Talk:Haruna/@comment-25196231-20140731075158/@comment-101.114.54.46-20140731081010

I think it's more for balance although a couple could be historical references. An example is Kirishima huge FP boost but less armor for that battle with USS Dakota and Washington aka all out brawl with no need to defend while Hiei's armor reflects her battle on the night she sank by tanking majority of the artillery shots and torpedos fired by the US forces.