Winter 2017 Event

Introduction

The Winter 2017 Event Reconnaissance Force Emergency Deployment! Operation "Hikari" began on February 11, 2017 and ended on February 28th, 2017.

The theme of this event is based upon the Ogasawara Islands and "Operation Hikari", the IJN's planned reconnaissance of and raid on the USN base at Ulithi Atoll.

The event is a small-scale event, featuring only 3 maps.

While the event is centered around "Operation Hikari", specifically operations taking place in Nanao Bay, the Ogasawara Islands, and at the Ulithi atoll, the follow up operation of "Operation Arashi" is not part of this operation.

For additional information regarding event-related subjects and content related to the dev tweets, 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)

Historical Background

Disclaimer: The following information is based upon a summary of World War II history and may not have any influence with the game itself. This is for historical reference only.

Operation Hikari was a transport operation by the submarines I-13 and I-14. Their mission was to transport disassembled Saiuns to an ad hoc air base on Truk Atoll, where they would be used to scout the USN positions within Ulithi Atoll.

Operation Arashi was intended to be a follow-up air raid, where two squadrons of 6 Seiran seaplane bombers operating from the submarines I-400 and I-401 would bomb the USN positions within Ulithi Atoll.

Information

New Ships

1. Matsukaze - Reward for E-2 clear. A Kamikaze-Class Destroyer that served alongside Asakaze and sank in a transport operations off of Chichijima, Ogasawara Islands after being attacked by a Submarine.
2. I-14 - Reward for E-3 clear. A submarine capable of carrying seaplanes that successfully took part in Operation Hikari.
3. I-13 - E-3 drop. Comptiq Magazine revealed that the Twin Sister of the sub that partook in Operation Hikari would also be avalaible in this event.
4. Fujinami - E-2 drop. A new Yuugumo-class Destroyer.

New Equipment

• Saiun (Disassembled for Transport)
• Submarine Radar and Waterproof Periscope
• Submarine Radar and Radio Direction Finder (E27)
• Saiun (East Caroline Air Group)

Also, while not new equipment, this is the first time Zuiun (631st Air Group) is available outside of rank rewards.

New Enemy Vessels

• Abyssal Twin Princesses

New Enemy Equipment

• Abyssal Submarine Floatplane

Event Requirements

A minimum of two Saiun are required for E-3 on Normal and Hard difficulties. This only applies to players intending to tackle this part of the event on Normal or Hard difficulty. This was originally revealed over a week ahead of time through the official Twitter account. Players on Easy difficulty only need Type 97 Torpedo Bombers for this segment of the event.. In both cases, the planes are used to make Saiun (Disassembled for Transport) for delivery during the transport step.

This latter segment of the event was initially not available, being enabled from 12th February 2017, 2300 JST onward.

New Quests

ID	Prereq.	Quest Name (Original) Quest Name (Translated)	Description	Rewards					Note
								Other
SN13		【丙】作戦「彩雲」調達＆輸送分解 (Easy) "Saiun" Supply & Disassembly for Transport	Saiun supply & disassembly mission: Scrap one "Type 0 Recon Seaplane", prepare 10 development materials and one "Type 97 Torpedo Bomber (regular version)"! ※ The prepared development materials and the required equipment (equipment with low modding levels will be prioritised) will be consumed upon clearing the mission. Scrap Type 0 Recon Seaplane and have 10 devlopment materials, and 1 Type 97 Torpedo Bomber in your inventory	0	0	0	0	Saiun (Disassembled for Transport)	Limited Time Event Quest Easy Mode Only 10 devlopment materials, and 1 Type 97 Torpedo Bomber will be consumed upon completion of quest. Can be done Twice before it's not accessible. (Will reappear once Saiun (Disassembled for Transport) have been consumed via E-3's Transport)
SN14		「彩雲」輸送分解 Disassembling "Saiun" for Transport	Saiun supply & disassembly mission: Scrap one "Type 0 Recon Seaplane", prepare 20 development materials and one "Saiun"! ※ The prepared development materials and the required equipment (equipment with low modding levels will be prioritised) will be consumed upon clearing the mission. Scrap Type 0 Recon Seaplane and have 10 development materials, and 1 Saiun in your inventory	0	0	0	0	Saiun (Disassembled for Transport)	Limited Time Event Quest Normal and Hard Mode 20 devlopment materials, and 1 Saiun will be consumed upon completion of quest. Can be done Twice before it's not accessible. (Will reappear once Saiun (Disassembled for Transport) have been consumed via E-3's Transport)

