Board Thread:Event Community Discussion/@comment-25730832-20170511175819/@comment-28069733-20170511232411

Hasemiru wrote: We should have gone with KB since it derives from the first letter that composes the reading of each kanji from the Kancolle abbreviation (Kai-海 /Bō-防 ) or CDS that stands for Coastal Defense Ship which is the official translation. Kaibōkan(Wikipedia article in English).

Edit: Well since CD or CDS can cause confusion, the poll will be the one to decide the naming system after all. No can do, because KB would make no fucking sense if a foreign escort gets implemented.