Karlsruhe

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Karlsruhe — German Tier IV cruiser.

One of the most powerful light cruisers of World War I. The ship's artillery and torpedo armament was powerful for her size. She had a decent speed and was as good as similar ships of rival navies in terms of armor.

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 ()
150 mm/45 SK L/45 on an MPL C/14 mount	9.2	25.7	113	1,800	10	3,700		0	48,000

	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 ()
Karlsruhe (A)	19,700	6	100	8	2	2	2			0	90,000
Karlsruhe (B)	22,700	6	100	8	3	3	4			1,900	280,000

	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 ()
G7 (H8)	1.1	53	7.2	11,200	57	6		0	30,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
FKS Typ 4 Mod. 1		0		0	56,000
FKS Typ 4 Mod. 2		0		1,200	175,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 45,000 hp	27.5		0	39,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2

Player Opinion

Performance

When she was released in Update 0.5.0.3, Karlsruhe was unquestionably the worst Tier IV cruiser in the game. She's had quite a number of buffs in the intervening patches, and has been beefed up enough that she is now competitive within the tier ranges she sees. She also benefits — like all Tier IV ships — from restrictive matchmaking that caps the ships they see at Tier V.

Karlsruhe is an improvement on Kolberg in nearly every way that matters. She is a touch faster than her predecessor, gains a moderately decent torpedo armament, has more health, and moves from 105mm guns to 150mm ones. However, while her guns are capable of sufficient damage, they still lack range. Even when fully researched, Karlsruhe’s main battery range is firmly behind all other Tier IV cruisers in the tech tree save Russian Svietlana. She has decent enough armor protection to fend off most lighter enemy units that she encounters when angled, but must still be wary of showing her broadside to enemy battleships (at all ranges) and cruisers (at medium and close range). Captains must also make sure not to draw attention early in a match where Karlsruhe can be punished by opposing battleships while in open water with no cover.

Her AP is quite good — a defining trait of the German cruiser line that will become more pronounced as captains continue playing these ships — and her HE is sufficient for killing enemy destroyers. Karlsruhe is best played as a cruiser and destroyer hunter. She is the first German cruiser to gain access to Hydroacoustic Search , which has a much longer range than other nations' hydro. This allows her to actively hunt destroyers who might be camping in smoke while trying to evade detection. Her rudder shift and turning radius give her excellent maneuverability in close quarters or when dodging incoming torpedo salvos, another trait that underscores her destroyer-hunting abilities.

Karlsruhe has come a long way since she was released, and the current iteration has risen above much of the well-deserved hate she drew in her original incarnation. Captains who remember the ship with disgust are encouraged to try her again... they'll be surprised at how playable she's become.

Pros:

First German cruiser with torpedoes.
Solid armor for a Tier IV cruiser, will shrug off AP rounds from same tier & lower tier destroyers and cruisers.
Main battery shell damage is vastly improved over Kolberg.
If it gets close enough, a skilled captain can land repeated citadels on other same tier cruisers.
Earns access to Hydroacoustic Search  upon unlocking Hull (B).

Cons:

Shorter range than most Tier IV cruisers.
Top speed is still fairly low for a cruiser (27.5 knots).
Torpedoes are ineffective at long range due to the small quantity of them.
While armor can deflect armor piercing shells when angled, high explosive shells will still do sufficient damage.

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Karlsruhe is as follows:

Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) to add an additional torpedo launcher on each side, extra health, fractionally more AA, and improved rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Konigsberg.
Torpedoes: The H8 torpedoes hit harder and travel faster and farther, but reload 11 seconds slower; Hull (B) must be equipped before they can be installed.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to FKS Type 4 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Unlock Hull (B) first — the extra torpedoes are a huge upgrade to her firepower, and the access to Hydroacoustic Search 

makes her valuable as a destroyer hunter — then invest in the H8 torpedoes. Save the range upgrade for last; Karlsruhe’s shell ballistics make long-range shots very difficult to land consistently against anything but slow-moving battleships.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Karlsruhe are as follows:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1

