Spring 2017 Event

Introduction

The Spring 2017 Event titled "Sortie! Fifth Fleet To the North East!"is planned to begin around May 2nd, 2017. Details regarding the event note that the event will be taking place in the Northern Pacific Area (But not in the AL area), will consist of 5 maps in which 3 of them will take place as a main stage operation, while the remaining 2 maps will be an extra Operation.

The Theme of the Operation revealed in KanColle Style Vol.4 and Famitsu's April 27th Magazine notes that it will center around Defensive Operation that will take place after "That battle" in which the remaining Type 97 Torpedo Bombers and Hayabusa fought thier final battle.

Evidence suggests the operation may focus on the Battle of Shumshu as this was where the remaining Type 97 Torpedo Bombers and Hayabusa had thier final battle against invading the Russian forces.

Using the details from the event location and information provided from the sources, the main location of the event is set to take place at the Kurile Islands around near Shumshu. In which the 5th Fleet was sent and stationed there around 1943- 1944.

In addition, it has been noted the some of the ships that will appear in this event will have named tied to locations around the area of the 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 This is for historical reference only.

The 5th Fleet

The 5th Fleet were mainly composed of IJN ships that were stationed up in the North back in 1943-1944. They were mainly sent there as a defensive measure to prevent US forces from approaching from the Northern Pacific.

They were also being considered to conduct an invasion against Russia at some point during the war, but due to the outcomes as the war progressed, the 5th Fleet would eventually have to move to Letye to battle the American forces down in the south which would ultimately destroy all but two ships that was a part of the fleet. This Fleet would then become disbanded.

The following list is a list of the all the members of the 5th Fleet from the 2nd Sino-Japanese War, all the way to before Leyte Gulf.

The Fifth Fleet Members List of currently existing ships in game prior to Leyte Gulf Campaign

Second Sino-Japanese War
Myoukou, Nagara, Tenryuu, Tatsuta, Kikuzuki, Mikazuki, Mochizuki

Pearl Harbor
Tama, Kiso

Operation Cottage (This Fleet is the closest connected to the Northern Pacific)
Nachi, Maya, Tama, Kiso, Abukuma, Samidare, Hibiki, Asagumo, Yuugumo, Akigumo, Kazagumo, Ushio, Akebono, Wakaba, Hatsushimo, Naganami

Post-Battle of the Philippine Seas (This Fleet is what's being used for the event)
Nachi, Ashigara, Kiso, Abukuma, Tama, Ushio, Akebono, Kasumi, Shiranui, Hatsuharu, Hatsushimo, Wakaba

For more information please feel free to view:

Wikipedia's 5th Fleet Article
Japan Wiki's page on the 5th Fleet

The Kurile Islands and the Battle of Shumshu

Prior to to WWII back in 1941, Japan began to occupy the Kurile Islands to set up as one of many base of operations as they were slowly gathering to engage in war in the US. The place was chosen since it was an area which had a small population and was constant cover of fog. It also was under ownership of the Japanese after a ratified agreement made between Russian and Japan back in 1875.

During the War, the American forces would attempt to attack the Kurile Islands bombing both Shumshu and Paramushiro in 1943 which would later alert Japan's army and navy to take additional defenses again the American's assault resulting in the 5th Fleet being stationed in the North to defend the Kurile Islands and to aid in plans to help expand thier reach in the Northern Pacific.

As time would pass, eventually the 5th Fleet would be reassign to defend the Letye Gulf in late 1944,which would ultimately seal thier fate.

By the time the war came to an end with America, Japan would then face off another battle against the Russian forces that would invade both Shumshu and Paramushiro. The Russian Army would advance from the north from thier base located at Petropavlosk. By around this time, Japan was suffering from a severe lack in resources to keep going. With only a small amount of Type 97 bombers, 4 Hayabusa, the 11th Tank Battalion, and several thousands of soldiers. Japan would fight thier last battle to defend the islands, but ultimately due to thier suffering losses from the war they would ultimately surrender to the Russians and would give the islands back to Russian and leave the Kurile Islands.

