SMS Kaiser was a German battleship launched in 1911, part of the Kaiser-class vessels. It was designed for naval warfare during World War I and was equipped with powerful artillery and advanced technology for its time. The ship served primarily in the Imperial German Navy and participated in several significant naval battles. After the war, SMS Kaiser was surrendered to the Allies and eventually scrapped in the 1920s, marking the end of its service and the era of battleship dominance in naval warfare.