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==Beretta M1934== | ==Beretta M1934== | ||
− | Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini of Romagna uses a stainless [[Beretta M1934]] customized with black controls, the 501st JFW emblem on the grips, as well as her personal emblem and a gold banner with her name on the slide. Under the gold banner is marked ''~Gratitudine di Maria~'' (Gratitude of Maria). In episode 5, Dutchess Maria Pia of Romagna (inspired by the Italian princess of the same name) encountered Francesca in | + | Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini of Romagna uses a stainless [[Beretta M1934]] customized with black controls, the 501st JFW emblem on the grips, as well as her personal emblem and a gold banner with her name on the slide. Under the gold banner is marked ''~Gratitudine di Maria~'' (Gratitude of Maria). In episode 5, Dutchess Maria Pia of Romagna (inspired by the Italian princess of the same name) encountered Francesca in Roma, and the two spent the day together (including numerous homages to the film ''Roman Holiday''), unaware who the other actually was (the head of state, and a witch). After Francesca, Charlotte, and Yoshika defend Roma from a Neuroi attack, Maria gives a speech over the airwaves, vowing to do everything in her power to defend her country against the Neuroi threat, and sends the Strike Witches an airdrop of supplies. Francesca and Charlotte's matching pistols were likely in these crates, though they aren't seen in the anime. |
As promotional material for ''Strike Witches 2'', Francesca and Charlotte had their respective sidearms released as airsoft replicas. | As promotional material for ''Strike Witches 2'', Francesca and Charlotte had their respective sidearms released as airsoft replicas. | ||
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[[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk 1 (M) - .303 British]] | [[Image:Bren gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bren Mk 1 (M) - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Bren1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Pierrette unleashes her ''Tonnerre'' special ability during the first battle. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Pierrette unleashes her ''Tonnerre'' special ability during the first battle. (Ep.2)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2Bren2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine clutches her Bren to her chest as she watches her beloved Squadron Leader Sakamoto charge a Neuroi with nothing but her newly forged katana, | + | [[Image:SW2Bren2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine clutches her Bren to her chest as she watches her beloved Squadron Leader Sakamoto charge a Neuroi with nothing but her newly forged katana, Reppuumaru. (Ep.2)]] |
[[Image:SW2Bren4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine instinctively levels her Bren at a mysterious bucket of water that fell out of the sky. (Ep.3)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine instinctively levels her Bren at a mysterious bucket of water that fell out of the sky. (Ep.3)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Bren3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|As Lynette rides Yoshika for support, Perrine provides additional fire with her Bren gun. (Ep.3)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren3.jpg|600px|thumb|none|As Lynette rides Yoshika for support, Perrine provides additional fire with her Bren gun. (Ep.3)]] | ||
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[[Image:SW2Bren11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A good side-view of Perrine's Bren moments before she gets incredibly mad at the Neuroi for damaging a bridge. (Ep.9)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A good side-view of Perrine's Bren moments before she gets incredibly mad at the Neuroi for damaging a bridge. (Ep.9)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Bren12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|''"How dare you strike the bridge!"'' (Ep.9)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|''"How dare you strike the bridge!"'' (Ep.9)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2Bren13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine fires her Bren at a large Neuroi inspired by the Horten Ho XIII, revealing its core and allowing Mio to destroy it with her devastatingly powerful '' | + | [[Image:SW2Bren13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine fires her Bren at a large Neuroi inspired by the Horten Ho XIII, revealing its core and allowing Mio to destroy it with her devastatingly powerful ''Reppuuzan'' katana attack. (Ep.11)]] |
[[Image:SW2Bren14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine and Lynette are suddenly surrounded by a swarm of small-type Neuroi, before Mio charges in attempting to destroy them. (Ep.11)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine and Lynette are suddenly surrounded by a swarm of small-type Neuroi, before Mio charges in attempting to destroy them. (Ep.11)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Bren15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine gives Yoshika some words of encouragement, while holding her Bren one-handed, supported by its sling. (Ep.12)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine gives Yoshika some words of encouragement, while holding her Bren one-handed, supported by its sling. (Ep.12)]] | ||
