Fall 2017 Event

The Fall 2017 Event is scheduled to begin on November 17th, 2017. This Event is titled "Showdown at Operation Shou-Gou! Battle of Leyte Gulf (Part 1)".

This event will focus on the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Unlike previous events, the Battle of Leyte Gulf will be split into two separate events. The Fall Event will be Part 1, while the Winter 2018 Event will be Part 2 of the event. It has been confirmed that the final map of Part 1 will be related to the Battle of Surigao Strait.

The Event will introduce a new Fleet mechanic known as the Striking Force Fleet which will allow you to organize a 7 ship fleet. A new formation known as the Vangaurd Formation which will protect the 1st and 2nd ships in the fleet. Finally, the Single Fleet Evacuation which will be allow you to send one ship back to your base from a Stirking Force Fleet if a ship takes Heavy Damage in battle.

Details about the event mentioned in the KanColle Naval Review, Kensuke Tanaka's interview in November's Comptiq, and the interview in December's Comptiq have noted that the event will feature the Akizuki-class Destroyer Suzutsuki and several other "smaller ships".

The current scale of the event is known to be Medium Scale. There will be a total of four maps.

Recent tweets as well as updates to voice lines and CGs indicate that the event will involve the Battle of the Surigao Strait.

Additional information regarding event-related subjects and content will be revealed by dev tweets and other materials.

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)

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 This is for historical reference only.

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.

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 Suirgao 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 Suirgao Strait, there were other ships in Shima's Fleet who were a part of his fleet that were also formerly part of Nishmura's Fleet. Wether or not they'll have any impact on the event is unknown.

The Fleet Members consisted of: Wakaba, Hatsushimo, Hatsuharu, Aoba, Kinu, and Uranami

Battle of the Surigao Strait

Wikipedia Article on Battle of the Surigao Strait

Battle of the Surigao Strait was conducted on the night of October 24th, 1944 by the Nishimura Fleet and Shima Fleet in an attempt to attack the US forces invading the Island of Leyte at the dawn. However, due to the US's anticipation of incoming forces that were planning to attack they were able set up an ambush which would catch Nishimura's Fleet off guard getting caught "Crossing the T" and would allow the US's 7th Fleet to launch a devistating attack that would pretty much destroy the entire fleet (outside of Shigure who barely survived) and forcing Shima's fleet to retreat. For more details, look at the wikipedia article above.