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

1. The difficulty system first used in Spring 2015 Event returns: you can choose between Operation A (甲, Hard), Operation B (乙, Medium) or Operation C (丙, 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.
2. The debuff system of Summer 2015 Event's final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor, returns. The mechanic is featured in the final map, but is believed to lower the armor of the boss escorts instead of the boss. (for more details, consult E-3)
3. Additinoally, there is a quest-based debuff that targets the E-3 boss armor. (as above, see E-3)
4. Operation A (甲, Hard) and Operation B (乙, Medium) will require you to have a minimum of two fleets ready due to fleet locking (see above for details)

Event Map Summary

Quick Info Table

Classification	Map	Name	Combined Fleet?	Land-Based Air Squadron?	Color of Tag	Tag Condition & Deployment Restriction	Difficulty Restrictions	Notes
Main Operation	E-1	Preparation for Operation Hikari	No	Yes (1 squadron only)		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: No restrictions.	No restrictions. All difficulties OK
	E-2	Strengthening the Patrol Line in Ogasawara Islands	Yes	Yes (1 squadron only)			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.)
Extra Operation	E-3	Commence! Operation Hikari	No (TP Gauge) Yes (Boss HP Bar)	Yes (2 squadrons)

Contribute Information

We would like you to contribute infromation regarding pathing, drops, enemy compositions, mechanics, etc. as you play through the event. If you happen to discover anything, be sure to contribute your information via the talk page or by a links down below.

E-1 Data Submission Forms by Tsubakura
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E-2 Data Submission Forms by Tsubakura
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Event Maps

