Saratoga

Saratoga is a character in "Kantai Collection" (KanColle), based on the USS Saratoga (CV-3), a Lexington-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy during World War II. In the game, she appears as a "Fleet Girl" (Kanmusu) with a mature and ladylike demeanor, sometimes referring to herself as "Sara." One of Saratoga's distinguishing features is her use of a firearm integrated into her flight deck to launch planes, based on the Thompson submachine gun. Her dialogue and character design contain numerous historical references, such as her enthusiasm for maintaining her aircraft and her participation in nuclear tests. Saratoga has multiple upgrade forms, including Saratoga Kai, Saratoga Mk.II, and Saratoga Mk.II Mod.2, each corresponding to her historical states and bringing different illustrations and performance improvements. She also has interactions with other characters like Nagato and Prinz Eugen. Saratoga is an important part of the game's combat force and a popular character, with her unique personality and historical background making her a significant figure in "Kantai Collection."