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This event will focus on the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Unlike previous events, the Battle of Leyte Gulf will be split into '''two''' separate events. The Fall Event will be Part 1, while the [[Winter 2018 Event]] will be Part 2 of the event. It has been confirmed that the final map of Part 1 will be related to the '''Battle of Surigao Strait'''.

This event will focus on the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Unlike previous events, the Battle of Leyte Gulf will be split into '''two''' separate events. The Fall Event will be Part 1, while the [[Winter 2018 Event]] will be Part 2 of the event. It has been confirmed that the final map of Part 1 will be related to the '''Battle of Surigao Strait'''.

'''It is not currently known if this has any gameplay / game mechanic implications; the page will be updated if/when more is revealed.'''

The Event will introduce a new Fleet mechanic known as the '''[[Striking Force]] Fleet''' which will allow you to organize a 7 ship fleet. A new formation known as the '''Vangaurd Formation''' which will protect the 1st and 2nd ships in the fleet. Finally, the Single Fleet Evacuation which will be allow you to send one ship back to your base from a Stirking Force Fleet if a ship takes Heavy Damage in battle.

Details about the event mentioned in the [[KanColle Naval Review]], [[Kensuke Tanaka Interview: Comptiq Magazine November 2017|Kensuke Tanaka's interview in November's Comptiq]], and [[Kensuke Tanaka Interview: Comptiq Magazine December 2017|the interview in December's Comptiq]] have noted that the event will feature the Akizuki-class Destroyer [[Suzutsuki]] and several other "smaller ships".  

Details about the event mentioned in the [[KanColle Naval Review]], [[Kensuke Tanaka Interview: Comptiq Magazine November 2017|Kensuke Tanaka's interview in November's Comptiq]], and [[Kensuke Tanaka Interview: Comptiq Magazine December 2017|the interview in December's Comptiq]] have noted that the event will feature the Akizuki-class Destroyer [[Suzutsuki]] and several other "smaller ships".