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 +A light cruiser with reasonably good speeds for her time, but suffering from rather poor armament and armor. The ship could act as a scout and a destroyer flotilla leader. The cruisers of this class were the first ships in the U.S. Navy to feature turbine propulsion. They remained the only turbine cruisers in the U.S. Navy for a long time.
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?At first, the Chester may seem like a downgrade from the Erie, as your gun range goes down by over a kilometer, your turning speed decrases, and your detection range goes up. You actually have ''less'' cannons at hand than in the Erie, since despite having 4 cannons, only 3 can be brought to bear upon an enemy at most. The first few battles will be a pain as you get used to the agility of the ship, and its gun range won't help (Which, as stock, is actually less than your detection range, meaning by the time you can shoot at an opponent, you've already been spotted). You may be pleased by your speed and agility though (slightly hampered by your large size), which is surprisingly good for being so big. The upgraded fire control system is a welcome relief, bringing your gun range to nearly a kilometer above your detection range, which could come in handy if you run into a scary, lumbering tier III ship (Not naming any South Carolina class ships here), where you can use your better agility to scram before coming under serious fire. The hull upgrade will increase your firepower by more than 30%, as you get an additional cannon on each side of the ship. The gun upgrade gives a wonderful boost to your damage output, as your HE shells do a potential 300 more damage, while your AP shells soar a whopping 900 damage up (Remember though that AP can be harder to use, so if you're still getting used to leading targets and knowing when or where to shoot, use HE. Plus you can sometimes light them on fire, which is a rather satisfying event). <br /><br />+At first, the ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' may seem like a downgrade from the ''[[Erie]]'', as the gun range goes down by over a kilometer, the turning speed decreases, and the detection range goes up. This ship requires some getting used to. The first few battles sees a player getting used to the ship's speed and turning capabilities, and the ship's gun range (Which, as stock, is actually less than the detection range, meaning by the time ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can engage an opponent, it's already been spotted).
?If you're top tier, you can afford to be more aggressive. Don't be afraid to show tier I ships who's top of the food chain, though keep in mind that other tier II ships pose larger threats, as tier I damage to you is almost negligible. And always, always, always stay on alert for destroyers. Your large, shiny metallic flank is usually too much for destroyers to resist, and they will always be only too glad to send a torpedo or two (or three) into your side, and subsequently, sending you to the ocean bottom. These, especially the IJN Destroyer, Umikaze, have alarmingly low detection ranges. If you see one suddenly appear, and yet it's turning away from you, it's time to start turning in case of torpedoes. Your agility will help you dodge torpedoes now, but once you move on the the tier III USN cruiser, St. Louis, if you start avoiding torpedoes only when they appear, you've already been hit by them.<br />+ 
?If you're bottom of the stack, in a tier III match, be much more cautious. You don't have the guns to punch a hole through anything but destroyers (which are already a pain anyways), and don't be surprised when battleships start running you over with a hailstorm of fire (And they actually could physically run you over if they wanted too). Remember that you are a big target, and that you will melt if you find yourself under concentrated fire. In these cases, never stop moving. You're faster than tier III battleships and the USN St. Louis (Destroyers don't have the guns to pose any threat, just watch for torpedoes. Note that the tier III IJN cruiser, Tenryu, is actually faster than you, and probably has bigger guns. Watch for it.), and if you stop moving, think about what the bottom of the ocean must be like, because you'll be there really soon. You're best off in situations where you won't come under heavy fire, such as supporting the big ships (Usually, the big ships will be the target, as you're not a very large threat), though make sure you're not going to become a major target, as you may have to get uncomfortably close to the other ships (Even with upgraded fire control systems, your range is a meager 9.3 km. Most other ships have ranges of about 10, maybe more.).<br />+The ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' actually has ''less'' cannons at hand than the ''Erie'', since despite having 4 cannons, only 3 can be brought to bear upon an enemy at most. The upgraded fire control system is a welcome relief, bringing ''{{#var:ship_name}}'''s gun range to nearly a kilometer above her detection range, which can come in handy in engagements with slow, lumbering battleships, where she can use her better agility to escape before coming under serious fire. The ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is surprisingly agile for her size. The hull upgrade will increase her firepower by more than 30%, as she gets an additional cannon on each side of the ship. The gun upgrade gives a wonderful boost to her damage output, as the HE shells do a potential 300 more damage per shell, while the AP shells soar a whopping 900 potential damage increase per shell(Remember, however, that AP can be harder to use, so players inexperienced with using the shell type may prefer to stick to HE.)
?<br />+ 
?As you move on to the USN cruiser, the [[Ship:PASC004 St Louis 1906|St. Louis]], be prepared for more battleship-styled play, as your guns and armor increase drastically, but your speed and agility are going down the drain.+If the ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' top tier, she can afford to be more aggressive against smaller Tier I ships. However, Tier II and III ships can still heavily damage her. Players should always stay on alert for destroyers, who relish the thought of sending a sudden spread of torpedoes into her side. Players should constantly be on the look out for destroyers, and if one appears, should take evasive maneuvers.
 + 
 +If ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is bottom tier, players should be much more cautious. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' doesn't have the guns to punch a hole through anything but destroyer armor, and players should be vary of devastating battleship fire. Remember that she is a big target, and that she will fall if under concentrated fire. In these cases, never stop moving. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is faster than Tier III battleships and some other cruisers, and stands a good chance of outrunning them. Supporting the big capital ships is a viable strategy, as it will draw fire away from her, though make sure to not stray into the lines of fire of enemies (or allies).
 + 
 +As players make the jump to the next USN cruiser, the ''[[St. Louis]]'', they should be prepared for more battleship-styled play, as the firepower of the ''St. Louis'' is vastly improved, but she is also very slow and not very maneuverable.
  
