Winter 2022 Event/Info

Winter 2022 Event also known under the title of Annoucement! Operation Sho-Go 3 Alert!, is a "medium-scale event" that is set to be launched in Feburary 22, 2022

The exact scale of this event is 3 Main Operations and an unknown amount of Extra Operations.

The main operation area will take as a defense operation starting from Nansei Island Area, then taking place along the transport route in Aparri, then finally finishing in Kyushuu, Japan.

The exact contents of the Extra Operations are unknown.

For additional information regarding event-related subjects and content, please refer to Mechanics.

Historical Background

The following operation is based on a hypothetical operation that did not take place in Japan, but was however planned as one of four defense operation plans Japan had to defend thier area. Below is some details regarding the Defense Operation Plan:

Operation Sho-Go 3

Sho-Go 3 was the specialized defense operation that planned to defend Japan along with areas of Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Ogasawara Islands.

Operation Sho-Go 3 never got activated since the Americans chose to attack from Okinawa from the Philippines (Sho-Go 1) making this event partially a hypothetical operation.

Do note however, that certain key ships were planned for the defense operation plan and some routes will hold importance due to actual campaigns and locations of interest which will be listed below in the Related historical Campaign section.

Related Historical Campaigns

31st Squadron

One of the planned squadron members planned for various Sho-Go Operations with Sho-Go 3 being among one of their plans.

This fleet was primary intended for ASW patrol and surface AA defense line for the case of Sho-Go 3, this was intended for be part of a defense line between the Nansei Islands and Kyushu.

Historical ships:

CL: Isuzu
DD: Uzuki, Satsuki, Matsu, Ume, Take, Momo

Hi Convoy Transportation

A Transport line that was used over the majority of the war as a major transportation of supplies and later on planes going from Japan to Taiwan and ultimately to the Philippines.

Later in the war it was the main emergency line that would serve as both a transport and evacuation line which this part of the campaign will focus on:

Historical ships from the Convoy Line from 1944-1945:

CVE/CVL: Taiyou, Shinyou, Ryuuhou, Unyou
LHA: Shinshuu Maru, Akitsu Maru
AO: Hayasui
DD: Amatsukaze, Shigure, Isokaze, Hamakaze, Fujinami, Shikinami, Asakaze, Hatakaze

Kyushu Shore Air Defense

The major defense line that would serve as Japan's last major line of defense between the sea and the Japanese homeland during 1945 in the Kyushu area. This defense line would serve as one of the last major stands as Japan fought against the continuous assault from P-37s and B-29 Flying Fortresses that would cause destruction to Japan's major production line in the late part of the war. This would also serve as the prelude to one of Japan's last major iconic battle - Operation Ten-Go.

Ships present in the Kyushu Defense line during this time frame:

BB: Yamato, Haruna
BBV: Hyuuga, Ise
CV: Amagi, Katsuragi, Intrepid
CVL: Houshou, Ryuuhou
CAV: Tone
CL: Ooyodo
DD: Suzutsuki, Fuyutsuki
SSV: I-400

Information

Quick Info Table

Classification	Map	Name	Fleet Type	LBAS	Friendly Fleet	Fleet Tag	Notes
Main Operation	E-1	Patrol the Nansei Islands	Single	1	TBD	South-Western fleet
	E-2	Aparri Defense Transport	Single	2	TBD	South-Western fleet 31st Squadron	Ship locks affect routing on ALL difficulty
	E-3	Commence! Operation Sho-Go 3!	Combined	3	TBD	Transport Unit Combined Fleet
Extra Operation	E-4	Shi-Ma Convoy Escort Operation	Single/Combined	3	TBD	South-Western fleet 16th Squadron Shima Convoy Escort	Ship locks affect routing on ALL difficulty
	E-5	Kitakyushu Air Defense	Single/Combined	3	TBD	Combined Fleet Striking Force Fleet Decisive Battle Fleet	Lock limited to Hard Only Ship locks affect routing on ALL difficulty New LBAS mechanic!

Fleet Locking Table:

	E-1	E-2	E-3	E-4	E-5 (Hard Only)
South-Western fleet
31st Squadron
Transport Unit
Combined Fleet
16th Squadron
Shima Convoy Escort
Striking Force Fleet
Decisive Battle Fleet

New Mechanics

New "very high bombers" interception on E-5.

New Ships

• Matsu-class Ume
• 2TL type Yamashio Maru (a CVE/AO)
• Yugumo-class Tamanami
• Akizuki-class Fuyutsuki

Returning Ships

Please refer to drop databases for the most updated lists of event drops, such as TsunDB or Poi-Statistics (or via Discord).