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[[Image:SW2BAR9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Finally getting a clear shot, Charlotte pulls the trigger... (Ep.4)]] | [[Image:SW2BAR9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Finally getting a clear shot, Charlotte pulls the trigger... (Ep.4)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2BAR10.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...only for the BAR to jam. (Ep.4)]] | [[Image:SW2BAR10.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...only for the BAR to jam. (Ep.4)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2BAR11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Charlotte and Yoshika join up with a very enthusiastic Francesca in | + | [[Image:SW2BAR11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Charlotte and Yoshika join up with a very enthusiastic Francesca in defence of Roma. (Ep.5)]] |
− | [[Image:SW2BAR12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Liberian and Fuso witches cover the Romagnan, as she | + | [[Image:SW2BAR12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Liberian and Fuso witches cover the Romagnan, as she protects her homeland. (Ep.5)]] |
[[Image:SW2BAR13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Members of the 501st discover their latest foe: An obelisk-shaped Neuroi that is ''one-hundred-thousand feet tall'', with the core at the very top. None of their guns are going to be of any use here. (Ep.6)]] | [[Image:SW2BAR13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Members of the 501st discover their latest foe: An obelisk-shaped Neuroi that is ''one-hundred-thousand feet tall'', with the core at the very top. None of their guns are going to be of any use here. (Ep.6)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2BAR14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Shirley spins Francesca around, releases her into a group of Neuroi with her shield-stacking ability active, then takes out the disoriented Neuroi with her BAR. (Ep.11)]] | [[Image:SW2BAR14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Shirley spins Francesca around, releases her into a group of Neuroi with her shield-stacking ability active, then takes out the disoriented Neuroi with her BAR. (Ep.11)]] | ||
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[[Image:SW219195.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca readies her signature shield stacking move, with her Browning hanging by its sling. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW219195.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca readies her signature shield stacking move, with her Browning hanging by its sling. (Ep.2)]] | ||
[[Image:SW219196.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca trades fire with one of the four booster sections of the Vostok Neuroi, giving a good look at her M1919A6 and G.55S Strega striker. (Ep.4)]] | [[Image:SW219196.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca trades fire with one of the four booster sections of the Vostok Neuroi, giving a good look at her M1919A6 and G.55S Strega striker. (Ep.4)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW219197.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Launching from St. Peter's Square, where she was visiting with Maria, Francesca heads up to engage a Neuroi over | + | [[Image:SW219197.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Launching from St. Peter's Square, where she was visiting with Maria, Francesca heads up to engage a Neuroi over Roma. (Ep.5)]] |
[[Image:SW219198.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Readying her shield attack, Francesca prepares to ram the enemy. (Ep.5)]] | [[Image:SW219198.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Readying her shield attack, Francesca prepares to ram the enemy. (Ep.5)]] | ||
[[Image:SW219199.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika provides cover fire with her Type 99 as Francesca speeds past... (Ep.5)]] | [[Image:SW219199.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika provides cover fire with her Type 99 as Francesca speeds past... (Ep.5)]] | ||
