities may be used whenever certain conditions are met. Treat their use as an
auxiliary action. You may only use one of these abilities with the same name once per scene during
the naval base phase, and once per round during battle.
EQUIPMENT CAPABILITIES
Some equipment abilities produce special effects known as Capabilities. Equipment
capabilities use the same activation types as combat and inherent abilities. However, you may use
Sub-activation capabilities with the same name as many times per round as you have equipment
abilities with that capability.
The various equipment capabilities are explained below.
Example: A character who has two Carrier-based Torpedo Bombers may use each of those abilities'
Reconnaissance capabilities one time.
Airstrike Auto
This capability may be used during the aerial combat phase. See Chapter 6 for more details.
Torpedo Auto
This capability may be used during the torpedo phase. See Chapter 6 for more details.
Evasion Auto
Apply the capability rating as a modifier to evasion checks.
Stabilization Auto
You may ignore the effect of the Rough Seas battlefield type.
Reconnaissance Sub
You may use this capability when determining the formation, before the positions have been
revealed. Make a Detection (Naval 4) check. If it is successful, choose one enemy ship. That ship
must reveal its position. The higher your Reconnaissance rating, the less likely it is that it will be
negated by Anti-Aircraft and Extended AA capabilities. A Reconnaissance capability with a rating
of - cannot be negated.
Anti-Aircraft Sub
You may use this capability whenever you are become the target of Reconnaissance or take
damage from an equipment ability with the Airstrike capability. Spend 2 points of energy, roll a
number of D6 equal to your Anti-Aircraft rating, and total the result to find your Air Superiority
Score.
If your air superiority score is greater than or equal to the enemy's Reconnaissance rating,
negate the effect of Reconnaissance.
Reduce the damage you take from equipment abilities with the Airstrike capability by an
amount equal to your air superiority score.
Extended AA Sub
You may use this capability whenever an allied ship becomes the target of Reconnaissance,
takes damage from an equipment ability with the Airstrike capability, or when an enemy ship uses
Anti-Aircraft or Extended AA. Spend 2 points of energy, roll a number of D6 equal to your
Extended AA rating, and total the result to find your Air Superiority Score.
If your air superiority score is greater than or equal to the enemy's Reconnaissance rating,
negate the effect of Reconnaissance.
Reduce the damage allied ships take from equipment abilities with the Airstrike capability by
an amount equal to your air superiority score.
Reduce enemy ships' Anti-Aircraft and Extended AA air superiority scores by an amount
equal to your air superiority score.
Battlefield Control Sub
You may use this ability whenever rolling on the battlefield table. You may increase or decrease
the result of the roll by an amount equal to your Battlefield Control rating (you may not increase the
result above 6 or decrease it below 1).
Reading Equipment Ability Entries
Name
The equipment ability's name.
Type
The equipment ability's general type.
Range
The equipment ability's range.
Accuracy
The modifier applied to the firing check when using the equipment ability.
Firepower
The amount you increase the combined firepower by when an attack using the equipment
ability is successful.
Available Ship Types
Which ship classifications may equip the equipment ability.
DD = Destroyer CL = Light Cruiser CLT = Torpedo Cruiser
CA = Heavy Cruiser CAV = Aviation Cruiser CVL = Light Carrier
CV = Standard Carrier AV = Seaplane Tender BB = Battleship
BBV = Aviation Battleship SS = Submarine SSV = Aircraft-carrying Submarine
Capabilities
Capabilities possessed by the equipment ability.
Reading Combat Ability Entries
Name
The combat ability's name.
Category
Which category the combat ability belongs to.
Activation
What timing the combat ability may be used with.
Trait
Which trait is used when making a check for the combat ability. Choose one when acquiring
the ability.
Effect
The combat ability's effect.
Small-caliber Naval Gun
Type Main Gun Range Short
Available DD CL CLT CA CAV CVL
Ship Types CV AV BB BBV SS SSV
Capabilities
10cm Twin High-angle Mount

Type Main Gun Range Short
Capabilities Anti-Aircraft 2
Medium-caliber Naval Gun

Type Main Gun Range Medium
Capabilities
15.2cm Twin Gun Mount

Ship Types CV AV BB* BBV SS SSV
Capabilities * - Not available to Kongou-class
20.3cm Twin Gun Mount

Ship Types CV AV BB* BBV SS SSV
Capabilities * - Not available to Kongou-class
Large-caliber Naval Gun
Type Main Gun Range Long
Capabilities
41cm Twin Gun Mount

Type Main Gun Range Long
Capabilities
46cm Triple Gun Mount

Type Main Gun Range Extreme
Accuracy -1 Firepower 4
Capabilities
Secondary Gun
Type Secondary Gun Range Medium
Capabilities
8cm Twin High-angle Mount

Type Secondary Gun Range Short
Carrier-based Bomber
Type Aircraft Range Short
Capabilities Airstrike 2
Suisei
Carrier-based Torpedo Bomber

Capabilities Airstrike 2, Reconnaissance 7
Tenzan
Carrier-based Fighter
Type Aircraft Range -
Accuracy - Firepower -
Capabilities Extended AA 2
Type 52 Zero Fighter
Capabilities Extended AA 3
Reconnaissance Aircraft
Capabilities Reconnaissance 9
Saiun
Capabilities Reconnaissance 10, Battlefield Control 1
Torpedo Tube
Type Torpedo Range Short
Capabilities Torpedo 2
61cm Quad O2 Torpedo Tube

Type Torpedo Range Short
Capabilities Torpedo 3
Radar
Type Radar Range -
Capabilities Reconnaissance -, Stabilization
Enhanced Steam Turbine

Type Engine Range -
Capabilities Evasion 1
Machine Gun
Type Machine Gun Range -
25mm Twin Autocannon Mount

Type Machine Gun Range -
DEPLOYMENT ABILITIES STRATEGY ABILITIES
High-speed Maneuvering Change of Battlefield

CategoryDeployment ActivationSub CategoryStrategy ActivationSub
Maneuvering (Naval 8) Bold (Personality 12)
Trait Trait
Free-spirited (Personality 11) Navigation (Naval 9)
Effect: You may use this ability at the end of the Effect: You may use this ability at the end of the
round. Make a check using the linked trait. If it round. Make a check using the linked trait. If it
is successful, you may change your position by 1 is successful, you may change the battlefield to
in either direction. a random one using the battlefield table.
Pursuit Formation Change

Smile (Charm 7) Mysterious (Personality 2)
Trait Trait
Cruel (Personality 10) Command (Naval 10)
Effect: You may use this ability when revealing Effect: You may use this ability at the end of the
the formation. Choose one enemy ship whose round. Choose any number of allied ships, and
position is 1 away from you in either direction an equal number of enemy ships, and make a
and make a check using the linked trait. If it is check using the linked trait. If it is successful, all
successful, you may change your position to of the chosen ships must determine their new
that of the chosen ship. formation at the beginning of the next round.
Guidance Sixth Sense