 |Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> |Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
?* When full upgraded the Chester turns into an almost Proto St Louis.+* When full upgraded the ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has great firepower.
?* 24.4 knots speed with a quick rudder shift makes the Chester manoeuvre fast for its size.+* 24.4 knots speed with a quick rudder shift makes the ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' maneuver fast for its size.
?* Works well in groups.+* Works well in Division play.
  
 |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
?* Large size makes the Chester a Torpedo magnet.+* Large size makes the ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' susceptible to torpedo attacks.
?* Short gun range compared to the IJN Tier 2 Cruiser.+* Short gun range compared to the other Tier II cruisers.
?* Does not stand up well to Tier 3 Battleships alone.+* Does not stand up well to battleships alone.
?* Weak Armour despite its armoured look.+* Weak armor despite its armored look.
  
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?Because ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has the option of the 127mm main batteries, players that enjoy and wish to continue playing this ship have the option of selecting the following skills that can greatly benefit this ship: [[Ship:Commander#Basic_Firing_Training|Basic Firing Training]], [[Ship:Commander#Advanced_Firing_Training|Advanced Firing Training]], and [[Ship:Commander#Inertia_Fuse_for_HE_Shells|Inertia Fuse for HE Shells]].+Because ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has the option of the improved 127mm main batteries, Grease the Gears will help offset the loss of turret rotation speed.
  
?{{Commander Skills+{{Commander Skills 3 CR
?| Priority Target = 3+<!-- Ratings 1,2,3 are legit. Others are ignored.-->
?| Preventative Maintenance = 2+| rating11 = 2 <!-- Grease the Gears -->
?| Expert Loader = 1+| rating12 = <!-- Swift Fish -->
?| Aircraft Servicing Expert = +| rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist -->
?| Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft = +| rating14 = <!-- Gun Feeder -->
?| Dogfighting Expert = +| rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->
?| Incoming Fire Alert = 2+| rating16 = 2 <!-- Last Stand -->
?| Evasive Maneuver = +
  
?| High Alert = 2+| rating21 = 2 <!-- Pyrotechnician -->
?| Jack of All Trades = +| rating22 = <!-- Fill the Tubes -->
?| Expert Marksman = 3+| rating23 = <!-- Consumables Enhancements -->
?| Torpedo Acceleration = +| rating24 = <!-- Eye in the Sky -->
?| Smoke Screen Expert = +| rating25 = <!-- Priority Target -->
?| Expert Rear Gunner = +| rating26 = <!-- Expert AA Marksman -->
?| Adrenaline Rush = 2+
?| Last Stand = 2+
  
?| Survivability Expert = 1+| rating31 = 2 <!-- Heavy HE and SAP Shells -->
?| Basics of Survivability = 2+| rating32 = <!-- Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge -->
?| Torpedo Armament Expertise = +| rating33 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->
?| Emergency Takeoff = +| rating34 = <!-- Heavy AP Shells -->
?| Basic Firing Training = 2+| rating35 = <!-- Superintendent -->
?| Superintendent = +| rating36 = <!-- Survivability Expert -->
?| Demolition Expert = 3+
?| Vigilance = 2+
  
?| Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = +| rating41 = 2 <!-- Top Grade Gunner -->
?| Fire Prevention = 1+| rating42 = 2 <!-- Outnumbered -->
?| Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = 3+| rating43 = <!-- Radio Location -->
?| Air Supremacy = +| rating44 = <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells -->
?| Advanced Firing Training = 2+| rating45 = 2 <!-- Concealment Expert -->
?| Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = +| rating46 = <!-- AA Gunner -->
?| Radio Position Finding = 2+
?| Concealment Expert = 2+
 }} }}
  
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 | November Echo Setteseven =  | November Echo Setteseven =
 | Mike Yankee Soxisix =  | Mike Yankee Soxisix =
?| India X-Ray = 3+| India X-Ray = 2
 | Juliet Whiskey Unaone =  | Juliet Whiskey Unaone =
?| Victor Lima = 3+| Victor Lima = 2
?| Hotel Yankee = 2+| Hotel Yankee = 1
  
 | November Foxtrot = 1 | November Foxtrot = 1
?| Sierra Mike = 2+| Sierra Mike = 3
 | India Delta =  | India Delta =
 | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo =  | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo =
 | India Yankee = 2 | India Yankee = 2
?| Juliet Charlie = 1+| Juliet Charlie = 2
  
 | Zulu =  | Zulu =
 | India Bravo Terrathree =  | India Bravo Terrathree =
?| Equal Speed Charlie London = 2+| Equal Speed Charlie London = 1
?| Zulu Hotel = 2+| Zulu Hotel = 1
?| Papa Papa = +| Papa Papa = 1
  
 | Wyvern =  | Wyvern =
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 +File:Chester_Hull_A.jpg|Hull A
 +File:T208ChesterB1050TI.jpg|Hull B
  
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?<h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', YEAR</h2>+<h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1908</h2>
 ===Construction=== ===Construction===
 :Builder: Yard; City, Country :Builder: Yard; City, Country
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 ---- ----
 ====Machinery==== ====Machinery====
?:12 boilers and four turbines, providing 23k shaft horsepower for four screws+:Twelve (12) boilers and four (4) turbines
 ---- ----
 ====Performance==== ====Performance====
 :24 knots at 23,000 shaft horsepower :24 knots at 23,000 shaft horsepower
?:XX nm at XX knots 
 ---- ----
 ====Armor==== ====Armor====
 :Main belt: 51mm :Main belt: 51mm
?:Upper belt:  
?:Torpedo bulkhead:  
 :Decks: 25.4mm :Decks: 25.4mm
?:Bulkheads:  
?:Barbettes and Turrets:  
?:Conning tower:  
 ---- ----
 ====Armament==== ====Armament====
 =====Main===== =====Main=====
?:2 x 5"/50, in 1915 increased to 4 x 5"/50+:Two (2x1) 5"/50, in 1915 increased to four (4x1) 5"/50
 =====Secondary===== =====Secondary=====
?:6 x 3"/50, in 1915 reduced to 2 x 3"/50 +:Six (6) 3"/50, in 1915 reduced to two (2x1) 3"/50
 =====Anti-aircraft===== =====Anti-aircraft=====
?:1 x 3"/50 mounted during the 1915 refit+:One (1) 3"/50 mounted during the 1915 refit
 =====Torpedoes===== =====Torpedoes=====
?:2 x 21" Torpedo Tubes, submerged+:Two (2) 21" torpedo tubes, submerged
?----+
?====Aircraft====+
?=====Total=====+
?:+
?=====Fighters=====+
?:+
?===== Bombers=====+
?:+
 }}</div> }}</div>
?[[File:PICTURE.JPG|none|frame|x350px|link=|CAPTION.]]+[[File:USS_Chester_0400107.jpg|none|frame|x300px|link=|USS ''Chester'' at anchor, date and location unknown.]]
  
 ===History=== ===History===
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 ====Service==== ====Service====
?The USS Chester, laid down on September 25th 1905, and launched almost two years later on June 26th 1907, became the first scout cruiser of the United States Navy. After being fitted out until April 1908 she was commissioned and underwent testing and training off the Eastern Coast.+USS ''Chester'', laid down on 25 September 1905, and launched almost two years later on 26 June 1907, became the first scout cruiser of the United States Navy. After being fitted out until April 1908 she was commissioned and underwent testing and training off the Eastern Coast.
  
