Galicia

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Galicia

Cruiser | Spain | Tier V

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price11500 exp

Purchase price1,350,000

Hit Points24,900

Main Battery

152 mm/50 Vickers-Carraca Mk.U on a shielded mount4 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire6.67 shots/min.

Reload Time9 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range13.68 km.

Maximum Dispersion136 m.

HE Shell152 mm HE 99 lb

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s.

HE Shell Weight45 kg.

AP Shell152 mm AP 100 lb

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,900

Initial AP Shell Velocity900 m./s.

AP Shell Weight45.4 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.68 shots/min.

Reload Time88 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo533 mm Mk VII ES

Maximum Damage11,967

Torpedo Speed59 knot

Torpedo Range6 km.

AA Defense

37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount8 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second16

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

20 mm/65 C/38 on an L/30 single mount4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second12

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33 knot

Turning Circle Radius680 m.

Rudder Shift Time11.2 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range9.87 km.

Air Detectability Range5.71 km.

Battle Levels

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13.9

Galicia

Cruiser | Spain | Tier V

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price11500 exp

Purchase price1,350,000

Hit Points27,800

Main Battery

152 mm/50 Vickers-Carraca Mk.U on a shielded mount4 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire6.67 shots/min.

Reload Time9 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range15.05 km.

Maximum Dispersion136 m.

HE Shell152 mm HE 99 lb

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s.

HE Shell Weight45 kg.

AP Shell152 mm AP 100 lb

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,900

Initial AP Shell Velocity900 m./s.

AP Shell Weight45.4 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.68 shots/min.

Reload Time88 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo533 mm Mk VII ES

Maximum Damage11,967

Torpedo Speed59 knot

Torpedo Range6 km.

AA Defense

37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount8 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second16

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

20 mm/65 C/38 on a Flak 35 Vierling L/38 mount5 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second30

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33 knot

Turning Circle Radius680 m.

Rudder Shift Time8 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range9.87 km.

Air Detectability Range5.71 km.

Battle Levels

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V

1,350,000

Galicia — Spanish Tier V cruiser.

With the establishment of the Republic, cruiser Príncipe Alfonso was renamed Libertad. When the Civil War broke out, the ship remained on the Republican side even though she was, at that time, under the command of Francisco Franco's cousin. At Cape Tenes, Libertad scored several hits on Nationalist heavy cruiser Baleares, and at Cape Palos, she engaged in battle against the enemy's heavy cruisers. The ship was later damaged during several Italian air raids. When Libertad fell into the hands of the Francoist government, she received the name Galicia.

Galicia was first released for sale on DD MMM YYYY.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
152 mm/50 Vickers-Carraca Mk.U on a shielded mount	6.7	18	136	2,200	8	2,900		0	134,000

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Galicia (A)	24,900	10	76	4		4/8	2			0	201,000
Galicia (B)	27,800	10	76	4		5	2			5,100	450,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
533 mm Mk VII ES	0.7	88	7.2	11,966	59	6		0	134,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SCI Mk V Mod. 1		0		0	134,000
SCI Mk V Mod. 2		0		3,400	300,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 80,500 hp	33		0	134,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning: The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Tier V Galicia is a stealthy cruiser with a good health pool for a light cruiser and a good range on her main battery, she is also rather unwieldy and unsuited to close range fighting.

The Ship

Galicia represents a modernized version of Tier IV Almirante Cervera and as such the two ships can often feel rather similar. A top speed of 33 knots is rather unremarkable, neither noticeably fast nor slow. However she takes a long time to reach her top speed, with one of the longest acceleration times at her tier. This slow acceleration is particularly problematic when coupled with her long rudder shift time of 8 seconds. Galicia takes a long time to respond to helm commands and is slow to regain her speed when maneuvering.

She carries a standard cruiser Damage Control Party  which is active for 5 seconds with 60 seconds between uses. She also has a Hydroacoustic Search  which operates for 100 seconds with a 120 second cool down. This can be used to detect torpedoes at 3 km and ships at 4 km range.

Survivability

Galicia has a rather large health pool for a Tier V cruiser, but she does not have access to a Repair Party. This means that she is unable to recover damage taken and she lacks the maneuverability to easily avoid shots in open water.