Protocol (Naval 5) Earnest (Charm 2)
Trait Trait
Withdrawal (Warfare 8) Encryption (Naval 2)
Effect: You may use this ability when revealing Effect: You may use this ability when
the formation. Choose one allied ship in the determining the formation before the formation
same position as you and make a check using is revealed. Make a check using the linked trait.
the linked trait. If it is successful, you may If it is successful, you may look at all of the
change that ship's position by 1 in either allied ships' chosen positions before choosing
direction. your own.
AIR SUPERIORITY ABILITIES OFFENSIVE ABILITIES
Aviation Control Volley Fire

CategoryAir Superiority ActivationSub CategoryOffensive ActivationSub
Competitive (Personality 6) Energetic (Personality 7)
Trait Trait
Detection (Naval 4) Artillery (Warfare)
Effect: You may use this ability whenever you Effect: You may use this ability when
act during the aerial combat phase. Make a determining the damage from a successful
check using the linked trait. If it is successful, attack. Make a check using the linked trait. If it
when determining the target, you may increase is successful, spend any number of points of
or decrease the result by 1 (you may not energy. You may choose to re-roll a number of
increase the result above 6 or decrease it below dice when determining damage equal to the
1). number of points of energy spent.
Dive Bombing Concentrated Fire

Mindful (Personality 9) Cool (Charm 3)
Trait Trait
Bombing (Warfare 3) Serious (Personality 5)
Effect: You may use this ability whenever you Effect: You may use this ability before you make
choose the target of an attack using an a firing check. Make a check using the linked
Aircraft equipment ability. Make a check using trait. If it is successful, you score a special on
the linked trait. If it is successful, you may the firing check if the total rolled on the dice is
choose to target an enemy ship whose position 10 or greater.
is 1 away from you in either direction.
Tactical Bombing Raid Wild Firing

Flashy (Charm 12) Optimistic (Personality 8)
Trait Trait
Aerial Combat (Warfare 4) Assault (Warfare 6)
Effect: You may use this ability whenever you Effect: You may use this ability before you make
choose the target of an attack using an a firing check. Make a check using the linked
Aircraft equipment ability. Make a check using trait. If it is successful, for the rest of the round,
the linked trait. If it is successful, you may increase your firepower rating by 2 and apply a
choose to target all enemy ships in the same -2 modifier to evasion checks that you make.
position as you.
DEFENSIVE ABILITIES UTILITY ABILITIES
Escort Vessel Emergency Repairs

CategoryDefensive ActivationSub CategoryUtility ActivationMove
Determined (Charm 6) Considerate (Personality 4)
Trait Trait
Support (Warfare 9) Maintenance (Naval 12)
Effect: You may use this ability whenever a Effect: Choose any character and make a check
character in the same position as you becomes using the linked trait. If it is successful, the
the target of aerial combat, shelling, or a target recovers [1D6 + Your Relationship Score
torpedo attack. Make a check using the linked Towards the Target] points of energy.
trait. If it is successful, you may change the
target to yourself.
Substitution Communications Jamming

CategoryDefensive ActivationSub CategoryUtility ActivationSub
Lucky (Background 7) Secret Weapon (Background 9)
Trait Trait
Fashion (Interests 10) Electronic Warfare (Warfare 2)
Effect: You may use this ability whenever you Effect: You may use this ability when
take damage. Make a check using the linked determining the formation before the formation
trait. If it is successful, you may destroy one of is revealed. Choose one enemy ship and make a
your equipment abilities and prevent that check using the linked trait. If it is successful,
damage. that ship's position is determined randomly.
Adversity Rescue Operations

CategoryDefensive ActivationAuto CategoryUtility ActivationSub
None Gentle (Charm 4)
Trait Trait
Supply (Naval 6)
Effect: Whenever you have suffered medium or Effect: You may use this ability at the end of the
heavy damage, if you spend 1D6 points of round. Choose one inoperative character and
energy, you may make attacks using Aircraft make a check using the linked trait. If it is
or Torpedo equipment abilities. successful, the target recovers 1D6 points of
energy.
CHAPTER 11: THE ABYSSAL FLEET
The Abyssal fleet are enemies of humanity. They attack their ships and encroach upon their
land, turning it into more ocean.
The shipgirls take to the waters to fight against this menace.
This chapter introduces rules and statistics for Abyssal ships.
SPECIAL RULES FOR ABYSSAL SHIPS

Abyssal ships are considered NPCs. When they are being controlled by the Admiral, they differ
from regular characters in the following ways:
Traits
Abyssal ships do not possess traits.
Equipment Abilities
Each equipment ability possessed by an Abyssal ship that may be used to make attacks has a
linked trait. The admiral should choose the linked traits for each ship. Each individual ship should have
different linked traits for each equipment ability.
You may choose a linked trait either at the beginning of the scenario, or when that equipment
ability is first used to make an attack. In the latter case, the ability is chosen at random. First roll 1D6
to determine the category of the trait, then use the number listed in brackets after each equipment
ability to determine which trait from the chosen category to use.
Abyssal ship equipment abilities do not have accuracy modifiers.
Action Checks
If an Abyssal ship must make an action check, it automatically succeeds. Abyssal ships can not
produce specials or fumbles.
Reconnaissance
An Abyssal ship's Reconnaissance capability may only be used once when determining the
formation. Resolve it in the following manner.
Reconnaissance may be used when determining the formation, before the positions have
been revealed. Choose one enemy ship. The Admiral may secretly look at that player's choice of
position.
Other Effects
Abyssal ships do not suffer any special effects of medium or heavy damage. During battle, if
there are no enemy ships in the same position as an Abyssal ship, increase its firepower rating by 2.
Abyssal Ship Classes

Abyssal ships have two higher-level classes, Elite and Flagship. The Admiral may apply
these classes to Abyssal ships when they wish to increase their strength.
Apply the following changes to elite- and flagship-class Abyssal ships:
Elite
Increase their firepower and armor ratings by 2 points each.
Increase their energy by 5 points.
Increase the ratings of any Airstrike and Torpedo capabilities by 1 point each.
During battle, if there are no enemy ships in the same position, they may make one attack
each against all of the PCs.
If the PCs win the battle, they may roll one additional time on the spoils of war table for each
elite-class ship sunk.
Flagship
Increase their firepower and armor ratings by 4 points each.
Increase their energy by 10 points.
Increase the ratings of any Airstrike and Torpedo capabilities by 2 points each.
During battle, if there are no enemy ships in the same position, they may make one attack
each against all of the PCs.
If a flagship-class ship is present in a fleet, that fleet may use Reconnaissance one additional
time.
Apply a -2 modifier to all firing checks and checks for abilities that target a flagship-class ship.
If the PCs win the battle, they may roll two additional times on the spoils of war table for each
flagship-class ship sunk.
ABYSSAL SHIP DATA

The Abyssal fleet is shrouded in mystery. Once a battle begins, the players may not look at the
sections of the rulebook that deal with the Abyssal fleet.
When a battle with the Abyssal fleet begins, the Admiral should only reveal the specific details
of each ship when the following things occur:
Name and Class When the Abyssal ship is encountered.

