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| #* Map phases, where some map areas need to be unlocked, like on [[7-2]] and [[7-3]]. | | #* Map phases, where some map areas need to be unlocked, like on [[7-2]] and [[7-3]]. |
| #** Map areas can either be a path to the next boss, an intermediate path asking for new gimmicks, or a shortcut. | | #** Map areas can either be a path to the next boss, an intermediate path asking for new gimmicks, or a shortcut. |
− | # It is possible that a fleet with '''seven''' ships ('''[[Striking Force Fleet]]''') will be allowed to sortie to certain event maps that permit '''single fleet operations'''. | + | # It is possible that the '''[[Combined Fleet]]''' (CF), a fleet assembling both your 1st and 2nd fleets, will come back. |
− | #* The Striking Force '''cannot''' be sortied during exercises or sent on expeditions while it contains seven ships. | + | #* The CF is only available for your 1st and 2nd fleets, where the 2nd fleet can be merged with the 1st one in the Fleet menu. |
− | #* The Striking Force can only be created and used in the '''third''' fleet in the menu (out of a total of four fleets). | + | #* The CF '''cannot''' be used in anything outside of event sorties. |
− | #* A Striking Force with a flagship that carries a new piece of equipment, the '''[[Striking Force Fleet Command Facility]]''', will be able to make use of the new '''Single Ship Evacuation''' mechanic. | + | #* 3 differents types of CF are available, depending on the map requirements and your current fleet setup. |
− | #** The new Striking Force Fleet Command Facility will become obtainable and useable via the old [[Fleet Command Facility]] and the '''Action Report'''. | + | #* CF with a flagship that carries a the '''{{EquipmentLink|Fleet Command Facility}}''', will be able to make use of the '''Ship Evacuation''' mechanic. |
− | #*** Note that the [[Quests#F64|relevant quest]] will consume the [[Fleet Command Facility]] in order to convert it into the new [[Striking Force Fleet Command Facility]]. | + | #** The evacuation require an escort destroyer. |
− | #** Supplementary information regarding the new [[Striking Force Fleet Command Facility]] and the Single Ship Evacuation it allows when carried by the striking force's flagship:
| + | #** The evacuation consumes the ships' entire fuel & ammo reserves. |
| + | #** Only one ship can be evacuated per battle. |
| + | # It is possible that the '''[[Striking Force Fleet]]''' (SF), a fleet with '''seven''' ships will come back. |
| + | #* The SF is only available for your 3rd fleet, where an extra 7th ship can be added in the Fleet menu. |
| + | #* The SF '''cannot''' be used in anything outside of event sorties. |
| + | #* A SF with a flagship that carries a the '''{{EquipmentLink|Striking Force Fleet Command Facility}}''', will be able to make use of the '''Single Ship Evacuation''' mechanic. |
| + | #** The new Striking Force Fleet Command Facility will become obtainable and useable via [[Quests#F64|quest F64]]. |
| + | #*** Note that the quest will consume the Fleet Command Facility and 2 [[Action Report]] in order to convert it into the new Striking Force Fleet Command Facility. |
| #*** The evacuation does not require an escort destroyer. | | #*** The evacuation does not require an escort destroyer. |
| #*** The evacuation consumes the ship's entire fuel & ammo reserves. | | #*** The evacuation consumes the ship's entire fuel & ammo reserves. |