I-Class Destroyer
A type of Abyssal Ship appearing in Kantai Collection. Serving as a low-tier enemy destroyer, it is typically the very first opponent players encounter in the game's initial area. Recognized as one of the weakest enemy units in the game, it fills a role akin to a basic slime monster, frequently targeted by players for routine quests and fleet morale management.
Overview
A type of Abyssal Ship appearing in Kantai Collection. Serving as a low-tier enemy destroyer, it is typically the very first opponent players encounter in the game's initial area. Recognized as one of the weakest enemy units in the game, it fills a role akin to a basic slime monster, frequently targeted by players for routine quests and fleet morale management.
Appearance
Unlike humanoid Abyssal Ships, it resembles a torpedo or a sea creature, featuring a head with two eyes and an open mouth. Pale white legs extend from its rear section, as depicted in official art and specific upgraded variants. Its physical size varies across different media adaptations.
Personality
It possesses no explicitly defined personality in the game. Due to its distinct, non-humanoid appearance, fan works often depict it as a cute, deformed mascot or as a pet accompanying high-ranking humanoid Abyssal Ships.
Abilities
Despite lacking visible external armaments, it fires naval guns and torpedoes directly from inside its open mouth. While its standard form has minimal combat capabilities, specialized variants like the flagship and Late Model carry advanced radar, depth charges, and sonars, making them surprisingly potent in anti-submarine and night warfare.
Background
Present since the launch of the game, it serves as the initial adversary for new players. Over time, upgraded variants tailored for specific roles—such as anti-submarine flagships and higher-stat Late Models—have been introduced across various event maps and advanced sea areas.
Relationships
It is part of the Abyssal destroyer series alongside related units such as the Destroyer Ro-Class, Ha-Class, and Ni-Class. In fan depictions, it is frequently paired with high-ranking humanoids like the Standard Carrier Wo-Class.
Trivia
It is widely treated as a mascot among the player community. Despite being famously weak, rare game RNG moments where fully upgraded fleet girls fail to hit it and lose the battle have become a recognizable piece of player lounge humor.
