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Winter 2018 Event
The Winter 2018 Event is scheduled to begin on February 16th, 2018. This Event is titled " Showdown at Operation Shou-Gou! Battle of Leyte Gulf (Part 2)".
This event will serve as a continuation of the Battle of Leyte Gulf from back in the Fall 2017 Event. Unlike the previous event, this event will focus heavily on the Kurita Fleet, Suzuki Fleet and the Ozawa Fleet being the main participants in the event waters. Meanwhile members of the Nishimura Fleet and Shima Fleet will still have a valuable role in the event.
The Event will bring back the new mechanic known as the Striking Force Fleet which will allow you to organize a 7 ship fleet. A new formation known as the Vanguard Formation which will protect some of the front ships while allowing other ships to evade efficiently. [1]
Details about the event mentioned in Kensuke Tanaka's interview in January's Comptiq and Feburary's Comptiq have noted that the event will serve as the Final Event for KanColle Phase 1.
In addition to this, Dev Tweets have noted the event will be a Large Scale Decisive Battle. [2]
For additional information regarding event-related subjects and content, please refer to the following links:
- Combined Fleet
- Armor Reduction
- Land-Based Air Squadron
- Transport Operation
- Anti-Air Cut-In
- Line of Sight
- Improving Ship Speed (May become a part of event map requirements)
- Vanguard Formation
- Striking Force Fleet
Historical Background
Disclaimer: The following information is based upon a summary of World War II history and may not have any influence on the game itself. This is for historical reference only.
- Overview
| Kurita Fleet (E2 and E4) |
BB: Yamato, Musashi, Nagato CA: Myoukou, Haguro, Maya, Choukai, Takao, Atago CL: Noshiro DD: Hayashimo, Asashimo, Naganami, Fujinami |
Nishimura Fleet (E2 and E4) |
BB(V): Yamashiro, Fusou CA(V): Mogami DD: Yamagumo, Asagumo, Michishio, Shigure |
| Ozawa Fleet (E3) |
CV & CVL: Zuikaku, Zuihou, Chiyoda, Chitose BB(V): Ise, Hyuuga CL: Isuzu, Ooyodo, Tama DD: Akizuki, Hatsuzuki |
Shima Fleet | CA: Nachi, Ashigara CL:※Abukuma DD: ※Shiranui, Kasumi, Ushio, Akebono ※Abukuma, Shiranui does not count as a Shima Fleet ship for E-5 and E-6. |
| Suzuki Fleet | BB: Kongou, Haruna CA(V): Tone, Chikuma, Kumano, Suzuya CL: Yahagi DD: Urakaze, Isokaze, Hamakaze, Yukikaze, Kiyoshimo, Nowaki |
Shima Fleet (optional) | CA: ※Aoba CL: Kinu DD: Wakaba, Hatsushimo, Hatsuharu, Uranami ※ Aoba does not count as a Shima Fleet ship for E-5 and E-6. |
Battle of the Leyte Gulf
Wikipedia Article on Battle of Leyte Gulf
Known to be the largest Naval Battle in history which occurred in waters near the Philippine islands of Leyte, Samar and Luzon, from 23–26 October 1944, between the US Navy and Australian Forces vs. the Imperial Japanese Navy as the, fought over the Island of Leyte that served as the IJN's main supply line. Due to the size of this battle, it's recommended to go view the Wikipedia Article on the Battle of Leyte Gulf for additional details. The Fall 2017 Event itself will focus mainly on the Southern IJN's counter-attack operation to attack through the Surigao Strait and the fleet's involved in it.
The Northern Force Fleet - Ozawa's Fleet
The Fleet lead by Jisaburou Ozawa, who lead a decoy fleet into the battle of the Leyte Gulf to help draw out the US's 3rd Carrier Force in an attempt to help Kurita's Fleet safely pass the San Bernardino Strait in an attempt to get to the main landing forces at Leyte. This fleet consisted of the last of the IJN's then functioning carrier force which at the time of battle served as nothing more than a bait fleet to distract Hearsay's Fleet from the real part of the operation. All the Carriers were sunk in the fight resulting inthe IJN losing the last of it's working carrier forces.
The Fleet consisted of Zuikaku (Sunk), Zuihou (Sunk), Chiyoda (Sunk), Chitose (Sunk), Ise, Hyuuga, Isuzu, Ooyodo, Tama (sunk later following the battle), Akizuki (Sunk), and Hatsuzuki (Sunk)
In the KanColle Event, this Fleet plays a role in the 3rd Event Map.