Commander Skills

Key skills for Karlsruhe commanders include Priority Target, Expert Marksman, Demolition Expert, and Concealment Expert.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★★★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. ★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched.	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time. Χ	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters. Χ	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time. Χ	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire. ★	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes. Χ
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range.	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen. Χ	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed. Χ	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier. ★★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes.	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage. Χ	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship.	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target. ★★★	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only.	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three. ★	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +25% to the armor penetration of HE shells. -50% to base chance of fire caused by HE shells. ★★	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +7.5% attack aircraft and torpedo bomber aiming speed. +15% dive bomber aiming speed. Χ	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% AA flak burst damage. ★	Massive AA Fire +100% instantaneous damage. No boost to continuous damage in a reinforced sector. Shorter effective cooldown. ★	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken. ★	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended

Consumables

Karlsruhe can equip the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search  [Hull (B) Only]

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

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.

Gallery

References

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Cruisers	I Hermelin • II Dresden • II Emden • III Kolberg • IV Karlsruhe • V Königsberg • VI Nürnberg • VI Admiral Graf Spee • VI Leipzig • VI HSF Admiral Graf Spee • VII Yorck • VII München • VII Weimar • VIII Admiral Hipper • VIII Prinz Eugen • VIII Mainz • VIII Schill • VIII Mainz B • VIII Cross of Dorn • VIII Wiesbaden • IX Roon • IX Siegfried • IX Ägir • IX Admiral Schröder • IX Roon CLR • X Hindenburg • ★ Clausewitz
Battleships	III Nassau • III Von der Tann • III König Albert • IV Kaiser • IV Moltke • V König • V Derfflinger • VI Bayern • VI Mackensen • VI Prinz Eitel Friedrich • VII Gneisenau • VII Prinz Heinrich • VII Scharnhorst • VII AL Prinz Heinrich • VII Scharnhorst B • VII Scharnhorst '43 • VIII Tirpitz • VIII Bismarck • VIII Zieten • VIII Odin • VIII Brandenburg • VIII Anhalt • VIII Brandenburg B • VIII Tirpitz B • IX Friedrich der Grosse • IX Prinz Rupprecht • IX Pommern • IX Pommern B • X Grosser Kurfürst • X Schlieffen • X Preussen • X Mecklenburg • ★ Hannover
Aircraft Carriers	IV Rhein • VI Weser • VI Erich Loewenhardt • VIII August von Parseval • VIII Graf Zeppelin • VIII Graf Zeppelin B • X Manfred von Richthofen • X Max Immelmann

