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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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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

 Slot 1 
Air Groups Modification 1
Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Magazine Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 0
Spotting Aircraft Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
Sonar Modification 1
 Slot 2 
Damage Control System Modification 1
Engine Boost Modification 1
Defensive AA Fire Modification 1
Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
Surveillance Radar Modification 1
Aircraft Engines Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
Sonar Modification 2
Damage Control System Modification 3
 Slot 3 
Main Battery Modification 2
Secondary Battery Modification 1
AA Guns Modification 1
Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 1
Smoke Generator Modification 1
Torpedo Bombers Modification 1
Attack Aircraft Modification 1
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
Aerial Torpedoes Modification 1
Dive Capacity Modification 1
Skip Bomber Modification 1
 Slot 4 
Damage Control System Modification 2
Propulsion Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 1
Attack Aircraft Modification 2
Torpedo Bombers Modification 2
Bombers Modification 1
Skip Bomber Modification 2
Airstrike Modification 1
Depth Charges Modification 1
Submarine Steering Gears
Air Groups Modification 3
 Slot 5 
Flight Control Modification 1
Torpedo Lookout System
Concealment System Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 2
Enhanced Engineering Systems
Reinforced Emergency Response
Upgraded Damage Control Equipment
Improved Main Battery Loading Mechanisms
Aerosol Smoke Curtain System
Master Fire Control Director
Torpedo Fire Control System
Improved Hull Concealment
Improved Main Artillery
Ship Consumables Modification 1
Squadron Consumables Modification 1
Heavier Torpedo Warheads
Additional Smoke Generators
Augmented Smoke Generators
Torpedo Tubes Modification 3
Reinforced Bulkheads
 Slot 6 
Main Battery Modification 3
Torpedo Tubes Modification 2
Gun Fire Control System Modification 2
Flight Control Modification 2
Air Groups Modification 2
Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2
Main Battery Fire Control Station
Improved Ammunition Hoists
Main Battery Director System
Improved Bridge
Enhanced Propulsion Plant
Enhanced Countermeasures
Extended Main Battery Effective Range
Torpedo Quick Reload System
Main Gun Automatic Loader
Modified External Hardpoints
Fuel Injection System
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2
Improved Camouflage Patterns
Automated Main Battery Loading Mechanism
Forced Takeoff and Landing Equipment
ARP Main Battery Director System
Dive Capacity Modification 2
Advanced Mechanical Maintenance
Ballistic Capped Armor-Piercing Shells
Aerodynamic Torpedo Fin Stabilizers
Automated Gun and Fuel Systems
Ship-to-Shore Radio

Player Opinion

Performance

All British ship branches originate with the svelte, nimble Black Swan. She has the distinction of being the only Tier I cruiser to have armor-piercing rounds; indeed, it's all she has, and she will reliably citadel other cruisers. Additionally, she has the fastest firing guns of all Tier I ships, placing her a cut above the rest of her competition in the tier.

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

Black Swan only has one upgrade: the Fire Control System module. Captains are free to invest points there if desired, or skip straight on to Weymouth.

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.

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.

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