E-1

Preparation for Operation Hikari 「光」作戦準備 Information Event Tag: Boss: None TP Gauge: 100 TP (Easy/Normal/Hard) Key Rewards: Reinforcement Expansion, Submarine Dresser Clearing on Hard (甲): Zuiun (631 Air Group), Irako x3, Mamiya, Clearing on Medium (乙): Zuiun (631 Air Group) , Irako x2, Clearing on Easy (丙): Irako	Transport Phase
Branching rules Final Run + Post Clear E-1 Branching Rules Nodes Rules G D TP gauge is ≧ 1 The TP gauge is destroyed and the fleet contains only SS(V) If the TP gauge is destroyed, meet all of the following requirements Amount of CL ≧ 1 Amount of DD ≧ 3 Amount of CA(V) ≦ 1 Fast Fleet Fleet contains no CV(L/B) L TP gauge is 0 and the gauge isn't destroyed yet The gauge is destroyed and you do not meet the requirements to go to D D A Does not meet any requirements to go to C C If the fleet contains only SS(V) Amount of SS(V) ≧ 1 on Easy/2 on Medium/3 on Hard If the difficulty is Easy, meet all of the following requirements Amount of DD ≧ 2 Amount of CV(L/B) ≦ 1 If the difficulty is Medium, meet all of the following requirements Amount of DD ≧ 2 Amount of SS(V) ≧ 2 Amount of CV(L/B) ≦ 1 If the difficulty is Hard, meet all of the following requirements Amount of DD ≧ 2 Amount of SS(V) ≧ 3 C B Does not meet the requirements to go to F F Fleet contains a CL and no CV(L/B) Branching compositions were reported here over the course of the event.
Tips Important Note: Upon completing the TP gauge, you will need to complete the map one more time to ensure a victory to complete the map Recommended Compositions: No (F)BBs are allowed on this map. 4-6SS(V) Using all submarines can make the map relatively easy and will reduce the gauge very quickly. On lower difficulties, 4SS can make it through the map relatively unharmed. LBAS strikes should be focused on node B. There are no LoS checks for this map. For people who lack the subs needed 0-1CAV 1-2CL, 3-4 DD 0-2 SS(V) Good for map clearing up till the final run Final Run Composition: 1CA(V), 1CVL, CL, 3DD Since you're facing additional battles in Wo-class Nodes, additional air defence is required. Post Clear Run Composition: 1CA(V), 2CL, 3DD Can be used for post-clear run and evades Node D. TP Guage on this map is depleted based upon the type of ships you bring (submarines seems to have the most impact) and Using Zuiun Seaplane bombers and Seiran (which also aid in depleting the TP Gauge). Once you reach Node I, you're safe to advance as you'll be able to complete the map regardless of how damaged you are. On the final run, the map will change it's pathing and you'll experience more battles where you'll face more carrier battles and Air attacks unless you follow the requirements to prevent being sent to Node D. Recommended LBAS Attack locations: Node B and Node I Use All Torpedo Bombers or Land Based Attack Aircrafts If using an all-Submarine team, it may be advisable to deploy your LBAS to Node B. If you're aiming to farm Node I you may want to eliminate the surface ships so your fleet has a better chance for S-rank. Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A 敵侵入潜水艦隊 先遣群 Advancing Enemy Invading Submarine Group Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px B 深海軽快戦隊 先行侵入群 Advancing Abyssal Light Sqaudron Group Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D 深海侵入機動部隊 前衛群 Abyssal Invading Naval Task Force Group Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px AS:69 AS+:138 Pattern 2 40px AS:222 AS+:444 E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 G Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) H Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) I 先遣侵入潜水艦隊旗艦 Advancing Dispatched Submarine Flagship Fleet Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px J Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) L 深海侵入機動部隊　前衛部隊 Abyssal Invading Naval Task Force