Great War

Lore & Background

The conflict heavily influenced the formation of the Iron Blood faction's early identity and solidified the Royal Navy's global dominance before the subsequent interwar period. Many Shipgirls from this era retain memories or historical echoes of these battles, carrying a sense of duty born from a time when human nations fought each other rather than an alien threat. The lessons learned here regarding fleet coordination and sacrifice are often cited in training manuals across the Azur Lane.

In Their Own Story

The fog rolled over the Channel, thick with salt and smoke. A dreadnought cut through the grey waves, her silhouette sharp against a dawn that felt too quiet. She remembered the orders from before the silence—the clash of steel on water, the roar of guns that shook the very hull. Now, she stood guard not for a flag, but for the future itself, watching the horizon where the true enemy waited in the dark.

Reader's Guide

Understanding the Great War is essential for grasping the historical context of many Azur Lane characters. It represents the period before the Siren threat became public knowledge to the general world. Most Shipgirls associated with this era hail from the Royal Navy or Iron Blood factions, reflecting the major powers involved in that historical conflict. Unlike the current war against Abyssals, this was a human-on-human struggle, making it a somber backdrop for characters who remember their original awakenings.

Did You Know?

• Several Iron Blood battleship Shipgirls reference the technological legacy of this era in their character bios.
• The outcome of this war led to naval treaties that limited ship construction before the Siren conflict escalated.
• Historical records within the game often cite this period as when dreadnought technology became standard.