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[[Image:SW2MG341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica Hartmann and Hanna Marseille race to see who can destroy the most target balloons. Being stationed in North Africa, Hanna uses a Bf 109 G-2/trop striker, with its distinctive sand filter over the supercharger intake visible here. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica Hartmann and Hanna Marseille race to see who can destroy the most target balloons. Being stationed in North Africa, Hanna uses a Bf 109 G-2/trop striker, with its distinctive sand filter over the supercharger intake visible here. (Ep.10)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG342.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Unsatisfied with a tie, Hanna aims her loaded MG 34 at Erica and claims victory. Minna is ''furious''. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG342.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Unsatisfied with a tie, Hanna aims her loaded MG 34 at Erica and claims victory. Minna is ''furious''. (Ep.10)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2MG343.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Having entered the Neuroi dome covering Malta via I-400-class submarine, Erica and Hanna launch. (Ep.10)]] | + | [[Image:SW2MG343.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Having entered the Neuroi dome covering Malta via ''I-400''-class submarine, Erica and Hanna launch from the sub's aircraft hangar. (Ep.10)]] |
[[Image:SW2MG344.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica and Hanna fight back to back, lighting up the air with their machine guns. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG344.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica and Hanna fight back to back, lighting up the air with their machine guns. (Ep.10)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG345.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Karlslanders fly higher in the dome; Hanna's use of the bipod as a grip can be seen here. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG345.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Karlslanders fly higher in the dome; Hanna's use of the bipod as a grip can be seen here. (Ep.10)]] | ||
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==MG 42== | ==MG 42== | ||
− | The Karlsland trio, Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Flight Lieutenant Gertrud Barkhorn, and Flying Officer Erica Hartmann, along with Flying Officer Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen of Suomus, all continue to | + | The Karlsland trio, Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Flight Lieutenant Gertrud Barkhorn, and Flying Officer Erica Hartmann, along with Flying Officer Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen of Suomus, all continue to equip [[MG42|MG 42s]] modified to use the Patronentrommel 34 drum magazine. The MG 42 is also used by Romagnan witches Flying Officer Fernandia Malvezzi and Flight Sergeant Martina Crespi, of the Ardor Witches. |
[[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
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[[Image:SW2MG428.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Gertrud and Erica take off on a commando raid, showing off Gertrud's Fw 190 D-9 Würger striker; the D-9 is the production version of the ''Dora'', as opposed to the D-6 prototype she flew previously. (Ep.7)]] | [[Image:SW2MG428.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Gertrud and Erica take off on a commando raid, showing off Gertrud's Fw 190 D-9 Würger striker; the D-9 is the production version of the ''Dora'', as opposed to the D-6 prototype she flew previously. (Ep.7)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG429.jpg|600px|thumb|none|As the task force nears Malta, Minna radios Erica and Hanna, asking if they're ready to go. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG429.jpg|600px|thumb|none|As the task force nears Malta, Minna radios Erica and Hanna, asking if they're ready to go. (Ep.10)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2MG4210.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica and Hanna fight back-to-back inside the Neuroi dome over Malta, though more for necessity | + | [[Image:SW2MG4210.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica and Hanna fight back-to-back inside the Neuroi dome over Malta, though more for necessity than camaraderie. (Ep.10)]] |
[[Image:SW2MG4211.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Their second duel over, Erica and Hanna point their empty machine guns at each other. Another tie. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG4211.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Their second duel over, Erica and Hanna point their empty machine guns at each other. Another tie. (Ep.10)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG4212.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica and Gertrud blitz through some Neuroi with their usual tactic of overwhelming firepower. (Ep.11)]] | [[Image:SW2MG4212.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica and Gertrud blitz through some Neuroi with their usual tactic of overwhelming firepower. (Ep.11)]] | ||
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==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai== | ==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai== | ||
− | The mainstay of | + | The mainstay of Fuso witches, a fictional iteration of the [[type 99 cannon|Type 99]] aircraft cannon, makes its return, once again used by Yoshika Miyafuji and Mio Sakamoto. It is also seen used by Flight Lieutenant Junko Takei of the Ardor Witches, who fought alongside Mio in the Fuso Sea Incident. Covered in the ''1937 Fuso Sea Incident'' manga, this battle was the first major use of Miyafuji-type striker units against the Neuroi, and was a resounding victory for the witches. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai|see its first season entry]]. |