Unit Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 2 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 3 40px AS:222 AS+:444 M 深海侵入機動部隊 前衛群 Abyssal Invading Naval Task Force Group Pattern 1 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 2 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 3 40px AS:222 AS+:444 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A 敵侵入潜水艦隊 先遣群 Advancing Enemy Invading Submarine Group Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px B 深海軽快戦隊 先行侵入群 Advancing Abyssal Light Sqaudron Group Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D 深海侵入機動部隊 前衛群 Abyssal Invading Naval Task Force Group 'Air Battle Node'Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px AS:71 AS+:141 Pattern 2 40px AS:225 AS+:450 E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 G Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) H Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) I 先遣侵入潜水艦隊旗艦 Advancing Dispatched Submarine Flagship Fleet Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px J Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) L 深海侵入機動部隊　前衛部隊 Abyssal Invading Naval Task Force Unit Air Battle Node Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 M 深海侵入機動部隊 前衛群 Abyssal Invading Naval Task Force Group Pattern 1 40px AS:78 AS+:156 Pattern 2 40px AS:189 AS+:378 Pattern 3 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A 敵侵入潜水艦隊 先遣群 Advancing Enemy Invading Submarine Group Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px B 深海軽快戦隊 先行侵入群 Advancing Abyssal Light Sqaudron Group Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D 深海侵入機動部隊 前衛群 Abyssal Invading Naval Task Force Group Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:72 AS+:144 Pattern 3 40px AS:114 AS+:228 E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 G Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) H Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) I 先遣侵入潜水艦隊旗艦 Advancing Dispatched Submarine Flagship Fleet Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px J Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) L 深海侵入機動部隊　前衛部隊 Abyssal Invading Naval Task Force Unit 'Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:41 AS+:81 Pattern 2 40px AS:77 AS+:153 Pattern 3 40px AS:78 AS+:156 M 深海侵入機動部隊 前衛群 Abyssal Invading Naval Task Force Group Pattern 1 40px AS:41 AS+:81 Pattern 2 40px AS:77 AS+:153 Pattern 3 40px AS:78 AS+:156
Ship drops Node Ship List B Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Fumizuki Hamakaze Hatsuyuki Isonami Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Miyuki Mochizuki Murakumo Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shikinami Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Ushio Light Cruisers Jintsuu Kitakami Naka Sendai Tatsuta Tenryuu Seaplane Tenders Mizuho Submarines I-168 I-19 I-58 Auxiliary Ships Akashi Kashima I Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Fumizuki Hamakaze Hatsuyuki Isokaze Isonami Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Minazuki Miyuki Mochizuki Murakumo Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shikinami Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Uranami Ushio Light Cruisers Jintsuu Kitakami Naka Ooi Sendai Tatsuta Tenryuu Seaplane Tenders Mizuho Submarines I-401 I-168 I-19 I-26 I-58 I-8 Maruyu U-511 Auxiliary Ships Akashi Kashima M Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Fumizuki Hamakaze Hatsuyuki Isokaze Isonami Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Minazuki Miyuki Mochizuki Murakumo Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shikinami Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Uranami Ushio Light Cruisers Jintsuu Kitakami Naka Ooi Sendai Tatsuta Tenryuu Seaplane Tenders Mizuho Submarines I-168 I-19 I-26 I-58 I-8 Maruyu Auxiliary Ships Akashi Kashima