• Some notable returning ships are :
  • Yamato on E1
  • Musashi on E3
  • Unryuu on E1
  • Colorado on E3
  • Iowa on E3
  • Hornet on E3
  • Washington on E3
  • Katsuragi on E4
  • Victorious on E5
  • Atlanta on E5

New Equipment

• Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)
• Type 3 Command Liaison Aircraft Kai
• Ki-96
• Ki-102 B

New Enemy Vessels

• Abyssal Plum Princess (E2 boss)
• Yokohama Wharf Princess (E3 boss)
• Abyssal Jade Princess (E4 boss)
• Entombed Anti-Air Guardian Winter Princess (E5 boss)
• Super Heavy Bomber Airfield Princess (E5 new gimmick LBAS)

New Enemy Equipment

• Abyssal Quadruple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model
• Abyssal Sky Super Fortress
• Abyssal Sky Super Fortress Kai

Friendly Fleet

Fleet Formations

Friendly Fleets (FF) come with a function that allows players to choose if they want to use a FF to aid them in battle or not. It is possible to choose between using "normal only" or "normal and powerful" FF. Powerful FF have an additional cost of 6 Instant Constructions for each time they are deployed in a battle (the blowtorches won't be consumed unless a powerful FF appears).

Winter 2022 Event/Friendly Fleets

Voice Lines

Friend Fleet Voice Lines

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
Coastal Defense Ships
Kaiboukan No.4 Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Yotsu, acknowledging. I've come to help.
	ヨツ、了解です。お助けします。
Destroyers
Akishimo Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Akishimo, acknowledging. Our support is pretty effective.
	秋霜、了解。うちらの援護結構アリだから。
Akishimo Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Yuugumo-class Destroyer Division 2, has broken through into operation area. Haya-Haya, Kiyo-Kiyo, ready? Follow me! Let's go!	Returning line from Fall 2019 Event.
	夕雲型、第二駆逐隊、戦場海域ニ突入セリ。ハヤハヤ、キヨキヨ、いい？うちに続いて！行くよ！
Akishimo Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	I gotta get going!	Returning line from Fall 2019 Event.
	うちが行くっきゃないっしょ！
Asashimo Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	Night battle... Nice... It takes me back~! Charge! Follow me!	Returning line from Spring 2021 Event.
	夜戦かぁ…いいねぇ…思い出すねぇ！突っ込むよぉー！ついてきな！
Fletcher Mk.II Friend Fleet 1 Play	USS fleet, arriving on the battlefield. We will now be supporting our friend fleet!	Returning line from Spring 2019 Event.
	USS fleet、交戦海域に到着。 これより、friend fleetを援護します！
Fubuki Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	Commander, please watch me!
	司令官、見ていてください！
Fubuki Kai Ni Friend Fleet 2 Play	1st ship of the special-type destroyers, Fubuki-class, Fubuki, here I go!
	特型駆逐艦吹雪型一番艦、吹雪、行きます！
Fujinami Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Fujinami, acknowledging! Yeah!
	藤波、了解！もち！
Fujinami Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	DesDiv32 has come to help. Yeah! Haya-chin, Hama-chin, let's go!
	三十二駆、みんなを助けに来たよ。もち！ハヤちん、ハマちん、行くよ！
Hayanami Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Onee-chan, I understand! Let's gooo!	Returning line from Winter 2019 Event.
	お姉ちゃん、わかった！いけー！
Janus Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Allied forces engaged with the enemy fleet spotted ahead! Our fleet will now provide support. Forwards!	Returning line from Fall 2020 Event.
	Janus、前方に敵と交戦中の友軍を発見！我が艦隊はこれより援護する。続け！
Janus Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Janus, acknowledging. OK, leave it to me!	Returning line from Hinamatsuri 2020 Mini-Event.
	Janus、了解。OK、任せて！
Jervis Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Super lucky! Aha!	Returning line from Fall 2020 Event.
	Super lucky！あは！
Jervis Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	The Royal Navy Fleet has recognised your fleet as an allied fleet. We'll now support you! Shoot!	Returning line from Hinamatsuri 2020 Mini-Event.
	Royal Navy Fleet、貴艦隊を友軍艦隊と認む。これより貴艦隊を援護する！
Kasumi Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	I can't bear to watch!	Returning line from Spring 2021 Event.