She has a rather large citadel which stretches from her “A” turret all the way aft to “X” turret, with a large raised section between her bridge and aft structure. This means that Galicia can easily receive crippling damage from incoming fire. Her hull plating can be overmatched by 203 mm AP, although she has a long strip of 38 mm armor at the waterline on her bow. If sufficiently angled, this can bounce any AP rounds within her matchmaking spread. It does not make her immune to receiving damage whilst bow on, but it can reduce the damage she is likely to receive.

Her drawbacks are partially offset by a health pool of 27,800, one of the largest at Tier V. Her concealment is also above average, with Concealment Expert her detection range can be reduced below 9 km.

Armament

Galicia mounts a main battery of eight, 152 mm guns with a 15 km range. A reload of 9 seconds means that they fire slowly for their caliber, Galicia can struggle in a head to head DPM race with other light cruisers. She can compete with heavy cruisers, but she lacks the punch that 203 mm armed ships can bring.

Like many Tier V cruisers, Galicia tends to rely on her HE rounds. This is more due to the relative weakness of her AP than any strengths in her HE rounds. Her HE shells have a low fire chance, 8% per shell means they have the same fire chance as Konigsberg but without the improved penetration of the German ship. With a low fire chance, slow reload, and small number of guns, Galicia makes a poor fire starting ship. This can present a problem when facing heavily armored ships as she lacks the ability to reliably set multiple fires or tax the Damage Control Parties of enemy battleships. Her AP rounds are usable at short ranges against other cruisers. Their low damage per shell and long reload means that their utility is somewhat reduced.

Like her main battery, Galicia’s torpedoes are uninspiring. They have a short 6 km range, leaving them as ambush weapons, or a last ditch attempt to land some damage. Unfortunately, their short range is matched by a low damage per torpedo and a small salvo size. They also reload slowly for their salvo size, at 88 seconds to reload each launcher Galicia has the worst sustained torpedo damage at her tier.

Anti-Air

Galicia is one of several cruisers at Tier V with no long range AA defenses or flak. Whilst this does not put her at any particular disadvantage, her AA is only suitable for self defense and will do little to dissuade enemy carrier attacks. Her guns will not begin to engage enemy aircraft until they are within 3.5 km, with most of her damage being caused when the aircraft close to within 2 km.

Anti-Submarine

Galicia carries an ASW airstrike with a 5 km range, potentially allowing her to engage submarines with a degree of safety. The airstrike has a 20 second reload between attacks, limiting the amount of damage that players can cause to a submarine. As she also lacks a Hydroacoustic Search, players will need to rely on friendly support to locate submarines.

Battle Performance

Galicia will reward patient play, her damage output relies on players staying alive and chipping away at enemy ships rather than causing large amounts of damage in a short period of time. Her excellent concealment and good health pool can assist in this, although the ship can be prone to sudden deletion syndrome common to low tier cruisers. Her concealment means that in cruiser engagements, Galicia can often decide the terms of the fight.

Even more so than other cruisers, Galicia functions best as a support ship. Her DPM and fire starting chances are unspectacular, but they can provide a boost to friendly forces.

Pros:

• Good concealment
• Good health pool
• Surprisingly tanky armor

Cons:

• Low DPM from all weapons
• Low fire starting potential
• Poor maneuverability

Research

Researchable upgrades for Galicia:

1. Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability, maneuverability and AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Baleares.
2. Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SCI Mk V Mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
• Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed.	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except:  Damage Control Party   Repair Party .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines. ★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost.	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★★	Focus Fire Training In an active priority AA sector: •  +1.5% (to 5%) immediate damage. •  +25% continuous damage. •  +1 flak burst per salvo. −10% aircraft preparation time. −15% reload time of Airstrike armament..
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up.	Pack a Punch +15% torpedo damage. +20% secondary battery range..	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier. ★★
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery. ★	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken..	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	AAA & ASW Expert +25% continuous AA and flak damage. +15% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −50% ship consumables reload time..
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Galicia equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search  – 3 charges

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding.	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire . ★★

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

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Historical Info

Historical Gallery

References

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 12.4.

Testing Changes

• DevBlog 437:
  • Preliminary characteristics.
• DevBlog 452:
  • Main battery reload time reduced from 11 to 9 s.
• DevBlog 463:
  • Detectability range by air increased from 5.5 to 5.7 km.

• Update 12.6:
  • Available from sequential bundle #2 of the Spanish Cruisers event (for Gold Spanish Tokens).
• Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 12.8.

Ships of Spain

Cruisers