Information

New Ships

Destroyers

1. Akizuki-class Suzutsuki (E4 Clear Reward)

Destroyer Escorts

1. Etorofu-class Tsushima
2. Etorofu-class Sado (E2 Clear Reward)

Unknown

1. Sentoku-class I-400

New Equipment

1. Striking Force Fleet Command Facility
2. Type 4 Army Fighter Hayate (Ki-84)
3. Toukai

Event Quests

ID	Prereq.	Quest Name (Original) Quest Name (Translated)	Description	Rewards					Note
								Other
SN16		'	*Organize a fleet consisting of Mogami, Shigure,Michishio, Asagumo, Yamagumo, and Shigure in the 3rd fleet.	300	300	0	0	Choice Between Skilled Lookout or Furniture Fairy x1 or Battle Rations x3	One time only.
SN17		'		1500	1500	0	0		One time only. 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) 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. The debuff system from Summer 2015 Event's final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor will return. New: This event (Fall 2017) 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. New: Starting with this event, a new Fleet formation will be introduced called the Vanguard Formation. This formation will organise the fleet such that the 3rd-6th/7th ships protect the Flagship and 2nd Ship of the Fleet. Details of this formation as well as its effects in-game are To Be Confirmed. The formation will be usable by both normal fleets as well as the Striking Force Fleet. New: ASW Support Expedition + Support Expedtions update ASW Support Expedition fleets have now been implmented. Exact Condition are unknown but will require you to have ASW capable ships such as CVL along with DD and DE in the fleet. In addition to this Aerial Support Expediitons have been updated with new activation conditions and has been buffed New:ASW combat via LBAS Land-based air groups that contain aircraft capable of performing ASW patrols will be able to spot and engage submarines. The Toukai can be earned from E-2 as an early access item. Toukai will also be avalaible for normal maps later during the wintwe. 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 2nd Striking Force, Set Sail! Single Fleet Yes 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 Preparations For Operation Shou-Gou 1 Single Fleet + Striking Force Yes 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 Commence Operation Shou-Gou 1 Combined Fleet Yes Extra Operation E-4 ??? Striking Force ??? Rush Into Night Battle Operation Event Maps E-1 2nd Striking Force, Set Sail! 第二遊撃部隊、抜錨！ Information Event Tag: Boss: Light Carrier Nu-Class Hard (甲): 590 Medium (乙): 590 Easy (丙): 420 Key Rewards: Clearing on Hard (甲): Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane Model 11B (Skilled)‎, Type 95 Depth Charge, 3x Battle Rations, 1x Mamiya, 4x Irako, 1x Furniture Fairy Clearing on Medium (乙): Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane Model 11B (Skilled)‎, Type 95 Depth Charge, 3x Irako, 2x Battle Rations, 1x Furniture Fairy Clearing on Easy (丙): Type 0 Recon SeaPlane Model 11 B, 2x Irako, 2x Battle Rations, 1x Furniture Fairy Branching rules E-1 Branching Rules Nodes Rules E H Pass the LoS check I Fail the LoS check G D Active Branching J J K Do not meet the requirements to go to M. M Meet all of the following requirements: Path is unlocked Pass the LoS check Fleet contains CL Amount of DD ≧ 2 M N Active Branching O O Q Pass the LoS check, but the boss is not unlocked yet. Pass the LoS check, but fail to meet the requirements to go to S. R Fail the LoS check. S Amount of historical ships in fleet ≧ 2/3 on Medium/Hard?? ??? Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event. Tips Unlocking the western section of the map, a fleet is required to reach F node Boss node is S and requires a range of 8 for LBAS. There are three distinct phases to unlock the Boss fleet at S node which must be completed in order. Phase 1: Reach Node L and F. Phase 2: Reach Node P and O along with getting at least Air Superiority (AS) on Node E. Node E on Easy and Normal difficulty have a suspected value AS/AS+ value of 72/144. Node E on Hard has an enemy formation that requires 416 fighter power to achieve AS and requires LBAS, Fighter and/or Seaplane Fighter mules. Phase 3: Proceed to Node S to fight the Boss fleet and empty the hp gauge. This map will be a Single Fleet Operations This Operation also forbids the usage of CV/CVL and FBB/BB/BBV. Recommended Composition: 2 CA, 1CL, 2 DD, 1 AV/CAV - For opening the node paths to reach the boss node 2 CA, 1 CL, 3 DD - For Boss Kill phase Since this is a search Operation you will be assembling your fleet in a way that can use both good LoS and ASW to handle the submarines and make contact with the enemy carrier Fleets in this map. During your time here you will need to complete several objectives to access the later parts of the map. In addition, since this fleet is