The Central Force Fleet Group 1 - Kurita's Fleet
This Fleet was lead by Takeo Kurita who lead the main fleet that was part of the attack group intended to stage the main assault against the US fleet invading the Island of Leyte. His plan was to invade the American Fleet forces invading Leytw by coming from the North of Samar. During his attempt to traverse the waters he ran into several obstacles which causes several ships in the fleet to sink, but upon passing the San Bernardino Strait was when the Main Forces experienced taking a heavy hit from group of the 3rd Fleet Carrier Task Force that was located at Samar taking out most of Kurita's main forces.
This ships that he had within his fleet were: Yamato, Musashi (sunk), Nagato, Myoukou, Haguro, Maya (Sunk), Choukai (Sunk), Takao, Atago (Sunk), Noshiro, Hayashimo, Asashimo, Naganami, and Fujinami
The Central Force Fleet Group 2 - Suzuki's Fleet
This Fleet was lead by Yoshio Suzuki who leads followed along with Kurita' Fleet that was part of the attack group intended to stage the main assault against the US fleet invading the Island of Leyte. He was there to help aid Kurita's fleet during the assult on Leyte. During his attempt to traverse the waters he ran into several obstacles which cause several ships in the fleet to sink, but upon passing the San Bernardino Strait was when the Main Forces experienced taking a heavy hit from the group of the 3rd Fleet Carrier Task Force that was located at Samar forcing him to retreat.
The ships he had in his fleet were: Kongou, Haruna, Tone, Chikuma (sunk), Kumano, Suzuya (sunk), Yahagi, Urakaze, Isokaze, Hamakaze, Yukikaze, Kiyoshimo and Nowaki
First Striking Force (1YB), Third Group - Nishimura's Fleet
The fleet lead by Admiral Shouji Nishimura, who would be one of the main fleets that would lead the attack into the Surigao Strait on the night of October 24th, 1944. It would be at this strait he would meet his end after running into an ambush conducted by the US Navy's 7th Support Fleet.
The ships that he had within his fleet were: Yamashiro (Flagship) (Sunk), Fusou (Sunk), Mogami (Sunk), Yamagumo (Sunk), Asagumo (Sunk), Michishio (Sunk), and Shigure.
Second Striking Force (2YB) - Shima's Fleet
The Fleet lead by Admiral Kiyohide Shima, who served as the second part of the Fleet that would conduct an attack against the US Navy at Leyte. He along with Nishimura attempted to invade the Surigao Strait on the night of October 24th, 1944, however after witnessing the fall of Admiral Nishimura's Fleet due to the ambush and bad timing with keeping the fleet in sync Nishimura. He was forced to retreat thus preventing the attack on the Leyte Gulf from the South.
The ships that he had within his fleet were: Nachi, Ashigara, Abukuma, Shiranui, Kasumi, Ushio, and Akebono.
Other members of the Second Striking Force (2YB)
While note entirely connected to the Battle of the Surigao Strait, there were other ships in Shima's Fleet who were a part of his fleet that was also formerly part of Nishimura's Fleet. Whether or not they'll have any impact on the event is unknown.
The Fleet Members consisted of: Wakaba, Hatsushimo, Hatsuharu, Aoba, Kinu, and Uranami
Information
New Ships
Currently, a Total of 7 ships are planned to be introduced this event.
Destroyers
- J-class destroyer Jervis - E4 Boss drop on Very Easy +
- Tashkent-class destroyer Tashkent
- Yuugumo-class destroyer Hamanami
Destroyer Escorts
- Hiburi-class destroyer escort Hiburi - E2 Reward
- Hiburi-class destroyer escort Daitou - E4 Boss drop on Very Easy +
Carriers
- Casablanca-class light carrier Gambier Bay - E4 Reward
- Essex-class carrier Intrepid
Remodel
Musashi Kai Ni is scheduled to be getting her remodel release at the same time as the event.
- Remodel has been announced by both Dev tweets and Tanaka's March Interview to have 5 slots (along with a 6th slot via Reinforcement Expansion)
- Remodel will require having 3 Blueprints, 3 New Type Artillery Armament Materials, and 1 Action Report
- You will be able to obtain 3 Blueprints if you successfully complete the Main Operation.