[[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1 in pintle mount configuration - 20x72mmRB]] | [[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1 in pintle mount configuration - 20x72mmRB]] | ||
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[[Image:SW2T995.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Left-side Spitfire damaged by a Neuroi beam, Lynette reaches for Yoshika. (Ep.3)]] | [[Image:SW2T995.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Left-side Spitfire damaged by a Neuroi beam, Lynette reaches for Yoshika. (Ep.3)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2T996.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine, Mio, and Erica watch as the Vostok Neuroi splits into five. Mio's new N1K5-J Shiden Kai striker can be seen here; the 5 variant is a one-of prototype being field tested by Mio. (Ep.4)]] | [[Image:SW2T996.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine, Mio, and Erica watch as the Vostok Neuroi splits into five. Mio's new N1K5-J Shiden Kai striker can be seen here; the 5 variant is a one-of prototype being field tested by Mio. (Ep.4)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2T997.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Mio holds her Type 99 as she tells Shirley, master of speed, to pursue the central Vostok section, which contains the core. Due to Mio's preference for using | + | [[Image:SW2T997.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Mio holds her Type 99 as she tells Shirley, master of speed, to pursue the central Vostok section, which contains the core. Due to Mio's preference for using Reppuumaru, her magic-infused sword, she doesn't appear as often on this page compared to the previous season. (Ep.4)]] |
[[Image:SW2T998.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika draws a Neuroi's fire, as Francesca moves in to take it out. (Ep.5)]] | [[Image:SW2T998.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika draws a Neuroi's fire, as Francesca moves in to take it out. (Ep.5)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2T999.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika rests her arms on her training Type 99, as she wonders why she's having trouble flying after losing three mock battles in a row to Perrine. (Ep.8)]] | [[Image:SW2T999.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika rests her arms on her training Type 99, as she wonders why she's having trouble flying after losing three mock battles in a row to Perrine. (Ep.8)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2T9910.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Equipped with the never-before-flown Tsukushi J7W1 Shinden | + | [[Image:SW2T9910.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Equipped with the never-before-flown Tsukushi J7W1 Shinden, Yoshika launches via catapult from ''Yamato''. To the left is the ''Akizuki''-class destroyer ''Suzutsuki'', with a ''Chitose''-class aircraft carrier to the right. (Ep.8)]] |
− | [[Image:SW2T9911.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Pushing her Magnificent Lightning to the limit, Yoshika speeds past | + | [[Image:SW2T9911.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Pushing her Magnificent Lightning to the limit, Yoshika speeds past the same ''Chitose''-class carrier, under one of the triple 25mm AA gun mounts. (Ep.8)]] |
[[Image:SW2T9912.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Having rescued Lynette, Yoshika turns her attention to the nuclear-bomb-inspired Neuroi. (Ep.8)]] | [[Image:SW2T9912.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Having rescued Lynette, Yoshika turns her attention to the nuclear-bomb-inspired Neuroi. (Ep.8)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2T9913.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Her complete... (Ep.8)]] | [[Image:SW2T9913.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Her complete... (Ep.8)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2T9914.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...and total... (Ep.8)]] | [[Image:SW2T9914.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...and total... (Ep.8)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2T9915.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...undivided attention. (Ep.8)]] | [[Image:SW2T9915.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...undivided attention. (Ep.8)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2T9916.jpg|600px|thumb|none|With the first phase of Operation Mars a success, Perrine, Yoshika, Lynette, and the rest of the 501st return to ''Amagi''. (Ep.11)]] | + | [[Image:SW2T9916.jpg|600px|thumb|none|With the first phase of Operation Mars a success, Perrine, Yoshika, Lynette, and the rest of the 501st return to ''Amagi''. A pair of ''Navigatori''-class destroyers are screening the carrier, and notably ''Amagi'''s starboard 20cm casemate guns appear to be in use. (Ep.11)]] |