part of the Shima Fleet, do consider bring some members on the fleet to help with routing purposes, especially for harder difficulties (Approximately 2-3 members) Shima Force Fleet: Nachi, Ashigara, Abukuma, Shiranui, Kasumi, Ushio, and Akebono Other possible members that may appliy but are still unknown if they do are: Wakaba, Hatsushimo, Hatsuharu, Aoba, Kinu, and Uranami Avoid using the Nishimura Fleet on harder difficulties till fleet tag that's assigned to them is given out or until further information is found out The following steps need to be completed: Making Contact with the Enemy Carrier fleets This one only requires you to have a decent amount of LoS and some good anti-air to do since you'll need to need to be able to reach Nodes F and L Node F is a base node if you reach the light carrier fleet before it in Node H and get damaged, you're can still proceed and reach the base node to complete that part of the objective. Node L is an enemy Fleet node consisting of an enemy Nu-class Carrier along with other ships which vary upon the difficulty. Simply engaging them should be enough, but to ensure you open the path, aim to S rank it. By completing these conditions, you'll access the next part of the map that branches from Node I to M and onward. Making Contact with the Enemy Carrier fleets (Part 2) Like before, LoS is vital to reaching the nodes you need to access and this time, you will need to achieve a strong air power to be successful and gain access to the boss node in the process. You will need to complete the following conditions: Make contact with Nodes P,O and score an Air Superiority at node E. Node P is a base node. The process is about the same before. Node O is an Air Attack node, do take caution and remember that good AA cut-ins can help here. Finally, node E you will need score Air superiority, which will require an using an AV or CAV loaded with Zuiuns / Seaplane Fighters depending on the difficulty and make full use of your Land Base Air Squadron full of fighters to help you achieve air superiority. Do note, you may need to move on to the next node to ensure the map confirms you have successfully completed part of the quest requirements. Once all the condition is met, the boss node (Node S) should appear. Dealing with the Boss Fleet The Boss Fleet will consist of a Light Carrier Nu-Class (Kai variants) with some of its new equipment setups accompanied with a team of battles ships (which can range from Battleship Ru-Class to Battleship Princesses depending on the difficulty, some lighter ships, and some additional carriers depending on the difficulty. Using an LBAS for this node should be considered as it'll help with delivering the damage to the boss fleet. On harder difficulties, expect losing planes to be far more common. Also for harder difficulties, bring a Boss Support Shelling Fleet (Which now need to be 3 BB/FBB, 1 CV/CVL, 2 DD) to help wipe out the additional ship as boss. Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) B 深海前衛潜水艦部隊 B群 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D 深海前衛潜水艦部隊 C群 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px E 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母C群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:149 AS+:297 Pattern 2 40px AS:314 AS+:627 Pattern 3 40px AS:416 AS+:831 F Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node G Pattern 1 Choose your route H 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母C群 Pattern 1 40px AS:149 AS+:297 Pattern 2 40px AS:314 AS+:627 Pattern 3 40px AS:416 AS+:831 I Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) J 深海前衛潜水艦部隊 A群 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px K 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母B群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 2 40px AS:338 AS+:675 Pattern 3 40px AS:410 AS+:819 L 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母B群 Pattern 1 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 2 40px AS:338 AS+:675 Pattern 3 40px AS:410 AS+:819 M Pattern 1 Choose your route N 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母群空襲 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:386 AS+:771 Pattern 2 40px AS:461 AS+:921 O 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母群旗艦 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:386 AS+:771 Pattern 2 40px AS:461 AS+:921 Pattern 3 40px AS:461 AS+:921 P Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node Q 深海任務部隊 正規空母群 Pattern 1 40px AS:309 AS+:618 Pattern 2 40px 40px AS:309 AS+:618 R Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) S 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母群旗艦 Pattern 1 40px AS:185 AS+:369 Pattern 2 Final Form 40px 40px AS:461 AS+:921 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) B 深海前衛潜水艦部隊 