?Participating in the Fleet Review of 1909, USS Chester carried a Congressional Committee to North Africa in the same year. In December 1911 she was decommissioned and put into reserve. While being in reserve, she was sent to assist the RMS Carpathia, which herself carried the survivors of the RMS Titanic which sank on her voyage in the North Atlantic.+Having participated in the United States Naval Review at Hampton Roads, Virginia in February 1909, ''Chester'' carried a Congressional Committee to North Africa later that the same year. In December 1911, she was decommissioned and put into reserve. While in reserve in April 1912, she was dispatched to assist RMS ''Carpathia'' whose decks were packed with survivors of the sinking of RMS ''Titanic'' on 14 April. Recommissioned into service in November 1913, she assisted in the occupation of Veracruz, Mexico on 21 April 1914 by providing fire support for landing troops. In December of the same year she was decommissioned once again for refit and reserve duties, though this time her time off duty only lasted until April 1915.
  
?Being recommissioned into service in November 1913, she assisted the occupation of Veracruz on April 21st 1914 by providing fire support for the landing troops. In December of the same year she was decommissioned once again for refit and reserve duties, though this time her time off duty only lasted until April 1915.+With World War I raging in Europe, ''Chester'' spent time patrolling the Atlantic coast of the United States, and, later in the war, assigned to escort convoys in the Atlantic. On 5 September 1918, during one such convoy duty, she engaged a German submarine (or "U-boat"), which she first attempted to ram and then fired depth charges at. The submarine managed to dive away and was never positively identified.
  
?With World War 1 raging for quite some time already, USS Chester was first patrolling the East Coast, and later in the war sent to escort convoys in the Atlantic. During such a convoy duty she met a UBoat on September 5th 1918, which she first attempted to ram and then threw depth charges. The submarine managed to dive away.+After the war ''Chester'' spent another three years before being decommissioned one final time on 10 June 1921. On 10 July 1928, ''Chester'' was renamed to USS ''York''. Her new name didn't last long, however, as ''York'' was sold for scrap on 13 May 1930.
  
?After the war USS Chester spent another three years before being decommissioned for a last time on June 10th 1921. +|HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery>
? +File:USS Chester (1907).jpg|USS ''Chester''
?On July 10th 1928, USS Chester was renamed into USS York. However this name did not last long, as USS York was sold for scrap on May 13th 1930, and eventually scrapped.+
? +
?|HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with template {{!}} --><gallery>+
?File:USS Chester (1907).jpg|USS Chester+
  
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 +<references />
 +#[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Chester_(CL-1) USS ''Chester'' (CL-1) - Wikipedia]
 +{{WoWS Ship Changelog Insert|1=
 +*Added to the game in Update 0.1.3 (alpha version).
 +*Update 0.2.2.5:
 +**The traverse angles of the main battery were increased.
 +*Update 0.3.0:
 +**Received an updated model for the researchable hull.
 +*Update 0.4.1:
 +**Hull (A) - rudder shift time decreased from 6.6 to 5.1 s.
 +**Hull (B) - rudder shift time decreased from 5.0 to 3.8 s.
 +**For the researchable 152-mm / 50 Mk6 main gun the reload rate was increased from 7.5 to 8.6 rds/min.
 +*Update 0.5.0.3:
 +**Main battery reload time decreased to 7 s.
 +*Update 0.5.2:
 +**The thickness of the casemate plating was increased from 13 to 22 mm.
 +**Experience earnings increased by 3%.
 +**Credit earnings increased by 7%.
 +*Update 0.5.8:
 +**The armor model of the hull was refined.
 +**The sector of rotation of main battery turret #1 increased to 360 °.
 +*Update 0.6.3:
 +**Base firing range increased from 8,420 to 9,240 m.
 +*Update 0.6.9:
 +**Improved appearance with the use of a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements (rigging).
 +*Update 0.6.12:
 +**Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 3.66 km.
 +*Update 0.6.13:
 +**Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
 +**Enhanced engine protection, increased firing accuracy at close ranges.
 +**The survivability of air defense weapons and secondary armament was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects 76.2 mm guns.
 +*Update 0.10.10:
 +**Secondary battery maximum firing range increased to 3.2 km.
 +*Update 0.10.11:
 +**Fixed model and textures of the ship.
 +}}
  
