On March 17, 2022, the Azur Lane English Twitter account teased the arrival of RN Impero, the Super Rare Littorio-class aircraft carrier from the Sardegna Empire, promising her dock debut soon after.
The striking ship card portrays the long pink-haired, green-eyed shipgirl in a voluminous green coat over a white dress with red accents, exuding a tired yet regal aura as she poses with flowing cape-like rigging, aircraft silhouettes, and ornate columns in a purple-hued backdrop. Chibi panels capture her bashful, sleepy, and confident expressions, with elite stats in Air Power (A) and HP (S) signaling her aviation dominance despite middling shelling and torpedo. Voiced by Omori Nichika, Impero's design evokes a weary overachiever, fitting her lore as the incomplete Impero repurposed as a carrier in alternate history. This reveal kicked off hype for the "Virtual Tower" mini-event, alongside Pompeo Magno and Trieste, expanding Sardegna's air power.
The post amassed nearly 5,000 likes and 120 replies, with commanders unleashing a torrent of Italian hand gestures and pasta memes in celebration of Sardegna's latest gem. "🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻" summed up the ecstatic vibe, while one gushed over her "pink-haired beauty" with "shaggy hair, little ahoge, and tired-looking green eyes" perfect for hugs. Comparisons to Milim Nava from Tensura highlighted her vibrant energy, sparking crossover joy. "Glory to Sardegna 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹" chants echoed historical pride, praising her ribbon-deck like Aquila mixed with Vittorio Veneto flair. Even amid wallet warnings, the affection was palpable for this "mama mia" stunner.
While Sardegna fans feasted, Royal Navy loyalists unleashed crying memes like "HMS fans be like" and laments over delayed events, dubbing it another "pasta event" skip for some. History buffs debated her battleship origins versus planned post-war carrier conversion, with quips like "Never completed. Never used" met by defenses of Azur Lane's paper ship tradition. Reddit threads exploded with "RN Impero Coming Soon to EN," blending excitement and "why not Sparviero?" queries. Despite salt, praise dominated for her opulent design and potential meta role, with "meats back on the menu bois!" capturing the feast-like hype. The discourse underscored Azur Lane's passionate naval lore community.
Impero launched March 24 in the Virtual Tower event as a 0.8% construction pull and stage reward, swiftly proving her worth with powerful aviation barrages, fleet buffs, and synergy in Sardegna carrier squads. Dubbed the "sleepy Italian Laffey" for her drowsy charm, she earned instant dock favoritism, spawning fanart, oath vows, and "Quaver Daydream" skin teases. Reddit hailed her as a "Vittorio Veneto-class" fulfillment, boosting event clears and OpSi progression. Obtainable via event shop today, her high HP and air strikes keep her relevant in PvE/PvP years later. The announcement exemplified Sardegna's rise, turning a historical what-if into an enduring waifu icon.
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