** Surface Task Force: 4BB and 2 CVL (1st Fleet) and 1CL (Abukuma Kai Ni preferred), 2-3 CLT, 0-1 FBB, 2DD (2nd Fleet).
** Surface Task Force: 4BB and 2 CVL (1st Fleet) and 1CL (Abukuma Kai Ni preferred), 2-3 CLT, 0-1 FBB, 2DD (2nd Fleet).
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***Fleet has the option to go east or south at first intersection. It's recommended to go east as it is easier to reach the boss node, the south route will have you fight BB himes along the way, but is however the shorter route and is also recommend for the final part of the fight.
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***Fleet has the option to go east or south at first intersection. It's recommended to go south as it is easier to reach the boss node and you will do so with more fuel. The east route will have you fight So-class submarines who are very dangerous to your escort fleet.
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*Heavy Cruiser Princess will usually have a pair of Battleship Princesses with her. But can occasionally have a Standard Aircraft Carrier Hime on in place of the Tsu-Class Elite (On Hard mode).
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*Heavy Cruiser Princess will always have a pair of Battleship Princesses with her. However the Aircraft Carrier Princess will occasionally be replaced by Tsu-Class Elite (on Hard mode).
*Boss Fleet Support is highly recommended
*Boss Fleet Support is highly recommended
**In-Route Support is recommended if you have trouble making your way on the final kill.
**In-Route Support is recommended if you have trouble making your way on the final kill.