New Equipment
Suspected Equipment
Current Rank Reward Equipment handed out from January Rank Rewards were equipment that was tied to the upcoming Leyte event according to the DMM forum. Current suspected equipment is to be handed out as rewards during the event include:
- Saiun (4th Recon)
- FM-2
- FM-2's design matches that of the USN Escort Carrier Gambier Bay, who has just been confirmed for the event.
New Enemy Vessels
New Enemy Equipment
Event Quests
Friend Fleet
Fleet Formations
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Friend Fleet Voice Lines
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| Ayanami Play |
Destroyer Division 19 has arrived on the battlefield! We're charging in now! | |
| 第十九駆逐隊、戦場に到着！これより突撃する！ | ||
| Ayanami Play |
Roger that! H-here I gooooooo~! | |
| 綾波、了解！い、行きますよおぉー！ | ||
| Shikinami Play |
This is Shikinami, roger. DesDiv 19, 1st Platoon will charge in. 2nd Platoon, stay close behind. Charge! | |
| 敷波、了解。十九駆、第一小隊突撃。第二小隊続いて！突撃！ | ||
| Shikinami Play |
DesDiv 19 is here. Are you ready, Ayanami? Alright, let's support the allied fleet. Begin the assault! | |
| 十九駆、見参。綾波さ、準備はいい？よし、味方艦隊を援護する。突撃開始！ | ||
| Shigure Play |
Alright, the Nishimura Fleet has broken through Surigao and is advancing through Leyte Gulf. That's...? That's the Kurita Fleet!? We're beaten up too, but we can support the Kurita Fleet now. Let's charge! | |
| よし、西村艦隊、スリガオを抜けて、レイテ湾に進撃中。あれは…？あれは栗田艦隊！？僕たちもぼろぼろだけど、今なら栗田艦隊を援護できる。突入しよう！ | ||
| Shigure Play |
The Nishimura Fleet will now support the main forces. Ready, everyone? Attack! | |
| 西村艦隊、これより主力部隊を援護するよ。みんな、いいかい？突撃！ | ||
| Tashkent Play |
Alright now. The Northern Combined Fleet will be supporting you! Are you ready, comrades? Alright! Hurrah!! | |
| よし、いいね。北方連合艦隊、これより援護する！同志諸君、準備はいいかい？よし！Ура！！ | ||
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Roger, 1st Striking Force, 2nd Section, DesRon 10, flagship Yahagi, has arrived. Now, let's attack. Get them! | |
| 了解、第一遊撃部隊、第二部隊、十戦隊、旗艦矢矧、推参。さぁ、突撃する。掛かれ！ | ||
| Noshiro Play |
DesRon 2 is attacking. All fleets, check your formation. Please and thanks. | |
| 二水戦、突撃します。各艦隊、艦隊陣形確認。よろしくどぞ。 | ||
| Noshiro Play |
We're going on ahead, Yahagi. | |
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| Takao Play |
You're being cheeky, Maya. CruDiv 4, arriving on station! Fire! | |
| 摩耶ったら、生意気ね。第四戦隊、推参！って！ | ||
| Maya Play |
Ah, let's go, Choukai. We'll show them our strength! Aneki, are you all ready too? Don't fall behind! | |
| あぁ、鳥海、行くぜ。あたしらの力を叩きつけるさ！姉貴たちもいいか？遅れるなよ！ | ||
| Choukai Play |
CruDiv 4, all ships have arrived on the battlefield. Ready, Maya? We'll blast them out of the water. Open fire! | |
| 第四戦隊、全艦戦場に到着。摩耶、いい？撃ちまくるわよ。撃ち方、始め！ | ||
| Chikuma Play |
I'm counting on you to spot the shell splashes, my recon seaplanes. Tone-class CA, Chikuma, heading out. | |
| 水偵のみんな、着弾観測お願いね。利根型重巡、筑摩、参ります。 | ||
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| Kongou Play |
BatDiv 3, Haruna, are you ready? I'll be the one to capture the Admiral's heart! | |
| 第三戦隊、榛名、準備はいい？提督のハートは掴むのは、私デス！ | ||
| Hiei Play |
BatDiv 11, flagship Hiei! We've reached the battlefield. We'll now support the allied fleet. Let's go, Kirishima! | |
| 第十一戦隊、旗艦比叡！戦場海域に到達する。これより、友軍を援護する。霧島、行くよ！ | ||
| Hiei Play |
I've come to help, onee-sama! Firing with all my might! | |
| お姉さま、比叡助けに来ました！気合、入れて、撃ちます！ | ||
| Haruna Play |
We're entering a night battle now? Please leave it to me. | |
| これから夜戦ですか？榛名にどぞお任せてください。 | ||
| Kirishima Play |
Roger! Main cannons, begin firing, fire! | |
| 霧島、了解！主砲、打ち方初め、てー！ | ||
| Kirishima Play |
BatDiv 11, battleship Kirishima, has reached the battlefield! We'll now carry out the attack! Support the 1st Striking Force! Fire! | |