	見てらんないったら！
Kasumi Kai Ni Friend Fleet 2 Play	Asashio-class destroyer, Kasumi, charging in!	Returning line from Spring 2019 Event.
	朝潮型駆逐艦、霞、突入する！
Kazagumo Kai Ni Friend Fleet 2 Play	Destroyer Division 10, reporting in. Akigumo, ready? Yuugumo, Makigumo, let's do this.	Returning line from Fall 2019 Event.
	第十駆逐隊、推参。秋雲、いい？夕雲姉、巻雲姉、よろしくおねがいします。
Matsu Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Matsu, acknowledging. Beginning the attack. Full speed ahead!	Returning line from Fall 2020 Event.
	松、了解！突撃する。両舷、増速！
Matsu Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	The 43rd Torpedo Squadron has arrived on the battlefield. We'll now begin the attack!	Returning line from Fall 2020 Event.
	第四十三水雷戦隊、戦場海域に到達。これより突撃する！
Miyuki Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	The great Miyuki, acknowledging!
	深雪様、了解！
Miyuki Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	Come on, let's do this! Friend Fleet Miyuki Special!
	さあ、行ってみよう！友軍深雪スペシャル！
Momo Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	31st Squadron, Idol of the D-types, Momo, taking the stage! I'll be performing now! Watch me!	Returning line from Spring 2021 Event.
	三一戦隊、丁型のアイドル、桃、ステージに到着！今からオンステージ！見てて！
Momo Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	Idol of the D-type destroyers, Momo, accepting this job. *sparkle*!	Returning line from Spring 2021 Event.
	丁型駆逐艦のアイドル、桃、お仕事了解。キラキラ！
Shigure Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	Shigure, acknowledging. Begin the attack.	Returning line from Rainy-Summer 2020 Event.
	時雨、了解。突入するよ。
Shiratsuyu Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	DesDiv27, Shiratsuyu, has arrived. We're starting the attack, follow me.	Returning line from Rainy-Summer 2020 Event.
	二十七駆、白露、来たよ。突入するよ、ついてきて。
Shiratsuyu Kai Ni Friend Fleet 2 Play	Shiratsuyu, acknowledging. Leave it to me!	Returning line from Rainy-Summer 2020 Event.
	白露、了解。任せなさい！
Tamanami Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Tamanami, acknowledging. Leave it to me.
	玉波、了解。任せて。
Tamanami Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	DesDiv32, Tamanami, we have arrived at the operation area. Friendly forces and enemy fleet sighted off the bow. Begin the attack. Forwards!
	三十二駆、玉波、現時刻戦場海域に到達せり。前方に友軍と敵艦隊、発見。突撃します。前！
Ume Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	DesDiv43, Ume, acknowledging! Charging in full speed ahead!
	四十三駆、梅、了解！最大全速、突入します！
Ume Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	The 43rd Destroyer Division has arrived at the operation area. We will now support the friendly fleet currently engaged in battle off the bow. Fleet, attack! Follow me!
	第四十三駆逐隊、戦場海域に到達。これより前方の交戦中友軍艦隊を援護する。艦隊、突撃！続け！
Uranami Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Special Improved Type-I destroyer, Uranami, beginning the attack.
	特改I型駆逐艦、裏波、突撃いたします。
Yukikaze Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	Member of the 2nd Torpedo Squadron, Kagerou-class destroyer Yukikaze, charging in!	Returning line from Spring 2019 Event.
	第二水雷戦隊所属、陽炎型駆逐艦雪風、突撃します！
Yuugumo Kai Ni Friend Fleet 2 Play	The 10th Destroyer Division has arrived at the operation area. We'll now support the friendly forces. DesDiv10, charge!	Returning line from Spring 2021 Event.
	第十駆逐隊、戦場海域に到達。これより友軍を援護します。十駆、突入します！
Light Cruisers
Kinu Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	Now's the time I show you the results of my training!
	今こそ訓練の成果を見せるとき！
Kinu Kai Ni Friend Fleet 2 Play	16th Squadron, it's our time to shine!
	十六戦隊出番だって！
Naka Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	Everyone, were you waiting for me!? Naka-chan is here to help!
	みんな、待ってた！？那珂ちゃん、助けに来たよ！
Naka Kai Ni Friend Fleet 2 Play	Naka-chan, acknowledging. Taking the stage!
	那珂ちゃん、了解！オンステージ！
Noshiro Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	All fleets, please check your formations.	Returning line from Spring 2019 Event.
	各艦隊、艦隊陣形確認。よろしくどうぞ。
