Black Swan
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File:MV Empire Star (1935).png|''Black Swan'' rescued 61 survivors from two of ''Empire Star''’s lifeboats. | File:MV Empire Star (1935).png|''Black Swan'' rescued 61 survivors from two of ''Empire Star''’s lifeboats. | |||
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[[Ship:|]] — N/A special premium Tier N/A.
The Black Swan-class sloops — the most numerous ships of this type in the Royal Navy during World War II — were intended for escorting and guarding convoys. They had a rather moderate speed, but outgunned their foreign counterparts in terms of firepower and rate of fire.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 2 |
Damage Control System Modification 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
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Slot 5 |
Torpedo Tubes Modification 3 |
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Slot 6 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Has armor-piercing rounds.
- Very fast firing guns.
- Decent shell speed and arcs.
- Very good maneuverability.
- Good acceleration and deceleration.
Cons:
- Relatively no armor like other Tier I ships.
- Terrible speed.
- Has ONLY armor-piercing rounds (no high explosive rounds available).
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
As a Tier I ship, Black Swan only has access to Upgrade Slot 1. Given that she won't encounter enemy aircraft in games at Battle Tiers 1 and 2 plus the rarity of detonations, it's best to mount Main Armaments Modification 1.
Commander Skills
While Basic Firing Training is a great Tier 1 skill for Black Swan commanders, it is not valuable again until Tier IV or V. Captains may wish to invest in Basics of Survivability instead and then redistribute the commander skill points later on.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★ |
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★ |
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2 |
★★★ |
★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
★ |
3 |
★ |
★★ |
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★ |
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★★★ |
4 |
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★★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
As a Tier I ship, she cannot mount any premium consumables and has access to only the Damage Control Party consumable.
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.Gallery
Black Swan is joined by a friendly Hermelin
Historical Info
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