Game Updates/2019/August 30th

August 30th, 2019 Summer Event 2019 Update

1. Maintenance Period
   • Maintenance for the Summer 2019 Event. 1100-2200 JST.
2. Event Title
   • The Event is titled European Counterattack Operation! Commence "Operation Shingle"
3. Operation Maps and Details
   • There will be a total of 3 Operations maps (2 Main Operations, 1 Final Operation)
     • Event Map 1: Brest Defense Operation
       • This map will use a Single Fleet
       • You will be defending the naval base at Brest by intercepting an abyssal fleet making their way to Brittany, France.
       • One of the rewards you can earn is an interceptor that will be capable of fighting against "High-Altitude Heavy Bombers".
       • On Medium and Hard difficulties, a new type of high-altitude enemy bomber may conduct air raids against admirals' LBAS bases after the midpoint of the whole operation (likely from E-2 or E-3 onwards). The interceptor will be important in defending against these attacks.
     • Event Map 2: Crossing Gibraltar
       • This Operation will use a Combined Fleet
     • Event Map 3: Commence! "Operation Shingle"
       • This operation will require you to prepare a fleet to conduct an amphibious assault at Anzio, Italy.
4. Event Lock Tags
   • Lock Tags will be used for different operations starting from Normal and Hard Mode.
     • Hard mode is confirmed to have a total of 3 Locks in total.
5. New Ships
   • A total of 4 new ships are confirmed to appear this event.
     • Mikura-class kaibokan Mikura. (E-1 drop, E-2 drop)
     • Duca degli Abruzzi-class light cruiser Duca degli Abruzzi.
     • Maestrale-class destroyer Grecale. (E-2 drop)
6. Confirmed Drops
   • E-1
     • Akashi, Akitsushima, Taigei, U-511, Commandant Teste, Richelieu, Fukae
   • E-2
     • Shinyou, Warspite, Ark Royal, Zara, Pola
7. New Mechanic
   • Emergency Anchorage Repair will be implemented this update.
     • You will need to have Akashi Kai or Akitsushima Kai in your fleet to perform this ability.
     • There are some conditions that must be met in order to use this ability.
       • You will need the consumable item Emergency Repair Materials to perform these repairs.
         • Obtainable from E-1, and from quests in the future.
       • You must put Akashi Kai or Akitsushima Kai in your fleet, but they must not be in the flagship position.
       • Steel will also be consumed in order to conduct the repairs.
       • Morale of repaired ships will also improve slightly. (Improvement values may be adjusted in the future.)
       • Ship Repair Facility must be equipped on Akashi or Akitushima in order for repairs to take place.
         • Akashi:
           • Repair Facility in Slot 1 - Can repair 1st Fleet ships 1-3.
           • Repair Facility in Slot 2 - Can repair 1st Fleet ships 4-6.
           • Repair Facility in Slot 3 - Can repair 2nd Fleet ships 1-3.
           • Repair Facility in Slot 4 - Can repair 2nd Fleet ships 4-6.
         • Akitsushima:
           • Repair Facility in Slot 1 - Can repair 2nd Fleet ships 1-3.
           • Repair Facility in Slot 2 - Can repair 2nd Fleet ships 4-6.
       • You can only perform these repair in " Anchorages suitable for performing Emergency Repair".
       • Akashi can repair ships more efficently compared to Akitsushima, whose repairs will be limited.
       • Both ships will drop from E-1.
       • Repairs done via Emergency Anchorage Repair can only repair minor damage, not major damage.
         • Can repair any damage greater than Taiha (大破) (X>25% HP), but must not be in Chuuha (中破) state themselves (X>50% HP).