For more information please feel free to view the follow:

Wikipedia's Kurile Island Article
Wikipedia's Battle of Shumshu Article
North Pacific Skies' Kurile Island Website

Information

New Ships

The following ships have been added to the game:

1. Escort Carrier Kasuga Maru aka Taiyou
2. Battleship Gangut
3. Fleet Oiler Kamoi
4. Coastal Defense Ship Shimushu
5. Coastal Defense Ship Kunashiri
6. Coastal Defense Ship Etorofu

New Equipment

1. New Equipment mentioned in the Tanaka's Interview in KanColle Style Vol.4 notes that we will be getting the Hayabusa.
   • Rank Rewards on the 29th showed that there are at least 4 different Hayabusa Types.
     • Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model II
     • Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A
     • Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A (54th Air Squadron)
     • Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model II (64th Air Squadron)
   • Noted in the same interview, Squadron based versions of the Hayabusa should be available for Normal Difficulty or higher.
   • The Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A (54th Air Squadron) based upon the Air Group which occupied Shumshu will be avalaible on Normal Difficulty or higher.
   • Dev Tweets also confirmed that the Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model II (64th Air Squadron) which was lead by the famous pilot ace Tateo Katou, will be avalaible on Hard mode difficulty only.

New Enemy Vessels

• Escort Princess
• Northernmost Landing Princess
• Northern Water Princess

New Enemy Equipment

• Abyssal Attack Patrol Hawk
• Abyssal Attack Patrol Hawk Kai
• Abyssal 12inch Triple Gun Mount

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.

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	Sortie! Ominato Naval District	No	No		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	Fleet, Assemble! To the Hitokappu Anchorage	No	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	Fleet, Head out! Reinforce the Northern Defence Line!	Yes	Yes
Extra Operation	E-4	Interception! Protect the 11th Tank Battalion!	No	Yes
	E-5	The Northern Witch	Yes	Yes

Contribute Information

We would like you to contribute information 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.

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Event Maps

E-1

Sortie! Ominato Naval District [1] [2] 出撃！大湊警備府 Information Event Tag: Boss: Submarine Princess Hard (甲): 520 Medium (乙): 440 Easy (丙): 330 Key Rewards: Clearing on Hard (甲): 1x Type 95 Depth Charge, 1x Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model II, 1x Special 4th Anniversary Scroll, 1x Mamiya, 1x Furniture Fairy Clearing on Medium (乙): 1x Type 95 Depth Charge, 1x Special 4th Anniversary Scroll, 1x Mamiya, 1x Furniture Fairy Clearing on Easy (丙): 1x Special 4th Anniversary Scroll, 1x Mamiya, 1x Furniture Fairy
Branching rules E-1 Branching Rules Nodes Rules E B Do not meet the requirements to go to F. F Amount of DD ≧ 2 A C Fail the LoS check D Pass the LoS check of +34 on Hard using the F33 Cn3 Formula. F G Fail the requirements to go to H. H Pass the LoS check of +13 on Medium/Hard using the F33 Cn3 Formula. Easy has no LoS check. H I Active Branching J J K Do not meet the requirements to go to L. L Amount of DD+CL ≧ 4 K L Fail the LoS check M Pass the LoS check L M Pass the LoS check N Fail the LoS check Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event.
Tips CV(L) are not allowed. The boss node will have a Submarine Princess present along with some subs and surface ships. A minimum of 2 DD ensures east routing towards the boss A BBV is recommended to enable second shelling and can also perform ASW attacks with certain setups. Normal/Hard requires passing a 45+ F33 Cn3 LoS check to avoid off routing from F to G. It's recommended to load your BBV with Zuiuns and Seirans to meet the LOS requirements. Recommended Compositions: 3XX,2DD,1BBV (DDs, CL or CTs can be used in XX) ASW equipment setups are heavily advised. If you use the above mentioned recommendation for higher difficulties, you shouldn't have any issue defeating the boss fleet unless you have a bad encounter like T-Disadvantage. Most nodes should prevent little issue outside the pre-boss node which may present a possible risk to players on higher difficulties. Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px B Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px G Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) H Pattern 1 Choose your route I Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px J Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px K Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px L Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px M Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px AS:36 AS+:72 N 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 Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px B Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px G Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) H Pattern 1 Choose your route I Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px J Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px K Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px L Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px M Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px AS:12 AS+:24 N 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 Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px B Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px 40px Pattern 4 40px G Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) H Pattern 1 Choose your route I Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px 40px Pattern 4 40px J Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px K Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px 40px Pattern 4 40px L Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px M Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px 40px Pattern 4 40px AS:36 AS+:72 N Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided)
Ship drops Node Ship List A Destroyers Akebono Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Mochizuki Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Nachi B Destroyers Akebono Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Mochizuki Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Kiso Tama D Destroyers Akebono Asagumo Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Mochizuki Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Light Cruisers Abukuma Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Sendai Tama Tatsuta Tenryuu Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Nachi I Destroyers Akebono Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Mochizuki Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Kiso Tama J Destroyers Akebono Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Mochizuki Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Nachi K Destroyers Akebono Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Mochizuki Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Tatsuta Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Nachi M Destroyers Akebono Asagumo Asashimo Fujinami Fumizuki Harusame Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hayashimo Kasumi Kazagumo Kikuzuki Kisaragi Kiyoshimo Mikazuki Minazuki Mochizuki Mutsuki Nagatsuki Oboro Satsuki Sazanami Shiranui Takanami Ushio Uzuki Wakaba Yamagumo Yayoi Yuugumo Light Cruisers Abukuma Kiso Kitakami Ooi Tama Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Kinugasa Kumano Mikuma Mogami Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Takao Tone Battleships Fusou Hyuuga Ise Yamashiro Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Houshou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Submarines I-13 I-168 I-19 I-58 I-8 Auxiliary Ships Akashi

