The Königsberg-class of heavy cruisers is a class of warships of the Kriegsmarine, first ordered and authorized in 2277. It was originally planned as a counter to the SovietRetivyy-II cruiser which was scheduled to enter widespread service by 2280 as part of the Kriegsmarine’s Plan 89Z fleet modernization program. However, developments in other navies across the Orion Arm forced the design to change throughout its development. Read More
