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[[Image:Strike-Witches-2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Strike Witches 2'' (2010)]] | [[Image:Strike-Witches-2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Strike Witches 2'' (2010)]] | ||
− | 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 | + | 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. | 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. | ||
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==Beretta M1934== | ==Beretta M1934== | ||
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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 Rome, 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 Rome 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. | 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 Rome, 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 Rome 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. | ||
− | + | [[Image:SW2M19342.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Western Arms airsoft replica of Francesca's M1934 - 6mm BB]] | |
− | [[Image:SW2M19342.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Western Arms airsoft replica of Francesca's M1934 | ||
[[Image:SW2M19341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca holds her gift from Maria. (Art)]] | [[Image:SW2M19341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca holds her gift from Maria. (Art)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2M19343.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca watches a Romagnan Ju 52 fly over the 501st's base in Pescara, preparing to drop its supplies. (Ep.5)]] | [[Image:SW2M19343.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Francesca watches a Romagnan Ju 52 fly over the 501st's base in Pescara, preparing to drop its supplies. (Ep.5)]] | ||
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Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Elwyn "Shirley" Yeager of the United States of Liberion also receives a custom pistol from Maria, an [[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|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. | Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Elwyn "Shirley" Yeager of the United States of Liberion also receives a custom pistol from Maria, an [[M1911 pistol series#M1911A1|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. | ||
− | + | [[Image:SW2M19112.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Western Arms airsoft replica of Charlotte's M1911A1 - 6mm BB]] | |
− | [[Image:SW2M19112.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Western Arms airsoft replica of Charlotte's M1911A1 | ||
[[Image:SW2M19111.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Charlotte poses with her custom M1911A1. (Art)]] | [[Image:SW2M19111.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Charlotte poses with her custom M1911A1. (Art)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2M19113.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A confused Francesca wonders why the plane dropped a bunch of supply crates right on top of her. (Ep.5)]] | [[Image:SW2M19113.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A confused Francesca wonders why the plane dropped a bunch of supply crates right on top of her. (Ep.5)]] | ||
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[[Image:SW2Boys4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette fires her Boys at an exceptionally hard-armoured Neuroi. (Ep.3)]] | [[Image:SW2Boys4.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette fires her Boys at an exceptionally hard-armoured Neuroi. (Ep.3)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Boys5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette, Yoshika, and Pierrette-Henriette Clostermann locate the same Neuroi's core. (Ep.3)]] | [[Image:SW2Boys5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette, Yoshika, and Pierrette-Henriette Clostermann locate the same Neuroi's core. (Ep.3)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2Boys6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|After a beam damages one of her | + | [[Image:SW2Boys6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|After a beam damages one of her Spitfire Mk 22 striker halves, Lynette gets some support from Yoshika. (Ep.3)]] |
[[Image:SW2Boys7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette hesitantly aims her Boys at Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen, so the latter can practice using a shield, something she never does thanks to her precognition. (Ep.6)]] | [[Image:SW2Boys7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette hesitantly aims her Boys at Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen, so the latter can practice using a shield, something she never does thanks to her precognition. (Ep.6)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Boys8.jpg|600px|thumb|none|However, Eila stubbornly believes herself unable to raise a shield and simply dodges as usual, leaving an understandably distraught Perrine (who was standing in for Aleksandra Litvyak, who Eila needs to protect in their planned mission) blocking the massive 13.9mm bullet with her own shield at the last moment. This continues to happen until Lynette is out of ammo. (Ep.6)]] | [[Image:SW2Boys8.jpg|600px|thumb|none|However, Eila stubbornly believes herself unable to raise a shield and simply dodges as usual, leaving an understandably distraught Perrine (who was standing in for Aleksandra Litvyak, who Eila needs to protect in their planned mission) blocking the massive 13.9mm bullet with her own shield at the last moment. This continues to happen until Lynette is out of ammo. (Ep.6)]] | ||