E-2

Fleet, Assemble! To the Hitokappu Anchorage 艦隊集結！単冠湾泊地へ Information Event Tag: Boss: Destroyer Princess (TP Phase) Heavy Cruiser Princess (Killing Phase) TP Gauge: Hard (甲): 300 Medium (乙): 240 Easy (丙): 120 Boss Phase: Hard (甲): 1090 Medium (乙): 1040 Easy (丙): 970 Key Rewards: Clearing on Hard (甲): 2x Battle Rations, 3x Irako, 1x Repair Goddess, 1x Type 2 Depth Charge, 1x Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A Clearing on Medium (乙): 2x Battle Rations, 2x Irako, 1 Type 2 Depth Charge, 1x Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model II Clearing on Easy (丙): 1x Battle Rations, 1x Irako, 1x Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model II
Branching rules E-2 Branching Rules Nodes Rules Start A Do not meet the requirements to go to F. F If the fleet contains SS(V): Fleet will always go to F, anything else is irrelevant. If the fleet does not contain SS(V): Meet all of the following requirements: No AV allowed Amount of CV(L/B) ≦ 2 Amount of DD ≧ 1 B C Do not meet the requirements to go to D. D Meet all of the following requirements: Fast Fleet Amount of CV(L) ≦ 2 G H Do not meet the requirements to go to I. I Meet all of the following requirements: Fast Fleet Amount of FBB+CV(L/B) ≦ 2 Amount of DD ≧ 2 I K Active Branching M K O Meet all of the following requirements: Fast Fleet Amount of FBB+CV(L/B) ≦ 3 Amount of DD ≧ 2 Q Do not meet the requirements to go to O. N J Fail the LoS check R Pass the LoS check P N Do not meet the requirements to go to either R or T. R Node R cannot be accessed during the HP Phase. If you're in the TP Phase, meet all of the following requirements: Amount of historical ships ≧ 3 on Easy and Medium / 4 on Hard Pass the LoS check If the map is cleared: Random routing between node R and T if you pass the LoS check. T Node T cannot be accessed during the TP Phase. If you're in the HP Phase: Pass the Los check If the map is cleared: Random routing between node R and T if you pass the LoS check. Q O You will be redirected through this route if node T is not unlocked yet. S Fail the LoS check T Pass the LoS check Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event.
Tips Recommended Compositions: 2CV, 2CA(V), 2DD This composition works for both the transport phase and the Killing phase Path: F-G-I-K-O-L-P-N-R (For Transport Phase) and F-G-I-K-O-L-P-T (For Killing Phase) 1CV, 1FBB, 2CA(V), 2DD (for Killing phase) This composition may be more helpful for killing off the boss node as you'll need to have as much time to attack and possibly eliminate as many of the enemies as possible. Path: F-G-I-K-O-L-P-T 1CV, 1FBB, 1CA(V), 1CLT, 2DD (for Killing phase) Another stronger version which allows you to use a torpedo cruiser to perform a preemptive torpedo attack which can possible help turn the battle to your advantage. Path: F-G-I-K-O-L-P-T Land-Based Air Squadron: 1 land-base is available to be sortied. A minimum range of 5 is required for the land-base to reach the boss nodes for both phases. Regarding Nu-class Light Carrier Kai This map serves as the introduction to the new enemy unit variant of the Nu-class Light Carrier known as the Light Carrier Nu-class Kai. Unlike the previous Nu-class Light Carriers, these versions are much stronger and tougher compared to all of the prior versions. They come in an Elite and Flagship variants. While the planes they come with don't generally do much damage during the air strike phase, they will generally pose the greatest threat during shelling phase as their attacks appear to be surprisingly accurate and can usually hit someone in your fleet. In addition, their air defense is also notably strong, especially for the flagship versions which will require you to have your strongest and most capable fighter planes armed to your Standard carriers to keep up with the Nu-class's so you can have a chance to score Air parity or "Air Superiority" against them. Due to their accurate shelling attacks, it's highly recommended to try to disable them as soon as possible to minimize the damage they can do to your fleet. Transport phase notes The above mentioned composition works effectively for the phase if you're fleet is well prepared and well equipped. Bringing ships that can use drums canisters and Daihatsu will help speed the process up to lowering the TP gauge. During the TP Phase, there is a historical composition fleet that can be useful if you wish to grind the map and bypass Node N. 5th Fleet Post-Reorganization on April 1st 1944 CA: Nachi, Ashigara CL: Abukuma, Tama, CLT: Kiso DD: Ushio, Akebono, Kasumi, Shiranui Using 4 members from this historical group, which must include two of the DDs from the historical fleet and two large ships (FBB and/or CV) of your choice will allow you to avoid Node N. Do note that this may not be recommended if you wish to farm node N since it yields some rare drops. Killing phase notes Taking the same path as the one was noted in the recommended compositions is preferred as it will allow you to minimize your encounter with difficult enemy units such as the Nu-class Light Carrier Kai up till the boss node. The boss fleet will consist of a Heavy Cruiser Princess along with some Nu-class Light Carrier Kai (except on easy which are the normal versions and don't appear till final kill). Using your Land Base bombers is recommended to help pick off some ships, but may present some difficulty since more of the ships are not easy to hit and you may run to risk of losing the planes' ranks during the runs. It's recommended to use 1-2 Fighter planes and 1-3 Land Based bombers / Torpedo bombers to max out what you desire most (whether it is Air control or damage potential.) Boss shelling support is highly recommended Destroyers with good torpedo cut-in are also prefer to max out the chances you'll take out the Heavy Cruiser Princess. The main factor that will mostly decide your victory is incapacitating or taking out the Nu-class Kai Light Carriers since they often possess relatively high accurate shelling attacks which can drastically affect your chances of winning depending on who they target. Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px B Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px C Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px D Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) G Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px H Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px I Pattern 1 Choose your route J Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) K Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px L Transport Drop-Off Node Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node M Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:458 AS+:915 N Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px O Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px AS:333 AS+:666 Pattern 2 40px AS:333 AS+:666 P Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Q Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:458 AS+:915 R Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px S Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) T Pattern 1 40px 40px AS:333 AS+:666 Pattern 2 Final Form 40px AS:333 AS+:666 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px B Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px C Pattern 1 40px 40px D Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) G Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px H Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px I Pattern 1 Choose your route J Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) K Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px L Transport Drop-Off Node Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node M Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:312 AS+:624 N Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px O Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:291 AS+:582 Pattern 2 40px AS:291 AS+:582 P Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Q Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:312 AS+:624 R Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px S Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) T Pattern 1 40px AS:291 AS+:582 Pattern 2 Final Form 40px AS:291 AS+:582 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px B Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px C Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px D Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) G Pattern 1 40px 40px H Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px I Pattern 1 Choose your route J Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) K Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px L Transport Drop-Off Node Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node M Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px N Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px O Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px P Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Q Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px R Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px S Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) T Pattern 1 40px AS:146 AS+:291 Pattern 2 Final Form 40px AS:146 AS+:291
Ship drops Node Ship List B Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Hamakaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Isonami Kasumi Miyuki Murakumo Shikinami Shiranui Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Battleships Fusou Yamashiro Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Submarines Maruyu C Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Hamakaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Isokaze Isonami Kasumi Miyuki Murakumo Shikinami Shiranui Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Battleships Fusou Yamashiro Aircraft Carriers Amagi Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou D Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Hamakaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Isokaze Isonami Kasumi Miyuki Murakumo Shikinami Shiranui Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Abukuma Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Battleships Fusou Yamashiro Aircraft Carriers Amagi Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Submarines Maruyu G Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Isonami Kasumi Miyuki Murakumo Shikinami Shiranui Shirayuki Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura K Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Isonami Kasumi Miyuki Murakumo Shikinami Shiranui Shirayuki Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Kako Myoukou Nachi Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou N Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Hamakaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Isokaze Isonami Kasumi Miyuki Murakumo Shikinami Shiranui Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Abukuma Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Battleships Fusou Yamashiro Aircraft Carriers Amagi Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Submarines Maruyu Q Destroyers Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Hamakaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Isonami Kasumi Miyuki Murakumo Shikinami Shiranui Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Battleships Fusou Yamashiro Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Submarines Maruyu R Destroyers Akebono Asakaze Ayanami Fubuki Fujinami Hamakaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Isokaze Isonami Kamikaze Kasumi Kazagumo Miyuki Murakumo Naganami Okinami Shikinami Shiranui Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Ushio Wakaba Yuugumo Light Cruisers Abukuma Kiso Tama Heavy Cruisers Aoba Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Furutaka Haguro Kako Kinugasa Kumano Maya Mogami Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Takao Tone Battleships Haruna Hiei Kirishima Kongou Aircraft Carriers Akagi Hiryuu Kaga Shoukaku Souryuu Zuikaku Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Houshou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Seaplane Tenders Chitose Chiyoda Submarines I-168 T Destroyers Akebono Asakaze Ayanami Fubuki Fujinami Hamakaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Isokaze Isonami Kamikaze Kasumi Kazagumo Miyuki Murakumo Naganami Okinami Shikinami Shiranui Shirayuki Tanikaze Urakaze Ushio Wakaba Yuugumo Light Cruisers Abukuma Kiso Tama Heavy Cruisers Aoba Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Furutaka Haguro Kako Kinugasa Kumano Maya Mogami Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Takao Tone Battleships Haruna Hiei Kirishima Kongou Aircraft Carriers Akagi Hiryuu Kaga Shoukaku Souryuu Zuikaku Light Aircraft Carriers Hiyou Houshou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Seaplane Tenders Chitose Chiyoda Submarines I-168

