I prefer using the 5,25'' QF , it is lighter, more powerfull, reload doesn't matter for
me as
long as you know how to snipe and to exploit the maximum efficiency.

I can imagine, and have been the victim of, a RP10 equipped Emerald with high level
gunners. Maybe one day I can be THAT guy too.

Thus far in my return I think the Emerald is the one ship I will not sell. Sold my Q and L
already. In part b/c it won't get me much of anything in resale value but b/c it is useful
to level up lower level sailors. I have already noticed the exp hit on sailors in the 10s
and 20s while using my Sirius -- which is already on its way out to pay for an Edin.

I played emerald all the way until I capped blitz. Using the lo st art of High Angling
with the rp10s. It pretty much negated most deck-awed ships in blitz and shredded slow CAs.

I still take it out for a spin in GB once in awhile. I use a mix of 3 rp10 Ds and 3 single
4.5" Ns. Similar golden angle, different reload speed. Allows me to get a
staggerfire/rapidfire effect going.

While I wouldn't have started a thread about it, I do share your appreciation for the ship.

RP10A + level 115 AA gunners + level 120 engineers = Lots of downed planes + lots of
sunk CL and below ships.

:D

I couldn't agree more! I love the Emerald for its versatility. I went for Edin and County
and have gone straight back to the Emerald.

A truely great ship in a class of its own, loaded out with rp10 5.25cals, 7 binds AA and 4
HE Hvy and loaded with a good bulge to avoid sub attacks, i really dont worry about speed
too much. I can sit back in GB2's giving cover to Flags and CV's then when the going gets
tough switch and provide some heavy fire for as long as i can last!

The 6 broadside guns really help to pack a good solid punch when it lacks any real HP
points. This ship really does need to be in a class of its own with higher HP and
displacement.

On average whilst training i've been picking up between 4 and 8k exp points per sailor
each battle when i survive and flag does too. With any other ship that went down too 4-6k
every few rounds as i couldn't get close enough to them dam BB's, lol.

A great ship for those that wish to level up sailors quick and i too spend my time using
this to get them through their 20's, 30's and just into their 40's.

I would also recommend this as a good trainer for those wanting to practice and learn
manual aim, as with an AA setup you need to act fast but wont get blown up in the process!
For those doing so with the RP10's on board, the goldern angle for success i've found is
37 degrees, just remember to aim at the shadows on the water not the planes themselves

So, here's to the Emerald!!!!

my favourite ship. mind you, I haven't played that much.
the rp10s are great w/ high level gunners - and what's that? 6 gun broadside?

did most of 20-40s in it too. I've bought the edin and county, but always went back -
until exp got too difficult.

i love the emerald.

rp10N with lvl 96 rld gunners

or

rp10A with lvl 84 (ijn style classed) aa gunners


88k attack in a gb2.

no other CL quite like it.