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Revision as of 23:19, 8 December 2021

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Chester
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Cruiser | U.S.A. | Tier II
Tech Tree Position
Erie
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Sampson
St. Louis
stock
 top
General
Research price100 exp
Purchase price69,300 Credits
Hit Points15,100 
Main Battery
127 mm/50 Mk.6 on a single mount4 х 1 pcs.
Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min.
Reload Time8 sec.
Rotation Speed15 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time12 sec.
Firing Range9.24 km.
Maximum Dispersion96 m.
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk15 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 %
Initial HE Shell Velocity914 m./s.
HE Shell Weight22.7 kg.
AP Shell127 mm AP 
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100 
Initial AP Shell Velocity914 m./s.
AP Shell Weight22.7 kg.
Secondary Armament #1
76.2 mm/50 Mk.5 on a single mount4 х 1 pcs.
Firing Range3.2 km.
Rate of Fire12 shots/min.
Reload Time5 sec.
HE Shell76 mm HE 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,100 
Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 %
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed24 knot
Turning Circle Radius460 m.
Rudder Shift Time5.1 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range8.21 km.
Air Detectability Range3.98 km.
Battle Levels
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69,300

Chester — American Tier II cruiser.

A light cruiser with reasonably good speeds for her time, but suffering from rather poor armament and armor. The ship could act as a scout and a destroyer flotilla leader. The cruisers of this class were the first ships in the U.S. Navy to feature turbine propulsion. They remained the only turbine cruisers in the U.S. Navy for a long time.

Modules

Main Battery Guns 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
(Credits)
127 mm/50 Mk.6 on a single mount7.512961,80042,100 08,500
152 mm/50 Mk.6 on a single mount8.622.5962,10073,000 18023,000
Hull 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
(Credits)
Chester (A)15,10063844 010,500
Chester (B)18,40063862/41/2 28031,000
Fire Control System IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)		Maximum Firing Range
(km)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Mk2 mod. 10 05,000
Mk2 mod. 20 17017,800
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 16,000 hp24 04,000

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
 Main Armaments Modification 1
 Magazine Modification 1
 Damage Control Party Modification 1

Player Opinion

Performance

At first, the Chester may seem like a downgrade from the Erie, as the gun range goes down by over a kilometer, the turning speed decreases, and the detection range goes up. This ship requires some getting used to. The first few battles sees a player getting used to the ship's speed and turning capabilities, and the ship's gun range (Which, as stock, is actually less than the detection range, meaning by the time Chester can engage an opponent, it's already been spotted).

The Chester actually has less cannons at hand than the Erie, since despite having 4 cannons, only 3 can be brought to bear upon an enemy at most. The upgraded fire control system is a welcome relief, bringing Chester's gun range to nearly a kilometer above her detection range, which can come in handy in engagements with slow, lumbering battleships, where she can use her better agility to escape before coming under serious fire. The Chester is surprisingly agile for her size. The hull upgrade will increase her firepower by more than 30%, as she gets an additional cannon on each side of the ship. The gun upgrade gives a wonderful boost to her damage output, as the HE shells do a potential 300 more damage per shell, while the AP shells soar a whopping 900 potential damage increase per shell(Remember, however, that AP can be harder to use, so players inexperienced with using the shell type may prefer to stick to HE.)

If the Chester top tier, she can afford to be more aggressive against smaller Tier I ships. However, Tier II and III ships can still heavily damage her. Players should always stay on alert for destroyers, who relish the thought of sending a sudden spread of torpedoes into her side. Players should constantly be on the look out for destroyers, and if one appears, should take evasive maneuvers.

If Chester is bottom tier, players should be much more cautious. Chester doesn't have the guns to punch a hole through anything but destroyer armor, and players should be vary of devastating battleship fire. Remember that she is a big target, and that she will fall if under concentrated fire. In these cases, never stop moving. Chester is faster than Tier III battleships and some other cruisers, and stands a good chance of outrunning them. Supporting the big capital ships is a viable strategy, as it will draw fire away from her, though make sure to not stray into the lines of fire of enemies (or allies).

As players make the jump to the next USN cruiser, the St. Louis, they should be prepared for more battleship-styled play, as the firepower of the St. Louis is vastly improved, but she is also very slow and not very maneuverable.

Pros:

  • When full upgraded the Chester has great firepower.
  • 24.4 knots speed with a quick rudder shift makes the Chester maneuver fast for its size.
  • Works well in Division play.