Accuracy Rating When the Abyssal ship uses its evasion check handicap.
Firepower When the Abyssal ship deals damage to a character.
Evasion Rating When the Abyssal ship uses its firing check handicap.
Armor Rating When the Abyssal ship takes damage.
Energy When the Abyssal ship's energy decreases.
Equipment Abilities When the Abyssal ship uses the equipment ability to make an attack or uses one
of its capabilities.
Once the details of an enemy ship become known to the PCs, either through the results of
Strategy events or naturally through encountering them, they may always ask the Admiral to repeat
that information to them.
I-class Destroyer
Accuracy 2
Firepower 0
Evasion 2
Armor 4
Energy 10
Abilities
5-inch Single Gun Mount Main Gun Range: Short Firepower: 2 [7]
Ro-class Destroyer
Accuracy 2
Firepower 1
Evasion 2
Armor 4
Energy 12
Abilities
Ha-class Destroyer
Accuracy 2
Firepower 0
Evasion 2
Armor 5
Energy 14
Abilities
21-inch Torpedo Tube (Late Model) Torpedo Range: Short Firepower: 2 Torpedo 3 [10]
Ni-class Destroyer
Accuracy 2
Firepower 1
Evasion 3
Armor 6
Energy 16
Abilities
21-inch Torpedo Tube (Late Model) Torpedo Range: Short Firepower: 2 Torpedo 3 [9]
Ho-class Light Cruiser
Accuracy 1
Firepower 1
Evasion 1
Armor 6
Energy 10
Abilities
5-inch Single High-angle Mount Main Gun Range: Medium Firepower: 2 [3]
Reconnaissance Aircraft Aircraft Reconnaissance 9
He-class Light Cruiser

Accuracy 2
Firepower 1
Evasion 1
Armor 7
Energy 12
Abilities
6-inch Twin High-angle Mount Main Gun Range: Medium Firepower: 2 [4]
To-class Light Cruiser

Accuracy 2
Firepower 2
Evasion 1
Armor 8
Energy 14
Abilities
6-inch Twin High-angle Mount Main Gun Range: Medium Firepower: 3 [4]
21-inch Torpedo Tube (Early Model)Torpedo Range:Short Firepower: 2 Torpedo 2 [10]
Chi-class Torpedo Cruiser

Accuracy 0
Firepower 1
Evasion 1
Armor 7
Energy 16
Abilities
5-inch Single High-angle Mount Main Gun Range: Medium Firepower: 2 [5]
Ri-class Heavy Cruiser
Accuracy 3
Firepower 3
Evasion 0
Armor 8
Energy 18
Abilities
8-inch Triple Gun Mount Main Gun Range: Medium Firepower: 2 [3]
Nu-class Light Carrier

Accuracy 0
Firepower 0
Evasion 1
Armor 8
Energy 20
Abilities
Torpedo Bomber Aircraft Range: Short Firepower: 3 Airstrike 2, Recon 7 [3]
Bomber Aircraft Range: Short Firepower: 4 Airstrike 2 [5]
Fighter Aircraft Extended AA 2
Ru-class Battleship
Accuracy 3
Firepower 4
Evasion 1
Armor 13
Energy 25
Abilities
16-inch Triple Gun Mount Main Gun Range: Long Firepower: 3 [7]
12.5-inch Twin Secondary Gun Secondary Gun Range: Medium Firepower:2 [12]
Wo-class Standard Carrier

Accuracy 1
Firepower 2
Evasion 1
Armor 11
Energy 23
Abilities
Torpedo Bomber Aircraft Range: Short Firepower: 3 Airstrike 2, Recon 7 [2]
Bomber Aircraft Range: Short Firepower: 4 Airstrike 2 [4]
Fighter Aircraft Extended AA 2
CHAPTER 12: DESKTOP DEPLOYMENT
It is also possible to play the Kancolle RPG as a solo game, using the Desktop Deployment
rules.
These rules allow a player to have fun going on adventures that are generated randomly. They
can be used to help you become familiar with the rules of the game, or when you can't find anyone
else to play with.
When playing the Desktop Deployment game, several of the game rules differ from when
playing the regular game.
PCs
In the Desktop Deployment rules, one player controls multiple PCs.
You may control up to three PCs. Choose any three shipgirls you wish to form your fleet.
The Desktop Deployment rules are not intended for PCs above level 5.
NPCs
In the Desktop Deployment rules, the player will have to resolve the actions of NPCs. However,
the NPCs actions themselves are determined randomly.
The only NPCs that appear as enemies are Abyssal ships. Scenarios that include other shipgirls
as enemies cannot be played using these rules.
SCENARIOS
Scenarios played using the Desktop Deployment rules are created randomly.
However, it is possible to play some other scenarios using these rules as well.
The scenario that appears in this book, Coastal Patrol Strike At The Enemy Scouting Force!
can be played as a solo scenario.
THE INTRODUCTION PHASE

During the introduction phase, you must choose a flagship. Ships other than the flagship will
have some of their actions determined randomly. You should choose as the flagship the shipgirl whom
you would most like to control.
Using the Quest Table, randomly determine the circumstances of the scenario. This will also
tell you what your quest for the scenario is.
Quest Table 1D6
Coastal Patrol. Depart from the base, locate the enemy fleet, and eliminate them!
1
Quest: Achieve victory during the decisive battle phase.
Southern Islands Patrol. Locate the enemy reconnaissance fleet and remove the threat to your
2 naval base!
Quest: Sink the enemy flagship during the decisive battle phase.
Ocean Escort. Deploy to the region surrounding your oil refineries and sink the enemy fleet that
has been disrupting your fuel transports!
3
Quest: Sink at least half of the enemy ships during the decisive battle phase. If the quest is
successful, you gain 2D6 fuel.
Southern Strategy. Guard your mineral extraction bases and intercept the enemy assault force!
4 Quest: Sink at least half of the enemy ships during the decisive battle phase. If the quest is
successful, you gain 2D6 steel.
Operation Ka-Go. You're under attack from an enemy carrier group and their escorts. Sortie and
stop their advance!
5
Quest: Achieve victory during the decisive battle phase. If the quest is successful, you gain 2D6
fuel.
Run the Blockade. Escort a convoy carrying important war materiel and drive off the enemy
interdiction forces!
6
Quest: Achieve victory during the decisive battle phase. If the quest is successful, you gain 2D6
bauxite.
THE NAVAL BASE PHASE

If you are creating a scenario at random rather than using a pre-made one, then limit the naval
base phase to two cycles. A battle occurs at the end of each cycle.
Filling Out Event Cards