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 |Anno=<!-- you can write below short description for the ship. it will replace default once. -->
+One of the most powerful light cruisers of World War I. The ship's artillery and torpedo armament was powerful for her size. She had a decent speed and was as good as similar ships of rival navies in terms of armor.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|f96a06a00ce94242b63f43837b924a7b}}
 |Performance=<!-- write text about performance in battles below -->
-The Karlsruhe is expected to be an improvement from the Kolberg.  However, while the guns can do sufficient damage for once, they still lack range.  One is expected to be outranged by other cruisers and take moderate damage before they can get into range to retaliate.  The torpedo armament of a double launcher on each side is pitiful compared to the other cruisers since it lacks the speed to do hit-and-run attacks.  It has decent protection, but still can fall easily since the armor does little against HE shells. However, due to its inferiority compared to other light cruisers, it has earned the nickname "Garbage-ruhe" since it is well below the expectations that the Phoenix and Kuma have set, though at closer ranges the two may have a run for their money against this ship.
+When she was released in [[Ship:Update 0.5.0.3|Update 0.5.0.3]], ''Karlsruhe'' was unquestionably the worst Tier IV cruiser in the game.  She's had quite a number of buffs in the intervening patches, and has been beefed up enough that she is now competitive within the tier ranges she sees.  She also benefits — like all Tier IV ships — from restrictive matchmaking that caps the ships they see at Tier V.
-Despite this, a savvy captain will know to pick and choose his targets in this ship. Firing on a battleship early on is not recommended whatsoever as it draws attention that the Karlsruhe cannot withstand. The best bet is to pick off lower tier cruisers, and if no such targets are present, destroyers. Despite the small odds, remember you can launch four torpedoes on either side of the ship, and inexperienced players who try to stand still in fog will become sitting ducks. While the guns themselves wont guarantee massive damage to battleships, they can give other cruisers and destroyers a wallop per shell. Thus, when firing at your fast-moving targets near max range, fire your guns individually instead of all at once, this not only helps you gauge where to aim but also increases the odds that at least one shell will hit its mark.
+''Karlsruhe'' is an improvement on ''[[Kolberg]]'' in nearly every way that matters.  She is a touch faster than her predecessor, gains a moderately decent torpedo armament, has more health, and moves from 105mm guns to 150mm ones.  However, while her guns are capable of sufficient damage, they still lack range.  Even when fully researched, ''Karlsruhe''’s main battery range is firmly behind all other Tier IV cruisers in the tech tree save Russian ''[[Svietlana]]''.  She has decent enough armor protection to fend off most lighter enemy units that she encounters when angled, but must still be wary of showing her broadside to enemy battleships (at all ranges) and cruisers (at medium and close range).  Captains must also make sure not to draw attention early in a match where ''Karlsruhe'' can be punished by opposing battleships while in open water with no cover.
-Likely the most effective playstyle for this ship is to act as a counter-cruiser, getting as close as possible to same-tier or lower tier cruisers with some respecting distance to dodge torpedoes. In these situations firing a full broadside is much more sound as, due to the gun characteristics of this ship, it is '''VERY''' possible to land multiple citadel hits if aimed correctly. Although they do not deal as much damage as a battleship's guns would, the damage is high enough that if the enemy cruiser does not break off, they will find themselves a smoldering wreck if you find their soft spot. Combined with the Karlsruhe's solid armor, it makes it very difficult for her targets to deal that same damage back to her.
+Her AP is quite good — a defining trait of the German cruiser line that will become more pronounced as captains continue playing these ships — and her HE is sufficient for killing enemy destroyers.  ''Karlsruhe'' is best played as a cruiser and destroyer hunter.  She is the first German cruiser to gain access to {{Hydroacoustic Search}}, which has a much longer range than other nations' hydro.  This allows her to actively hunt destroyers who might be camping in smoke while trying to evade detection.  Her rudder shift and turning radius give her excellent maneuverability in close quarters or when dodging incoming torpedo salvos, another trait that underscores her destroyer-hunting abilities.
