Join our Discord! |
If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here. |
Difference between revisions of "Strike Witches 2"
Alex T Snow (talk | contribs) (Sanya done) |
Alex T Snow (talk | contribs) m |
||
Line 56: | Line 56: | ||
[[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 Ultramarine Spitfire Mk 22 striker, Lynette gets some support from Yoshika. (Ep.3)]] | + | [[Image:SW2Boys6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|After a beam damages one of her Ultramarine 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)]] | ||
Line 69: | Line 69: | ||
==PzB 39== | ==PzB 39== | ||
− | The [[PzB-39|PzB 39]] anti-tank rifle is the weapon of choice of Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania (inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal), a member of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches. Although from Hispania, she became an honorary member of the Romagnan | + | The [[PzB-39|PzB 39]] anti-tank rifle is the weapon of choice of Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania (inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal), a member of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches. Although from Hispania, she became an honorary member of the Romagnan Pantaloni Rossi ("Red Pants") unit, and as such wears their uniform. Off-screen, Ángela was seriously injured during the ill-fated Operation Trajanus, but is recovering. |
Likely due to Ángela only having a cameo, it seems the animators simply reused Lynette's Boys rifle as reference material. | Likely due to Ángela only having a cameo, it seems the animators simply reused Lynette's Boys rifle as reference material. | ||
Line 78: | Line 78: | ||
==Solothurn S-18/1000== | ==Solothurn S-18/1000== | ||
− | Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, a member of the | + | Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, a member of the Pantaloni Rossi and Ardor Witches, uses the absolutely gigantic [[Solothurn S-18 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle|Solothurn S-18/1000]] as the 504th's designated marksman. |
As with Ángela's PzB 39, Luciana's S-18/1000 is depicted as a Boys rifle in its brief appearance. | As with Ángela's PzB 39, Luciana's S-18/1000 is depicted as a Boys rifle in its brief appearance. | ||
Line 148: | Line 148: | ||
[[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)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW219199.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika provides cover fire with her Type 99 | + | [[Image:SW219199.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Yoshika provides cover fire with her Type 99 as Francesca speeds past... (Ep.5)]] |
[[Image:SW2191910.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...straight through the Neuroi. Francesca's M1919A6 and upper torso can be seen emerging from the alien being/craft, which is surprisingly small by Neuroi standards. (Ep.5)]] | [[Image:SW2191910.jpg|600px|thumb|none|...straight through the Neuroi. Francesca's M1919A6 and upper torso can be seen emerging from the alien being/craft, which is surprisingly small by Neuroi standards. (Ep.5)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2191911.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Neuroi shatters into fragments, as the proud Romagnan flies over her capital city. (Ep.5)]] | [[Image:SW2191911.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Neuroi shatters into fragments, as the proud Romagnan flies over her capital city. (Ep.5)]] | ||
Line 193: | Line 193: | ||
[[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 Messerscharf Bf 109 K-4 striker; Erica and Eila also upgraded to the K-4. (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 Messerscharf 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)]] | ||
Line 237: | Line 237: | ||
[[Image:SW2FH6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Her stubbornness to protect Sanya overcoming her stubbornness to not use a shield, Eila trades places with Yoshika as Sanya's protector for the mission at the last moment. (Ep.6)]] | [[Image:SW2FH6.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Her stubbornness to protect Sanya overcoming her stubbornness to not use a shield, Eila trades places with Yoshika as Sanya's protector for the mission at the last moment. (Ep.6)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2FH77.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya and Eila's song ''Sweet Duet'' takes over, while all other sounds become muted in the vacuum of space. The small pad near the rear of the launcher can fold down to become a shoulder stop, as well as housing a folding rear grip. (Ep.6)]] | [[Image:SW2FH77.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya and Eila's song ''Sweet Duet'' takes over, while all other sounds become muted in the vacuum of space. The small pad near the rear of the launcher can fold down to become a shoulder stop, as well as housing a folding rear grip. (Ep.6)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2FH8.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The duo approach the tip of the obelisk-Neuroi. | + | [[Image:SW2FH8.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The duo approach the tip of the obelisk-Neuroi. Hard to beat a view like this. (Ep.6)]] |