Fill out one even card for each PC that you are controlling before shuffling them and placing
them in a pile.
FLEET BATTLES
There are several changes to the rules for resolving battles.
The Encounter Step

When using the Desktop Deployment rules, your opponent is determined by rolling on the
Encounter Table. Roll 1D6 and divide the result in half (round up) and add the average level (round
down) of all of the PCs to determine the composition of the enemy fleet. The first ship listed in each
entry is the flagship of the enemy fleet.
The battlefield is always determined by rolling on the battlefield table.
Encounter Table 1D6 / 2 + Average Fleet Level
1 Ni-class Destroyer x 1, I-class Destroyer x 3
2 Ni-class Destroyer (elite) x 1, Ro-class Destroyer x 5
3 To-class Light Cruiser (elite) x 1, Ho-class Light Cruiser x 1, Ni-class Destroyer x 4
4 Chi-class Torpedo Cruiser (elite) x 1, To-class Light Cruiser x 2, Ni-class Destroyer x 2
5 Ri-class Heavy Cruiser (elite) x 1, Chi-class Torpedo Cruiser x 1, To-class Light Cruiser x 4
6 Ri-class Heavy Cruiser (flagship) x 1, Ri-class Heavy Cruiser x 2, To-class Light Cruiser (elite) x 3
Nu-class Light Carrier (elite) x 1, Nu-class Light Carrier x 1, Ri-class Heavy Cruiser (elite) x 2,
7
To-class Light Cruiser (elite) x 2
Nu-class Light Carrier (flagship) x 1, Nu-class Light Carrier (elite) x 3,
8
Ri-class Heavy Cruiser (elite) x 3
Ru-class Battleship (elite) x 1, Ru-class Battleship x 1, Ri-class Heavy Cruiser (flagship) x 1,
9
Nu-class Light Carrier (elite) x 3
Wo-class Standard Carrier (elite) x 1, Nu-class Light Carrier (elite) x 2, Ru-class Battleship x 2,
10
Ri-class Heavy Cruiser (flagship) x 1
Wo-class Standard Carrier (elite) x 1, Wo-class Standard Carrier x 1,
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Ru-class Battleship (flagship) x1, Ru-class Battleship x 2, Chi-class Torpedo Cruiser (flagship) x 1
Formation
The positions of the characters other than the flagship are determined randomly. After
choosing the flagship's position, roll 1D6 for each of the remaining PCs and NPCs to determine their
position.
However, if you use Reconnaissance or other abilities that allow you to see your opponents'
position before hand, determine the position of any targets of those abilities first, before choosing
your own.
If an NPC uses Reconnaissance on the PCs, if there are any PCs in the same position as the
NPC, that NPC may re-roll their position one time.
NPC Attacks
When an NPC makes an attack, determine the target of the attack randomly.
If there are enemy ships in the same position as the NPC, choose one of those ships at random
to become the target. If there are no enemy ships in the same position as the NPC, choose an enemy
ship at random by rolling on the Targeting Table.
Once the target has been selected, randomly determine the linked the trait for the equipment
ability used to make the attack.
Targeting Table 1D6
1Target the PC in the highest-numbered position.
2Target the PC that has suffered the most hits.
3Target the PC with the lowest armor rating.
4Target the PC with the lowest evasion rating.
5Target the PC with the highest firepower rating.
6Target a PC chosen completely at random.
* If the result rolled on the targeting table includes multiple PCs, choose one of them at random.
NPC Sustained Fire

If the targeted PC's evasion check target number is 9 or greater, the NPC will always use
sustained fire.
NPC Equipment Capabilities

NPCs will always use their equipment capabilities whenever they are able to. If the target of
the equipment capability would not normally be determined randomly, choose a target using the
targeting table.
THE DECISIVE BATTLE PHASE

When rolling on the encounter table during the decisive battle phase, treat the PCs' average
level as if it were 1 higher.
THE END PHASE

You are free to choose one of the PCs to be the MVP.
THE OCEAN MAP

You may choose to use the ocean map while using the Desktop Deployment rules. Rules for
using the ocean map are explained in Chapter 13, The Admiral's Handbook.
When using the rules for the ocean map, if you reach checkpoint F before two cycles have
passed, you enter the decisive battle phase.
If at the end of two cycles you have not reached checkpoint F, the Abyssal fleet launches a raid
on the naval base. Enter the decisive battle phase, and the battlefield type is always Crossing the T
(Disadvantage). If you lose the battle, you lose half of each type of resource in the base (round
down).
A : Origin. Close to the naval base.
B : Open Sea. Cursed Waters.
C : Resource Point. You gain 1D6 steel when you reach this point.
D : Open Sea. Enemy Territory. Determine a battle randomly using the encounter table.
E : Open Sea. Cursed Waters
F : Open Sea. Enemy Territory. Begin the decisive battle phase when you reach this point.
CHAPTER 13: THE ADMIRAL'S HANDBOOK
This chapter introduces a number of points that you should be aware of if you intend to take
on the role of the Admiral.
THE ADMIRAL'S RESPONSIBILITIES

The following situations are ones in which the Admiral may change the rules or which they may
resolve without using the rules. Conversely, outside of these situations, it is best if you follow the rules
as closely as possible.
When a player wishes to do something outside the scope of the rules.

When a rule is unclear.
When following the rules as written would impede the progress of the session.
When changing the rules would make the session more fun.
CREATING SCENARIOS
When creating your own scenarios, you should try stick to the following guidelines.
Back story
The scenario needs a general outline. Create a simple summary of the core conflict of the
scenario. You should also describe the locations that will serve as the scenario's setting and the major
parties that are in conflict with each other.
You may wish to use Chapter 14, The World of Kancolle, as a reference.
Number of Players
Determine the number of players that the scenario is intended for. This will also determine the
amount of time the scenario should take to complete and the difficulty of the enemies encountered.
You should alter the enemy data if the actual number of players differs from the number for which the
scenario was written.
Limit
The Limit is the number of cycles that pass before the start of the decisive battle phase. Once
a number of cycles equal to the limit have passed, regardless of the developments that occurred
during the session, the decisive battle phase begins.
In a usual scenario, the limit will be 2.
For shorter scenarios, use a limit of 1, and for longer ones, a limit of 3 or 4.
NPCs
NPCs, or non-player characters, are all of the characters controlled by the Admiral. They may
be major actors in the scenario's story, the PCs' rivals, enemies who stand in their way, the players
behind the conflict in the scenario, or anyone else. You should consider the scenario background when
choose NPCs' names, ages, genders, personalities, and other characteristics.
When using other shipgirls as NPCs, feel free to alter the data presented for them in this book.
Quests
Determine the details of the PCs' objectives for the scenario. A good rule of thumb is to include
a number of quests equal to the limit for the scenario.
Some sample quests include the following:
Defeat the enemy fleet.