E-3

Fleet, Head out! Reinforce the Northern Defence Line! 艦隊抜錨！北方防備を強化せよ！ Information Event Tag: Boss: Escort Princess Resource Nodes: Easy/Normal/Hard Visit Node A, C, E once. TP Gauge: Hard (甲): 500 Medium (乙): 400 Easy (丙): 300 Boss: Hard (甲): 1920 Medium (乙): 1675 Easy (丙): Key Rewards: Clearing on Hard (甲): Kasuga Maru, Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A (54th Air Squadron), Toku Daihatsu Landing Craft + 11th Tank Regiment, 7x Screw, 1x Medal Clearing on Medium (乙): Kasuga Maru, Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A, Toku Daihatsu Landing Craft + 11th Tank Regiment, 4x Screw, 1x Medal Clearing on Easy (丙): Kasuga Maru, Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A,Daihatsu-class Landing Craft, Type 95 Depth Charge
Branching rules E-3 Branching Rules Nodes Rules J N Surface Task Force K Transport Escort Carrier Task Force N P Active Branching R S T Fail the LoS check W Pass the LoS check K H Fixed route during the Anchor Phase. In case you're using a Transport Escort: Amount of AV+LHA+AO ≧ 2 (Overrides all other routing) I Carrier Task Force L Transport Escort and Slow Fleet M Transport Escort and Fast Fleet H F Active Branching G D A Active Branching C I L Does not meet the requirements to go to O. O Meet all of the following requirements: Fast Fleet Amount of CV(B) ≦ 2 L O Carrier Task Force Q Transport Escort??? U T Fail the LoS check V Pass the LoS check Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event.
Tips Recommended Compositions: TCF: Main Fleet - 2 CAV 4 DD Escort Fleet - 1 CL 3 DD 2 CA Alternative TCF: Main fleet - 1 CAV, 1 AV(with turbine and boiler if using Commandant Teste or Mizuho), 4DD Escort Fleet - 1 CL 3DD, 2 CA Resource Path: J-K-H-G-E or J-K-H-F-D-C or J-K-H-F-D-A-B TP Path: J-K-M-Q-U-V STF: Main Fleet - 4 (F)BB(V) 2 CVL Escort Fleet - 1 CL 2 CA 2 DD 1 CLT HP Path: J-N-P-S-W or J-N-R-S-W Transport Phase Notes Transport phase is divided into 2 parts. Part 1: Base Transport Part one involves taking your transport fleet to drop out supplies at the near by bases at Nodes A, C, and E. Use your LBAS to target Nodes K and F to minimize damage from these nodes. Since the enemy fleets lack in air support, a full bomber LBAS is recommended to maximize damage potential. Once the 3 base nodes have been made contact with, you will gain access to the next part of the map where you can begin your transport part of the mission. Part 2: Transport Operation During Transporting, you can use the recommended TCF to complete the operation. Drum Canisters and various Daihatsu are recommended to speed up the TP Gauge's countdown. If you're looking to save on CAVs for the next map, you may consider the option of using an AV, if you use Chiyoda or Chitose in seaplane tender form. If you use a more stronger and large capacity Seaplane tender like Mizuho or Commandant Teste, you will need a turbine + engine combo to make them fast so they can maintain the fast fleet path. Seaplane Tenders and/or Aviation Cruiser should be armed with a seaplane fighter or two to help aid in improving the out improving your fighter strength to reach the boss node. LBAS should be set up to include 1-2 Fighter / 1-3 Bombers/ 0-1 Flying boat depending on your needs. It's recommended to target nodes K, Q and V with you LBAS. A distance of 9 is needed to reach Node V and 6 is needed to reach Node Q. If reaching Node V is an issue, it is recommenced to bring node support to make the nodes easier. Node V will be an enemy combined fleet with a single Nu-class light carrier in the fleet. Depending on the difficulty level, you may be pitted again an Elite or Flagship Kai variant. Bringing LBAS fighters and a good amount of seaplane fighters with your AV and CAV can help give you a possible edge in battle. Overall the Boss node combined fleet shouldn't pose much of an issue in general and should be manageable. Kill Phase Notes Bringing a surface Task force is recommended to take out the enemy fleet present at the boss node more easily. LBAS should be set with 1-2 Fighter / 1-2 Bombers/1 Flying boat if you plan to use them at the boss node. A distance of 9 is needed to reach Node W. Most enemy fleets should be manageable without much concern till you reach the boss node itself. Node W will consist of a boss fleet which will be a combined fleet with an Escort Princess. Due to the new bombers she and the new Nu-Kai Carriers that may appear in the boss (based on difficulty), her air power will be notably strong. So a strong air defense is highly recommended between both your carriers and your LBAS and take out as many of the planes as possible and help achieve Air Parity or Air Superiority. Fighter power may need to be increased during final kill to maintain air control. The Escort Princess has a Armor reduction mechanic which can be triggered during the killing phase of the map. The requirements are as followed: Score an S rank on Node P Score an S rank on Node R Score an S rank on Node V By completing this you will get a ding sound at the homeport menu upon returning, when you confront her, her sprite will change, along with her dialogue and her armor will be reduced for final kill making her easier to defeat. Node P and V should be manageable to do under normal combat S ranking Node R will require you to have ASW gear ready to use since you'll be fighting Enemy subs. Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet B Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D Pattern 1 Choose your route E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px G Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:35 AS+:69 H Pattern 1 Choose your route I Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:480 AS+:960 J Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) K Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px L Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px M Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) N Pattern 1 Choose your route O Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:480 AS+:960 P Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px Q Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px R Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px S Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px T Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) U Transport Drop-Off Node Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node V Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:167 AS+:333 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:167 