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Pontus has struck without warning, again. The Third Pontic-Inazuman War has ignited, shattering the fragile peace between the two seafaring nations. As fleets clash under crimson skies, Admiral Sangonomiya Kokomi of Inazuma must lead her armada against the cunning and relentless Pontic garrison.

In a theater of war spanning uncharted waters and treacherous coastlines, loyalties are tested, alliances are forged, and betrayal lurks in the depths. With the fate of her nation hanging by a thread, Kokomi faces not only the enemy but the ghosts of her past and a dangerous secret that could turn the tide of the war—or destroy everything she holds dear.

Amidst the roar of cannons and the whisper of waves, honor and survival become inseparable in this tale of maritime strategy, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of the warrior. "Waves of Honor" immerses readers in a Japanese-inspired naval epic where every decision carries the weight of an empire.

Eiko no Nami - Waves of Honor

STAVKA HEADQUARTERS, PONTUS, KAZAN

Alexander Kuznetsov glanced at the reports presented to him on the conquest of Kyurii. None were satisfactory - one had even gone so far as to suggest a submarine-fired nuclear missile - as if they didn't already know about the Inazumans' naval and missile supremacy! It left a bad taste in his mouth, he thought, as he chewed on his pipe.

As he swirled a glass of premium vodka - it had taken even someone of his rank almost five months to get it - something caught his eye. A report suggesting using the recently commissioned Arkhangelsk and Tu-95 Bears? Ah, yes. Finally, a sensible plan.

He contacted his secretary and asked for Colonel Igor Kaganovich and three pots of strong coffee. If he wasn't sleeping tonight, neither was the colonel.

EASTERN FLEET BASE, PONTUS, POLYARNYY

Captain Viktor Tupolev gazed at the soldiers straggling onto the Arkhangelsk, letting out a snort as one nearly tumbled into the sea. Even the Spetznaz seemed to be struggling aboard an LST. Elite commandos couldn't do shit against the raging power of the Rodina's seas. He frowned at the Inazuman insignias and pennant on the main mast - it wasn't something he wanted on his ship, but like this, it could pass for an Akebono Maru without any problem.

Colonel Igor Kaganovich stood beside him wordlessly, watching dockmen load a crate of 50 SA-10 missiles and a SA-10 land-based missile silo. The last of the 1000 Spetznaz stumbled onto the Arkhangelsk as the captain and the colonel stepped onto the ship and made for the Kyurii Islands. This mission would not require subterfuge, however. The key lay in being spotted by Inazuman aircraft.

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