SSGN's New Chance

The Test

From: Murmansk, K-206

AFTER ACTION REPORT #3

Time and Date: 01 DEC 41, 14:30 Hours

1) Enemies Engaged:
NONE

2) Weapons Remaining:
Igla: 12   USET-80: 8   TEST-71M: 8   65-76: 4   "Vodopad": 4   MG-74: 4   P-700 Granit: 24

3) Systems Damage:
NONE

4) Remarks:
Takao and I had a lunch in a nice place where we were served by the little yellow birds. I later learned that they are called Manjuus and help around the port with various tasks including repairs. Following the lunch, I received a message that 1 torpedo reload was available. I ordered a USET-80 to be loaded. This almost meant that I am also fully stocked for the test that I am supposed to attend. After that, I was given a tour of the base. I was, once again, impressed by the Sakuran architecture. A nice change from all the concrete that is used all around in my world. Since the time of test was near, after the tour, we parted ways as I was given a small warning about certain yanderes. I guess I will proceed with caution among the more possessive ladies.

NAGATO'S OFFICE, 14:40 HOURS

"Ugghhh, so much paperwork" complained Nagato as the war preparations went into overdrive. When the carrier sisters (Akagi and Kaga) introduced the Project Orochi, Nagato was extremely reluctant with starting a war but was eventually convinced. She still has doubts to this day.

Back to the matters at hand, Murmansk knocked on the door of Nagato's office and was met with someone awfully similar to Nagato. "Hello, how can I help you?" asked the girl in question. "Ah, hello, I am here to meet Nagato for the upcoming test," I answered with serious tone. After that, the girl closed the door for a brief moment before opening it again. "You can come in, Nagato is expecting you. Name's Mutsu, nice to meet you," answered the girl. "Likewise, time to do some business," I declared before entering the office. 

"Nagato, I am here to report for the supposed Test that is about to take place" "Good, since you are a submarine, your test will be composed of a convoy interception and intelligence gathering. I will not tell you who will be apart of the test but expect a fair amount of destroyers and cruisers" stated Nagato, handing me a file with the full briefing. "Yes ma'am, should be no problem" I answered after taking the file. "There is one more thing I'd like to ask of you before heading out." "What is it, Nagato?" "Mutsu and I would like to be aboard your submarine to see how you operate in a battle." "Interesting proposal, I suppose you will be able to tailor the missions to my capabilities then. Fine by me." I accepted the proposal knowing that after the test, should I get any further assignment, they will have enough insight into my ops and capabilities to trust me on that mission alone or give me multiple missions at once. As much as beautiful these girls are, I am not too fond of having a serious relationship with one just yet.

"I guess I will have to get introduced to the rest of Sakuran shipgirls before heading out as far as I can recall" "Oh, you are right, that will happen next to your submarine where they are right now" Hearing that, I couldn't help but chuckle: "I suppose they have not seen a cruiser-grade tube before, have they?" "Hehehe, I guess they have not. Let's go now" said Nagato before we all headed out.

NEAR K-206, 14:55 HOURS

Well, she was right, when we approached the pier where my submarine was stationed, a large crowd was already formed around it. Many girls were whispering what that thing is except for a few that already knew about it. Nagato and Mutsu went on the gangway and stepped on the submarine's hull (step on me, anyone?) before getting everyone's attention. I stayed hidden in the crowd.

"Alright everyone. As you may know, a test will be conducted soon to determine the capabilities of a ship that is about to join our ranks." Whispers started about who could it possibly be and whether the "tube" has something to do with it. "I'd like the person to come out right now." The moment of truth has come. I started to make my way from the rear, walked on the gangway and stood to the left of Nagato. Mutsu was to her right. And there goes the reaction: "A MALE????"