AS+:333 W Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Unknown Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet Unknown Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet B Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D Pattern 1 Choose your route E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px G Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:35 AS+:69 H Pattern 1 Choose your route I Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:335 AS+:669 J Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) K Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px L Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px M Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) N Pattern 1 Choose your route O Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:335 AS+:669 P Pattern 1 40px 40px Q Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px R Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px S Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px T Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) U Transport Drop-Off Node Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node V Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:146 AS+:291 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:167 AS+:333 W Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Unknown Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet Unknown Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Pattern 2 main fleet escort fleet B Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) C Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) D Pattern 1 Choose your route E Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) F Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px G Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:35 AS+:69 H Pattern 1 Choose your route I Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:296 AS+:591 J Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) K Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px L Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px M Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) N Pattern 1 Choose your route O Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:296 AS+:591 P Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px Q Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px R Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px S Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px T Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) U Transport Drop-Off Node Pattern 1 Transport Drop-Off Node V Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:146 AS+:291 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:146 AS+:291 W Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Unknown Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet Unknown
Ship drops Node Ship List A Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Asagumo Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Murasame Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Yuudachi Light Cruisers Abukuma Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kinu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Noshiro Ooyodo Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Auxiliary Ships Hayasui F Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Murasame Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Yuudachi Light Cruisers Abukuma Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kinu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Suzuya G Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Murasame Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Abukuma Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi K Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Murasame Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi O Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Asagumo Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Murasame Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Yuudachi Light Cruisers Abukuma Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kinu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Noshiro Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Suzuya P Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Murasame Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Nachi Q Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Asagumo Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Murasame Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Yuudachi Light Cruisers Abukuma Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kinu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Noshiro Ooyodo Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Auxiliary Ships Hayasui R Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Asagumo Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Murasame Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Yuudachi Light Cruisers Abukuma Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kinu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Noshiro Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Suzuya S Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Asagumo Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kasumi Murasame Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Yuudachi Light Cruisers Abukuma Agano Isuzu Jintsuu Kinu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Noshiro Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Haguro Myoukou Nachi Suzuya V Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Asagumo Harukaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kagerou Kasumi Kuroshio Maikaze Murasame Nowaki Samidare Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Yuudachi Light Cruisers Abukuma Agano Jintsuu Kiso Naka Noshiro Sendai Tama Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Kumano Mikuma Mogami Myoukou Nachi Suzuya 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 Houshou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Auxiliary Ships Kamoi W Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Asagumo Harukaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kagerou Kasumi Kuroshio Maikaze Murasame Nowaki Samidare Shigure Shiranui Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Yuudachi Light Cruisers Abukuma Agano Jintsuu Kiso Naka Noshiro Sendai Tama Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Kumano Mikuma Mogami Myoukou Nachi Suzuya 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 Houshou Junyou Ryuujou Shouhou Zuihou Auxiliary Ships Kamoi