[[Image:SW2T9917.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The mid-episode artwork, showcasing Yoshika's Shinden striker (and Type 99). Magnificent Lighting indeed. (Ep.12)]] | [[Image:SW2T9917.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The mid-episode artwork, showcasing Yoshika's Shinden striker (and Type 99). Magnificent Lighting indeed. (Ep.12)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2T9918.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Dodging dozens of beams, Yoshika makes her way towards the hive's core. (Ep.12)]] | [[Image:SW2T9918.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Dodging dozens of beams, Yoshika makes her way towards the hive's core. (Ep.12)]] | ||
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[[File:12.7mmBreda-SAFAT.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Breda-SAFAT machine gun - 12.7x81mmSR]] | [[File:12.7mmBreda-SAFAT.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Breda-SAFAT machine gun - 12.7x81mmSR]] | ||
[[File:SW2Breda-SAFAT1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Four C.202s, a Ju 52, and members of the 504th JFW approach a Neuroi hive. (Ep.1)]] | [[File:SW2Breda-SAFAT1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Four C.202s, a Ju 52, and members of the 504th JFW approach a Neuroi hive. (Ep.1)]] | ||
− | [[File:SW2Breda-SAFAT2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A large flight of Folgores, along with cruisers ''Zara'' and ''Pola'', and (out of frame) a Lancaster | + | [[File:SW2Breda-SAFAT2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A large flight of Folgores, along with cruisers ''Zara'' and ''Pola'', and (out of frame) a Lancaster approach the 100,000-foot tall obelisk-Neuroi. (Ep.6)]] |
[[File:SW2Breda-SAFAT3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three C.202s fire their guns at the enormous Neuroi. (Ep.6)]] | [[File:SW2Breda-SAFAT3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three C.202s fire their guns at the enormous Neuroi. (Ep.6)]] | ||
[[File:SW2Breda-SAFAT4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The C.202s finish their strafing run, doing no appreciable damage to the monolith. (Ep.6)]] | [[File:SW2Breda-SAFAT4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The C.202s finish their strafing run, doing no appreciable damage to the monolith. (Ep.6)]] | ||
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[[File:SW2T99V3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yoshika provides some nice rising sun imagery by blocking a beam. (Ep.2)]] | [[File:SW2T99V3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yoshika provides some nice rising sun imagery by blocking a beam. (Ep.2)]] | ||
[[image:Navy Type 99-1 & 99-2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Top: Type 99 Mark 1 Model 3 - 20x72mmRB / Bottom: Type 99 Mark 2 Model 3 - 20x101mmRB]] | [[image:Navy Type 99-1 & 99-2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Top: Type 99 Mark 1 Model 3 - 20x72mmRB / Bottom: Type 99 Mark 2 Model 3 - 20x101mmRB]] | ||
− | [[File:SW2T99V4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dozens of A6Ms take off to engage the nuclear-bomb-like Neuroi threatening the | + | [[File:SW2T99V4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dozens of A6Ms take off from ''Chitose'' and ''Chiyoda'' to engage the nuclear-bomb-like Neuroi threatening the fleet. (Ep.8)]] |
[[File:SW2T99V5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Neuroi sweeps a pair of beams across the sky... (Ep.8)]] | [[File:SW2T99V5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Neuroi sweeps a pair of beams across the sky... (Ep.8)]] | ||
− | [[File:SW2T99V6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...obliterating a sizable amount of Reisens before they can even get close. (Ep.8)]] | + | [[File:SW2T99V6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...obliterating a sizable amount of Reisens before they can even get close. Leading the fleet is a ''Zara''-class cruiser (''Fiume'' or ''Gorizia''), a ''Littorio''-class battleship, and a pair of ''Navigatori''-class destroyers. (Ep.8)]] |
==Type 97== | ==Type 97== | ||
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[[File:Type 97.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 97 aircraft machine gun - 7.7x56mmR]] | [[File:Type 97.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 97 aircraft machine gun - 7.7x56mmR]] | ||
[[File:SW2T971.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeros fire their Type 97s at the massive Neuroi. (Ep.8)]] | [[File:SW2T971.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zeros fire their Type 97s at the massive Neuroi. (Ep.8)]] | ||
− | [[File:SW2T972.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several A6M3s plunge into the ocean, as their numbers start to dwindle. (Ep.8)]] | + | [[File:SW2T972.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several A6M3s plunge into the ocean, as their numbers start to dwindle. The ''Akizuki''-class at far left is ''Suzutsuki'', with one of her sister ship further back. (Ep.8)]] |
[[File:SW2T973.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some of the remaining A6Ms provide cover as ''Yamato'' prepares to fire her main guns. (Ep.8)]] | [[File:SW2T973.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Some of the remaining A6Ms provide cover as ''Yamato'' prepares to fire her main guns. (Ep.8)]] | ||
