Kalran: Tales of the four nations/Propaganda Airship

"All channels open."

-A Propaganda Airship leaving the Aerodrome

Tactical analysis

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History
Concerns over civil unrest in urban areas and sensitivity over international outrage caused by their previous handling of such troubles led Ouroboros Ministry of Information to examine less controversial methods for quelling restless populace, that can easily be switch out to handle heavy riots.

Yui Pavolini, of Ouroboros Secret Police force, noted the possible use of the airship as a means of urban pacification through propaganda, and soon afterward a small fleet of specially-equipped airships would hover over troubled cities filling the sky with their overwhelming size and patriotic propaganda broadcasts. Some were inspired by the sight, many were terrified, most desisted whatever civil disobedience they were involved in, and are subsequently arrested to do "penance".

When war came again Pavolini did not forget her airships. She ordered several of them to be modified to her specifications and then sent to her Precinct. Many in Ouroboros hierarchy secretly questioned the validity of this plan, but to publicly question the leader of the Secret Police force was not a wise choice.

Now these are the ultimate option for an Ouroboros commander's propaganda needs. Resembling leviathans of ancient legend, they keep friendly troops motivated to heal themselves and give great bonuses to their combat effectiveness. They are also armed with 4 anti-air gatling guns, with two on each side. They also provide fire support for the volunteers with a pair of water cannons, which can be easily transformed into flamethrowers once lethal forces are allowed. While a design of redundant levitation engines that have benefited from recent advances in fabric composition and lightweight composite plates has made them of nigh unbelievably sturdy construction, if their armor is penetrated, they also die in a blaze of glory. Literally.

Trivia

 * The unit is based off the unit of the same name from rise of the red.