B群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D 深海前衛潜水艦部隊 C群 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px E 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母C群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 2 40px AS:173 AS+:345 Pattern 3 40px AS:185 AS+:369 F Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node G Pattern 1 Choose your route H 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母C群 Pattern 1 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 2 40px AS:173 AS+:345 Pattern 3 40px AS:185 AS+:369 I Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) J 深海前衛潜水艦部隊 A群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px K 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母B群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:201 AS+:402 Pattern 2 40px AS:302 AS+:603 Pattern 3 40px AS:314 AS+:627 L 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母B群 Pattern 1 40px AS:201 AS+:402 Pattern 2 40px AS:302 AS+:603 Pattern 3 40px AS:314 AS+:627 M Pattern 1 Choose your route N 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母群空襲 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:288 AS+:576 Pattern 2 40px AS:353 AS+:705 O 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母群旗艦 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:288 AS+:576 Pattern 2 40px AS:353 AS+:705 Pattern 3 40px AS:353 AS+:705 P Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node Q 深海任務部隊 正規空母群 Pattern 1 40px AS:300 AS+:600 Pattern 2 40px 40px AS:300 AS+:600 R Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) S 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母群旗艦 Pattern 1 40px AS:152 AS+:303 Pattern 2 Final Form 40px 40px AS:353 AS+:705 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) B 深海前衛潜水艦部隊 B群 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D 深海前衛潜水艦部隊 C群 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px E 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母C群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:113 AS+:225 Pattern 2 40px AS:125 AS+:249 Pattern 3 40px AS:173 AS+:345 F Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node G Pattern 1 Choose your route H 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母C群 Pattern 1 40px AS:113 AS+:225 Pattern 2 40px AS:125 AS+:249 Pattern 3 40px AS:173 AS+:345 I Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) J 深海前衛潜水艦部隊 A群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px K 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母B群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 2 40px AS:173 AS+:345 Pattern 3 40px AS:185 AS+:369 L 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母B群 Pattern 1 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 2 40px AS:173 AS+:345 Pattern 3 40px AS:185 AS+:369 M Pattern 1 Choose your route N 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母群空襲 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:108 AS+:216 Pattern 2 40px AS:173 AS+:345 O 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母群旗艦 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:108 AS+:216 Pattern 2 40px AS:173 AS+:345 Pattern 3 40px AS:185 AS+:369 P Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node Q 深海任務部隊 正規空母群 Pattern 1 40px AS:84 AS+:168 Pattern 2 40px AS:84 AS+:168 R Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) S 深海任務部隊 前衛軽空母群旗艦 Pattern 1 40px AS:113 AS+:225 Pattern 2 Final Form 40px 40px AS:185 AS+:369 Ship drops Node Ship List C Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders D Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders F Destroyers Light Cruisers G Destroyers Light Cruisers H Destroyers Light Cruisers K Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders L Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Seaplane Tenders P Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Battleships Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders Submarines Auxiliary Ships R Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders S Destroyer Escorts Shimushu Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Zuihou Seaplane Tenders E-2 Commence Preparations For Operation Shou-Gou 1 捷一号作戦、発動準備 Information Event Tag: TP Gauge: Heavy Cruiser Princess Hard (甲): 400 Medium (乙): 370 Easy (丙): 330 Key Rewards: Clearing on Hard (甲): Sado, Type 2 Depth Charge, 1x Repair Goddess, Prototype Toukai, 2x New Type Artillery Armament Materials Clearing on Medium (乙): Sado, Type 2 Depth Charge, 1x Mamiya, 1x Repair Goddess, Prototype Toukai Clearing on Easy (丙): Sado, Type 95 Depth Charge, 1x Mamiya Branching rules E-2 Branching Rules Nodes Rules Start 1 Do not meet the requirements to start at 2. 