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| <tabber> | | <tabber> |
− | Carrier Task Force= | + | |-|Carrier Task Force (CTF)= |
| [[File:Choose_Combined_Fleet_Revision.png|thumb|225x225px|You may be allowed to choose which type of task force to create.]] | | [[File:Choose_Combined_Fleet_Revision.png|thumb|225x225px|You may be allowed to choose which type of task force to create.]] |
| [[File:Combined Fleet Icons.png|thumb|186x186px|Combined Fleet icons: Surface Task Force (top), Carrier Task Force (bottom)]] | | [[File:Combined Fleet Icons.png|thumb|186x186px|Combined Fleet icons: Surface Task Force (top), Carrier Task Force (bottom)]] |
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| * Maximum of 1 Seaplane Tender (AV) | | * Maximum of 1 Seaplane Tender (AV) |
| * Maximum of 1 Light Carrier (CVL/CVE) | | * Maximum of 1 Light Carrier (CVL/CVE) |
− | * Maximum of 2 Fast Battleships (FBB) - Slow battleships can be categorised as fast battleships if their speed is increased to Fast+. Please see [[Ship Speed]] for details. [[Gangut]] is considered a FBB even though her speed is slow. {{ShipLink|Warspite}} needs only Fast speed to count as FBB. | + | * Maximum of 2 "Battleships (FBB/BB/BBV) being: |
| + | **'''"FAST"''' for Fast Battleships (FBB) (including {{ShipLink|Gangut|Oktyabrskaya Revolyutsiya|Gangut/Dva}}), and {{ShipLink|Warspite/Kai}}. |
| + | **'''"FAST+"''' for other Battleships (BB/BBV) (see [[Ship Speed|speed modding]]). |
| * Maximum of 3 Submarines (SS/SSV) - They cannot be the flagship | | * Maximum of 3 Submarines (SS/SSV) - They cannot be the flagship |
| * Maximum of 3 Other ships (CLT/CT/DE/etc). | | * Maximum of 3 Other ships (CLT/CT/DE/etc). |
| * No Carriers allowed (CV/CVB) | | * No Carriers allowed (CV/CVB) |
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− | '''Important Notes''' | + | '''Notes:''' |
− | * This is the easiest type to obtain air supremacy because of the amount of carriers you are allowed to bring. | + | * This is the easiest type to obtain air supremacy because of the number of carriers you are allowed to bring. |
| * The powerful airstrike can take out multiple enemies before shelling begins. | | * The powerful airstrike can take out multiple enemies before shelling begins. |
| * Because the escort fleet attacks first, it can leave your vulnerable ships exposed. | | * Because the escort fleet attacks first, it can leave your vulnerable ships exposed. |
| ** It does mean that your escort has a chance to take out the weaker ships so that your main fleet can focus on the tougher targets. | | ** It does mean that your escort has a chance to take out the weaker ships so that your main fleet can focus on the tougher targets. |
− | |-| | + | |
− | Surface Task Force= | + | |-|Surface Task Force (STF)= |
| [[File:Choose_Combined_Fleet_Revision.png|thumb|225x225px|You may be allowed to choose which type of task force to create.]] | | [[File:Choose_Combined_Fleet_Revision.png|thumb|225x225px|You may be allowed to choose which type of task force to create.]] |
| Main Fleet (1st Fleet): | | Main Fleet (1st Fleet): |
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| * Maximum of 1 Seaplane Tender (AV) - Can be combined with 1 light carrier. | | * Maximum of 1 Seaplane Tender (AV) - Can be combined with 1 light carrier. |
| * Maximum of 1 Light Carrier (CVL/CVE) - Can be combined with 1 seaplane tender. | | * Maximum of 1 Light Carrier (CVL/CVE) - Can be combined with 1 seaplane tender. |
− | * Maximum of 2 Fast Battleships (FBB) - Slow battleships can be categorised as fast battleships if their speed is increased to Fast+. Please see [[Ship Speed]] for details. [[Gangut]] is considered a FBB even though her speed is slow. {{ShipLink|Warspite}} needs only Fast speed to count as FBB. | + | * Maximum of 2 "Battleships (FBB/BB/BBV) being: |
| + | **'''"FAST"''' for Fast Battleships (FBB) (including {{ShipLink|Gangut|Oktyabrskaya Revolyutsiya|Gangut/Dva}}), and {{ShipLink|Warspite/Kai}}. |
| + | **'''"FAST+"''' for other Battleships (BB/BBV) (see [[Ship Speed|speed modding]]). |
| * Maximum of 3 Submarines (SS/SSV) - They cannot be the flagship | | * Maximum of 3 Submarines (SS/SSV) - They cannot be the flagship |
| * Maximum of 3 Other ships (CLT/CT/DE/etc). | | * Maximum of 3 Other ships (CLT/CT/DE/etc). |
| * No Carriers allowed (CV/CVB) | | * No Carriers allowed (CV/CVB) |
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− | '''Important Notes''' | + | '''Notes:''' |
| * This fleet typically has the highest pass rate because your heavy main fleet faces the enemy first. This spares your light escort from the brunt of enemy attacks. | | * This fleet typically has the highest pass rate because your heavy main fleet faces the enemy first. This spares your light escort from the brunt of enemy attacks. |
| * It can be difficult to secure air superiority because of a lack of fighter power. | | * It can be difficult to secure air superiority because of a lack of fighter power. |
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− | Transport Escort Force= | + | |-|Transport Escort Force= |
| [[File:Transport combined fleet.png|thumb|300px|Transport Escort Fleet was introduced in Fall 2015.]] | | [[File:Transport combined fleet.png|thumb|300px|Transport Escort Fleet was introduced in Fall 2015.]] |
| [[File:Tcf icon.png|thumb|136x119px|Combined Fleet icon: Transport Escort Fleet]] | | [[File:Tcf icon.png|thumb|136x119px|Combined Fleet icon: Transport Escort Fleet]] |
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| * Other types not allowed | | * Other types not allowed |
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− | '''Important Notes''' | + | '''Notes:''' |
| * The lightest of all the Combined Fleets, making it the most vulnerable to attacks. | | * The lightest of all the Combined Fleets, making it the most vulnerable to attacks. |
| * It is typically only used for Transport phases during events or for anti-installation work. | | * It is typically only used for Transport phases during events or for anti-installation work. |
− | * It can be very hard to secure air superiority because of a lack of carriers.{{clear}}|-|</tabber> | + | * It can be very hard to secure air superiority because of a lack of carriers. |
| + | {{clear}} |
| + | </tabber> |
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| =Combat Flow= | | =Combat Flow= |