| 第十一戦隊、戦艦霧島、洗浄に突入する！これより突撃を敢行！第一遊撃部隊を援護する！てー！ | ||
| Nagato Play |
Alright! All guns ready! Full broadside, FIRE! | |
| よし！全主砲、行くぞ！一斉射、てっ！ | ||
| Yamato Play |
Main guns, please hurry up with a firing solution. Battleship Yamato, opening fire with all guns. FIRE! | |
| 主砲、諸元修正急いで下さい。戦艦大和、全主砲、全力射撃、行きます。てっ！ | ||
| Iowa Play |
You sure are serious, Admiral. | |
| Admiral、本気ね。 | ||
| Warspite Play |
The European Combined Grand Fleet, flagship Warspite, has arrived at the battlefield. Now we'll support the friend fleet. All ships, charge! | |
| European Combined Grand Fleet、旗艦Warspite、戦場海域に到着。これよりfriend fleetを援護します！全艦、突撃！ | ||
| Gangut Play |
I see, it's finally time for the desicive battle. Alright, leave this to me! Come with me, you all! Don't fall behind! | |
| そうか、いよいよ艦隊決戦だな。よし、この私に任せておけ！キサマ、ともに行くぞ！遅れるな！ | ||
| Richelieu Play |
I'm Richelieu. I've arrived now. I'll support you. Now, open fire. | |
| Richelieuよ。来て上げたは。援護してあげます。さぁ、撃ちなさい。 | ||
| Richelieu Play |
It can't be helped then, Admiral. I'll save you. Fire! | |
| 仕方ないはね、Amiral. 助けてあげるは。Feu! | ||
Mechanics
Participation requirements
- Must have a 75% sortie win ratio.
- Must have 5 empty ship slots for new ships.
- Must have 20 free equipment slots.
Special Mechanics
- The difficulty system first used in Spring 2015 Event returns: you can choose between Operation A (甲, Hard), Operation B (乙, Medium), Operation C (丙, Easy) or Operation D (丁, Very Easy) .
- Choosing A or B requires certain HQ Level (HQ Lv 35 for B / 80 for A in Spring 2015 Event).
- An important note to all Admirals intending to clear the event on Hard difficulty - further (new) conditions now apply:
- When switching difficulty from any other difficulty to Hard, the map's debuff mechanism (where applicable) will be reset.
- Switching between any other difficulties will not reset the debuff mechanism.
- When switching difficulty from any other difficulty to Hard, the map's debuff mechanism (where applicable) will be reset.
- The debuff system from Summer 2015 Event's final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor will return.
- Returning this event will allow a fleet with seven ships (Striking Force Fleet) to sortie to certain event maps that allow single fleet operations starting from E-2, and also includes the final map of the event.
- The Striking Force cannot be sortied during exercises or sent on expeditions while it contains seven ships.
- The Striking Force can only be created and used in the third fleet in the menu (out of a total of four fleets).
- 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.
- The new Single Ship Evacuation mechanic that will become available for the Striking Force as of E-4 allowing a single ship in the fleet to retreat from the battlefield after an enemy engagement if she suffered heavy damage.
- It is possible for the damage to become even worse during a Single Ship Evacuation.
- Unlike the Combined Fleet's evacuation mechanic, it does not require an escort destroyer.
- The new Striking Force Fleet Command Facility will become obtainable and useable via the old Fleet Command Facility and the Action Report that can be earned in the upcoming Fall Event. The Fleet Command Facility, as well as the new Action Report item, will be obtainable on all difficulty levels, including Medium and Easy Mode.
- 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 does not require an escort destroyer.
- The evacuation consumes the ship's entire fuel & ammo reserves.
- Only one ship can be evacuated per battle.
- The damage the ship suffered may become worse during the evacuation, but she will never sink.