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[[Image:SW2Boys11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette comes to terms with her situation as she stares down the behemoth. (Ep.8)]] | [[Image:SW2Boys11.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette comes to terms with her situation as she stares down the behemoth. (Ep.8)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Boys12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Utterly exhausted, an unconscious Lynette falls towards the sea, as Yoshika desperately races to catch her. (Ep.8)]] | [[Image:SW2Boys12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Utterly exhausted, an unconscious Lynette falls towards the sea, as Yoshika desperately races to catch her. (Ep.8)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2Boys13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette watches as Yoshika and Perrine | + | [[Image:SW2Boys13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette watches as Yoshika and Perrine speed towards a Neuroi. (Ep.9)]] |
[[Image:SW2Boys14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika protects the battleship ''Yamato'' and carrier ''Amagi'' during Operation Mars, as Lynette in turn covers Yoshika. (Ep.11)]] | [[Image:SW2Boys14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika protects the battleship ''Yamato'' and carrier ''Amagi'' during Operation Mars, as Lynette in turn covers Yoshika. (Ep.11)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Boys15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine and Lynette fight back to back as the battle drags out. (Ep.11)]] | [[Image:SW2Boys15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine and Lynette fight back to back as the battle drags out. (Ep.11)]] | ||
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[[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)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Bren5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A view down the sights of a training Bren as Perrine and Yoshika engage in a mock battle. (Ep.8)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren5.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A view down the sights of a training Bren as Perrine and Yoshika engage in a mock battle. (Ep.8)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2Bren6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine wins her first of three matches against Yoshika, giving a good view of the underside of her | + | [[Image:SW2Bren6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine wins her first of three matches against Yoshika, giving a good view of the underside of her VG.39bis striker. (Ep.8)]] |
[[Image:SW2Bren7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette, Yoshika, and Perrine break formation to avoid a Neuroi beam. (Ep.9)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren7.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Lynette, Yoshika, and Perrine break formation to avoid a Neuroi beam. (Ep.9)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2Bren8.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine is impressed with the performance of Yoshika's new striker unit. (Ep.9)]] | [[Image:SW2Bren8.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Perrine is impressed with the performance of Yoshika's new striker unit. (Ep.9)]] | ||
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==Browning M1919A6== | ==Browning M1919A6== | ||
− | Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini continues to use the | + | Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini continues to use the Liberian-made [[Browning M1919A6]] as her primary armament. |
[[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A6 - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A6 - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
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[[Image:SW219194.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A fantastic formation shot of all of the Strike Witches (sans Mio) back together, fully armed and ready to take names. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW219194.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A fantastic formation shot of all of the Strike Witches (sans Mio) back together, fully armed and ready to take names. (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: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 | + | [[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 Rome. (Ep.5)]] | [[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 Rome. (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)]] | ||
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[[Image:Mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
− | [[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 | + | [[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. (Ep.10)]] | ||
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[[Image:SW2MG347.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Still tied, Hanna and Erica decide to settle their score with a live-fire duel. The first to use a shield or run out of ammo loses. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG347.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Still tied, Hanna and Erica decide to settle their score with a live-fire duel. The first to use a shield or run out of ammo loses. (Ep.10)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG348.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Hanna rolls while firing her MG 34. (Ep.10)]] | [[Image:SW2MG348.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Hanna rolls while firing her MG 34. (Ep.10)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2MG349.jpg|600px|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:SW2MG349.jpg|600px|thumb|none|"You're empty." (Ep.10)]] |