Cons:

  • Large size makes the Chester susceptible to torpedo attacks.
  • Short gun range compared to the other Tier II cruisers.
  • Does not stand up well to battleships alone.
  • Weak armor despite its armored look.

Research

This is a suggested research path:

  1. Mk2 FCS mod. 2
  2. Chester (B) Hull
  3. 152 mm/50 Mk6 main batteries

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

Commander Skills

Because Chester has the option of the improved 127mm main batteries, Grease the Gears will help offset the loss of turret rotation speed.

Consumables

As a Tier II cruiser, Chester has access to only Damage Control Party When activated, instantly repairs fires, floods, and incapacitations, and prevents more for the duration..

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.

Signals

As a Tier II ship, it is highly recommended to save signals for use in the later tiers. But should the player have a surplus and enjoy playing this ship, they should utilize the following recommended signals.

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

Gallery

  • Hull A

  • Hull B

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

References

  1. USS Chester (CL-1) - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

  • Added to the game in Update 0.1.3 (alpha version).
  • Update 0.2.2.5:
    • The traverse angles of the main battery were increased.
  • Update 0.3.0:
    • Received an updated model for the researchable hull.
  • Update 0.4.1:
    • Hull (A) - rudder shift time decreased from 6.6 to 5.1 s.
    • Hull (B) - rudder shift time decreased from 5.0 to 3.8 s.
    • For the researchable 152-mm / 50 Mk6 main gun the reload rate was increased from 7.5 to 8.6 rds/min.
  • Update 0.5.0.3:
    • Main battery reload time decreased to 7 s.
  • Update 0.5.2:
    • The thickness of the casemate plating was increased from 13 to 22 mm.
    • Experience earnings increased by 3%.
    • Credit earnings increased by 7%.
  • Update 0.5.8:
    • The armor model of the hull was refined.
    • The sector of rotation of main battery turret #1 increased to 360 °.
  • Update 0.6.3:
    • Base firing range increased from 8,420 to 9,240 m.
  • Update 0.6.9:
    • Improved appearance with the use of a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements (rigging).
  • Update 0.6.12:
    • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 3.66 km.
  • Update 0.6.13:
    • Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
    • Enhanced engine protection, increased firing accuracy at close ranges.
    • The survivability of air defense weapons and secondary armament was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects 76.2 mm guns.
  • Update 0.10.10:
    • Secondary battery maximum firing range increased to 3.2 km.
  • Update 0.10.11:
    • Fixed model and textures of the ship.