- The new Single Ship Evacuation mechanic that will become available for the Striking Force as of E-4 allowing a single ship in the fleet to retreat from the battlefield after an enemy engagement if she suffered heavy damage.
- Returning this event, a new Fleet formation will be introduced called the Vanguard Formation.
- This formation will organize the fleet such that the 3rd-6th/7th ships protect the Flagship and 2nd Ship of the Fleet.
- In addition, the formation allows for ships to become more evasive in combat situations, especially with well-trained Destroyer.
- This formation is also available only during the duration of the event.
- The formation will be usable by both normal fleets as well as the Striking Force Fleet.
- This formation will organize the fleet such that the 3rd-6th/7th ships protect the Flagship and 2nd Ship of the Fleet.
- New: NPC Friend Fleets have been introduced into the game.
- Friend Fleets act as another unit that appears in particular battles to help aid your fleet when attacking the enemy at the start of night battle.
- As of current, only E-4 will allow the use of Friend Fleets at the boss node.
- NPC Friend Fleets are selected from a randomized preset list of ship.
- Depending on who you have in your fleet can also influence who will be arrive to aid you in battle.
- Friend Fleets act as another unit that appears in particular battles to help aid your fleet when attacking the enemy at the start of night battle.
Quick Info Table
| Classification | Map | Name | Fleet Type? | Land-Based Air Squadron? | Color of Tag | Tag Condition & Deployment Restriction | Difficulty Restrictions | Notes |
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| Main Operation | E-1 | Battle Stations! Perform Thorough Patrols of the Route Ahead! | Single Fleet + Striking Force Fleet |
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Tagging: Ships not already color-tagged will be tagged with the color associated with the map when deployed. This tag exists on all difficulties and is not reset on remodel, etc. Deployment Restriction: Normal or Hard: Must have either the same-colored tag or no tag. Easy: Restrictions apply only to maps involving multiple tags in E-2, E-4. an E-6 please review map for additional details. |
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| E-2 | The Kurita Fleet's Grand Sortie! | Single Fleet + Striking Force Fleet + Combined Fleet |
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In order to play these maps on hard, you must complete the previous map* on either normal or hard. (e.g., to do E-4 on hard, you must complete E-3 on normal or hard.) | |||
| E-3 | Ozawa Mobile Force, Sortie at Full Strength! | Single Fleet + Striking Force Fleet + Combined Fleet |
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| E-4 | Beyond Samar... | Single Fleet + Striking Force Fleet + Combined Fleet |
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| Extra Operation | E-5 | Operation Ta-Gou Kai | Single Fleet + Striking Force Fleet |
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| E-6 | Pursuit! The Second Striking Force | Single Fleet + Striking Force Fleet |
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| E-7 | Victory on the Dawn Horizon... | Combined Fleet | Yes (3) |
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Event Maps
E-1
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Boss: New Submarine Princess
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When planning for this map, it is highly advisable to set aside any ships required for future maps first, be it Kurita, Nishimura, Ozawa, or Shima fleet ships. In line with this, utilizing ships which are unlikely to be required for historical purposes in this event, such as Satsuki, Fumizuki, Yuubari, and Libeccio may be of value. There are three primary objectives that must be completed before the boss node (O) becomes available, A ranks are required at:
The core final fleet that used to reach the boss node O will run along the lines of CL 2DD/DE 3XX. The three wild cards are usually be a BBV (for a second shelling round) along with 2 more DD/DEs. Should problems present themselves, the addition of an additional ship and use of a striking force may be required. Post-EO Release Update: The transport operation for this event at E5 does not utilize a CVL, if, for some reason, you are encountering difficulties killing the boss, Taiyou may safely be released for use here. Node B Node B is relatively simple to reach: a CL is required to route to D, removing the CL and replacing with a DD will guarantee routing for this node. Two ASW Node F Node F can be reached with a single CL and 2DD/DEs in the fleet, with no need to worry about branching. Node F, being a surface node, will not require as much ASW gear, although the presence of a single sub increases the value of bringing an OASW ship if one can be spared. Node N As only two nodes are required for those on easy and below difficulties, node N can safely be ignored by players on such difficulties. Node N can be reached with the same fleet as used to reach F, a third DD/DE will guarantee the fastest route possible (DGKN). Node N is relatively difficult for a unprepared fleet (Ancient DD hime), however, the presence of LBAS should greatly improve one's chances here. Boss Node: O The last major check here is the LoS requirement to be routed to the boss. The boss node itself is relatively simple and easy in the presence of well-equipped ships, it is therefore possible to have the BBV carry recon planes to fill out any LoS deficit. Recommended LBAS Planes 4 LBAS Bombers / ASW Capable Bombers ASW planes such as the Prototype Toukai are useful against the boss node, while LBAS bombers may be used at any surface node should any issues be encountered.