E-2

Strengthening the Patrol Line in Ogasawara Islands 小笠原諸島哨戒線強化 Information Event Tag: Boss: Aircraft Carrier Princess TP Gauge: Easy 300 Normal:400 Hard:500 Key Rewards: Matsukaze Clearing on Hard (甲): x3Maritime Resupply x1 Medal, Skilled Pilot, Submarine Radar with Telescope Clearing on Medium (乙): x2Maritime Resupply x1 Medal, Submarine Radar with Telescope Clearing on Easy (丙): Maritime Resupply
Branching rules E-2 Branching Rules Nodes Rules Start A Does not meet the requirements to go to C C Meet all of the following requirements: Transport Escort Combined Fleet Fast Fleet Obtain the necessary score through the following: Reach at least 3 on Easy / 4 on Medium / 5 on Hard. The score can be reached by having historic ships in your whole combined fleet. Kamikaze-class destroyers are 2 points each. Satsuki, Fumizuki, Nagatsuki, Mikazuki and Minazuki are 1 point each. A B Does not meet the requirements to go to D D Meet all of the following requirements: Transport Escort Combined Fleet Fast Fleet D E Choice node G E G Fleet contains AV Fleet came from node B The fleet is a Transport Escort Combined Fleet and Fleet Command Facility is activated.(Not equipped, but activated) H Does not meet the requirements to go to G F I Fixed route G F Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(B) ≧ 5 (CVL does not count) Slow Fleet I The fleet is a Transport Escort Combined Fleet and Fleet Command Facility is activated.(Not equipped, but activated) J Does not meet the requirements to go to either F or I H J If the TP gauge is not destroyed yet: TP gauge is below 25% and fleet is Transport Escort Combined Fleet (once per sortie) K Fleet came from node J TP gauge is destroyed I J Pass the LoS check L Fail the LoS check J H If the TP gauge is not destroyed yet: TP gauge is below 25% and fleet is Transport Escort Combined Fleet K Carrier Task Force TP gauge is above 25% and fleet is Transport Escort Combined Fleet TP gauge is destroyed Branching compositions were reported here over the course of the event.
Tips Since this map is a Transport Operation, it's recommended to bring ships that can carry drum canisters, Daihatsu, and even Kinu Kai Ni if you wish to deplete the gauge faster. Recommended Compositions Transport Escort Combined Fleet 4DD 2CAV + 1CL, 3DD, 2CA + Depletes TP Gauge Faster - Will require you to go through tough nodes to reach the boss node - Route change at final stretch makes completing map even more harder for this fleet. - May Require Boss Support to ensure A Rank. Fleet takes route ADEHKM up until the Boss Gauge reaches until Transport Gauge reaches 25% of TP points remaining. Upon the Transport Gauge reaching 25% left, the routing path will change to ADEHJHKM (Yes, you get sent to H twice) You can choose to change your path by going to G to avoid this problem and go via route ADGJHKM. It's strongly recommended to only use this up until the gauge is at 25% then switch to Carrier Task Force. Consider having LBAS Target Nodes H and M to ensure the safety of your fleet. Transport Escort Combined Fleet using Historic Fleet Setup 1-4 Mutsuki Class (consisting of Satsuki, Nagatsuki, Fumizuki and Minazuki) DD, 1-2 Kamikaze-Class DD, 0-2, 2CAV (Or BBV if equipped to Turbine/Engine combo to fast) + 1CL, 3DD, 2CA (Depends on Difficulty read below) + Depletes TP Gauge Faster + Goes Easiest Possible Routing - Will still face some challenges along the way (though far less painful) - May Require Boss Support to ensure A Rank. Historic Fleet Setup will allow you to above the more intense nodes in the map allowing for your fleet to improve thier chances of survival by going CFIJKM Upon the Transport Gauge reaching 25% left, the routing path will change to CFIJHKM. Depending on the Difficulty, the number of historic ships required will need to be specifce based upon a point system. Kamikaze-Class DDs count for 2 points while Mutsuki-Class Destroyer Division 22 members count for 1 point. 3 Points are needed for Easy, 4 Points are needed for Normal, 5 Points is needed for Hard. Node I consist of a torpedo squadron fleet, LBAS is recommended to minimize damage from that node. You can bring BBV in place of the CAVs in the main fleet if you improve thier ship speed using a turbine and Boiler combo. While this will allow for you to bring a tougher fleet, it may also handicap your BBVs unless you have an Reinforcement Expansion to allow them to be able to perform double attacks. It also will make you perform two shelling rounds in the main fleet which may be counter productive in certain nodes. LBAS is also Recommended for Boss Node. Boss Support Fleets are recommended as they'll help aid in making sure you'll gain more A rank wins in the fight. Carrier Task Force Composition 3-4 CV, 0-1 CVL, 0-2 DD, 0-2 CA + 1CL, 2-3DD, 2-3 CA + Stronger Fleet capable of going through most fights with less issues, and can make easy work of the boss node. + Makes battles with tougher nodes easier + Recommended to use when TP Gauge is below 25% + Preferred for farming the map - Will have to face lots of Carrier Battles - Will deplete TP Gauge far less It's recommended to not bring BBs of any form into this composition as they will throw you in into back up to the north resulting in your fuel and ammo being depleted by the time your reach the boss node. You can use LBAS to concentrate thier attack on the boss node. LBAS Recommendations 2-3 Torpedo Bombers/ Land Based Attackers + 1-2 Fighters A Distance of 6 is required to reach the boss node. Depending on the Combined Fleet you use you use, you may wish to need to change up the number of fighters and Torpedo bombers/ Land Based Attackers needed to minimize the loss of your plane's rank in battle. It's commonly recommended to use 3 Torpedo Bombers/ Land Based Attackers and 1 Fighter if you use the Historic Transport Fleet Set up. It's also recommended to use 2 Torpedo Bombers/ Land Based Attackers and 2 Fighter for all other set ups. The boss fleet will only change to its Last Dance pattern when you reach the boss node with a fleet that would completely deplete what remains of the Transport Bar with an S-Rank. Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px B Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:104 AS+:207 Pattern 2 40px AS:267 AS+:534 Pattern 3 40px AS:267 AS+:534 C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) E Pattern 1 40px AS:104 AS+:207 Pattern 2 40px AS:267 AS+:534 Pattern 3 40px AS:267 AS+:534 F Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px G Pattern 1 40px AS:267 AS+:534 Pattern 2 40px AS:351 AS+:702 Pattern 3 40px AS:431 AS+:861 H Pattern 1 40px AS:35 AS+:69 Pattern 2 40px 40px AS:35 AS+:69 I Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px J Pattern 1 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 2 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 3 40px AS:222 AS+:444 K Transport Drop-Off Node Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node L Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) M Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:194 AS+:387 Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:194 AS+:387 Pattern 3 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:194 AS+:387 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px B Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:107 AS+:213 Pattern 2 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 3 40px AS:225 AS+:450 C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) E Pattern 1 40px AS:107 AS+:213 Pattern 2 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 3 40px AS:225 AS+:450 F Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px G Pattern 1 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 2 40px AS:306 AS+:612 Pattern 3 40px AS:341 AS+:681 H Pattern 1 40px 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:36 AS+:72 I Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px J Pattern 1 40px AS:78 AS+:156 Pattern 2 40px AS:189 AS+:378 Pattern 3 40px AS:225 AS+:450 K Transport Drop-Off Node Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node L Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) M Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:159 AS+:318 Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:159 AS+:318 Pattern 3 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:194 AS+:387 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px B Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:107 AS+:213 Pattern 2 40px AS:114 AS+:228 Pattern 3 40px AS:114 AS+:228 C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) E Pattern 1 40px AS:107 AS+:213 Pattern 2 40px AS:114 AS+:228 Pattern 3 40px AS:114 AS+:228 F Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px G Pattern 1 40px AS:69 AS+:138 Pattern 2 40px AS:105 AS+:210 Pattern 3 40px AS:120 AS+:240 H Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:36 AS+:72 I Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px J Pattern 1 40px AS:41 AS+:81 Pattern 2 40px AS:77 AS+:153 Pattern 3 40px AS:78 AS+:156 K Transport Drop-Off Node Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node L Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) M Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:159 AS+:318 Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:159 AS+:318 Pattern 3 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:159 AS+:318
Ship drops Node Ship List E Destroyers Akatsuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kagerou Kuroshio Murasame Nenohi Samidare Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Takanami Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Ooyodo Sendai Tama Yura Battleships Fusou Hyuuga Ise Yamashiro Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Houshou Junyou Ryuujou G Destroyers Akatsuki Amatsukaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kagerou Kuroshio Murasame Nenohi Samidare Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Takanami Tokitsukaze Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Ooyodo Sendai Tama Yura Battleships Haruna Hiei Kirishima Kongou Fusou Hyuuga Ise Yamashiro Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Houshou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou H Destroyers Akatsuki Amatsukaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kagerou Kuroshio Murasame Nenohi Samidare Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Takanami Tokitsukaze Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Ooyodo Sendai Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Mikuma Battleships Haruna Hiei Kirishima Kongou Fusou Hyuuga Ise Yamashiro Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Houshou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Auxiliary Ships Hayasui Taigei I Destroyers Akatsuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kagerou Kuroshio Murasame Nenohi Samidare Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Battleships Fusou Yamashiro Light Aircraft Carriers Houshou J Destroyers Akatsuki Amatsukaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kagerou Kuroshio Murasame Nenohi Samidare Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Takanami Tokitsukaze Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Ooyodo Sendai Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Mikuma Battleships Haruna Hiei Kirishima Kongou Fusou Hyuuga Ise Yamashiro Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Houshou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Auxiliary Ships Hayasui M Destroyers Akebono Akigumo Amatsukaze Arare Arashio Asashio Fubuki Fujinami Fumizuki Harukaze Harusame Hatsuyuki Hayashimo Kamikaze Kasumi Kikuzuki Kisaragi Kiyoshimo Makigumo Michishio Mikazuki Miyuki Mochizuki Murasame Mutsuki Naganami Nagatsuki Nowaki Oboro Ooshio Samidare Satsuki Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Shirayuki Suzukaze Takanami Tokitsukaze Ushio Uzuki Yayoi Yuudachi Yuugumo Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kinu Kiso Kitakami Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Ooi Sendai Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Atago Chikuma Kinugasa Kumano Mikuma Mogami Myoukou Suzuya Takao Tone Battleships Haruna Hiei Kirishima Kongou Fusou Hyuuga Ise Yamashiro Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Seaplane Tenders Chitose Chiyoda