− | [[Image:SW2MG3410.jpg|600px|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:SW2MG3410.jpg|600px|thumb|none|"So are you." (Ep.10)]] |
==MG 42== | ==MG 42== | ||
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[[Image:SW2MG426.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica fires at one of the booster sections of the Vostok Neuroi, giving a nice close-up of her MG 42. (Ep.4)]] | [[Image:SW2MG426.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Erica fires at one of the booster sections of the Vostok Neuroi, giving a nice close-up of her MG 42. (Ep.4)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG427.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Singing a tune in her head, Eila engages a swarm of small-type Neuroi at treetop-level, without a care in the world. (Ep.6)]] | [[Image:SW2MG427.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Singing a tune in her head, Eila engages a swarm of small-type Neuroi at treetop-level, without a care in the world. (Ep.6)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2MG428.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Gertrud and Erica take off on a commando raid, showing off Gertrud's | + | [[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 rather than camaraderie. (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 rather than camaraderie. (Ep.10)]] | ||
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[[Image:SW2MG4215.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Determined to protect her friends at all costs, Minna levels her MG 42. (Ep.12)]] | [[Image:SW2MG4215.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Determined to protect her friends at all costs, Minna levels her MG 42. (Ep.12)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG4216.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Ready for another round, Gertrud and Erica prepare themselves for takeoff. (Ep.12)]] | [[Image:SW2MG4216.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Ready for another round, Gertrud and Erica prepare themselves for takeoff. (Ep.12)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2MG4217.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Minna takes out a few dozen Neuroi as she urges Yoshika on. This is also an excellent shot of Minna's | + | [[Image:SW2MG4217.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Minna takes out a few dozen Neuroi as she urges Yoshika on. This is also an excellent shot of Minna's Bf 109 K-4 striker; Erica and Eila have also upgraded to the K-4. (Ep.12)]] |
[[Image:SW2MG4218.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Gertrud spins in a circle while firing her MG 42s, obliterating a wave of Neuroi. (Ep.12)]] | [[Image:SW2MG4218.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Gertrud spins in a circle while firing her MG 42s, obliterating a wave of Neuroi. (Ep.12)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2MG4219.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Holding her MGs, Gertrud cheers on Yoshika. (Ep.12)]] | [[Image:SW2MG4219.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Holding her MGs, Gertrud cheers on Yoshika. (Ep.12)]] | ||
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==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai== | ==Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai== | ||
− | The mainstay of the 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 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]]. | + | The mainstay of the 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]] | ||
[[Image:Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design artwork - 13.2x99mm Hotchkiss]] | [[Image:Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design artwork - 13.2x99mm Hotchkiss]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2T991.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Junko's group approaches the Neuroi hive, giving an excellent view of her Type 99 and brand new | + | [[Image:SW2T991.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Junko's group approaches the Neuroi hive, giving an excellent view of her Type 99 and brand new N1K2-J Shiden Kai striker. Martina Crespi can be seen behind the Type 99. (Ep.1)]] |
− | [[Image:SW2T992.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Having <strike>stolen</strike> borrowed Mio's old | + | [[Image:SW2T992.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Having <strike>stolen</strike> borrowed Mio's old A6M3a Reisen striker unit (used by Mio during the first season), Yoshika takes on a regenerating Neuroi on her own. (Ep.2)]] |
[[Image:SW2T993.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Semi-conscious, Yoshika spirals towards the sea, her Type 99 hanging from its sling. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SW2T993.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Semi-conscious, Yoshika spirals towards the sea, her Type 99 hanging from its sling. (Ep.2)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2T994.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Together with Lynette and Perrine, Yoshika charges the Neuroi that interrupted their training. (Ep.3)]] | [[Image:SW2T994.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Together with Lynette and Perrine, Yoshika charges the Neuroi that interrupted their training. (Ep.3)]] | ||