2 Meet all of the following requirements: Starting point 2 is unlocked. No SS(V) No AV No AO A B Meet all of the following requirements: No CVL Amount of Shima Fleet members ≧ 2 (Medium/Hard) D Do not meet the requirements to go to B. B C Active branching F F G Meet all of the following requirements: Fast Fleet Amount of DD ≧ 2 Amount of Shima Fleet members ≧ 2 (Medium/Hard) H Do not meet the requirements to go to G. G I Active branching J I K Fixed Route N O Fail the LoS check. P Pass the LoS check. Q I Do not meet the requirements to go to either K or L. K Meet all of the following requirements: Fast Fleet Amount of CLT ≦ 1 Do not meet the requirement to go to L. If amount of Shima Fleet members ≧ 0/0/4 on Easy/Medium/Hard: Amount of (F)BB(V) ≦ 1 Amount of CVL ≦ 1 Else: No (F)BB(V) or CVL allowed. L Meet all of the following requirements: Fast Fleet No F(BB)V No CVL Amount of CLT ≦ 1 Amount of Shima Fleet members ≧ 3/4 on Medium/Hard Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event. Tips This map will make use of the new Striking Force Fleet so if you wish to use it, please remember to organize your 3rd Fleet and use 7 ships. Also note that CV/ CVB are not allowed on this map Fleets from E-1 can be also used for E-2 as they share the same tag on later difficulties. Like the previous operation, getting access to the boss will require a step by step process which will require you to complete certain requirements before getting to the point where you can do the actual TP phase of the operation. The first starting point is located far away and will be impossible to reach the boss node with your fleet under normal conditions, but if you complete a series of steps, you can unlock a new staring path closer to the boss which should help you successfully complete the TP part of the Operation much easier. Getting access to the New Starting Node To create the 2nd Starting point you will need to complete certain condition which are as followed: Score an S rank on Node J (required on all difficulties) Score an Air superiority and/or S rank on Nodes C and D. (Normal and Hard Only) Completing these conditions will allow you access to the 2nd starting point. Recommended Composition: Node C Clearing 1 AV/CAV,Akitsumaru, 1CL, 4 DD (Air Superiority Focused) 2CAV, 1 AV, 4 DD (Air Superiority Focused) Node D Clearing 1 CA(V), 1 CVL, 1 CL, 4 DD Node J Clearing 2 CA, 1-2 CL, 3-4DD 0-1 AV (ASW Focused) Second Start Point to Boss Node 2CA, 1 CAV, 1CL, 3DD (Preferred) 2CA, Akitsumaru (With Turbine+Boiler Combo, expansion slot preferred), 1 CL, 3DD Since this fleet is part of the Shima Fleet, do consider bring some members on the fleet to help with routing purposes, especially for harder difficulties (Approximately 3-4 members) Shima Force Fleet: Nachi, Ashigara, Abukuma, Shiranui, Kasumi, Ushio, and Akebono Other possible members that may apply but are still unknown if they do are: 'Wakaba, Hatsushimo, Hatsuharu, Aoba, Kinu, and Uranami Gaining Air Control of nodes C and D Completing these two nodes will require less work if you have the appropriate ships to do the task, however, without certain ships, the task becomes more difficult. You will also need a Land Base Air Squadron consisting of Fighters / Interceptors that can reach a distance of 4 or higher. to hit node C and D. For Node D simply bring a fighter filled CVL and focus your LBAS full of fighters/ interceptors on this node. It should be easy to gain air control over this node. Gaining Control of Node C will require more work due to the fact you can't use CVL. The following methods are known to have worked: Use Akitsumaru and have her use fighter planes along with a fighter based LBAS and have a CAV with Zuiun/ Seaplane Fighters. (Easiest to achieve AS with) Use a 2 CAV + 1 AV and load them with as many seaplane fighters / Zuiuns as possible. In addition, do remember to advance to the next node to allow the AS' S rank requirements to count when doing Node C and D Beating Node J Node J will feature a mixed fleet that consists of a New Submarine Princess along with a group of submarines and surface ships. Having an ASW fleet is highly preferred. A fleet with Pre-ASW is even more preferred, especially on harder difficulties. In addition, you can take advantage of your LBAS squadrons new ASW LBAS attacks which require you to arm your fleet with planes that have 7 ASW or higher to perform ASW bombings on the subs. Using this in combination should easily defeat the New Submarine Princess and her fleet helping you score an S-rank. Once all conditions are complete, you should access the 2nd Starting Point. From the Second Starting Point The Second Starting point features a gauntlet of Carrier waves and a battle against battleships and destroyers. You will need to organize your transport fleet to be able to go through the gauntlet and successfully take out the obstacles along the way. The hardest part of the challenge is being able to maintain strong air power while also delivering a good amount of damage against the enemy fleets that pose an obstacle. Your CAV or Fast Akitsumaru will need to have Fighters / Seaplane fighters equipped to help suppress the damage from the air nodes. Land Bases should be organized to do both bombing and fighter especially for Node L and the Boss Node. As per usual, because this operation is completed once you deplete the TP gauge, you only need to score an A rank at least to successfully win. Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A 深海潜水艦部隊 通商破壊Aライン Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px B Pattern 1 Choose your route C 深海任務部隊 増援空母II群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:285 AS+:570 Pattern 2 40px AS:303 AS+:606 Pattern 3 40px AS:297 AS+:594 D 深海任務部隊 増援増援I群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 2 40px AS:297 AS+:594 Pattern 3 40px AS:369 AS+:738 E 深海通商破部隊 前衛水雷戦隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px F 深海任務部隊 増援空母II群 Pattern 1 40px AS:285 AS+:570 Pattern 2 40px AS:303 AS+:606 Pattern 3 40px AS:297 AS+:594 G Pattern 1 Choose your route H 深海任務部隊 増援増援I群 Pattern 1 40px AS:225 AS+:450 Pattern 2 40px AS:297 AS+:594 Pattern 3 40px AS:369 AS+:738 I 深海潜水艦部隊 通商破壊Bライン Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px J 深海潜水艦部隊 通商破壊群旗艦 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px K 深海通商破壊部隊付属 雷巡戦隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px L 深海通商破壊部隊 高速戦艦戦隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px M 深海通商破壊部隊 主力戦隊空襲 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:336 AS+:672 Pattern 2 40px AS:369 AS+:738 Pattern 3 40px AS:369 AS+:738 N Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node O Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) P 深海通商破壊部隊 主力戦隊旗艦 Pattern 1 40px AS:185 AS+:369 Pattern 2 Final Form 40px AS:185 AS+:369 Q 深海通商破壊部隊 主力戦隊空襲 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:336 AS+:672 Pattern 2 40px AS:369 AS+:738 Pattern 3 40px AS:369 AS+:738 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A 深海潜水艦部隊 通商破壊Aライン Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px B Pattern 1 Choose your route C 深海任務部隊 増援空母II群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:152 AS+:303 Pattern 2 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 3 40px AS:252 AS+:504 D 深海任務部隊 増援増援I群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:201 AS+:402 Pattern 2 40px AS:252 AS+:504 Pattern 3 40px AS:303 AS+:606 E 深海通商破部隊 前衛水雷戦隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px F 深海任務部隊 増援空母II群 Pattern 1 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 2 40px AS:152 AS+:303 Pattern 3 40px AS:252 AS+:504 G Pattern 1 Choose your route H 深海任務部隊 増援増援I群 Pattern 1 40px AS:201 AS+:402 Pattern 2 40px AS:252 AS+:504 Pattern 3 40px AS:303 AS+:606 I 深海潜水艦部隊 通商破壊Bライン Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px J 深海潜水艦部隊 通商破壊群旗艦 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px K 深海通商破壊部隊付属 雷巡戦隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px L 深海通商破壊部隊 高速戦艦戦隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px M 深海通商破壊部隊 主力戦隊空襲 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:252 AS+:504 Pattern 2 40px AS:303 AS+:606 Pattern 3 40px AS:303 AS+:606 N Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node O Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) P 深海通商破壊部隊 主力戦隊旗艦 Pattern 1 40px AS:152 AS+:303 Pattern 2 Final Form 40px AS:152 AS+:303 Q 深海通商破壊部隊 主力戦隊空襲 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:252 AS+:504 Pattern 2 40px AS:303 AS+:606 Pattern 3 40px AS:303 AS+:606 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A 深海潜水艦部隊 通商破壊Aライン Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px B Pattern 1 Choose your route C 深海任務部隊 増援空母II群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:101 AS+:201 Pattern 2 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 3 40px AS:201 AS+:402 D 深海任務部隊 増援増援I群 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 2 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 3 40px AS:188 AS+:375 E 深海通商破部隊 前衛水雷戦隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px F 深海任務部隊 増援空母II群 Pattern 1 40px AS:101 AS+:201 Pattern 2 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 3 40px AS:201 AS+:402 G Pattern 1 Choose your route H 深海任務部隊 増援増援I群 Pattern 1 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 2 40px AS:188 AS+:375 Pattern 3 40px AS:188 AS+:375 I 深海潜水艦部隊 通商破壊Bライン Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px J 深海潜水艦部隊 通商破壊群旗艦 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px K 深海通商破壊部隊付属 雷巡戦隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px L 深海通商破壊部隊 高速戦艦戦隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px M 深海通商破壊部隊 主力戦隊空襲 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:72 AS+:144 Pattern 2 