Sink the enemy fleet's flagship.
Rescue an NPC.
Transport a certain object to a certain location.
Acquire a certain number of resources.
Increase your relationship score towards a certain NPC to a certain level.
If the scenario includes multiple quests, it is okay for some of them to be difficult to achieve.
However, in the interests of fairness, at least one of the quests should be relatively achievable.
Scenario Events
The Admiral is free to decide on any scenario events to include. Some potential scenario events
may include the following:
A scene where an enemy's evil plans are thwarted.

A scene that involves interaction between the PCs and an NPC.
A scene where an enemy or friendly NPC gives information.
Sortie Events
Decide the details of any fleet battles.
If the players are not familiar with the rules of the Kancolle RPG, then you should only insert
sortie events in between cycles.
Use the enemy data listed on the encounter table in Chapter 12 as a guide. For sortie events
that take place in the middle of the scenario, enemy fleets should be about as strong as the entry for
[The PC Fleet's Average Level + 0~1], and for the decisive battle, [The PC Fleet's Average Level + 2~3].
The Ocean Map

If you wish to use a scenario that includes a long-distance sortie or expedition, then you may
create an ocean map to use with the scenario. The ocean map should only be used if the Admiral and
the players are familiar with the rules of the Kancolle RPG.
When creating an ocean map, it should include the following items.
Checkpoints
Checkpoints are locations on the map that the PCs may travel to. Each checkpoint may include
a scenario event, if you wish to include one. The number of checkpoints should not be greater than
the [Limit x 3].
A checkpoint can consist of any of the following types. A checkpoint may also have two or
more of these types.
Origin This is the starting point on the ocean map.
Open Sea You may not dock, supply, develop, or refit while at one of these points.
Cursed Waters When choosing your course while at one of these points, determine your next
destination randomly.
Enemy Territory One of the prepared fleet battles occurs as a scenario event when you reach one
of these points.
Whirlpool When you first arrive at one of these points, you lose 1D6 of a resource type
decided by the Admiral.
Resource Point When you first arrive at one of these points, you gain 1D6 of a resource type, or
1 item, chosen by the Admiral.
Routes
These are lines that connect one checkpoint to the next.
When using the ocean map, the players may choose to move from their current checkpoint to
the next checkpoint in line at the end of each scene. If there is no route for the players to take, they
may choose to return to the origin instead.
After moving, if the destination checkpoint has a scenario event associated with it, resolve that
event. Then, proceed with the next scene as normal.
MANAGING THE SESSION

The Admiral should try to remain aware of the following things over the course of the session.
Descriptions
For each scene, describe the place and time at which it is taking place, any NPCs who may be
present, what kind of scenery the shipgirls can see, and anything else that is relevant.
When describing things, you should try to be as concise as possible while still making sure that
you convey everything that you need to. By making analogies to things that the players are likely to be
familiar with, it should be easy to make sure that you are conveying the point.
NPC Shipgirls
There may be times when the Admiral wishes the PCs to fight battles with NPC shipgirls. In
those situations, treat the NPC shipgirls as if they were Abyssal ships, with the following exceptions:
The NPC shipgirls possess traits as normal.

The NPC shipgirls may use combat abilities and inherent abilities (though in some cases, such
as with the Sixth Sense combat ability, they may provide no real effect).
The NPC shipgirls may make action checks as normal.
The NPC shipgirls may use support.
Extras
The Admiral may introduce NPCs not specified by the scenario. These NPCs are called Extras.
The scene player may also introduce extras into the scene if they wish to do so. Extras act according to
the Admiral and the scene player.
An extra possesses no game-relevant statistics. However, when a PC is the target of some effect
that allows them to increase their relationship score towards someone, they may choose an extra as
the target.
CONTROLLING ENEMIES
During battles, the Admiral may control the actions of NPCs as they wish.
However, if the players are not familiar with the rules of the Kancolle RPG, you may wish to
choose the NPCs' targets using the targeting table presented in Chapter 12.
PLAYER SUGGESTIONS
As you become familiar with the rules of the Kancolle RPG, you should try to incorporate the
players' suggestions into the game as much as possible. These suggestions may relate to both scene
descriptions and to the rules (obviously, you do not have to accept every suggestion that the players
make). The more the players and the Admiral are able to bounce ideas off of each other, the more fun
the session will be.
SAMPLE SCENARIO:
COASTAL PATROL STRIKE AT
THE ENEMY SCOUTING FORCE!
This scenario involves an attack against an enemy reconnaissance fleet that has made its way
close to the base. It is designed to help both the Admiral and the players familiarize themselves with
the rules of the game.
SCENARIO SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Shipgirls 36
Play Time 1 2 hours
Limit 2
Quests The shipgirls should get to know each other.
Achieve victory over the main enemy recon force.
INTRODUCTION PHASE
Determine the names of both the naval base and the PC fleet by rolling on the naval base
name table and the fleet name table. Then have each player introduce the shipgirl that they will be
playing as.
Then, read the following out loud to the players:
Please, enter.
At the Admiral's bidding, you step into his office. The floor is covered with cardboard boxes, as
if he had just moved in.
Hanging on the wall is a banner that reads, In Dice We Trust.
So, you are the new [Fleet Name], I take it. I am the commander of this naval base, Admiral
[Name], the Admiral says to you cordially. Now now, no need to be so tense. I know you're new
here, but you'll get used to the way we do things around here soon enough.
Now, your first mission is to get to know each other. You will be entrusting your lives to each
other, after all.
By the way, this is my secretary. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask her.
This also serves as the introduction of the first NPC, Kirishima. If one of the players chose
Kirishima as their PC, then the Admiral should pick another shipgirl in her place.
If the players have any questions, then you should answer them as either the Admiral or his
secretary.
If they have no questions, or if the introduction starts to take up more than 20 minutes of
times, move on to the naval base phase.
THE NAVAL BASE PHASE

When you start the naval base phase, begin with the start of the first cycle.
Give each player one event card and have them fill them out. Once they are done filling out the
event cards, you can begin the first scene.
However, in this scenario, the first scene of the first cycle is a scenario event, Welcome to the
Barracks. There is also another scenario event at the end of the first cycle (once all of the players
have completed their scenes), Enemy Scouting Force Spotted!
It is also possible that there will be another scenario event, Snacks, at the end of the second
cycle.
The details of each scenario event are explained below.
Welcome to the Barracks

This event occurs at the beginning of the first cycle.
Read the following out loud to the players:
The Admiral's secretary leads you to the barracks where you will be staying. She shows you to a
large room that you will call home from now on.
I must apologize, she says. The barracks are supposed to be divided up by hull classification,
but at the moment this is the only room that is open.
The room is drab, with only a bed and a locker for each of you.
You'll have to make do. Consider it a chance to get to know one another.
She excuses herself, leaving you all alone in the room.
As night falls, the PCs eventually drift off to sleep. Have each PC roll a D66 on the Dream
Table. The result describes what they dream about that night.
It may relate to the shipgirl's past or her experiences during the war. Or perhaps it is a portent
of what things the future holds in store for her. Each player is free to interpret what meaning the
dream holds for their character.
As the session moves forward, try to shape the truth of the meaning behind their dreams.
Dream Table D66