E-3

Commence! Operation Hikari! No map name yet Information Event Tag: Boss: Abyssal Twin Princesses TP Gauge: 2 (Easy/Normal/Hard) Key Rewards:I-14 Clearing on Hard (甲): Clearing on Medium (乙): Clearing on Easy (丙):
Branching rules E-3 Transport Phase Nodes Rules A B ??? D ??? C A ??? D ??? F G ??? H ??? I ??? E-3 Boss Phase Nodes Rules Start S ??? T ??? L M ??? N ??? O ??? M P ??? U ??? N Q Fixed O N ??? Q ??? Q R ??? U ??? S V Choice node W Branching compositions were reported here over the course of the event.
Tips The following map will consist of two phases consisting of a Transport Phase and a Boss Kill Phase. In addition, the difficulty you play on this map will greatly effect certain factors regarding what you'll need to do for the event map. Transport Phase The Transport Phase of the Operation will consist of transporting new pieces of equipment (Saiun(Disassembled for Transport)) to the transport drop off point (Node E and then beating the boss in Node I. The requirements needed to make Disassembled Saiun will vary depending on the difficulty you choose as quest you'll need to do will vary. Please refer to the Quest area for additional information Before taking Disassembled Saiun it's recommended that you attempt to test the map to make sure you will be able to safely transport Disassembled Saiun without issue. If you fail to reach the boss node, your flagship gets heavily damaged, or you take a get off routed after you reach node E, you will loose all your Disassembled Saiun and will need to redo the Disassembled Saiun quests again to attempt to complete the TP portion. In order to complete the Transport gauge, you'll need to transport 2 Disassembled Saiun and score an A at node I. Recommended Composition 6SS(V) + Completely evades Node A and B + Completely dodges all Air attack nodes - Cannot handle the boss node on thier own without lots of support Full LBAS from both Squadrons needed at Node I. Max Expertise planes are required to ensure that you'll take out a good number of the enemy ships in the area. Boss Support Fleet Highly recommended for Node I. To ensure the Disassembled Saiun are delivered to thier destination and count to your TP Gauge, you need to score an A rank at least at Node I. LoS of 5.5 is needed to reach the boss node (equivalent to 2 Shiun or 2 Type 0 Observation Planes with 3 Stars)' Note that on Hard Mode Ha-Class Late Model Elites are present at the boss node which are fully capable of performing Pre-Emptive ASW on your subs. LBAS Recommendations 4 Land Base Attackers/Torpedo bombers on both Squadrons Due to having a very low AA strength, you can safely attempt to take on the boss node by trying to eliminate as many of the enemy the ships there as you can during the LBAS support phase. Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px AS:233 AS+:465 Pattern 2 40px AS:267 AS+:534 Pattern 3 40px AS:396 AS+:792 B Pattern 1 40px AS:161 AS+:321 Pattern 2 40px 40px AS:161 AS+:321 C Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:233 AS+:465 Pattern 2 40px AS:267 AS+:534 Pattern 3 40px AS:396 AS+:792 D Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px AS:35 AS+:69 Pattern 3 40px AS:69 AS+:138 E Pattern 1 F Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:69 AS+:138 Pattern 2 40px AS:69 AS+:138 Pattern 3 40px AS:104 AS+:207 G Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) H Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:536 AS+:1071 Pattern 2 40px AS:557 AS+:1113 Pattern 3 40px AS:587 AS+:1173 I Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:35 AS+:69 Pattern 3 main fleet escort fleet AS:36 AS+:72 J Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:311 AS+:621 Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:311 AS+:621 Pattern 3 main fleet escort fleet AS:311 AS+:621 K Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px L Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:396 AS+:792 M Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:512 AS+:1023 Pattern 2 40px AS:516 AS+:1032 Pattern 3 40px AS:674 AS+:1347 N Pattern 1 40px AS:35 AS+:69 Pattern 2 40px 40px AS:35 AS+:69 O Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px P Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Q Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:512 AS+:1023 Pattern 2 40px AS:516 AS+:1032 Pattern 3 40px AS:674 AS+:1347 R Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) S Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) T Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:267 AS+:534 Pattern 2 40px AS:351 AS+:702 Pattern 3 40px AS:431 AS+:861 U Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:512 AS+:1023 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:516 AS+:1032 V Pattern 1 40px AS:536 AS+:1071 Pattern 2 40px AS:557 AS+:1113 Pattern 3 40px AS:587 AS+:1173 W Pattern 1 40px AS:267 AS+:534 Pattern 2 40px AS:396 AS+:792 Pattern 3 40px AS:431 AS+:861 X Pattern 1 40px AS:267 AS+:534 Pattern 2 40px AS:351 AS+:702 Pattern 3 40px AS:431 AS+:861 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px AS:189 AS+:378 Pattern 2 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 3 40px AS:309 AS+:618 B Pattern 1 40px AS:141 AS+:282 Pattern 2 40px 40px AS:141 AS+:282 C Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:189 AS+:378 Pattern 2 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 3 40px AS:309 AS+:618 D Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px AS:72 AS+:144 E Pattern 1 F Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:69 AS+:138 Pattern 2 40px AS:72 AS+:144 Pattern 3 40px AS:107 AS+:213 G Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) H Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:384 AS+:768 Pattern 2 40px AS:414 AS+:828 Pattern 3 40px AS:444 AS+:888 I Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 3 main fleet escort fleet AS:36 AS+:72 J Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:240 AS+:480 Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:240 AS+:480 Pattern 3 main fleet escort fleet AS:240 AS+:480 K Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px Pattern 3 40px 40px L Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:240 AS+:480 M Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:468 AS+:936 Pattern 2 40px AS:500 AS+:999 Pattern 3 40px AS:506 AS+:1011 N Pattern 1 40px 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:35 AS+:69 O Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px Pattern 3 40px 40px P Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Q Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:468 AS+:936 Pattern 2 40px AS:500 AS+:999 Pattern 3 40px AS:506 AS+:1011 R Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) S Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) T Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 