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Anthropomorphic Patrol Frigate Xin Yang
Patrol Frigate Xin Yang is the kai ni(?) form of the first Type-D Destroyer of the Japanese navy, Hatsuume. She was transferred to the Republic of China as a reparation ship in 1947, and renamed once to "Transfer No. 3," then renamed again to DD-15 Xin Yang. Then, in 1955, she was reclassified as a patrol frigate, becoming PF-82. Her Japanese armaments were also renewed and replaced with American-made ones. Having been constantly sent into fierce combat, she was the only Matsu-class destroyer to see action after World War II. Additionally, as she reused parts from her sister ship Tsuta, Tsuta always remains with her in fairy form.