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On the offensive side of things the late 1990s rebuilt meant a further reduction in 5 inch guns to make space for more important technology, although the 8 inch batteries were retained with state of the art fire control systems. 25mm close in weapon systems augmented by twin-tube very short range SAM systems were to provide a new close range anti air umbrella, with chaff launchers being installed to further discourage enemy missiles. The missile launchers on the back of the ship were removed, to be replaced by a 60 cell Vertical Launch System that can be filled as desired with anti ship, air and submarine missiles. | On the offensive side of things the late 1990s rebuilt meant a further reduction in 5 inch guns to make space for more important technology, although the 8 inch batteries were retained with state of the art fire control systems. 25mm close in weapon systems augmented by twin-tube very short range SAM systems were to provide a new close range anti air umbrella, with chaff launchers being installed to further discourage enemy missiles. The missile launchers on the back of the ship were removed, to be replaced by a 60 cell Vertical Launch System that can be filled as desired with anti ship, air and submarine missiles. | ||
One of the ships in the class, ''Pipi Fasi'', was lost with nearly all hands when it suffered a [[Pipi Fasi disaster|catastrophic ammunition explosion]] in 2004. The investigation into the mishap led to design changes in relation to how 8 inch ammunition is stored and handled on the ships. | |||
These ships remain in service to the present day, being well maintained to remain operationally capable as the guardians of Stenzan carrier fleets. Plans to replace these ships with new designs have been announces, although it is unclear when these may be built. | These ships remain in service to the present day, being well maintained to remain operationally capable as the guardians of Stenzan carrier fleets. Plans to replace these ships with new designs have been announces, although it is unclear when these may be built. | ||
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| HCM-2 || In'aeui || Heavy Cruiser, Missile (HCM) || September 7th, 1943 || Currently with 3rd fleet. | | HCM-2 || In'aeui || Heavy Cruiser, Missile (HCM) || September 7th, 1943 || Currently with 3rd fleet. | ||
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| HCM-3 || Pipi Fasi || Heavy Cruiser, Missile (HCM) || February 2nd, 1944 || Sunk in a [[Pipi Fasi disaster|catastrophic ammunition explosion | | HCM-3 || Pipi Fasi || Heavy Cruiser, Missile (HCM) || February 2nd, 1944 || Sunk in a [[Pipi Fasi disaster|catastrophic ammunition explosion]] in 2004. | ||
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| HCM-4 || Maugamu || Heavy Cruiser, Missile (HCM) || March 8th, 1945 || Currently with 4th fleet. | | HCM-4 || Maugamu || Heavy Cruiser, Missile (HCM) || March 8th, 1945 || Currently with 4th fleet. | ||