Chapter 29: Chapter Twenty-Nine: Sirens

"Qin Ge commander has just begun to come into contact with shipgirls and Sirens, so it's completely normal not to understand these things," Anshan said. "But to answer this question, I first need to give you a detailed explanation of what the Sirens consist of."

"Hmm, please go on." Qin Ge nodded, focusing intently as Anshan began his lecture.

"Actually, the term 'Siren' that we use is a collective name; the composition of the Sirens is vast, including the most basic troop type, the Siren Mass-Produced Warship, then a higher tier, the Fallen Shipgirl, then an even higher tier, the Executor, and finally, hidden among the many troop types, possessing great power, the Siren Advanced Humanoid." Anshan explained slowly.

"Siren Mass-Produced Warship, as the name suggests, is the most widespread type of attack-warship model produced by the Sirens; they are constantly roaming the oceans, carrying out attacks on human coastlines."

When Anshan said this, Qin Ge suddenly recalled the warship he had encountered upon first arriving in this world, which Xu Xin had called a Siren Mass-Produced Destroyer, and he nodded involuntarily.

"As for the Siren Mass-Produced Warships we have currently discovered, they are further divided into several different models. We don't know how the Sirens label them, but we use Type I, Type II, and Type III. The biggest visual difference between them is their color, corresponding respectively to red-black, blue-black, and purple-black."

"The Type I red-black Siren Mass-Produced Warship is the most common and ordinary; as long as it is operated properly, in a one-on-one situation, shipgirls can eliminate them. As for the higher-tier Siren Mass-Produced Warships, these can only be encountered after venturing deep into the ocean; their armor thickness and strength are greater than Type I's, but for now you won't be able to encounter them."

"The second type is the Fallen Shipgirl, or rather, shipgirls manufactured by the Sirens. They look the same as us, but their bodies are constantly shrouded in a black-red mist, making them very easy to distinguish."

Upon hearing Anshan say this, Qin Ge exclaimed in surprise, "A troop type that exists just like shipgirls?"

"Hmm, they usually mainly operate mixed together with the Siren Mass-Produced Fleet, and moreover, their training levels vary unevenly; we have also spent a long time marking out sea areas with different corrosion levels, so when you get the naval chart you will be able to see this very intuitively."

"Compared to us, their intelligence is very low; basically, like the Siren Mass-Produced Warships, they only carry out very reckless attacks, but their attack power is far greater than that of the Siren Mass-Produced Warship. Moreover, most commanders and shipgirls are defeated by them." Anshan explained.

"Indeed, if they have the same appearance as shipgirls, possess such attack power, and are mixed within the Siren Mass-Produced Fleet, that is indeed a very serious problem." Qin Ge nodded, saying to Anshan.

"So, when encountering a fleet composed of Siren Mass-Produced Warships, you must first check whether there are any Fallen Shipgirls inside; if there are, concentrate superior firepower to take them out, only then can you ensure the offensive proceeds smoothly." Anshan said.

"What about the Executor?" Qin Ge asked.

"The Executor is a humanoid troop type that exists singly and is similar to the Fallen Shipgirl; according to what we have encountered so far, they also come in three models like the Siren Mass-Produced Warship. Moreover, their intelligence is far higher than that of the Fallen Shipgirl; they know how to use the Siren Mass-Produced Fleet as cover to launch attacks, but their classification is also the same as our shipgirls, divided into destroyers, light cruisers, heavy cruisers, battleships, aircraft carriers, and submarines."

"However, we have discovered something interesting: basically, in any fleet where Fallen Shipgirls appear, there are definitely no Executors, and in any Siren Mass-Produced Fleet where Executors exist, there are definitely no Fallen Shipgirls; the two seem to exist separately and cannot coexist!" Anshan explained to Qin Ge.

"That really is interesting..." Qin Ge involuntarily nodded and said.

"As for the last type, that is the Siren Advanced Humanoid." When mentioning this, Anshan's brows furrowed tightly: "Their numbers are not many; so far only two have been discovered, one calling herself the Tester, the other calling herself the Purifier. They both possess tremendous power, and although each time we concentrate a large number of shipgirls to eliminate them, after a while they reappear elsewhere..."

"So, they are our ultimate goal?" Qin Ge asked Anshan.

"That's right." Anshan nodded. "But for now these are still too far away for you; first work hard to raise the proficiency of your shipgirls, then expand your own fleet, and only then can you contribute to Azure Lane."

Qin Ge nodded, saying, "Don't worry, I just want to understand their specific situation now, and then plan and summarize the lessons I will teach later; as for going to defeat them right now, I'm not that foolish."

"Hehe, knowing this is enough." At that moment, some people nearby holding trays placed the dishes that everyone had just ordered in front of each person.

"Although I shouldn't say this, I still want to say one thing: when you are weak, fleeing is not shameful; sometimes retreat is for a better offense, so don't be reckless and end up causing your fleet and yourself to perish in the merciless sea."

Listening to Yixian's words, Qin Ge nodded, after all he had received formal education as a Naval Academy Command Department cadet; the former seniors' theories on protracted war and guerrilla warfare are essential material. "Rest assured, Senior Yixian, if we can win we fight, if we cannot we run; I still know this, after all life is the most important, and if we lose our lives, what will we have left to fight the Sirens with?"

"Hehe, just understanding is fine, hurry up and eat, or the food will get cold and won't taste good." Yixian said with a smile.

"Thank you, Senior Yixian." Qin Ge smiled and expressed his thanks.

Yixian smiled and nodded, then turned to Anshan, saying, "You go ahead and eat first; I'll go make something for Changchun, and you can bring it back."

"Thank you very much, Sister Yixian." Anshan said with a smile.

The meal finished quickly, and after everyone said their goodbyes, each went back to their own residence.

On the way, seeing Qin Ge with a slightly furrowed brow, Banrenma smiled and said, "Commander, are you thinking about the Sirens?"

Qin Ge nodded, saying, "Anshan explained things in great detail earlier, so I feel I should also make an effort from now on."

"We should work together, after all we are with the commander." Banrenma laughed.

"That's right, commander, when you're considering this issue, you must never overlook us, for we are the blade in your hand." Nengdai nodded at Qin Ge.

"Hmm, let's work hard together!"