[[Image:SW2FH9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya prepares to fire the Fliegerhammer; note the shoulder stop and rear grip are now folded down for use. (Ep.6)]] | [[Image:SW2FH9.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya prepares to fire the Fliegerhammer; note the shoulder stop and rear grip are now folded down for use. (Ep.6)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2FH10.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya holds the trigger, firing all nine rockets in quick succession. The launch order is top, middle, then bottom row, all (from the shooter's perspective) right to left; this is the eighth rocket. (Ep.6)]] | [[Image:SW2FH10.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya holds the trigger, firing all nine rockets in quick succession. The launch order is top, middle, then bottom row, all (from the shooter's perspective) right to left; this is the eighth rocket. (Ep.6)]] | ||
Line 243: | Line 243: | ||
[[Image:SW2FH12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|As Eila baits a group of Neuroi into following her, Sanya fires a single rocket. This is also a great shot of Sanya's MiG I-225 striker. (Ep.11)]] | [[Image:SW2FH12.jpg|600px|thumb|none|As Eila baits a group of Neuroi into following her, Sanya fires a single rocket. This is also a great shot of Sanya's MiG I-225 striker. (Ep.11)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2FH13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya's rocket hits the lead Neuroi, causing a massive pile-up that destroys ''all of them''. (Ep.11)]] | [[Image:SW2FH13.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya's rocket hits the lead Neuroi, causing a massive pile-up that destroys ''all of them''. (Ep.11)]] | ||
− | [[Image:SW2FH14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya holds her rocket launcher, as the rest of the 501st | + | [[Image:SW2FH14.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya holds her rocket launcher, as the rest of the 501st surprise Minna by getting ready for another sortie. (Ep.12)]] |
[[Image:SW2FH15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya fires a volley of four rockets, followed quickly by the other five, to help clear a path for Yoshika. (Ep.12)]] | [[Image:SW2FH15.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Sanya fires a volley of four rockets, followed quickly by the other five, to help clear a path for Yoshika. (Ep.12)]] | ||
[[Image:SW2FH16.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The rockets fly past Yoshika, taking out nine small-types. (Ep.12)]] | [[Image:SW2FH16.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The rockets fly past Yoshika, taking out nine small-types. (Ep.12)]] |
Revision as of 18:45, 14 September 2018
Work In Progress This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:Strike Witches 2 for current discussions. Content is subject to change. |
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 Fuso Imperial Navy Sergeant Yoshika Miyafuji is living peacefully back home in Fuso when she receives another letter from her late father, Ichiro Miyafuji, an engineer and original designer of 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
As promotional material for Strike Witches 2, Pilot Officer Francesca Lucchini of Romagna and Flight Lieutenant Charlotte Elwyn "Shirley" Yeager of the United States of Liberion had their respective sidearms released as airsoft replicas.
Francesca 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.
Colt M1911A1
Charlotte 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.
PzB 39
The PzB 39 anti-tank rifle is the weapon of choice of Flying Officer Ángela Salas Larrazábal of the Kingdom of Hispania (inspired by Spanish ace Ángel Salas Larrazábal), a member of the 504th Joint Fighter Wing, the Ardor Witches. Although from Hispania, she became an honorary member of the Romagnan Pantaloni Rossi ("Red Pants") unit, and as such wears their uniform. Off-screen, Ángela was seriously injured during the ill-fated Operation Trajanus, but is recovering.
Likely due to Ángela only having a cameo, it seems the animators simply reused Lynette's Boys rifle as reference material.
Solothurn S-18/1000
Pilot Officer Luciana Mazzei of Romanga, a member of the Pantaloni Rossi and Ardor Witches, uses the absolutely gigantic Solothurn S-18/1000 as the 504th's designated marksman.
As with Ángela's PzB 39, Luciana's S-18/1000 is depicted as a Boys rifle in its brief appearance.
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 Mk1 (M)
Despite the liberation of Gallia, Flying Officer Pierrette-Henriette "Perrine" Clostermann continues to use the Britannian-made Bren Mk1 (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 Liberion-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, Hanna retains the bipod on her 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 of 1937; this incident 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, 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 Karlsland scientist 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.