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- 1 The Age of Sea Power 海权时代 Coming toward you is this world's: Strongest maritime power! True empire on which the sun never sets! Blue Star's world police! The beacon of justice for the world! An essential cornerstone of world peace! A vital pillar of stability! Being a dog for Longhan is the greatest honor, woof! 40Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 2 Modern Warfare: A Destroyer from the Start 现代战争：开局一艘驱逐舰 Starting with a single destroyer, he will establish maritime dominance in a world of chaos, advance technology, recruit talented people, and build an invincible fleet. In the end, he will reshape, and even rule, the global order, before setting sail for the stars. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Space-Time Fleet: Pacific 1942 时空舰队：太平洋1942 The Pacific War on an alternate timeline. A time traveler from the future possesses Fletcher, a US Navy aircraft carrier commander, and leads the Pacific Fleet into battle against the Imperial Japanese Navy. The story will make up for as many of history's real regrets as possible: What happens when the battleships Yamato and Musashi face improved versions of the Illinois and Montana? When Halsey's TF38 and Spruance's TF58 appear in the waters of Tokyo Bay at the same time? When the three Yorktow 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 The Empire’s Struggle for Supremacy: The Fluttering Dragon Flag 帝国逐鹿：飘扬的龙旗 Li Changluo transmigrated into the body of the last emperor of an empire. Though powerful enemies surrounded the empire and the regional governors harbored ambitions of their own, fortunately, the empire still had a solid foundation. After eliminating the empress dowager, who had brought ruin to the nation, Li Changluo worked tirelessly to govern, unify the empire, and enact reforms. What kind of storm would this resurgent empire stir up among the world's great powers? Li Changluo: “The world is 3.1kReads5.5Score14914d adds
- 5 Another World: Naval Storm 异世：海军风暴 What? You’re the strongest power in the Far East, and your Combined Fleet rules the seas? You’re exactly who I’m here to fight! I’ll bombard Kyoto and scare the Emperor half to death! What? You’re the world’s reigning superpower, and the Royal Navy commands the oceans? You’re exactly who I’m here to fight! The new world will be divided, starting with Leo! Who’s Leo, you ask? He’s the best-looking guy at Carey Academy (according to himself), a strategic genius of the Drak Empire (by popular opi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 1918: The Game on a Calm Sea 1918，平静海面的博弈 Is this a lingering regret, or can the seas be made calm? Can complex geopolitics save a declining empire? Can battleships and heavy artillery change the course of events, and what sparks will they set off? Under the guns, all lives are equal; under their barrels, opinions differ. Is this the beginning of tragedy, or the end of passion? Can I fulfill my heart’s desire and witness this flourishing age? 1.2kReads—Score10314d adds
- 7 The Sichuan Army: Every Inch of Land Is Stained with Blood 川军：一寸山河一寸血 If you had no System or aristocratic family background, and were reborn in 1937, what would you choose? Would you go with the flow, or rise up and fight back? In nine out of ten households, there are no sons left. Every family wears mourning white. Some say: “If war breaks out, it makes no difference whether you are north or south, young or old. We must resist to the end!” Others say: “The nation faces calamity, and the Japanese invaders are savage. The fate of the nation concerns every citizen. 47Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 8 Reborn as the Pacific Fleet's Only Battleship 重生太平洋舰队唯一一艘战列舰 In 1941, the whole world was swept into the vortex of war, while across the ocean, America was still enjoying a glittering life of song and dance, with parties every night. But how long could that last? Our protagonist, Dewey, is caught in a plane crash in 1921 and transmigrates to 1919, into a seafaring family in California, America. Through hard work and study, he enters the United States Naval Academy at sixteen. After graduating in 1939, he becomes the gunnery officer aboard the USS Colorado 596Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Late Qing: Ironclad Battleships 清末：大洋铁舰 [Naval warfare, development, alternate history, no cheats] He transmigrates to the late Qing dynasty, when China is mired in turmoil. Using military thinking far ahead of its time, he