There has been a great aura of mystery surrounding just what the Closed Beta tester reward ship could be. Some know, but aren't saying anything. Others don't know, but are towing players along with cryptic non-answers.
Here is what I know, it will be an American Battleship, either tier IV or V. How do I know this? Read for yourself....
Source: http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://forum.worldofwarships.ru/index.php%3F/topic/18021-%25D0%25BA-%25D1%2580%25D0%25B0%25D0%25B7%25D1%2580%25D0%25B0%25D0%25B1%25D0%25BE%25D1%2582%25D1%2587%25D0%25B8%25D0%25BA%25D0%25B0%25D0%25BC/page__pid__775883&usg=ALkJrhhw1ujr7ludSvGGc-DjrPPGdhUgBw#entry775883
....pretty straight forward to me. This not only comes from a developer directly, it is also comfimed by another....
Source: http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://forum.worldofwarships.ru/index.php%3F/topic/18021-%25D0%25BA-%25D1%2580%25D0%25B0%25D0%25B7%25D1%2580%25D0%25B0%25D0%25B1%25D0%25BE%25D1%2582%25D1%2587%25D0%25B8%25D0%25BA%25D0%25B0%25D0%25BC/page__pid__775935&usg=ALkJrhjtrc0KgCiewbmJuTGgMBRRS1IycQ#entry775935
So, using the latest news I could find, here is the upcoming American Battleship line for 3.1....
Battleship Evolution
The Tree of US Navy battleships begins at Tier III.
III Michigan
USS Michigan and her sister ship USS South Carolina were the first dreadnoughts of the US fleet. Eight 12in (305mm) artillery guns on Michigan were
divided between four turrets: two fore and two aft. The turrets were
placed in a superfiring arrangement where one turret was mounted
slightly behind and above the other—quite an innovation for those times.
Unlike her Japanese counterpart Kawachi,
she could use all her guns to fire a full broadside. As to her maximal
speed, it left much to be desired: she would not go faster than 18
knots.
IV Arkansas
USS Arkansas carries guns of the same calibre as her predecessor, but her firepower is significantly increased. The ship has twelve guns installed in six turrets. The layout of the turrets is quite unique: two of them are mounted forward, two aft, and two amidships. As a result, bow guns and after guns can fire straight and sideways, while central turrets can only fire sideways.
The ship has the same level of armour as her predecessor Michigan, however her speed is increased to 21 knots.
V New YorkThe first super-dreadnought of the US Navy. She carried new more powerful and long-range guns with a calibre of 14in (356mm). Engineers had to give up one of the gun mounts to not exceed the designed displacement. The ship is armed with ten guns installed in five turrets.
Other than that, New York is very similar to her Tech Tree predecessor; even the speed remained the same—21 knots.
VI New MexicoThe first “standard” battleship of the Tech Tree armoured according to the “all or nothing” concept. The ship’s citadel is covered with a 13.5in (343mm) armour belt that can withstand large-calibre hits. Antiaircraft armaments also moved to a new level—USS New Mexico carries powerful 5in (127mm) antiaircraft cannons.
Unfortunately, all these improvements come at a price of very low manoeuvrability. The same speed of 21 knots also leaves much to be desired.
VII ColoradoA new battleship and a new stage of US naval artillery development. USS Colorado boasts eight super powerful 16in (406mm) guns. The battleship inherited most of her predecessor’s advantages and improved upon them. She has equally powerful armour able to withstand large-calibre hits.
A battery of 5in (127mm) antiaircraft cannons makes Colorado a formidable adversary to aircraft carriers.
VIII North Carolina
This battleship has a little less armour compared to Colorado, but she gained manoeuvrability instead. The increased speed of 27 knots allows USS North Carolina to act in a tactical formation with aircraft carriers and cruisers, and be more fast and agile in a battle.
Powerful auxiliary armament is one of this
ship’s strengths. She carries a battery of 5in (127mm) dual-purpose guns
that are perfect to fight off light ships and enemy aviation.
IX IowaEngineering solutions used in USS North Carolina were further elaborated in USS Iowa. Iowa is a powerful and high-speed battleship capable of fighting in mobile task forces together with aircraft carriers and cruisers. The ship managed to maintain the same excellent speed and increase her defence and armour.
X MontanaThis battleship could have matched the legendary Yamato, if the project hadn’t remained on paper. The relatively low speed of 27 knots is compensated by increased armouring and excellent armament. While her predecessor Iowa has only three turrets, Montana carries twelve 16in (406mm) guns in four triple turrets.
Former dual-purpose artillery guns were replaced with more powerful and elaborate guns.
Source: http://blog.worldofwarships.eu/tech-trees-american-battleships/
Now, let's compare that to a fan made tech tree, based on news/rumors/speculation/etc....
So, which one could it be? Well, it was said to be tier IV to V. Looking at the release material, the Arkansas and New York are displayed as tech tree ships. On the fan made tree, the Florida and Delaware are "listed" as tier III premiums, with the Florida switched out with the Wyoming at tier IV, but sharing the New York at tier V.
Interesting. This is the evidence that I have gathered up and now exhibiting. Next time, I will try to unravel the mystery of which of these ships it could very well be.
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