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E-2
Information
Note: Tags are dependant on the Fleet type you use on the map, for more details check the event guide Boss: Light Carrier Nu-Class
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Event Planning
For the most optimal branching, easy, medium, and hard require 3, 4, and 6 Nishimura ships respectively, and 4, 6, and 8 Kurita fleet ships respectively Tagging Details:
Additional Planning
Map Objectives The fleet that will be used for the final boss is a combined fleet, with the map itself being relatively simple from the second starting point (2 airstrikes, 2 surface nodes prior to boss) In order to unlock the second starting point, up to four objectives must be met.
Nishimura Fleet Objective: Node S, X, and Y General base fleet: 2BBV CAV 4DD Nodes S, X, and Y are reached through going through at least nodes G and M, a sub and air raid node specifically, neither of these nodes is particularly dangerous, with G comprising Ka-flags at worst. Node S, X, and Y can be reached using the Nishimura fleet (i.e. third fleet strike force). Nodes S and X are PT boat nodes, while Node Y is a combined fleet battle starting at night. For this reason, DDs can be equipped with two guns and skilled lookouts. The fleet generally utilized for this route is 2BBV (Fusou-class) CAV (most often Mogami), 4DD (Shigure, Michishio, Asagumo, and Yamagumo). As only up to 6 of them are required, feel free to recompose your fleet as required. An additional option is to add on a submarine as a tank (e.g. 2BBV CAV 3DD SS), PT boats, like destroyers, are capable of ASW and are therefore forced to attack submarines. As the submarine here is only used as a tank to draw fire and is not under serious threat, do not feel pressured to use your best submarines. Node Y, being a conventional surface battle, calls for the use of anti-surface equipment, conventional double attack setups more than suffice, taking AS to utilize artillery spotting is possible in the day battle phase. AA guns and skilled lookouts function well as a third slot on DDs for anti PT boat equipment, while Mogami and the Fusous can utilize an AA gun (or secondary gun) with a seaplane bomber against them. Do take the need to fight effectively at Y into consideration before doing so. Throughout this phase, do consider the use of a (striking force) fleet command to withdraw ships as necessary.
General base fleet: 2FBB 2CA(V) 2CVL with CL2DD 2CA CLT/CA T can be reached in one of two ways: either with a single submarine (or fleet of submarines), or with a conventional surface task force. The Kurita fleet requires 4, 6, or 8 members of the historical fleet for the best possible path. Use of multiple (O)ASW ships and even ASW land support here should greatly simplify this run. Alternatively, T can be reached using a single fleet of submarines, this fleet will face ASW challenges at nodes C and I, conventional bomber support to these nodes should be used if required. Boss Phase With the second phase unlocked, obtaining the shortest route in this phase requires:
Kongou, Haruna, Tone, Chikuma, Maya, Choukai, Suzuya, Kumano, Haguro, Myoukou and Yukikaze offer many options (that list is not exhaustive), the main group of ships that should be avoided here from the Kurita fleet include Nagato and Yamato class ships. A surface task group here can comprise an escort group of CL2DD 2CA (chosen from the many cruisers available for this map), with the main force comprising 2FBB 2CA(V) 2CVLs. Be cautious not to choose CVLs from the Ozawa fleet, Suzuya and Kumano here are particularly useful as they fulfill both roles at once. CVLs in this fleet will be mostly called upon to provide fighter power, with (usually) three fighters and a dive bomber, a dive is chosen over a TB in this case to provide shelling power and due to the high amount of enemy AA, consider the use of fighter bombers here. Likewise, CAVs here can carry seaplane fighters to provide supplementary air power, as always, their seaplane fighters may never be completely depleted, due to the nature of how percentage shootdown works. As an alternative option, a CV with an additional CAV may be brought in place of the 2 CVLs. Overall, this map is relatively simple, even on hard, with the most dangerous node being node W, LBAS can safely be sent there, an FCF can be brought safely without compromising fleet capabilities too heavily.
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E-3
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Boss: Aircraft Carrier Princess
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