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==Maps==
==Maps==
The maps the fleet evolves on are almost all based on real locations. Those locations varying from regular seashores to actual WW2 battle locations.
The maps the fleet evolves on are almost all based on real locations or variations of said locations. Those locations varying from regular seashores to actual WW2 battle locations.
*The nodes' and edges' positions also vary, either following the geography of the map, or replicating historical routes.
*The nodes' and edges' positions also vary, either following the geography of the map, or replicating historical routes.
*Some specific drops and enemy locations may be some references to what happened to this exact spot on the map.
*Some specific drops and enemy locations may be some references to what happened to this exact spot on the map.
*[[Phase 1]] map used to be less bound to reality, having more variety and landscape features.
*[[Phase 1]] maps used to be "less bound to reality" / "more fantastic", having more variety and landscape features.
When an [[LBAS]] is available, a small cross with written "AB" will be displayed on the map's land, being the center point of the nodes' combat radius.
When an [[LBAS]] is available, a small cross with written "AB" will be displayed on the map's land, being the center point of the nodes' combat radius.
*In rare cases, when the LBAS is far away, the cross is not displayed (being outside the map).
When reaching a combat node, it will be asked to choose a '''"[[Formation]]'''", affecting the following [[Combat]].
When reaching a combat node, it will be asked to choose a '''"[[Formation]]'''", affecting the following [[Combat]].
When selecting the formation, it is possible to:
When selecting the formation, it is possible to:
*Hide the UI in order to view the map, by clicking anywhere else on the screen.
*Hide the UI in order to view the map, by clicking anywhere else on the screen.
** When the map is visible, it is then possible to click on the current node to get a preview of the enemy fleet. this is limited to the surface battle nodes, and will show the first 3 ships of the fleet (of both fleets for enemy combined fleets).
** When the map is visible, it is then possible to click on the current node to get a preview of the enemy fleet. This is limited to the surface battle nodes, and will show the first 3 ships of the fleet (of both fleets for enemy combined fleets).
*If a {{Smoke}} [[Smoke Generator]] is equipped, a button will show up next to the formations, clicking on it will allow the triggering of smoke screens.
*If a {{Smoke}} [[Smoke Generator]] is equipped, a button will show up next to the formations, clicking on it will allow the triggering of smoke screens.
**This can only be triggered once per sortie, even so the button is always clickable.
**This can only be triggered once per sortie, even so the button is always clickable.