Ships of U.S.A.
Destroyers  II Sampson • II SmithDoubloons • III Wickes • IV Clemson • V Nicholas • V HillDoubloons • VI Farragut • VI MonaghanDoubloons • VII Mahan • VII SimsDoubloons • VII Sims BDoubloons • VIII Benson • VIII KiddDoubloons • IX Fletcher • IX BenhamDoubloons • IX HalfordDoubloons • IX Black BDoubloons • IX BlackDoubloons • X Gearing • X SomersDoubloons • X Forrest ShermanDoubloons • ★ Joshua Humphreys 
Cruisers  I Erie • II Chester • II AlbanyDoubloons • III St. Louis • III CharlestonDoubloons • IV Phoenix • V Omaha • V MarbleheadDoubloons • V Marblehead LimaDoubloons • V RattleheadDoubloons • VI Pensacola • VI Dallas • VII AtlantaDoubloons • VII New Orleans • VII Helena • VII IndianapolisDoubloons • VII Atlanta BDoubloons • VII BoiseDoubloons • VII FlintDoubloons • VIII Baltimore • VIII Cleveland • VIII WichitaDoubloons • VIII AnchorageDoubloons • VIII CongressDoubloons • VIII RochesterDoubloons • VIII San DiegoDoubloons • VIII AL MontpelierDoubloons • IX Buffalo • IX Seattle • IX VallejoDoubloons • IX AlaskaDoubloons • IX TulsaDoubloons • IX Alaska BDoubloons • X Des Moines • X Worcester • X Puerto RicoDoubloons • X SalemDoubloons • X AustinDoubloons • ★ Annapolis 
Battleships  III South Carolina • IV Wyoming • IV Arkansas BetaDoubloons • V New York • V OklahomaDoubloons • V TexasDoubloons • VI New Mexico • VI ArizonaDoubloons • VI W. Virginia '41Doubloons • VII Colorado • VII FloridaDoubloons • VII West Virginia '44Doubloons • VII CaliforniaDoubloons • VIII North Carolina • VIII Kansas • VIII Nebraska • VIII AlabamaDoubloons • VIII MassachusettsDoubloons • VIII Alabama VLDoubloons • VIII ConstellationDoubloons • VIII Massachusetts BDoubloons • VIII Alabama STDoubloons • VIII North Carolina CLRDoubloons • IX Iowa • IX Minnesota • IX Delaware • IX MissouriDoubloons • IX KearsargeDoubloons • IX IllinoisDoubloons • IX Kearsarge BDoubloons • IX GeorgiaDoubloons • X Montana • X Vermont • X Louisiana • X OhioDoubloons • X Rhode Island • X Wisconsin • ★ Maine 
Aircraft Carriers  IV Langley • VI Independence • VI Ranger • VIII Yorktown • VIII Lexington • VIII EnterpriseDoubloons • VIII SaipanDoubloons • VIII HornetDoubloons • VIII Saipan BDoubloons • X Essex • X Midway • X Franklin D. RooseveltDoubloons • ★ United States
Cruisers
Japan  I Hashidate • II Chikuma • III Tenryū • III KatoriDoubloons • IV YūbariDoubloons • IV Kuma • IV Iwaki AlphaDoubloons • V Furutaka • V Agano • V YahagiDoubloons • VI Aoba • VI Gokase • VII Myōkō • VII Omono • VII TokachiDoubloons • VII MayaDoubloons • VII ARP MyōkōDoubloons • VII ARP AshigaraDoubloons • VII ARP HaguroDoubloons • VII Southern DragonDoubloons • VII Eastern DragonDoubloons • VII ARP NachiDoubloons • VIII Mogami • VIII ToneDoubloons • VIII AtagoDoubloons • VIII Shimanto • VIII Atago BDoubloons • VIII ARP TakaoDoubloons • VIII ARP MayaDoubloons • IX Ibuki • IX Takahashi • IX AzumaDoubloons • IX AL AzumaDoubloons • IX Chikuma II • X Zaō • X Yodo • X YoshinoDoubloons • X Yoshino BDoubloons • X Kitakami 
U.K.  I Black Swan • II Weymouth • III Caledon • IV Danae • V Emerald • V Hawkins • V ExeterDoubloons • VI Leander • VI Devonshire • VI LondonDoubloons • VI DidoDoubloons • VI Orion '44Doubloons • VII Fiji • VII Surrey • VII BelfastDoubloons • VIII Edinburgh • VIII Albemarle • VIII CheshireDoubloons • VIII Tiger '59Doubloons • VIII Belfast '43Doubloons • VIII HampshireDoubloons • VIII NottinghamDoubloons • VIII AL CheshireDoubloons • VIII STAR EdinburghDoubloons • IX Neptune • IX Drake • X Monmouth • X Minotaur • X Goliath • X PlymouthDoubloons • X GibraltarDoubloons • X Defence • ★ Edgar 
France  I Bougainville • II Jurien de la Gravière • III Friant • IV Duguay-Trouin • V Émile Bertin • VI La Galissonnière • VI De GrasseDoubloons • VI DupleixDoubloons • VI MontcalmDoubloons • VII Algérie • VII ToulonDoubloons • VIII Charles Martel • VIII Cherbourg • VIII BayardDoubloons • IX Saint-Louis • IX Brest • IX CarnotDoubloons • X Henri IV • X Marseille • X ColbertDoubloons • ★ Condé 