The world is pitch black. You're sinking, slowly. Within the darkness you can see several shining,
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blue lights. They are calling out to you. Return to us... To the blue ocean...
A warm hand is stroking your hard. You can feel its warmth flowing into you. You wonder whose
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hand it could be...
Guns firing in the distance, celebrating something. Crowds of people, admiring you. Your body
13
trembles with pride. In your dream, you're famous. What did you do to deserve such honor?
You are a lone soul, cowering in the center of a dark room. You've been alone the whole time.
14
The people around you, none of them understand you.
Someone is standing next to you, smiling. It's a smile you can't forget. Protecting that smile is why
15
you fight. The two of you were always together. Where are they now?
Love. That sweet, sharp feeling in your chest. Your heart has been completely overtaken by your
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feelings. You want to tell how you feel. But...
Death. You are a reaper who stalks the battlefield. In your dream you have taken countless lives.
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Enemies, allies... Your hands are stained with blood. There is nothing to you but killing.
Dream Table D66
You swore an oath. After this battle... With those words, you took their hand and made a
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promise. Did you keep your word? Like the words of your promise, they slip from your hand...
You were betrayed. You thought you could trust them. You thought you were friends. But they
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betrayed you. Betrayed you and left. No one can ever be trusted.
It's after school. As you walk home in the light of the setting sun, you share storiesgossip,
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romance, dreams. At the time is was childish fun, but now they are priceless memories.
It's dinner time. A delicious-looking feast is laid out before you. You eat and eat but the food
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never runs out. You want to eat until you explode. More and more.
You hear a song without a name. It's about protecting the ones you love. About safeguarding a
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happy existence. As the words of the song roll off your tongue, your voice grows ever louder.
A girl engulfed in flames. The fires of the battlefield seem to grow ever distant. She's still there.
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You will never forget the smiling face of the girl who sacrificed herself to save you.
You have a secret. In your dream, you made a mistake you can't make up for. You're ashamed of
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your crime. You have no choice but to continue to keep it a secret.
Your home town. You'll never forget it. It's important to you. It was a place of happy moments, of
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sad moments, of smiles and tears. You want to go home. It's no longer there...
You stand before a twisted mirror. The image reflected in the mirror is different, wrong. Your
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reflection calls out to you. Who are you?
Loss. Your failure brought with it death. You think back to their last words. You can't remember.
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You were unable to protect them.
Deafening laughter. An uproar seems to rain down from the skies. It is the laughter of someone
46 victorious. The fear and shame of defeat wracks your body. If you met the owner of that voice,
would you be able to fight them again?
A family portrait. In your dream, you went to visit your family. As you left, they told you to try
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your hardest. For them, the ones who worked so hard to raise you.
Revenge. You were defeated, and the victor took something valuable from you. You will never
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forgive them. You must have your revenge.
A wedding ceremony. You are wearing an immaculate white dress, and from all around come
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cries of congratulations. Next to you, your new partner blushes and smiles. Who could it be?
Enemy Scouting Force Spotted!

This event occurs at the end of the first cycle.
It is a sortie event.
All of a sudden, you hear the speakers installed throughout the naval base switch on.
Is the mic' volume okay? Check, one, two... [Fleet Name], please report to the Admiral's
office. I repeat, [Fleet Name], please report to the Admiral's office.
Surprised to be called on all of a sudden, you hurriedly make you way to the Admiral's office.
The Admiral is there, wearing a serious expression on his face.
We've located an enemy scouting force. I know this is sudden, but I would like [Fleet Name] to
take on the task of intercepting them.
And so the PCs are sent on their first sortie.

They encounter the enemy fleet while they are busy reconnoitering the area around the base.
The enemy fleet consists of a number of I-class destroyers equal to the number of PCs, and one
elite Ha-class destroyer as the enemy flagship. If the PCs do not choose to use any effect that changes
the battlefield, treat it as a Parallel Engagement.
Resolve the battle.
I-class Destroyer Ha-class Destroyer (elite)

Accuracy 2 Firepower 0 Accuracy 2 Firepower 2
Evasion 2 Armor 4 Evasion 2 Armor 7
Energy 10 Energy 19
5-inch Single Gun Mount 5-inch Single Gun Mount
Range Short Range Short
Firepower 2 Firepower 2
Trait Artillery (Warfare 7) Trait Flashy (Charm 12)
21-inch Torpedo Tube (Late Model)
Range Short
Firepower 2
Capability Torpedo 4
Trait Command (Naval 10)
Regardless of whether they win or lose, after the battle the shipgirls return to the base.
The Admiral listens to your report.

Congratulations, you did well. You should go rest and repair in the docks...but the truth is, I
have one more task I would like you complete, he tells you.
We've located the main force of the enemy scouting fleet. Once you have completed your
preparations, I want you to go and drive them off.
The PCs have a new quest: achieve victory over the main enemy recon force.
Inform the players that the decisive battle phase will occur after the second cycle, and that it
will be a battle with the main enemy recon force. Once you have done so, the first cycle ends, and the
second cycle can begin. At the beginning of the second cycle, all of the PCs become active again.
Give each of the players another event card and have them fill them out.
There are no scenario events that occur during the second cycle. Once the second cycle ends,
you can begin the decisive battle phase.
Snacks
This event occurs only if one of more characters have 2 or fewer points of energy remaining at
the end of the second cycle.
You don't look so great. Are you feeling okay?

It's the Admiral, apparently come to look in on you.
Here, take this. It's not much but it's all I have at the moment.
The Admiral gives each PC with 2 or fewer points of energy 1 Ice Cream. Each PC that
receives Ice Cream from the Admiral increases their relationship score towards the Admiral by 1
point.
THE DECISIVE BATTLE PHASE

During the decisive battle phase, the PCs encounter the main enemy recon force.
The enemy fleet consists of three Ro-class destroyers, one elite Ho-class Light cruiser as the
enemy flagship, and two Nu-class Light Carriers. If the PCs do not choose to use any effect that
changes the battlefield, treat it as a Parallel Engagement.
Resolve the battle.
Once the battle has ended, proceed to the end phase.
Ro-class Destroyer Ho-class Light Cruiser (elite)

Accuracy 2 Firepower 1 Accuracy 1 Firepower 3
Evasion 2 Armor 4 Evasion 1 Armor 8
Energy 12 Energy 15
5-inch Single Gun Mount 5-inch Single High-angle Mount
Range Short Range Medium
Trait Conversation (Interests 7) Trait Secret Weapon
(Background 9)
Reconnaissance Aircraft
Capability Reconnaissance 9 *
Nu-class Light Carrier