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 3 40px AS:137 AS+:273 N Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node O Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) P 深海通商破壊部隊 主力戦隊旗艦 Pattern 1 40px AS:101 AS+:201 Pattern 2 Final Form 40px AS:101 AS+:201 Q 深海通商破壊部隊 主力戦隊空襲 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:72 AS+:144 Pattern 2 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 3 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Ship drops Node Ship List C Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders D Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders F Destroyers Light Cruisers G Destroyers Light Cruisers H Destroyers Light Cruisers K Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders L Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Seaplane Tenders P Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Battleships Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders Submarines Auxiliary Ships R Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders S Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders E-3 No map name yet Information Event Tag: Boss: Air Defense Princess Hard (甲): Medium (乙): Easy (丙): TP Boss: Old Destroyer Princess Hard (甲): Medium (乙): Easy (丙): Boss: Aircraft Carrier Princess Hard (甲): Medium (乙): Easy (丙): Key Rewards: Clearing on Hard (甲): Fleet Command Facility, 2x Action Report, Type 4 Fighter Hayate, ?x Reinforcement Expansion, ?x Maritime Resupply, Toukai (901 Air Group) Clearing on Medium (乙): Fleet Command Facility, 2x Action Report, Type 4 Fighter Hayate, ... Clearing on Easy (丙): Fleet Command Facility, 2x Action Report, Type 4 Fighter Hayate Branching rules E-1 Branching Rules Nodes Rules Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event. Tips Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A 深海潜水艦部隊 群狼III群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px B 深海任務部隊 突撃水雷戦隊 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px C 深海任務部隊 第一次攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:336 AS+:672 Pattern 2 40px AS:369 AS+:738 Pattern 3 40px AS:369 AS+:738 D 深海潜水艦部隊 群狼II群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px E 深海任務部隊 増援阻止線 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px F 深海任務部隊 第二次攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:336 AS+:672 Pattern 2 40px AS:369 AS+:738 Pattern 3 40px AS:369 AS+:738 G 深海任務部隊 水上打撃部隊 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:185 AS+:369 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:185 AS+:369 H Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node I Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) J 深海任務部隊 後方強襲集団 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:161 AS+:321 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet M Pattern 1 Choose your route N 深海潜水艦部隊 群狼I群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px O 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:155 AS+:309 Pattern 2 40px AS:309 AS+:618 Pattern 3 40px AS:522 AS+:1044 P 深海任務部隊 警戒護衛部隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px Q 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:483 AS+:966 Pattern 2 40px AS:584 AS+:1167 Pattern 3 40px AS:633 AS+:1266 R 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:584 AS+:1167 Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:633 AS+:1266 S 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群旗艦 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:309 AS+:618 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:522 AS+:1044 T Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A 深海潜水艦部隊 群狼III群 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px B 深海任務部隊 突撃水雷戦隊 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px C 深海任務部隊 第一次攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:303 AS+:606 Pattern 2 40px AS:336 AS+:672 Pattern 3 40px AS:336 AS+:672 D 深海潜水艦部隊 群狼II群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px E 深海任務部隊 増援阻止線 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px F 深海任務部隊 第二次攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:303 AS+:606 Pattern 2 40px AS:336 AS+:672 Pattern 3 40px AS:336 AS+:672 G 深海任務部隊 水上打撃部隊 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:101 AS+:201 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:152 AS+:303 H Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node I Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) J 深海任務部隊 後方強襲集団 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:141 AS+:282 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet dd_ro-cl ass_late_model L 深海任務部隊 上陸兵団揚陸艦隊 Pattern 1 40px M Pattern 1 Choose your route N 深海潜水艦部隊 群狼I群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px O 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:150 AS+:300 Pattern 2 40px AS:300 AS+:600 