Takashio-class destroyer (FT)

Developed in a program that initially aimed to upgrade the Asashio-class destroyers, the Takashio-class maintains a similar layout to its predecessor but features a fully overhauled hull structure, and is a completely new class of warship. Compared to the Asashio-class, the Takashio-class is slightly larger and has an expanded hangar bay and attack craft support capabilities, allowing the warships to act as escort carriers. The Takashio-class also has upgraded weapons systems and a new powerplant, though does sacrifice some firepower for functionality as a carrier.

Characteristics
Originally it was supposed to be an "Asashio II" but the project developed an entirely new next-generation ship. The so-called "Asashio II" would only come in the 230s - the Takashio proved to carve out its own niche as a well-armed escort carrier and thus a true escort warship was still needed, leading to the Asashio II being made.

The first ships were rushed to completion during the Second Hyperpower War.

It is slightly larger than the Asashio to incorporate the hangar and attack craft capabilities.

Its guns are a new hypervelocity 205 mm COMA variant.

Unlike Asashio which is intended to fight in groups, it is intended to operate on solo patrols.

Operational history
At some point during the Second Empire-Hierarchy War, lizard commandos boarded a Takashio-class destroyer and assassinated a Junior Admiral who was on board at the time.