[[File:SW2T974.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inside ''Yamato'''s hangar, Lynette and Yoshika prepare for takeoff. The F1M floatplane can be seen folded up behind them. (Ep.8)]] | [[File:SW2T974.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Inside ''Yamato'''s hangar, Lynette and Yoshika prepare for takeoff. The F1M floatplane can be seen folded up behind them. (Ep.8)]] | ||
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==Naval Weapons== | ==Naval Weapons== | ||
− | + | Ships from most major nations appear this season, including: One ''Akagi''-class and two ''Chitose''-class aircraft carriers, one ''Yamato''-class battleship, two ''Takao''-class cruisers, six ''Akizuki''-class and one ''Kagerou''-class destroyers, and one ''I-400''-class submarine from Fuso. Two ''Littorio''-class battleships, three ''Zara''-class cruisers, and eight ''Navigatori''-class destroyers from Venezia and Romagna. Four ''King George V''-class battleships from Britannia. Two ''Bismarck''-class battleships from Karlsland. Four ''Fletcher''-class destroyers from Liberion. | |
+ | |||
+ | The ''Amagi'' in this universe is a sister ship to ''Akagi'' (she is not the ''Unryuu''-class ''Amagi'') as was originally planned in our universe before the incomplete ''Amagi'''s hull was damaged beyond repair in a major earthquake. Within the ''Witches'' universe all four ships originally planned as ''Amagi''-class battlecruisers were converted to carriers (instead of only ''Akagi''), with two being sold to Karlsland. As such, ''Amagi'' is identical to [[Strike Witches#Naval Weapons|her sister ship that appeared in the first season]]. The battleship ''Yamato'' is armed with nine 46cm Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm Type 89 cannons and twenty-four triple 25mm [[Type 96 25 mm AT/AA Gun|Type 96]] cannons for AA defence; half of each type of AA gun are mounted in enclosed turrets. | ||
[[File:SW2N1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|(Ep.1)]] | [[File:SW2N1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|(Ep.1)]] |
Revision as of 05:06, 25 April 2022
March, 1945; six months have passed since the destruction of the Neuroi hive over Gallia by the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, the Strike Witches. Semi-retired Imperial Fuso Navy Sergeant Yoshika Miyafuji is living peacefully back home in Fuso when she receives another letter from her late father, Ichiro Miyafuji, an engineer who specialized in the striker units that witches use to fly and fight against the invading aliens known as the Neuroi.
Meanwhile, in the skies over Venezia the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, are undertaking an operation with the goal of attempting to communicate with a witch-like Neuroi, similar to one that had tried to communicate peacefully with Yoshika the previous year. However, before contact could be made a new, far larger Neuroi hive formed over Venezia, killing the Witch-Neuroi and entirely obliterating the existing hive. Back in Fuso, Yoshika, now with Squadron Leader Mio Sakamoto, overhears a desperate radio transmission from Flight Sergeant Lynette Bishop of Britannia, another former Strike Witches member. Despite Mio's initial objections, Yoshika ends up accompanying Mio back to Europe, where the 501st is reassembled to combat this sinister new threat.
Brave Witches (released in 2016), which follows the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing, takes place before Strike Witches 2, as does the The Sky That Connects Us manga, which follows the Strike Witches' lives between the two seasons. In chronological order, Strike Witches 2 is followed by Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow.
For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the World Witches universe, see the first season's page.
Warning: Some descriptions and images are spoilers for the series, read at your own risk.
The following weapons were used in the anime series Strike Witches 2:
Pistols
Nambu Type 14
In a flashback, Mio Sakamoto, nearing the end of her days as a witch, has Petty Officer Keisuke Hijikata use a Nambu Type 14 to test Mio's weakening shield.
Beretta M1934
Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini of Romagna uses a stainless Beretta M1934 customized with black controls, the 501st JFW emblem on the grips, as well as her personal emblem and a gold banner with her name on the slide. Under the gold banner is marked ~Gratitudine di Maria~ (Gratitude of Maria). In episode 5, Dutchess Maria Pia of Romagna (inspired by the Italian princess of the same name) encountered Francesca in Roma, and the two spent the day together (including numerous homages to the film Roman Holiday), unaware who the other actually was (the head of state, and a witch). After Francesca, Charlotte, and Yoshika defend Roma from a Neuroi attack, Maria gives a speech over the airwaves, vowing to do everything in her power to defend her country against the Neuroi threat, and sends the Strike Witches an airdrop of supplies. Francesca and Charlotte's matching pistols were likely in these crates, though they aren't seen in the anime.