develops the arms industry, turning China into a superpower in this world… Smoke billows, faces are dusted gray; copper is smelted, iron is forged, and wheels are shaped. Bare arms swing in rhythm; an ironclad lone ship guards the hidden shoals. Soldiers cherish their country and remain true to their cause; the peo 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 A Prince's Son from the Start: Become Emperor and Rule the World 开局王爷儿子，做皇帝，称霸世界 Ye Fei transmigrates to a parallel world with a Qing Dynasty just like the one in history, becoming the son of Prince Li. An orphan in his previous life, Ye Fei is cherished by everyone in this one. He had planned to coast through life, but after hearing of the Qing Dynasty’s crushing defeat in the Opium War, he finally decides to do what he can for his country and change the tragic fate of its people. Just then, the System activates. It’s a sign-in system: sign in every day, and once enough 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Modern Turmoil: I Have a Modern Battleship System 现代风云：我有现代战舰系统 (Everything in this novel is fictional and should not be applied to reality. World war + brainless + partly feel-good, with a tragic ending + no CP.) Fu Longxuan was a fine young man of the new century when he accidentally got bound to the Modern Warships System. From then on, he waged war across Blue Star with the System… (Even if you don’t play Modern Warships, you can still enjoy this novel. There aren’t many details from the game.) Warning one: This novel has a tragic ending! A tragic ending 7Reads—Score414d adds
- 12 Qing Dynasty Captain: Remaking the Laiyuan Online 大清舰长，在线魔改来远 Zhiyuan sinks, Jingyuan burns, and Dingyuan takes a hit. History is following that blood-soaked script toward a crushing defeat. Behind him are more than two hundred young sailors about to be added to the casualty lists, and an empire's last barrier at sea. 95Reads7.1Score10014d adds
- 13 The Last Battlecruiser of the War of Resistance 抗战之最后的战列巡洋舰 The early chapters are slow; you can skip straight to the start of the War of Resistance. A major friendly-fire incident by the Royal Navy brings China a huge sum of money. Add a little naval funding, and the third ship of the Invincible class joins the navy. What kind of waves will this warship make? —Reads—Score71914d adds
- 14 Commander of the Lexington Fleet 列克星敦号舰队指挥官 On one particular timeline, as the Pacific War began, nearly the entire U.S. Navy's fleet of capital ships was wiped out. Richard, a descendant of legendary naval commander George Dewey, was entrusted with command of a carrier task force in the midst of the crisis… 479Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 15 The Ruins on the Mountain Peak 山巅之墟 The city atop the mountain fell. From its ruins, new demons rose, proclaiming themselves the beacon of civilization. Without hesitation, they declared war on all of humanity, seeking to reshape the world according to their will and bring history to an end. Faced with an enemy that seemed impossible to defeat, the world’s most tenacious army would launch a series of counterattacks and turn the fate of all humanity around. 454Reads7.4Score10614d adds
- 16 Global Battleship Souls: Awaken a Modern Aircraft Carrier from the Start 全民舰魂：开局觉醒现代航母 [Naval Warfare] [Ship Spirits] [Gacha System] [Slow Burn] [Multiple Female Leads] Not for you? Don’t read. After transmigrating to a world where ship spirits can awaken, Su Ye looks at everyone else’s summoned three-masted sailing ships, then at his own nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, and falls silent. While two A-rank prodigies are locked in an intense broadside exchange, Su Ye’s carrier air wing is already flying overhead. A fleet of disaster ships strikes, with thousands of enemy vessels 6.9kReads8.2Score57614d adds
- 17 Starting from Scratch: The Navy and the Road to Revival 从零开始的海军和复兴之路 (Development) + (Naval warfare) + (A partial golden finger, no resources) + (Shipbuilding) + (Slow burn) My name is Wang Yu. I transmigrated to a parallel world, into a country called Zhonghua. Everything it is going through now resembles the modern history of my homeland that I studied on Earth. Can I use what I learned on Earth to help Zhonghua break free of the Great Powers' oppression and forge its own path to revival? 