Bayan Armored Cruiser

Bayan was a Russian armored-cruiser name associated with an original ship lost in the Russo-Japanese War and later vessels of a related class. The type combined reconnaissance and cruiser duties with greater armor protection than ordinary protected cruisers. Russian naval experience in the Baltic and the Far East shaped the class’s significance. The original Bayan fought at Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War, while later related ships served in the Baltic. Japanese bombardment sank the original ship at Port Arthur in 1904. Japan subsequently salvaged and repaired the hull, commissioning it as Aso. That second career distinguishes the original cruiser from the later Russian Bayan, which inherited the name but not the same operational chronology.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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