Evasion 1 Armor 8
Energy 20
Torpedo Bomber Bomber
Range Short Range Short
Trait Imagination (Interests 3) Trait Aerial Combat (Warfare 4)
Capability Airstrike 2, Capability Airstrike 2
Reconnaissance 7 *
Fighter
Capability Extended AA 2
* Enemy Reconnaissance automatically succeeds, and allows you to secretly learn 1 PC's position.
THE END PHASE
The epilogue will differ depending on whether the PCs won or lost during the decisive battle
phase.
If the PCs won, read the following out loud to the players:
You crushed the enemy scouting force and returned to base.
The rest of the shipgirls have come out to greet you with applause.
The enemy was even stronger than we had anticipated. I never thought that Nu-class ships
would get this close, the Admiral says, a bemused look on his face.
And yet despite that, you still performed admirably. I would expect no less from [Fleet
Name].
You can feel pride welling up within you at the Admiral's words. Even though it was your first
mission, you did great.
Well then, let's celebrate. Both your victory, and our welcoming you to the base.
If the PCs lost, read the following out loud to the players:
Preparation is the key to victory!
Just when you thought things were hopeless, you hear Kirishima call out to you, along with the
report of gunfire. The first fleet has arrived.
The enemy fleet withers and withdraws under the barrage of fire from Kirishima and the other
ships.
They escort you back to base, where the Admiral is waiting to meet you.
The enemy was even stronger than we had anticipated. I never thought that Nu-class ships
would get this close, the Admiral says, a bemused look on his face.
Even so, I'm glad that you were able to make it back to base.
Though your first mission did not go well, the Admiral still seems extremely pleased to see you
return.
We have a party planned to welcome you to the base, but first you should head to the docks
for repairs. You deserve a rest.
After you wrap up the PCs return to the base, you can calculate the amount of experience
points awarded for the session. If any of the PCs' experience totals reach 100 or more, they should
level up.
After adjusting the PCs' and the naval base's stats, the session is over. Good work!
CHAPTER 14: THE WORLD OF KANCOLLE
This chapter explains the world of the Kancolle RPG in more detail.
NAVAL BASES
What kind of places are naval bases, the organizations to which Admirals and shipgirls are
attached?
The bases primary purpose is to serve as points of resistance to the Abyssal fleet.
They take their names from locations in old Japan from which fleets used to be commanded.
Yokosuka Naval Base, Kure Naval Base, Sasebo Naval Base, and so on.
Admirals, the commanders of these bases, work tirelessly, leading their shipgirls in an effort to
halt the incursions of the Abyssal fleet. Without the naval bases, human civilization could be wiped
out at any moment.
A Typical Naval Base

Each base's management is left up to the discretion of the Admiral in charge. There are as
many different naval bases as there are Admirals, enough that a few words could never do all of them
justice.
There are large-scale bases with a huge number of large ships, as well as smaller ones tucked
away in the corners of tiny ports. If you include all of those minor bases, there is enough variation to
make one doubt that they all even belong to the same organization.
A typical naval base in the world of Kancolle is not much different from a real world naval base
of today. Expedition fleets busy themselves moving materials in and out, the sounds of endless metal
striking metal echoing from the factories. The docks are always full, with ships waiting for their next
chance at action.
However, perhaps because the real source of power comes from the shipgirls themselves, the
atmosphere is much more relaxed than that of a a normal military installation. You might say that the
mood has more in common with a school than with a garrison. Since soldiers spend most of their
time studying and training at the military academy located on the premises, it's not exactly strange to
call the atmosphere around the naval bases school-like.
As you walk around the grounds of the base, you will probably see shipgirls receiving lectures
on tactics or the nature of the Abyssal fleet, or preparing to embark for more training. Or you might
see them playing games that have nothing to do with their jobs.
A Myriad of Naval Bases

Just as the scope and attitudes of naval bases can vary wildly from one to the next, so too does
their physical appearance. It may be confusing, but it seems unavoidable. In some cases, this may be
the result of the fact that existing coastal structures are simply reappropriated in order to meet the
needs of the shipgirls.
In other cases the naval bases may be centers focused on research and development of new
weapons and shipgirls, large industrial complexes for the storage of raw materials, or repair facilities
where damaged shipgirls can spend time recuperating. It's said that there are even card game players
who walk around with decks of cards with images of the shipgirls printed on them, though some
might hesitate at calling such a thing an actual base.
No matter what form a naval base takes, however, the tensions with the local communities are
often strained. Many children are told things like, If you don't go to sleep the people from the naval
base are going to come, and If you're not good, they'll take you away to the naval base, and picture
them as monsters and goblins. You may wish to be cautious.
Equipment
The naval base is also in charge of handling the shipgirls' equipment.
The shipgirls' equipment is specially designed to be worn as part of their outfits and cannot
simply be removed and used by other people. They are able to control their equipment, such as guns
and planes, directly, but it is still filled with many mysteries.
The one thing you can't ignore when discussing equipment is the faeries. Even less is known
about these tiny allies than is known about the shipgirls themselves.
The faeries ride into battle on their equipment along with the shipgirls, fighting alongside
them. That being said, there are also many times where they simply lay around, asleep, doing nothing.
Even though little is known about them, they come part and parcel with the shipgirls, and are
indispensable.
Docks and Factories