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 My World War II: From the Arctic to Berlin 我的二战，从北极打到柏林 [Hardcore World War II] [Eastern Front Perspective] [Lesser-Known Battlefields] Liu Ye wakes up to find himself sprawled in a trench above the Arctic Circle, with German submachine guns rattling nearby and a Russian major's uniform on his back. Yesterday, he was filling out reports in an office tower. Today, he has to lead a handful of shell-shocked recruits to plug a gap in the front line torn open by the German army. The good news is that he can see everyone's position. Enemies appear as red m 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Late Qing Empire's Most Notorious Young Scion 晚清之帝国最强恶少 [No System, No Whitewashing] After transmigrating to a parallel world, I discovered that the Empress Dowager was my aunt and the emperor was my cousin. I beat up the spoiled brats of the imperial clan and kicked the sons of high officials to the curb. I built industries, made a fortune, rebuilt the Beiyang Army, and dominated the Far East. I’ll overthrow my own family, rebel against my own regime, and restore China to its former glory! 31Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 20 Dragonflame Special Forces: Above All Nations 龙焱特种部队：万国之上 Every appearance is merely an empty shell. Every rule in motion hides unseen undercurrents; every calm facade conceals a web of tangled, secret checks and balances. Layers of overlapping circles nest within one another, hidden threads silently intertwine, and invisible channels stretch across territories and seep into every fiber, quietly plotting in places no one can see. Interests shift without a sound, desires pull in secret, and every outcome has long been quietly marked out in the shadow 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Great Warlord: Dominate the World and Build an Empire 大军阀：称霸全球，建立帝国 [Parallel World] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Alternate History] + [Battleships and Big Guns] Ye Xiu transmigrates by chance to a parallel world, a slightly larger version of Blue Star with technology roughly on par with the Second World War. The protagonist starts with an armored division, two infantry divisions, an air division, and a fleet. Step by step, he conquers the world and establishes an unrivaled empire, the only superpower on the planet. 5Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 22 Commanding the Storm, Ruling the Boundless Seas 叱咤风云，海疆无边 When you transmigrate to a Ming Dynasty that is entirely different from the one in history, with a storm brewing at sea, what choices will you make? To find out what happens next, read the main story. [Semi-alternate history + naval warfare + pseudo-ensemble cast + cannons and battleships + battleships + cruisers + destroyers + submarines + anti-submarine warfare + air defense (later) + aircraft (middle) + a few tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and amphibious armored vehicles + guided weapons 382Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Tales of Imaginary Warships 架空战舰故事集 Introductions to the various warships in the author’s fictional game Super Fictional Vehicles: Metal Storm, told through a series of short in-game stories. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Sea Monkey and the Nesting Hen 海猴与窝批 World of Warships: an epic, free-to-play, long-lasting masterpiece where teams of twelve face off against twelve, played by twenty-four monkeys. A massive Kong-themed world on the open sea. World of Warships: recording every one of your seagull moments… Lutjens: I don’t think… we need to record this anymore. Kuai: I agree. And why do we have to write this up? Ratio: I agree as well. Sunday: Mm, that’s true. [Referring to the photo of Ratio striking a Thinker pose on the toilet.] Aventurine: So 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Alone in the Apocalypse, I’ll Rule Its Highest Peak! 孤军穿越末世，称霸末日之巅！ [Apocalypse + Military + Modern Warfare + No Cultivation or Harem] On a parallel-world Blue Star, peaceful daily life gradually fell apart with the outbreak of a zombie virus. When Hell is full, the dead will walk the earth. Order crumbled, the darkness of human nature was laid bare, and the world became a dark forest. What people could never have imagined was that the disasters coming one after another would include not only zombies, but also the final spring of their lives... The long winter o 91Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 I'm Crazy: The Skull Division's Ace Tiger 我有神经病：髑髅师的王牌精英虎 I was drunk. I tried to push open the bathroom door, but it wouldn’t budge. I pushed again and somehow went right through. Turns out the door wasn’t broken. I’d been wrestling with the window. The female lead isn’t a saintly pushover. That’s important, and she gets things done. I fell on the floor. I’m so tired, I’ll just sleep. The whole thing is mainly about passion. I woke up. Why am I in a psychiatric hospital? Am I crazy? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Steel Storm: Eagle of the Far East 钢铁风暴：远东之鹰 This is an alternate-history story. Please do not conflate it with reality. It contains no politics and depicts war purely for its own sake. In 1947, the German Empire, which dominated continental Europe, turned its armies eastward. A massive expeditionary force transmigrated across Siberia to aid the Long Kingdom, which was on the verge of collapse. Hans Meyer, a new recruit in the SS, will follow his older brother, Colonel Otto, into this burning Eastern battlefield. They will face the Sakura —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 A Cruiser from the Start, but It's 1914 开局一艘巡洋舰，但是1914 “System binding in progress.” “Congratulations, Host. You have received the starter gift pack: a St. Louis-class cruiser.” Lin Man gazed at the beautiful warship before him and, still unable to believe it, asked again, “What year is it? And where am I?” “1914 AD. Jaluit Atoll, Marshall Islands, German New Guinea.” 494Reads6.5Score14214d adds
- 29 Her Majesty, Queen of Another World 异世界女王陛下 [Alternate history, world war, ensemble cast, queen] (This story takes place in a fictional world. Please don't read it as a reflection of reality.) [Queen] [Britain] [War] [Battleships and big guns] [Light ensemble cast] [Meat grinder] [Alternate history] In the year 1707 of the Sacred Calendar, the thunderclap of constitutional rule tears across London's skies. Seventeen-year-old Princess Elizabeth is crowned amid crisis. In her hands is no scepter, but a tottering empire. The drums of war are 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Germany's Unrestricted Submarine Warfare 德国无限制潜艇战 Set against the backdrop of Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare from March 1917 to August 1918, this book focuses on the important role played by the U.S. Navy as the German navy tried to blockade British ports and force Britain out of the war. It reveals the naval operations of European nations and the United States in the later stages of World War I, as well as the tangled interests between them. The book offers a detailed account of the naval strategies employed by Germany, Britain, the 46Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 31 Beneath the Silence 寂静之下 [Military apocalypse] [Science fiction] [Alternate history] [Sovietpunk] [Slavic supermen] [Mystery] (In 1975, while the West was mired in an oil crisis and economic stagflation, an internal upheaval in the Soviet Union had become inevitable. As Brezhnev's health rapidly deteriorated and conservatives and rigid bureaucrats dragged the country toward decay, an internal coup launched by the military and reformists completely changed the course of a stagnant era. From then on, the Soviet Union emb 825Reads6.9Score11414d adds
- 32 Can't Modernize the Nation? The System Helps Me Turn Over a New Leaf! 洋务带不动？系统助我换新篇！ Don’t rebel in the Qing dynasty, and don’t put chrysanthemums on a power drill. The protagonist, Qi Xiaoqiang, transmigrates to the late Qing dynasty in 1883. Using the System to purchase technology, equipment, and personnel, he establishes an armed regime, overthrows the Qing dynasty, founds an empire, and conquers the world. 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Rise of a Great Empire 崛起：伟大帝国 Transmigration + System + World War II + warlords + competition for supremacy Li Yunfei unexpectedly transmigrates to another world on the eve of World War II. With the System’s help, he starts out in the northwest. Watch as he makes a decaying empire great again. 174Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 34 The Girls of Battleship Esports 战舰电竞的少女们 The novel is set against an original fictional game featuring battleship and tank simulations, blending strategy, tactics, and combat between all kinds of imaginary warships and tanks. A young trainer who has struck out on her own after the esports training center where she worked went bankrupt leads a group of inexperienced, unskilled girls who used to work as internet café attendants onto the esports stage. Along the way, they uncover the secrets of the business wars behind esports and begin o 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 In Boom Beach, Why Does the Commander-in-Chief Call Me the Führer? 