U.S.S.R.  I Orlan • II DianaDoubloons • II Diana LimaDoubloons • II Novik • III AuroraDoubloons • III Bogatyr • III OlegDoubloons • III VaryagDoubloons • III AL AvroraDoubloons • IV Svietlana • V MurmanskDoubloons • V Kotovsky • V Krasny KrymDoubloons • V MikoyanDoubloons • V KirovDoubloons • VI Budyonny • VI MolotovDoubloons • VI Admiral MakarovDoubloons • VII Shchors • VII LazoDoubloons • VII Lazo BDoubloons • VIII Chapayev • VIII Tallinn • VIII Mikhail KutuzovDoubloons • VIII OchakovDoubloons • VIII Pyotr BagrationDoubloons • VIII Dmitry PozharskyDoubloons • IX Dmitri Donskoi • IX Riga • IX KronshtadtDoubloons • X MoskvaDoubloons • X Alexander Nevsky • X Petropavlovsk • X StalingradDoubloons • X Smolensk B • X SmolenskDoubloons • X SevastopolDoubloons • X Kommissar • ★ Novosibirsk 
U.S.A.  I Erie • II Chester • II AlbanyDoubloons • III St. Louis • III CharlestonDoubloons • IV Phoenix • V Omaha • V MarbleheadDoubloons • V Marblehead LimaDoubloons • V RattleheadDoubloons • VI Pensacola • VI Dallas • VII AtlantaDoubloons • VII New Orleans • VII Helena • VII IndianapolisDoubloons • VII Atlanta BDoubloons • VII BoiseDoubloons • VII FlintDoubloons • VIII Baltimore • VIII Cleveland • VIII WichitaDoubloons • VIII AnchorageDoubloons • VIII CongressDoubloons • VIII RochesterDoubloons • VIII San DiegoDoubloons • VIII AL MontpelierDoubloons • IX Buffalo • IX Seattle • IX VallejoDoubloons • IX AlaskaDoubloons • IX TulsaDoubloons • IX Alaska BDoubloons • X Des Moines • X Worcester • X Puerto RicoDoubloons • X SalemDoubloons • X AustinDoubloons • ★ Annapolis 
Germany  I Hermelin • II Dresden • II EmdenDoubloons • III Kolberg • IV Karlsruhe • V Königsberg • VI Nürnberg • VI Admiral Graf SpeeDoubloons • VI LeipzigDoubloons • VI HSF Admiral Graf SpeeDoubloons • VII Yorck • VII MünchenDoubloons • VII WeimarDoubloons • VIII Admiral Hipper • VIII Prinz EugenDoubloons • VIII MainzDoubloons • VIII SchillDoubloons • VIII Mainz BDoubloons • VIII Cross of DornDoubloons • VIII Wiesbaden • IX Roon • IX SiegfriedDoubloons • IX ÄgirDoubloons • IX Admiral SchröderDoubloons • IX Roon CLRDoubloons • X Hindenburg • ★ Clausewitz 
Pan-Asia  I Chengan • III Ning HaiDoubloons • V Chungking • VI Rahmat • VI HuangheDoubloons • VII Chumphon • VIII Harbin • VIII IrianDoubloons • VIII WukongDoubloons • IX Sejong • IX DalianDoubloons • IX MengchongDoubloons • IX TianjinDoubloons • X Jinan 
Spain  I Júpiter • II Méndez Núñez • III Navarra • IV Almirante Cervera • V Galicia • VI Baleares • VI CanariasDoubloons • VII Asturias • VIII Cataluña • VIII NumanciaDoubloons • IX Andalucía • X Castilla 
Europe  I Gryf • VI ElliDoubloons 
Netherlands  I Van Kinsbergen • II Gelderland • III Java • IV De Ruyter • V Celebes • VI Kijkduin • VII Eendracht • VIII Haarlem • VIII De Zeven ProvinciënDoubloons • IX Johan de Witt • IX Van SpeijkDoubloons • X Gouden Leeuw • X Prins van Oranje 
Italy  I Eritrea • II Nino Bixio • III Taranto • IV Alberto di Giussano • V Raimondo Montecuccoli • V GenovaDoubloons • VI Trento • VI Duca d'AostaDoubloons • VII Zara • VII Duca degli AbruzziDoubloons • VII Francesco FerruccioDoubloons • VII GoriziaDoubloons • VIII Amalfi • IX Brindisi • IX MichelangeloDoubloons • X Venezia • X NapoliDoubloons • X Napoli BDoubloons • ★ Piemonte 
Commonwealth  I Sutlej • II Port Jackson • III Caradoc • IV Dunedin • V Delhi • VI Hobart • VI PerthDoubloons • VI MysoreDoubloons • VII Uganda • VIII Auckland • IX Encounter • IX HectorDoubloons • X Cerberus • X BrisbaneDoubloons 
Pan-America  I Hércules • II Almirante Barroso • II Almirante AbreuDoubloons • III Vicente Guerrero • IV Córdoba • V La Argentina • VI Almirante Cochrane • VII Coronel Bolognesi • VII Nueve de JulioDoubloons • VIII Ignacio Allende • VIII Almirante GrauDoubloons • IX Santander • X San Martín
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