Ooyodo Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Good day, thanks for your hard work. Are you feeling well?	Returning line from Spring 2021 Event.
	こんにちは、お疲れ様です。調子はいかがですか？
Sheffield Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	HMS Sheffield, acknowledging.	Returning line from Summer 2021 Event.
	HMS Sheffield, 了解。
Sheffield Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	HMS Sheffield has arrived on the battlefield. I'll now support the allied forces. Charge.	Returning line from Fall 2020 Event.
	HMS Sheffield、戦場に到達した。これより、友軍を援護する。突入。
Yahagi Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	Roger. 1st Striking Force, 2nd Section, 10th Squadron flagship, Yahagi, has arrived. Now, let’s charge in. Get them!	Returning line from Winter 2018 Event.
	了解。第一遊撃部隊、第二部隊、十戦隊、旗艦矢矧、推参。さあ、突撃する。掛かれ！
Light Carriers
Ryuuhou Kai Ni E Friend Fleet 1 Play	Ryuuhou Attack Squadron, take off! I'm counting on you.	Returning line from Summer 2021 Event.
	龍鳳攻撃隊、発艦！お願い致します。
Battleships
Richelieu Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	I'll show you the power of the battleship Richelieu. We'll crush them!	Returning line from Summer 2021 Event.
	戦艦Richelieuの火力、見せるのは今。圧倒しなさい！
Washington Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	USS battleship, Washington, has arrived on the battlefield. Now, let's do this. Open fire! All ships, follow me.	Returning line from Fall 2020 Event.
	USS battleship, Washington, 戦場海域に到達。さあ、やるわ。Open fire! 各艦、続いて。
Warspite Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	Her Majesty's Ship, Warspite, has arrived to provide support. Come around the front of the enemy. Open fire!	Returning line from Summer 2019 Event.
	Her Majesty’s Ship、Warspite、援護に参りました。敵正面に回り込みます。砲撃、開始です！
Yamato Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Main guns, please hurry up with a firing solution. Battleship Yamato, opening fire with all guns. Fire!	Returning line from Winter 2018 Event.
	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。ってー！
Standard Aircraft Carriers
Ark Royal Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Fleet flagship, Ark Royal, has arrived on the battlefield. Just in time. Aircraft, prepare for sortie. Swordfish squadrons, that's right, go!	Returning line from Fall 2020 Event.
	艦隊旗艦、Ark Royal、戦場海域に到達した。いい頃合いだ。艦載機、出撃準備。Swordfish隊、そうだ、行くぞ！
Ark Royal Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Roger that. Swordfish squadron, begin takeoff!	Returning line from Hinamatsuri 2020 Mini-Event.
	了解だ。Swordfish squadron、発艦、始め！
Hiryuu Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	From: 2nd Carrier Division. To: All Fleets. We will now take charge of aerial combat! All attack squadrons, take off!	Returning line from Rainy-Summer 2020 Event.
	発：第二航空戦隊。宛：全艦隊。我、これより航空戦の指揮をとる！攻撃隊、全機発艦！
Intrepid Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	Intrepid, all squadron, attack!	Returning line from Spring 2019 Event.
	Intrepid, all squadron, attack!
Saratoga Mk.II Friend Fleet 1 Play	Saratoga attack squadrons, all planes, begin the assault. Attack!	Returning line from Spring 2019 Event.
	Saratoga攻撃隊、全機、攻撃開始。Attack!
Souryuu Kai Ni Friend Fleet 1 Play	CarDiv2, Souryuu! Heading out!	Returning line from Summer 2021 Event.
	二航戦、蒼龍！参ります！
Seaplane Tenders
Commandant Teste Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	I'll support you even though I'm not that capable. Fire!	Returning line from Early Fall 2018 Event.
	私も微力ながら、援護いたします。Feu!
Armored Carriers
Victorious Kai Friend Fleet 1 Play	HMS Victorious will now commence supporting the friendly fleet. Fleet, increase speed. Planes, begin take-off!
	HMS Victorious, これより友軍艦隊を援護します。艦隊増速。艦載機、発艦始め！
Victorious Kai Friend Fleet 2 Play	HMS Victorious, acknowledging. Increase speed. Attack squadrons, begin take-off!
	HMS Victorious, 了解した。増速。攻撃隊、発艦始め！
Fleet Oilers
Souya (AGS) Friend Fleet 1 Play	"The ship that makes the impossible, possible"? No, all I did was do the best I could.	Returning line from Summer 2021 Event.
	「不可能を可能にする船」？いえ、精一杯頑張るだけです。