海岛奇兵什么总司令叫我元首大人 [Transmigration + war + no filler + no need to have played the game to enjoy it + gritty + imperial navy; the author will try to make the descriptions accessible to everyone] After an unexpected transmigration, Chen Yan finds himself in the war-torn world of the game Island Clash. Before he can even take it in, the island commander exiles him to the stormy South Sea. The icy water swallows his consciousness. Death is only moments away... Yet the towering waves fail to destroy him. When Chen Yan 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 A Game That Returns to World War II 游戏重回二战 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. The story centers on the weapons, equipment, military forces, and figures of World War II. I’m only a casual enthusiast of weapons and equipment, so if I get any technical terms wrong, I’m open to criticism. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Deep Sea 深海 Two years ago, a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine, hull number SSN786, mysteriously vanished on its maiden voyage. It never surfaced again. To the surprise of all outsiders, the submarine had not actually sunk. Powered by an inexhaustible energy source, it had been evading the U.S. Navy's secret pursuit across the world's oceans ever since. No one knew how this ghostly submarine had survived beneath the sea. What force was controlling it inside its shell, encrusted with barnacles, and behind its dark 5kReads8.9Score24814d adds
- 38 The Dawn of Empire 帝国黎明 Chen Tao transmigrates to the parallel-world Blue Star. Three months later, he arrives in Xingcheng and finally gets his golden finger. At this time, foreign powers run rampant, warlords battle for supremacy, and the people are destitute... With the System at his side, Chen Tao stirs up the world. The King of Xingcheng, the King of Shanghai... Just how high can he rise? “Ding! Host has received two Iowa-class battleships.” “Ding! Host has received one Yorktown-class aircraft carrier, the Hornet. 2Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 39 Seafaring: Pirates and Merchants 航海：海盗与商人 After transmigrating to a medieval ocean world ravaged by plague, Wen Jing opens his eyes to find himself inheriting a dilapidated ship and the meager savings his parents left behind. On one side are inspections by the Royal Navy and raids by pirate gangs; on the other, the riches to be made from spices, gold, and slaves. He can become a pirate merchant who operates on the edge of the law, building his fortune by robbing other criminals. Or he can use his modern knowledge to establish trade rou 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Yesterday Is Today's Past 昨天是今天的过往 Europe is ablaze with war. Here, devastating barrages of fire rain down, while infantry assaults leave the air thick with tension. Elite Tiger tanks rule the battlefield. The indestructible King Tiger stands proudly above all. There are swords that cut through everything, and blood and tears reminiscent of the Third Reich in our dreams. All you need to do is unleash your passion and feel the cruelty of war, while keeping your eyes wide open to cherish the hard-won peace. 16Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 41 Echoes of the Pacific 太平洋的回声 While researching historical records related to the Pacific War, historian John Mitchell unexpectedly transmigrates to 1941 and becomes Frank Jack Fletcher, a famous admiral in the United States Navy. John tries to shape the future of the Pacific theater through his proposals and decisions. This story aims for gritty realism and follows the fleet all the way from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay. Complete. Check the final chapter for the author’s new book. 496Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 42 Ah! The Navy! 啊！海军！ “With Heaven and Earth as my witness, I solemnly swear that I shall uphold the honor of a serviceman in the Imperial Navy and defend the interests of the Empire and its people. Even if I must give my life, I shall do so without regret!” For more than two hundred years, guided by this oath, the servicemen of the Donghuang Empire’s navy and their warships flying the red-and-gold dragon flag became the backbone of the Empire. The rise of the great powers in the East and West challenged the Empire’s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Naval Spirit of the First Sino-Japanese War: From Cadet to Admiral 甲午海魂：从见习官到海疆帅 A sweeping historical drama set during the First Sino-Japanese War in the late Qing dynasty! Hard-hitting realism and complex characters, not a mindless power fantasy. You wake up as the lowest-ranking cadet officer aboard the Dingyuan? May 5, 1894: just 81 days until the Battle of Pungdo, and 347 days until the Treaty of Shimonoseki cedes territory and imposes an indemnity! Facing corruption aboard the ship, Japanese spies lurking in the shadows, and the Japanese Combined Fleet’s long-laid plan 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Modern Warships: I Have the Green Key from the Start 现代战舰：开局我有绿钥匙 [National Destiny + Feel-Good Story + Road Survival] This is an age of advanced technology. Three years ago, humanity awakened modern warships, becoming chosen contestants in the National Destiny Arena, representing their countries and competing for glory and rewards. On Awakening Day, an artistic storm portal swept half the world's population into the National Destiny battlefield. [Xiao He] was an ordinary modern warship streamer who transmigrated into the National Destiny Arena, only to be fra 116Reads—Score814d adds
- 45 The Pirate King of Great Ming 大明海枭 The Ming emperor arranged his marriage, the Spanish emperor awarded him a medal, the British emperor hosted a banquet in his honor, and the pope of Rome bestowed his blessing upon him. He was the brightest star of his age, his circle of friends glittered with celebrities, his wealth rivaled that of nations, and he had close female friends all over the world. He was Fang Jie, a man who turned the tide in the Age of Exploration! 675Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 I Started with Scrap Metal and Built the World's Greatest Navy 从买废铁开始创建世界第一海军 Buy warships for scrap prices: a Kiev-class carrier, a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, a Forrestal-class carrier, a Sovremenny-class destroyer. You’ve got Type 022 missile boats too? I’ll take those as well. Buy up every secondhand vessel in the world and build the world’s number-one navy. 127Reads5.7Score17814d adds
- 47 From the Start in the Late Qing, I Build an Overseas Empire on Nine Generations of Glory 开局晚清奋九世余烈打造海外帝国 Late Qing history + only the protagonist has modest supernatural abilities + founding a nation overseas + a struggle against the Western powers This is a slow-burn novel. People get killed left and right: the male lead’s entire family is killed within thirty chapters, the female lead dies within eighty, the male lead starts killing within two hundred, and at least a hundred million people die within a thousand chapters. The story spans two hundred years. It is not a mindless, fast-paced power 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Big Guns and Battleships: Building a Shipyard to Conquer the Qing and Expel the West 大舰巨炮：伐清灭洋从造船厂开始 [Entirely handmade, no AI] [Shipbuilding System] + [battleships] + [aircraft carriers] + [submarines] + [naval warfare] + [overseas development] + [shaping world events] + [overthrowing the Qing and driving out foreign powers] Yang Yifeng is reborn in an alternate 1900 in South America and inherits a shipyard. With the Boxer Crisis unfolding and a shipbuilding System at his disposal, he resolves to rewrite his people’s tragic history and make the wolves pay! He wants his descendants to proudly s 59.8kReads8.5Score7.2k14d adds
- 49 1950: Trading Firepower with the Moldy Ones 1950：我和霉菌互换火力 Massive battles + modern warfare + naval warfare + a rough start In the early chapters, the protagonist and the Ming dynasty fight alien bugs in the main world. From Chapter 64, the protagonist transmigrates to 1900 and crushes the great powers' fleets. From Chapter 121, he transmigrates to 1950 to whip the American imperialists into shape. In Chapter 173, he returns to the main world. The Great Ming Empire: I was founded in 1368 and rose to prominence in 1644. I have stood for six hundred yea 87Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 World War II: The Raging Waves 二战之怒海狂涛 Shells blanket the sea, torpedoes tear through the waves! In the azure waters of a parallel World War II, there is no luck, only bloody battles for survival! The world marvels at battleships ruling the seas with their massive guns and carrier fleets dominating the skies and oceans, yet no one knows that destroyers are the true fearless blades and masters of naval warfare! Light armor does not mean weak bones; a swift blade can break through ten thousand troops. Destroyers are the fleet’s steadfa 3.1kReads5.9Score29914d adds