-Even with her average speed, she is rather decent in turns for her size, and can sidewind her way around incoming torpedoes and shells given the right motions are made.
+''Karlsruhe'' has come a long way since she was released, and the current iteration has risen above much of the well-deserved hate she drew in her original incarnation.  Captains who remember the ship with disgust are encouraged to try her again... they'll be surprised at how playable she's become.
-|Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below -->
-It is best to research the B hull first, as this doubles the number of torpedo tubes on both sides of the ship, reducing the impact of one of its utmost flaws as a light cruiser.
 |Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
 * First German cruiser with torpedoes.
-* Great armor for a Tier IV cruiser, will shrug off AP rounds from same tier & lower tier Destroyers and Cruisers.
+* Solid armor for a Tier IV cruiser, will shrug off AP rounds from same tier & lower tier destroyers and cruisers.
-* Guns can actually deal moderate damage compared to the previous ones.
+* Main battery shell damage is vastly improved over ''[[Kolberg]]''.
-* Decent armor compared to other cruisers.
 * If it gets close enough, a skilled captain can land repeated citadels on other same tier cruisers.
+* Earns access to {{Hydroacoustic Search}} upon unlocking Hull (B).
 |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
-* Shorter range than its competitors.
+* Shorter range than most Tier IV cruisers.
-* Low speed in comparison to other light cruisers.
+* Top speed is still fairly low for a cruiser (27.5 knots).
 * Torpedoes are ineffective at long range due to the small quantity of them.
-* While armor can deflect AP, HE shells can still do sufficient damage.
+* While armor can deflect armor piercing shells when angled, high explosive shells will still do sufficient damage.
 |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below -->
+Availability of researchable upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is as follows:
+* '''Hull:'''  Upgrade to Hull (B) to add an additional torpedo launcher on each side, extra health, fractionally more AA, and improved rudder shift time.  Research of this module unlocks progression to ''[[Konigsberg]]''.
+* '''Torpedoes:'''  The H8 torpedoes hit harder and travel faster and farther, but reload 11 seconds slower; Hull (B) must be equipped before they can be installed.
+* '''Gun Fire Control System:'''  Upgrade to FKS Type 4 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
+Unlock Hull (B) first — the extra torpedoes are a huge upgrade to her firepower, and the access to {{Hydroacoustic Search}} makes her valuable as a destroyer hunter — then invest in the H8 torpedoes.  Save the range upgrade for last; ''Karlsruhe''’s shell ballistics make long-range shots very difficult to land consistently against anything but slow-moving battleships.
 |OptimalConfiguration=<!-- write some general text about selection of optimal configuration below (optional)-->
 |Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below -->
-Like ''[[Kolberg]]'', ''Karlsruhe'' doesn't have a lot of room for customization.  Captain's choice of Main Armaments Modification 1 or Magazine Modification 1 are recommended in [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_I.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_1.29|Upgrade Slot 1]]; either Damage Control System Modification 1 or Propulsion Modification 1 are recommended in [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_III.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_4.29|Upgrade Slot 4]].
+The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows:
+* '''Slot 1''':  {{Main Armaments Modification 1}}
+* '''Slot 2''':  {{Damage Control System Modification 1}}
 |CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below -->
+Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include Priority Target, Expert Marksman, Demolition Expert, and Concealment Expert.
-{{Commander Skills
+{{Commander Skills 2
-| Priority Target = 3
+<!-- This version enables a '0' rating. Use it for skills that have no effect (e.g. Improved Engines on a non-CV) or are detrimental to the ship.  They should mirror what appears in the game client. -->
-| Preventative Maintenance = 1
+| rating11 = 3 <!-- Priority Target -->
-| Expert Loader =
+| rating12 = 1 <!-- Preventive Maint -->
-| Aircraft Servicing Expert =
+| rating13 =  <!-- Expert Loader -->
-| Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft =
+| rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy -->
