Red Axis

Lore & Background

The game's narrative begins with an anthropomorphic recreation of the Battle of the Denmark Strait, where the personification of HMS Hood is sunk by German forces. This event sets the stage for the formation of the eponymous military alliance, Azur Lane, which comprises the Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Sakura Empire, Iron Blood, Dragon Empery, Northern Parliament, Iris Orthodoxy, and Sardegna Empire. The alliance was eventually split in two due to an alien intervention, a pivotal moment that fractured the unity of these nations against the common enemy. The Northern Parliament specifically represents the Soviet Union and includes ships from the Imperial Russian Navy. As of October 2024, more than 600 characters have been introduced across nine participating countries, with the Northern Parliament contributing to this diverse roster.

In Their Own Story

The provided source material does not contain specific narrative scenes, dialogue, or plot details regarding the Northern Parliament faction's internal storylines or individual character moments. The text focuses on general gameplay mechanics and the broader formation of the Azur Lane alliance rather than specific fictionalized events involving Northern Parliament shipgirls like Kirov or Sverdlov. Consequently, no story segment can be constructed strictly from the permitted source without fabricating details.

Reader's Guide

In terms of gameplay, players collect characters representing warships from various nations, including those from the Soviet Navy under the Northern Parliament banner. These shipgirls are organized into fleets of six to confront AI-controlled enemies or other players in a side-scrolling shooter format. Ships gain experience points through battles, commissions, or by being placed in Dormitories to increase their level up to a maximum limit that can be extended via Limit Break. The game features specific mechanics such as the front row for destroyers and light cruisers, while the back row is reserved for battleships and aircraft carriers. Players must navigate grid-like maps to reach bosses, managing fuel and ammo resources; running out of ammo reduces damage output by half. Additional systems include submarine warfare introduced in May 2018 and a ship's cat system added in September 2018.

Did You Know?

• The game includes preserved museum ships as characters, such as the Russian Aurora.
• Ships from the Imperial Russian Navy are part of the Northern Parliament faction in addition to Soviet Navy vessels.
• More than 600 characters representing nine countries were introduced to the game as of October 2024.
• The alliance was split into two due to an alien intervention within the game's timeline.