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Description
Cleveland, a light cruiser of the Eagle Union, embodies the legacy of the USS Cleveland (CL-55), flagship of her namesake class. As the eldest sister among siblings like Columbia, Denver, and Montpelier, she commands a leadership role honed through coastal engagements such as the Battle of Renelle Island and the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay. Her decorated service earned 13 battle stars, though she casually downplays her frontline impact, humorously referencing her proximity to "trees" in combat logs rather than open-sea clashes.

Defiantly tomboyish, Cleveland bristles at nicknames like "Clevebro" yet balances her rugged persona with unexpected softness. She flaunts a frilly wedding dress in her oath skin with unabashed pride, openly grumbling when formalwear deviates from her sisters’ styles. A natural mentor, she shields younger shipgirls like Fletcher and Z1, blending fierce encouragement with unshakable loyalty—a "Cool Big Sis" both on and off the battlefield.

Her striking appearance features strawberry blonde hair swept into a sidetail, crimson eyes, and a lean frame draped in Eagle Union-inspired attire: a navy-and-white track jacket, a black pleated skirt edged in red, and star-adorned kneesocks. Alternate skins, such as the Gentry Knight ensemble, layer her aesthetic with a black cape and a loyal canine companion, Knight, reinforcing her chivalrous motifs.

Combat underscores her versatility. Cleveland’s "Assault Order" skill grants a 25% damage boost to allies, while "Anti-Air Mode" prioritizes aerial defense at a temporary cost to firepower. Armed with CL main guns, DD secondaries, and specialized anti-air weaponry, her high evasion and AA efficiency cement her as a tactical linchpin in varied engagements.

Official narratives spotlight her strategic adaptability. She partners with factions like the Heroes Coalition, strategizing against threats such as the Sirens alongside figures like Enterprise and Belfast. These cross-fleet alliances showcase her diplomatic agility, balancing battlefield grit with collaborative finesse. In-game dialogue and skins trace her growth, weaving themes of camaraderie, duty, and the playful tension between her tough exterior and fleeting embraces of femininity.