[[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. (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 Reppumaru, her magic-infused sword, she doesn't appear as often on this page compared to the previous season. (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 Reppumaru, 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 | + | [[Image:SW2T9910.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Equipped with the never-before-flown Tsukushi J7W1 Shinden and a Type 99, Yoshika launches via catapult from ''Yamato''. (Ep.8)]] |
[[Image:SW2T9911.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Pushing her Magnificent Lightning to the limit, Yoshika speeds past a Fuso carrier. (Ep.8)]] | [[Image:SW2T9911.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Pushing her Magnificent Lightning to the limit, Yoshika speeds past a Fuso carrier. (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)]] | ||
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=Launchers= | =Launchers= | ||
==Fliegerhammer== | ==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 | + | 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 [[Luftfaust|Fliegerfaust]]. Its large, boxy shape is also reminiscent of the more modern [[M202 FLASH]]. |
[[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg|thumb|none|400px|''Replica'' Fliegerfaust B with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]] | [[Image:Luftfaust-cp.jpg|thumb|none|400px|''Replica'' Fliegerfaust B with 9-rocket clip - 20mm]] | ||
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[[File:SW2BK52.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trude trades taunts with Shirley, as she tries out the 262. (Ep.4)]] | [[File:SW2BK52.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trude trades taunts with Shirley, as she tries out the 262. (Ep.4)]] | ||
[[File:SW2BK54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Panning up, the ridiculous length of the BK 5's barrel can be seen here. (Ep.4)]] | [[File:SW2BK54.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Panning up, the ridiculous length of the BK 5's barrel can be seen here. (Ep.4)]] | ||
− | [[File:SW2BK53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Disobeying Minna's orders to not use the jet striker (as it drains the user's magic at an alarming rate), Trude takes the 262 and BK 5 to rescue Shirley, giving a gorgeous shot of the Strike Witches' base in Pescara. (Ep.4)]] | + | [[File:SW2BK53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Disobeying Minna's orders to not use the jet striker (as it drains the user's magic at an alarming rate), Trude takes the Me 262 and BK 5 to rescue Shirley, giving a gorgeous shot of the Strike Witches' base in Pescara. (Ep.4)]] |
[[File:SW2BK55.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gertrud obliterates the Vostok Neuroi with the BK 5's absurd firepower. (Ep.4)]] | [[File:SW2BK55.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gertrud obliterates the Vostok Neuroi with the BK 5's absurd firepower. (Ep.4)]] | ||
[[File:SW2BK56.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The absolutely demolished remains of the Me 262 V1 and BK 5, after they fell several thousand feet into the sea. Flying Officer Ursula Hartmann herself appears moments later to collect the remnants, initially confusing the 501st when they think she's Erica. (Ep.4)]] | [[File:SW2BK56.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The absolutely demolished remains of the Me 262 V1 and BK 5, after they fell several thousand feet into the sea. Flying Officer Ursula Hartmann herself appears moments later to collect the remnants, initially confusing the 501st when they think she's Erica. (Ep.4)]] | ||
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=Vehicle-Mounted Weapons= | =Vehicle-Mounted Weapons= | ||
==Breda-SAFAT 12.7mm machine gun== | ==Breda-SAFAT 12.7mm machine gun== | ||
− | Romagnan | + | Romagnan C.202 Folgore fighters are armed with a pair of [[Breda-SAFAT machine gun|Breda-SAFAT machine guns]] chambered in 12.7mm, mounted in the engine cowling. |
[[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]] | ||
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==Browning .303 Mk II== | ==Browning .303 Mk II== | ||
− | A Romagnan | + | 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_M1919#Browning_AN.2FM2|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). |
[[File:Browning.303.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning .303 Mk II - .303 British]] | [[File:Browning.303.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning .303 Mk II - .303 British]] | ||
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==Type 99== | ==Type 99== | ||
− | The [[type 99 cannon|Type 99]] cannon also appears mounted on the 501st JFW's | + | The [[type 99 cannon|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''. |
[[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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==Type 97== | ==Type 97== | ||
− | The same A6M3 Reisen fighters are also armed with a pair of [[Vickers#Type 97 Aircraft Machine Gun|Type 97 aircraft machine guns]] in the engine cowling. | + | The same A6M3 Reisen fighters are also armed with a pair of [[Vickers#Type 97 Aircraft Machine Gun|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. |
[[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]] |
Revision as of 05:00, 8 September 2021
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 Rome, 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 Rome 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 use 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 the 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.
Vickers K
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 it's intended to be a Vickers K, and the silhouette does match; this setup was an iconic part of the early SAS's operations in that theatre.
Assorted AA guns and cannons are seen on naval ships and submarines.