Since the first ship of the class couldn't be completed in time for the 100th birthday of its intended namesake Admiral Méndez Núñez in 1924, the names were switched around and Méndez Núñez became the name of the second ship of the class. The ships Blas de Lezo and Méndez Núñez, based on the British C-class cruisers, were laid down in 1917. After commissioning, the ship participated in the blockade of the Republican coast in the Bay of Biscay by intercepting transports and setting up minefields - the same minefields that caused the sinking of Nationalist battleship España in April 1937. While still under construction, the lead ship of the Jupiter-class was captured by the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War. Jupiter-class ships were also to serve as gunboats, for which they received effective gunnery. In the 1930s, Spain began building a new class of minelayers, all named after Roman gods. Repair party and Fighter or Spotting aircraft in one slot starting from Tier VII.Hydroacoustic Search starting from Tier IV and the option to instead equip Defensive AA Fire in the same slot starting from Tier VI.The new ships have a good choice of consumables: Main battery guns have flat ballistics, but low damage per minute. Starting from Tier VII, the ships gain access to the "Burst Fire" alternative fire mode, which additionally increases AP shell penetration and damage. The ships have good concealment but mediocre maneuverability. Ships of this branch rely on main battery guns with good firing range. They are also armed with torpedoes, which have short range. For the upcoming closed testing session, a branch of Spanish cruisers will be added to the game.
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