2 40px AS:306 AS+:612 Pattern 3 40px AS:341 AS+:681 U Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:500 AS+:999 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:506 AS+:1011 V Pattern 1 40px AS:384 AS+:768 Pattern 2 40px AS:414 AS+:828 Pattern 3 40px AS:444 AS+:888 W Pattern 1 40px AS:222 AS+:444 Pattern 2 40px AS:306 AS+:612 Pattern 3 40px AS:341 AS+:681 X Pattern 1 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 2 40px AS:306 AS+:612 Pattern 3 40px AS:341 AS+:681 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px AS:77 AS+:153 Pattern 2 40px AS:78 AS+:156 Pattern 3 40px AS:84 AS+:168 B Pattern 1 40px AS:141 AS+:282 Pattern 2 40px 40px AS:141 AS+:282 C Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:77 AS+:153 Pattern 2 40px AS:78 AS+:156 Pattern 3 40px AS:84 AS+:168 D Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px AS:72 AS+:144 E Pattern 1 F Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:47 AS+:93 Pattern 2 40px AS:48 AS+:96 Pattern 3 40px AS:71 AS+:141 G Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) H Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:327 AS+:654 Pattern 2 40px AS:348 AS+:696 Pattern 3 40px AS:369 AS+:738 I Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:12 AS+:24 Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:12 AS+:24 Pattern 3 main fleet escort fleet J Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 3 main fleet escort fleet AS:225 AS+:450 K Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px L Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:84 AS+:168 M Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:185 AS+:369 Pattern 2 40px AS:192 AS+:384 Pattern 3 40px AS:425 AS+:849 Pattern 4 40px AS:432 AS+:864 Pattern 5 40px AS:464 AS+:927 N Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:36 AS+:72 O Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px P Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Q Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:185 AS+:369 Pattern 2 40px AS:425 AS+:849 Pattern 3 40px AS:464 AS+:927 R Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) S Battle Avoided Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) T Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:69 AS+:138 Pattern 2 40px AS:105 AS+:210 Pattern 3 40px AS:120 AS+:240 U Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:425 AS+:849 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:495 AS+:990 V Pattern 1 40px AS:327 AS+:654 Pattern 2 40px AS:348 AS+:696 Pattern 3 40px AS:369 AS+:738 W Pattern 1 40px AS:69 AS+:138 Pattern 2 40px AS:222 AS+:444 Pattern 3 40px AS:188 AS+:375 X Pattern 1 40px AS:69 AS+:138 Pattern 2 40px AS:105 AS+:210 Pattern 3 40px AS:120 AS+:240
Ship drops Node Ship List B Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Amatsukaze Arare Arashio Asashio Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Kazagumo Michishio Murasame Oboro Ooshio Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Tokitsukaze Urakaze Ushio Yuudachi Light Cruisers Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Noshiro Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Haguro Kumano Maya Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Takao Tone Seaplane Tenders Akitsushima D Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Arare Arashio Asashio Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Michishio Murasame Oboro Ooshio Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Ushio Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Haguro Maya Myoukou Nachi I Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Amatsukaze Arare Arashio Asashio Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Kazagumo Michishio Murasame Oboro Ooshio Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Takanami Tokitsukaze Urakaze Ushio Yuudachi Light Cruisers Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Noshiro Tama Yahagi Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Haguro Kumano Maya Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Takao Tone J Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Amatsukaze Arare Arashio Asashimo Asashio Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Kazagumo Michishio Murasame Oboro Ooshio Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Takanami Teruzuki Tokitsukaze Urakaze Ushio Yuudachi Light Cruisers Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Noshiro Sakawa Tama Yahagi Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Haguro Kumano Maya Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Takao Tone Seaplane Tenders Akitsushima L Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Amatsukaze Arare Arashio Asashio Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Kazagumo Michishio Murasame Oboro Ooshio Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Takanami Teruzuki Tokitsukaze Urakaze Ushio Yuudachi Light Cruisers Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Noshiro Tama Yahagi Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Haguro Kumano Maya Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Takao Tone Seaplane Tenders Akitsushima N Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Amatsukaze Arashio Asashio Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Michishio Murasame Oboro Ooshio Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Tokitsukaze Urakaze Ushio Light Cruisers Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Noshiro Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Haguro Kumano Maya Nachi Suzuya Takao Tone U Destroyers Akebono Amatsukaze Arashi Asagumo Ayanami Fubuki Hagikaze Hatsukaze Hatsuyuki Isonami Kawakaze Maikaze Miyuki Murakumo Oboro Sazanami Shikinami Shimakaze Shirayuki Takanami Tokitsukaze Umikaze Urakaze Ushio Yamagumo Yukikaze Light Cruisers Abukuma Isuzu Jintsuu Kinu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Aoba Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Furutaka Haguro Kako Kinugasa Maya Mogami Myoukou Nachi Takao Tone Battleships Haruna Hiei Kirishima Kongou Fusou Hyuuga Ise Mutsu Nagato Yamashiro Aircraft Carriers Akagi Hiryuu Kaga Shoukaku Souryuu Zuikaku Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Submarines I-13 W Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Arare Arashio Asashio Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Michishio Murasame Oboro Ooshio Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Ushio Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Choukai Haguro Maya Myoukou Nachi X Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Arare Arashio Asashio Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Michishio Murasame Oboro Ooshio Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Ushio Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Choukai Haguro Maya Myoukou Nachi