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 returns: it is possible to choose between Operation A (甲, Hard), Operation B (乙, Medium), Operation C (丙, Easy) or Operation D (丁, Casual).
  • Choosing Hard or Normal requires a certain HQ Level (HQ Lv 35 for B / 80 for A in Spring 2015 Event).
  • When switching from any "lower" difficulty to any "higher" difficulty, the map will fully be reset.
  • When switching from any "higher" difficulty to any "lower" difficulty, the map will stay in the very same state it was previously, with only +25% of TP/HP being reset on the current phase's TP/HP bar.

• Beginning with the second map, difficulty progression rules apply.
  • In order to play a map on Hard difficulty, the prior map must have been completed on either Normal or Hard.
  • e.g., to do E-2 on hard, E-1 must be completed on normal or hard.

• To simulate simultaneity of battles in different locations, Fleet Tags conditions & deployment restrictions are employed.
  • Ships not already color-tagged will be tagged with the color associated with a map or map's phase when deployed. This tag will be applied regardless of the difficulty and can't be removed by any measure before the end of the event.
  • One map can use multiple tags, usually separated by phases or fleets.
  • Several maps can share one or more tags.
  • On Normal or Hard difficulty, ships must have either the same-colored tag as the map/phase being deployed to, or no tag at all.
    • This requirement is sometimes waived on certain maps, mostly on the last map of the event where tags only matter on Hard, or on post-clear.

• The Combined Fleet (CF), a fleet assembling both the 1st and 2nd fleets, may come back.
  • The CF is only available for the two 1st fleets, where the 2nd fleet can be merged with the 1st one in the "Fleet menu".
  • The CF cannot be used in anything outside of event sorties.
  • 3 different types of CF are available, depending on the map requirements and the current fleet setup.
  • CF with a flagship that carries a the Fleet Command Facility, will be able to make use of the Ship Evacuation mechanic.
    • The evacuation requires an escort destroyer.
    • The evacuation consumes the ships' entire fuel & ammo reserves.
    • Only one ship can be evacuated per battle.

• The Striking Force Fleet (SF), a fleet with seven ships, may come back.
  • The SF is only available for the 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 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 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 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.

• Returning this event, the Vanguard Formation can be used.
  • This formation will organize the fleet such that the 2 to 3 last ships protect the 2 to 4 first ships of the Fleet.
  • This formation is available for single and strike force fleets made of 4 to 7 ships.
    • The formation makes ships more evasive in combat, especially with well-trained Destroyers.
    • This formation is available only during the duration of the event, on the event's maps as well as on the regular maps.

• NPC Friendly Fleets (FF) may be introduced to the event.
  • FFs act as another unit that appears in particular battles to help aid the fleet when attacking the enemy.
  • It is possible to choose between using "normal only" or "normal and powerful" FF in the main menu.
    • Powerful FF have an additional cost of 6 Instant Constructions for each time they are deployed in a battle.
      • The blowtorches won't be consumed unless a powerful FF appears.
    • If activated, one FF is randomly selected from a preset list of fleets to help the fleet.
    • Which ships are in the fleet will influence which FF can help, excluding the FFs containing ships also in the main fleet.
    • The FF will appear at the start of either day or night battle, depending on the node.
  • FFs are usually available sometime after the start of the event, to help Admirals facing difficulties clearing the maps.

• Completion Gimmicks are returning, requiring certain requirements to be accomplished on a given map to unlock several things :
  • Boss debuff, where once the "Last Dance" of the final boss of a given map is reached, its debuffed form can be unlocked.
  • 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.

• Enemy Radar Ambush Nodes have been introduced into the game.
  • Entering this node will result in the fleet facing off against an enemy fleet that will ambush and attack it.
    • The fleet will not be able to fight against the enemy fleet.
    • By meeting certain conditions, these nodes can be evaded.

• Emergency Anchorage Maintenance/Repairs 緊急泊地修理】
  • Both Akashi Kai and Akitsushima Kai will be capable of conducting emergency repairs; however, Akitsushima has more limited capabilities compared to Akashi.
  • See under Emergency Anchorage Repairs for details.

• High-Altitude Abyssal Bombers that are resistant to all types of interceptors other than the Land-based rocket interceptors
  
  or Land-based high-altitude interceptors
  may also return this event.

• Arctic Gear & Deck Personnel were introduced during the Fall 2020 Event, and need to be equipped on CV(L) to sortie them on "arctic" maps.

• Combined Fleet
• Armor Reduction
• Land-Based Air Squadron
• Transport Operation
• Anti-Air Cut-In
• Line of Sight
• Improving Ship Speed
• Vanguard Formation
• Striking Force Fleet
• Emergency Anchorage Repair
• Fleet Tags
• Help:Event Preparation