Among the facilities that make up a naval base, the most vital are docks and factories.
Docks are where wounded shipgirls can perform maintenance, and their inner workings are
top secret.
The shipgirls have many words they use for entering the docks: taking a bath, washing my
hands, being hospitalized, eating dinner, snack time, taking a nap, etc. This seems to imply
that, inside the docks, there are several different facilities. It's possible that they could be like one
giant super spa.
Factories are facilities where equipment and shipgirls and constructed and scrapped, staffed
with a large number of faeries who are always rushing about.
Regardless of what you order them to build, there is no way of knowing what the end result
will be. Many people find this frustrating. However, nothing can be done to change the faeries ways.
ADMIRALS
Admirals are the leaders in charge of naval bases.
While many Admirals are currently serving officers, or retired officers who have been called
back into service, there are also many cases where civilians possessing the proper qualifications to
serve as Admirals are chosen as well.
It is said that most Admirals possess some sort of special skill. They come in all shapes and
sizes; military veterans, managers, cutting-edge researchers, engineers, doctors, lawyers, high-ranking
bureaucrats, teachers, ninjas, shrine maidens, illustrators, comic artists, novelists, idol producers, and
many more.
In order to oppose the secretive Abyssal fleet, all sorts of unique perspectives are necessary. It
is also said that it takes a certain type of person to manage the shipgirls and their unique qualities.
One more extreme theory suggests that because the fatigue rate among Admirals is so high, it has
become necessary to recruit Admirals from anywhere possible.
Admirals vary not just in their experiences, but in age and sex as well. There are old admirals,
middle-aged admirals, young admirals, and even some so young that they are younger than the
shipgirls themselves. There are also female admirals, who are often mistaken as sister ships of the
various shipgirls. There are even rumors that some admirals are not even human; shiba dogs, ring-
tailed lemurs, and mysterious individuals with heads shaped like letters of the alphabet.
SHIPGIRLS
Although you'll find at least one shipgirl at every naval base, all details concerning them are
shrouded in a deep veil of secrecy.
The one thing that all shipgirls have in common is that they possess the memories of ships that
fought during the war.
For some those memories are striking and vivid, while for others they are less clear. The extent
to which each of them remembers varies.
It is said that these memories have a great influence over the shipgirls' personalities, their
behaviors, and their appearances, particularly in the ways that they choose to outfit themselves.
They are capable of spending most of their time living as normal humans do. They sleep and
wake, laugh, cry, and get angry just like everyone else.
There are some naval bases that believe in treating their shipgirls as unfeeling weapons, but
the more time one spends observing them, the more one should come to realize the error in that
approach. They have the capacity to think and feel, just like any girl their age would.
Shipgirls' Energy
Shipgirls acquire sustenance from eating the same way that humans do. However, in order to
fight, they also need to supplement that food with things like bauxite and steel.
There are several theories as to how they manage to acquire energy from these raw materials.
While rumors that the naval base mess hall menus include food prepared with bauxite are certainly
believable, they fail to address the question of how one substitutes bauxite or steel into a recipe in the
first place.
Regardless of how they do it, the energy that the shipgirls gain from raw materials is used to
power the equipment that they use in battle. Although they only use this power to fight against the
Abyssal fleet, shipgirls do engage in training with fleets from other naval bases, suggesting that it is
possible for them to use their weapons on targets other than Abyssal ships.
Although shipgirls are capable of standing on water, they cannot fly. With the exception of
submarines, they are also not capable of traveling underwater. Little else is known about them.
Shipgirls' Allies
There are some shipgirls who do not sortie into combat, instead playing a support role.
Mamiya, a supply ship, is one of these special shipgirls whose job is supplying food. She makes
sure that the shipgirls do not get too exhausted.
A pillar of the fleet who works behind the scenes, she loves to make ice cream for the rest of
the fleet. Mamiya's ice cream is a best-seller, always capable of boosting the other shipgirls' spirits.
You will probably see one glasses-wearing shipgirl, given the nickname Quest Girl, on a daily
basis. Her job is to transmit new orders from Fleet Command to the Admirals. While her background is
a mystery, if asked she will respond that she's not just some ordinary communications officer and
that she's someone very important.
The cheery item shop owner appears to be a factory ship. While her wares are varied, she's
always considerate and quick to warn desperate Admirals not to spend too much.
Quests
Every day the shipgirls are given new tasks by their Admirals.
Resource-gathering expeditions. Skill-building exercises. Protecting the base from attack.
Developing new equipment.
Of all the different tasks shipgirls are assigned, the most important is of course fighting against
the Abyssal fleet. Everything they do, one way or another, is part of preparing for these battles.
Of course, that doesn't mean that all of their missions are serious.
Sometimes they must take part-time jobs in order to ensure that the naval base has enough
resources, or engage in joint operations with other naval bases in order to deepen their ties. Some
admirals come up with missions as an excuse to spend more time with their favorite shipgirl, and
some shipgirls will beg to go on long expeditions with their friends.
For shipgirls who spend all of their time fighting, these long expeditions can be a time to get to
know each other better and rest their spent spirits.
There seems to be no end in sight to the battle with the Abyssal fleet. It could drag on for a
long time. It seems likely that, in time, more naval bases will arise to meet the needs of the shipgirls to
avoid weariness and exhaustion.
THE ABYSSAL FLEET

The Abyssal fleet are enemies of mankind who appeared suddenly several decades ago. Their
existence and their origins are cloaked in mystery.
They live on or under the water and separate themselves into several groups, roaming the
world's oceans like migratory fish attacking human ships and invading the land in an attempt to
transform it into more ocean.
It is believed that they wish to destroy humans in order to gain control of the resource-rich
regions they need to expand their territory.
Because mutual understanding between the Abyss and humans is impossible, it is unknown
what level of intelligence they actually possess. However, in groups they have demonstrated some
ability to think strategically.
THE WORLD'S OCEANS

For some time now the Abyssal fleet has caused a breakdown in seaborne trade.
Communication between separate continents and islands has been cut off.
Former ocean currents have been altered, and dangerous whirlpools have appeared that
impede the passage of ships.
Air travel too has been obstructed due to the air power of the Abyssal ships. Ensuring safe
travel would require the use of a heavy escort.
The Abyss have spread to all of the worlds oceans, and contact is difficult even between the
major naval powers.
Resources are growing scarcer, and the incursions of the Abyssal fleet onto land have caused
serious damage to some coastal cities.
The job of ending this decline and restoring humanity's environment has fallen to the Admirals
and their shipgirls.

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KANCOLLE RPG

Kancolle Managerial Naval Base

THINGS YOU WILL NEED

READING THE SHIPGIRL ENTRIES

Fuel Gunpowder Steel Bauxite

Destroyers 3 Starting Traits

Recovering From Damage

Relationship Table (Positive/Negative) 1D6

The Power of the Big 7

Brains of the Fleet

Pride of the 1st Carrier Division

One Hit Kill

Designated Damage Taker

Lucky 5th Carrier Division

I'll Be Your Strength

Cut to the Bone

At Your Service, Nya

Night Battling Fool

Weapons Testing Platform

Your Tears Are Delicious!

I'm Here For You!

Inazuma's Serious Side

MAKING AN ACTION CHECK

1. Determine the Trait

4. Determine the Target Number

Accident Table 1D6

RANDOMLY DETERMINING TRAITS

THE FLOW OF PLAY

1. Preparing for the Session

PREPARING FOR THE SESSION

Preparation for Players

Preparation for Admirals

Before You Start Playing

Active and Exhausted

INTRODUCING THE NAVAL BASE

Choosing a Naval Base Name

Naval Base Name Table 2D6

Prefix Table D66

Place Table D66

Brave Table D66

Gem Table D66

Aquatic Table D66

Organization Table D66

The Naval Base Record Sheet

INTRODUCING THE SHIPGIRLS

Choosing a Fleet Name

Fleet Name Table 2D6

Team Table D66

INCREASE RELATIONSHIP SCORES

THE START OF A CYCLE

Filling Out the Event Cards

RESOLVING EACH SCENE

1. Begin the Scene

Begin the Scene

Appearing in the Scene

Scene Repetition Modifier

Equipment Table 1 1D6 Equipment Table 2 1D6

Equipment Table 3 1D6 Equipment Table 4 1D6

THE END OF THE CYCLE