As promotional material for Strike Witches 2, Francesca and Charlotte had their respective sidearms released as airsoft replicas.
Colt M1911A1
Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Elwyn "Shirley" Yeager of the United States of Liberion also receives a custom pistol from Maria, an M1911A1 built to match Francesca's customized Beretta. The trademarks on the gun read Colette's PT.F.A.MFG.CO. (rather than "Colt's"), since, as with most country names, most manufacturer names are also variations of their real versions in the World Witches universe.
Rifles
Boys Mk I*
The Strike Witches' designated marksman, Lynette Bishop, continues to use a Boys Mk I* with its bipod removed as her signature weapon. Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania (inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal) and Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, members of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches, also use Boys rifles. Before becoming a member of the Ardor Witches in Romagna, Ángela used a Panzerbüchse 39 as her weapon of choice. While Luciana uses a Boys as standard, when the situation demands it she also uses the gigantic Solothurn S-18/1000, as seen in the Streghe Rosse (Red Witches) manga, which follows the 504th JFW before, during, and after this incident.
PU scope for Mosin-Nagant
A PU scope, designed for the Mosin-Nagant rifle, is seen quite inexplicably mounted to a fire hose, together with a pistol grip assembly.
Machine Guns
Bren Mk 1 (M)
Despite the liberation of Gallia, Flying Officer Pierrette-Henriette "Perrine" Clostermann continues to use the Britannian-made Bren Mk 1 (M) as her weapon of choice, likely for a combination of having become very familiar with the weapon type, and (though Perrine would never admit to such sentimentality) an attachment to Britannia after serving there as part of the 501st.
Browning M1918A2
Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Yeager continues to use a BAR as her standard weapon. Although holding drastically less ammo than the other witches' weapons, the BAR is well-suited to Shirley's preference for speed, being a far lighter and more compact gun.
Browning M1919A6
Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini continues to use the Liberian-made Browning M1919A6 as her primary armament.
MG 34
Flight Lieutenant Hanna-Justina Wallia Rosalind Sieglinde Marseille (inspired by German ace Hans-Joachim Marseille) of the 31st Joint Fighter Squadron Afrika, the Storm Witches, uses an MG 34. Having earned quite a fan-following and called the "Star of Africa", Hanna is also known to own a Beretta M1934 with a tan finish, which was presented to her as a gift. Unlike nearly every other weapon used by witches, the bipod is retained on the MG 34, in order to use it as a foregrip.
MG 42
The Karlsland trio, Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Flight Lieutenant Gertrud Barkhorn, and Flying Officer Erica Hartmann, along with Flying Officer Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen of Suomus, all continue to equip MG 42s modified to use the Patronentrommel 34 drum magazine. The MG 42 is also used by Romagnan witches Flying Officer Fernandia Malvezzi and Flight Sergeant Martina Crespi, of the Ardor Witches.
Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai
The mainstay of Fuso witches, a fictional iteration of the Type 99 aircraft cannon, makes its return, once again used by Yoshika Miyafuji and Mio Sakamoto. It is also seen used by Flight Lieutenant Junko Takei of the Ardor Witches, who fought alongside Mio in the Fuso Sea Incident. Covered in the 1937 Fuso Sea Incident manga, this battle was the first major use of Miyafuji-type striker units against the Neuroi, and was a resounding victory for the witches. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, see its first season entry.
Launchers
Fliegerhammer
The Fliegerhammer, a fictional multi-barrel rocket launcher, is once again used by Flying Officer Aleksandra Vladimirovna "Sanya" Litvyak. Designed by Erica Hartmann's twin sister and genius engineer Ursula Hartmann, the Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the Fliegerfaust. Its large, boxy shape is also reminiscent of the more modern M202 FLASH.