P 深海任務部隊 警戒護衛部隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px Q 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:338 AS+:675 Pattern 2 40px AS:374 AS+:747 R 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:374 AS+:747 S 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群旗艦 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:300 AS+:600 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A 深海潜水艦部隊 群狼III群 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px B 深海任務部隊 突撃水雷戦隊 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px C 深海任務部隊 第一次攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 2 40px AS:252 AS+:504 Pattern 3 40px AS:252 AS+:504 D 深海潜水艦部隊 群狼II群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px E 深海任務部隊 増援阻止線 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px F 深海任務部隊 第二次攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:137 AS+:273 Pattern 2 40px AS:252 AS+:504 Pattern 3 40px AS:252 AS+:504 G 深海任務部隊 水上打撃部隊 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:101 AS+:201 H Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node I Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) J 深海任務部隊 後方強襲集団 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet L 深海任務部隊 上陸兵団揚陸艦隊 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 40px M Pattern 1 Choose your route N 深海潜水艦部隊 群狼I群 Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px O 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:41 AS+:81 Pattern 2 40px AS:81 AS+:162 Pattern 3 40px AS:84 AS+:168 P 深海任務部隊 警戒護衛部隊 Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px Q 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群攻撃隊 Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:230 AS+:459 Pattern 2 40px AS:266 AS+:531 Pattern 3 40px AS:330 AS+:660 R 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:266 AS+:531 Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet AS:330 AS+:660 S 深海任務部隊 空母打撃群旗艦 Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:81 AS+:162 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:84 AS+:168 T Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Ship drops Node Ship List C Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders D Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders F Destroyers Light Cruisers G Destroyers Light Cruisers H Destroyers Light Cruisers K Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders L Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Seaplane Tenders P Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Battleships Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders Submarines Auxiliary Ships R Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders S Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders E-4 Beyond The Strait No map name yet Information Event Tag: Boss: Hard (甲): Medium (乙): Easy (丙): Key Rewards: Clearing on Hard (甲): Clearing on Medium (乙): Clearing on Easy (丙): File:Fall2017E-4Banner.png Branching rules E-1 Branching Rules Nodes Rules Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event. Tips Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air C Pattern 1 Pattern 2 D Pattern 1 Pattern 2 E Pattern 1 Pattern 2 F Pattern 1 Pattern 2 G Pattern 1 Pattern 2 H Pattern 1 Pattern 2 K Pattern 1 Pattern 2 40px L Pattern 1 Pattern 2 N Pattern 1 Pattern 2 P Pattern 1 Pattern 2 R Pattern 1 Pattern 2 40px S Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 40px Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air C Pattern 1 Pattern 2 D Pattern 1 Pattern 2 E Pattern 1 Pattern 2 F Pattern 1 Pattern 2 G Pattern 1 Pattern 2 H Pattern 1 Pattern 2 K Pattern 1 Pattern 2 40px L Pattern 1 Pattern 2 N Pattern 1 Pattern 2 P Pattern 1 Pattern 2 R Pattern 1 Pattern 2 40px S Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 40px Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air C Pattern 1 Pattern 2 D Pattern 1 Pattern 2 E Pattern 1 Pattern 2 F Pattern 1 Pattern 2 G Pattern 1 Pattern 2 H Pattern 1 Pattern 2 K Pattern 1 Pattern 2 40px L Pattern 1 Pattern 2 N Pattern 1 Pattern 2 P Pattern 1 Pattern 2 R Pattern 1 Pattern 2 40px S Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 40px Ship drops Node Ship List C Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders D Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders F Destroyers Light Cruisers G Destroyers Light Cruisers H Destroyers Light Cruisers K Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders L Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Seaplane Tenders P Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Battleships Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders Submarines Auxiliary Ships R Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders S Destroyers Light Cruisers Heavy Cruisers Light Aircraft Carriers Seaplane Tenders