-| Dogfighting Expert =
+| rating15 = 0 <!-- Direction Center for Fighters -->
-| Incoming Fire Alert = 1
+| rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost -->
-| Evasive Maneuver =
+| rating17 = 1 <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->
+| rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp -->
-| High Alert = 2
+| rating21 = 2 <!-- High Alert -->
-| Jack of All Trades = 1
+| rating22 = 1 <!-- Jack of All Trades -->
-| Expert Marksman = 3
+| rating23 = 3 <!-- Expert Marksman -->
-| Torpedo Acceleration =
+| rating24 =  <!-- Torpedo Acceleration -->
-| Smoke Screen Expert =
+| rating25 = 0 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert -->
-| Expert Rear Gunner =
+| rating26 = 0 <!-- Improved Engines -->
-| Adrenaline Rush = 2
+| rating27 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->
-| Last Stand = 2
+| rating28 = 2 <!-- Last Stand -->
-| Basics of Survivability = 1
+| rating31 = 1 <!-- Basics of Survivability -->
-| Survivability Expert = 2
+| rating32 = 2 <!-- Survivability Expert-->
-| Torpedo Armament Expertise =
+| rating33 =  <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise-->
-| Emergency Takeoff =
+| rating34 = 0 <!-- Aircraft Armor -->
-| Basic Firing Training = 1
+| rating35 = 1 <!-- Basic Firing Training -->
-| Superintendent =
+| rating36 =  <!-- Superintendent -->
-| Demolition Expert = 2
+| rating37 = 3 <!-- Demolition Expert -->
-| Vigilance = 2
+| rating38 = 2 <!-- Vigilance -->
-| Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament =
+| rating41 =  <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament -->
-| Fire Prevention = 1
+| rating42 = 1 <!-- Fire Prevention -->
-| Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = 2
+| rating43 = 2 <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells -->
-| Air Supremacy =
+| rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization -->
-| Advanced Firing Training = 1
+| rating45 = 1 <!-- Advanced Firing Training -->
-| Manual Fire Control for AA Armament =
+| rating46 = 1 <!-- Massive AA Fire -->
-| Radio Position Finding = 1
+| rating47 = 1 <!-- Radio Position Finding -->
-| Concealment Expert = 3
+| rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert -->
 }}
 |Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below -->
+''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables:
+* '''Slot 1:'''  {{Damage Control Party}}
+* '''Slot 2:'''  {{Hydroacoustic Search}} '''[Hull (B) Only]'''
 |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below -->
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 {{Signal Flags
+| November Echo Setteseven =
+| Mike Yankee Soxisix =
+| India X-Ray = 3
+| Juliet Whiskey Unaone =
+| Victor Lima = 3
 | Hotel Yankee =
-| Juliet Charlie =
 | November Foxtrot =
-| Zulu =
+| Sierra Mike = 3
-| Juliet Yankee Bissotwo =
 | India Delta =
+| Juliet Yankee Bissotwo =
+| India Yankee =
+| Juliet Charlie = 1
-| India Yankee =
+| Zulu =
-| November Echo Setteseven =
-| Zulu Hotel = 2
 | India Bravo Terrathree =
-| Sierra Mike =
+| Equal Speed Charlie London = 3
-| Victor Lima = 2
+| Zulu Hotel = 1
+| Papa Papa =
-| Mike Yankee Soxisix =
+| Wyvern =
-| Papa Papa =
+| Red Dragon = 2
-| India X-Ray = 2
+| Dragon Flag = 1
-| Equal Speed Charlie London = 3
+| Ouroboros =
-| Juliet Whiskey Unaone =
+| Hydra =
-| Dragon Flag = 2
 }}
 |Gallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery>
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 |History=<!-- write text below -->
+<div class="thumb tright">
+{{AnnoWiki|content=
+<h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1916</h2>
 ===Construction===
 :Wilhelmshaven Naval Yard; Wilhelmshaven, Germany
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 =====Torpedoes=====
 :Four (4x1) torpedo tubes
+}}</div>
+[[File:Karlsruhe2_(1).jpg|none|frame|x350px|link=|SMS ''Karlsruhe'' at anchor, date and location unknown.]]
 ===History===
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-File:SMS Karlsruhe in Scapa Flow 1919.jpg|SMS ''Karlsruhe'' in Scapa Flow 1919.
+File:Karlsruhe2.jpg|Line drawing of ''Karlsruhe''.
-File:Emden1919.jpg|SMS ''Emden'' in Scapa Flow 1919.
+File:Karlsruhe4.jpg
+File:Karlsruhe1.jpg
+File:SMS Karlsruhe in Scapa Flow 1919.jpg|''Karlsruhe'' interned at Scapa Flow 1919.
+File:Emden1919.jpg|Sister ship SMS ''Emden'' interned at Scapa Flow 1919.
 </gallery>
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 |Ref= <!-- write below -->
+# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS_Karlsruhe_(1916) SMS ''Karlsruhe'' (1916) - Wikipedia]
+# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nigsberg-class_cruiser_(1915) ''Königsberg''-class cruiser (1915) - Wikipedia]
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