Autocannons
MK 108
In addition to the Me 262 V1 Schwalbe prototype jet-powered striker unit developed by Ursula Hartmann and sent to the 501st for testing, they're also given four MK 108 cannons and a BK 5 cannon to use as its armament; four MK 108s was the standard armament of real Me 262s as well.
The modifications for use by witches consist of attaching them together in pairs, with a bar in front and pistol-grip-like assembly in the rear, wires running to the grip for the trigger (these existed in reality, the difference here is they go to the new pistol grip), drum magazines that fit under the pair and feed both guns from the same drum, and one of the pairs being manufactured left-handed so all of the shells eject away from the shooter.
BK 5
The BK 5, a massive anti-bomber cannon that fires 50mm rounds, is part of the Me 262 testing package sent by Ursula. In reality, while these were only tested on Me 262s, they were fielded operationally on Me 410s, and they're credited with over 130 bombers shot down.
Compared to the MK 108s, the BK 5 has few modifications for use by witches, notably a horizontal pistol grip and trigger on the right and horizontal grip for the off-hand on the left; the magazine is also more aggressively curved, so that it doesn't wrap around the whole weapon, staying out of the way on the right side.
Vehicle-Mounted Weapons
Breda-SAFAT 12.7mm machine gun
Romagnan C.202 Folgore fighters are armed with a pair of Breda-SAFAT machine guns chambered in 12.7mm, mounted in the engine cowling.
Browning .303 Mk II
A Romagnan Lancaster Mk III (Special), the variant modified to deliver an Upkeep bouncing bomb, is used in an attempt to damage/destroy the obelisk-Neuroi. As the dorsal turret was removed from this variant, it is armed with six Browning .303 Mk II machine guns, two in the nose turret, four in the rear turret. This Lancaster also features the nose art of "The Saint", a real Mk III (Special).
Type 99
The Type 99 cannon also appears mounted on the 501st JFW's H8K2 flying boat, mounted in its nose, dorsal, and rear turrets. A pair of Type 99s are also used by A6M3 Reisen fighters from carriers Amagi, Chitose, and Chiyoda.
Type 97
The same A6M3 Reisen fighters are also armed with a pair of Type 97 aircraft machine guns in the engine cowling. An F1M2 floatplane, also armed with a pair of Type 97s in the cowling, is seen stored in Yamato's hangar.
Type 92
The Type 92, a Japanese copy of the Lewis Gun, is the rear gunner armament of the F1M2 in Yamato's hangar.
VGO No. 1 Mk I
A Willys MB fitted with a machine gun can be seen outside the Storm Witches' camp in North Africa. Although not especially detailed, that it's a Willys MB in North Africa makes it rather obvious that it's intended to be a Vickers Gas Operated No. 1 Mk I (also known as the Vickers K) and the silhouette does match; this setup was an iconic part of the early SAS's operations in that theatre.
Ships from most major nations appear this season, including: One Akagi-class and two Chitose-class aircraft carriers, one Yamato-class battleship, two Takao-class cruisers, six Akizuki-class and one Kagerou-class destroyers, and one I-400-class submarine from Fuso. Two Littorio-class battleships, three Zara-class cruisers, and eight Navigatori-class destroyers from Venezia and Romagna. Four King George V-class battleships from Britannia. Two Bismarck-class battleships from Karlsland. Four Fletcher-class destroyers from Liberion.
The Amagi in this universe is a sister ship to Akagi (she is not the Unryuu-class Amagi) as was originally planned in our universe before the incomplete Amagi's hull was damaged beyond repair in a major earthquake. Within the Witches universe all four ships originally planned as Amagi-class battlecruisers were converted to carriers (instead of only Akagi), with two being sold to Karlsland. As such, Amagi is identical to her sister ship that appeared in the first season. The battleship Yamato is armed with nine 46cm Type 94 cannons in three triple turrets as her primary armament, six 15.5cm 3rd Year Type cannons in two triple turrets as her secondary, along with twelve twin 12.7cm Type 89 cannons and twenty-four triple 25mm Type 96 cannons for AA defence; half of each type of AA gun are mounted in enclosed turrets.