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[[File:Transport Map.png|thumb|right|Example of an event map with a transport operation from Winter 2016.]]
Transport Operations are an event mechanic that was introduced during the [[Fall 2015 Event]]. Unlike the usual map-clearing mechanic, completing a Transport Operation does not require to kill the boss.

=Overview=
The objective of the Transport Operation is to deplete a '''Transport (TP)''' gauge/bar.
* The amount of TP that needs to be depleted varies by difficulty and map.
The TP Gauge is depleted each time the fleet reaches a '''"Transport Loadout Node"''' (a node marked with a green flag) and then scores an '''A+ rank''' at the boss, with S ranks depleting more points than A ranks.
* Ships that are {{color|red|'''heavily damaged (大破)'''}}, [[Evacuation|evacuated]], or sunk, are not counted towards gauge depletion.
The boss does not need to be sunk at any point.
* Sinking it may be advisable to get S ranks and so deplete the gauge faster.
* In the eventuality there is no boss node after the TP node, then just reaching the node is enough, counting as an S rank all the time.
Those phases are usually completed by a single fleet or a "[[Combined_Fleet#Combined Fleet Types|Transport Escort Force]]" (TCF).

[[1-6]] behaves similarly to Transport Operations, but is not one, being much simpler.

=TP Gauge Depletion=

TP gauge reduction is calculated using the following formula:
{{Formula
|Title=Damage Formula
|Math=\text{TP}_\text{drain} = \Bigg\lfloor \bigg\lfloor \Big( \sum_\text{All equipment} \text{TP}_\text{equip} + \sum_\text{All ships} \text{TP}_\text{ship} \Big) \bigg\rfloor \times \text{Mod}_\text{rank} \Bigg\rfloor
|Var= <math>\text{Mod}_\text{rank}</math> the rank modifier, being:
**'''1.0''' for S ranks,
**'''0.7''' for A ranks,
**'''0''' otherwise.
* <math>\text{TP}_\text{equip}</math> the Equipment TP value, described ''[[#Equipment TP|below]]''.
* <math>\text{TP}_\text{ship}</math> the Ship TP value, described ''[[#Ship TP|below]]''.
**It is '''0''' for all shipw being either heavily damaged, [[Evacuation|evacuated]], or sunk.
}}

[[File:Transport Supply notice.png|thumb|right|When the fleet reaches the "Transport Loadout Node", a notice will show how much transport equipment is brought with the fleet which will count toward the TP score. In this case, this fleet was equipped with 10 Drums and 1 Landing Craft.]]

[[File:Transport Complete.png|thumb|right|Once the TP Gauge is successfully depleted, it will explode before either the map is considered complete or moves on to another Gauge.]]

===Equipment TP===
The following equipment increase the TP drain for Transport Operations.
*Those bonuses stacks infinitly, regardless of the exact equipment.

{|class="wikitable" 
! Equipment!! S-Rank!! A-Rank
|-
| {{Landing Craft}} '''[[Landing Craft]]'''|| 8.0|| 5.6
|-
| {{Drum}} '''{{EquipmentLink|Drum Canister (Transport Use)|text=Drum Canisters}}'''|| 5.0|| 3.5
|-
| {{Amphibious Tank}} '''[[Amphibious Vehicle]]s'''|| 2.0|| 1.4
|-
| {{Rations}} '''{{EquipmentLink|Combat Ration|Combat Ration (Special Onigiri)|Canned Saury|text=Rations}}'''|| 1.0|| 0.7
|}

;Notes
*Even so the {{Supplies}} {{EquipmentLink|Underway Replenishment}} icon is displayed on TP nodes, they do not contribute to TP gauge depletion.

===Ship TP===
The following ship tyupes increase the TP drain for Transport Operations.
*Those bonuses are '''0''' for all ships being either {{color|red|'''heavily damaged (大破)'''}}, [[Evacuation|evacuated]], or sunk.

{|class="wikitable"
!colspan=2| Ship Type!! S-Rank!! A-Rank
|-
! [[AO]]
| '''Fleet Oiler'''|| 15.0|| 10.5
|-
! [[LHA]]
| '''Amphibious Assault Ship'''|| 12.0|| 8.4
|-
!colspan=2|{{ShipLink|Kinu/Kai Ni}}
| 10.0|| 6.8
|-
! [[AV]]
| '''Seaplane Tender'''|| 9.0|| 6.3
|-
! [[BBV]]
| '''Aviation Battleship'''||rowspan=2| 7.0||rowspan=2| 4.9
|-
! [[AS]]
| '''Submarine Tender'''
|-
! [[CT]]
| '''Training Cruiser'''|| 6.0|| 4.2
|-
! [[DD]]
| '''Destroyer'''|| 5.0|| 3.5
|-
! [[CAV]]
| '''Aviation Cruiser'''|| 4.0|| 2.8
|-
! [[CL]]
| '''Light Cruiser'''|| 2.0|| 1.2
|-
! [[SSV]]
| '''Aircraft Carrying Submarine'''|| 1.0|| 0.7
|-
! [[BB]]
| '''Battleship'''||rowspan=9| 0.0 ||rowspan=9| 0.0
|-
! [[FBB]]
| '''Fast Battleship'''
|-
! [[CV]]
| '''Standard Carrier'''
|-
! [[CVB]]
| '''Armored Carrier'''
|-
! [[CVL]]
| '''Light Carrier'''
|-
! [[CA]]
| '''Heavy Cruiser'''
|-
! [[CLT]]
| '''Torpedo Cruiser'''
|-
! [[DE]]
| '''Coastal Defense Ships'''
|-
! [[SS]]
| '''Submarine'''
|}

*Here, [[Kinu Kai Ni]] stacks the base CL bonus with the [[Landing Craft]] one, thanks to her innate [[Daihatsu Landing Craft]].

=Tips=
* Stacking only TP equipment can compromise the ability to score an A+ rank and result in no depletion at all. On the other hand, focusing too much on offensive capability may result in minimal gauge depletion even on an S rank.
**It is ideal to find a balance ranking A+ rank the boss while taking as much TP equipment as possible.
* When using a Transport Escort Fleet, the escort fleet should be where the combat-focused ship girls are assigned, since the escort may also attack at night.
* Although Landing Craft deplete the most TP, careful consideration should go into whether using [[Landing Craft]]-capable ships is appropriate. [[Ship Locking|Locking]] key ship when [[Anti-Installation]] is required in subsequent maps can result in disaster.

{{Landing_Craft/Amphibious_Tank_Capable_Ships}}

=See Also=
*[[Nodes]]
{{Mechanics}}
[[Category:Events]]