E-4

Interception! Protect the 11th Tank Battalion! 逆上陸！士魂の反撃 Information Event Tag: Boss: Northernmost Landing Princess Boss: Hard (甲): 3450 Medium (乙): 3150 Easy (丙): 2900 Key Rewards: Clearing on Hard (甲): Bomb-carrying Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III Kai (55th Squadron), 1x Reinforcement Expansion, Prototype Flight Deck Catapult, 1x Skilled Pilot, 1x Medal Clearing on Medium (乙): 1x Prototype Flight Deck Catapult, 1x Reinforcement Expansion, 1x Medal, 1x Skilled Pilot Clearing on Easy (丙): 1x Prototype Flight Deck Catapult, 1x Medal
Branching rules E-4 Branching Rules Nodes Rules Start A If the fleet contains SS(V): Fleet will always go to A, anything else is irrelevant. If the fleet does not contain SS(V): Meet all of the following requirements: No CV(L/B) allowed Fast Fleet Amount of CL ≧ 1 Amount of DD ≧ 3 D Does not meet the requirements to go to A. A B Fixed Route C E Pass the LoS check F Fail the LoS check D A ??? G ??? J L Active Branching N K I Pass the LoS check M Fail the LoS check L K ??? O ??? N O ??? Q ??? O P Fixed route? Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event.
Tips Recommended Compositions: 1 CL 3 DD 2 CAV Path: A-B-C-E-H-I This composition starts on the West side. Anti-Installation equipment is required to kill Northernmost Landing Princess WG42, Daihatsu-class Landing Craft (Type 89 Medium Tanks & Marines), Type 3 Shell, Daihatsu-class Landing Craft, Type 2 Ka-Mi Tank, Toku Daihatsu Landing Craft + 11th Tank Regiment 3-4 CV(B) 1-2 CAV 1 SS(V) Path: A-B-C-E-H-I This composition starts on the West side and focuses on opening strikes and strong shelling. It uses an SS(V) to enable west routing and can also draw the shelling of Northernmost Landing Princess. This route can force a lot of early retreats due to sub getting taiha in preboss nodes. 333 air power is required for AS+ on C node and 408 for AS+ on E node. Land-Based Air Squadron: There map features 3 land-bases where a maximum of 2 can be sortied. Hard and Normal features land-base raids where the Abyssal will target land bases resulting in lost planes and resources. It is recommended to set your third base to defense mode with 3 or 4 of you best Interceptor or Fighter planes along with a Saiun. The range to the boss node is 1 with a fighter power require of 48/108/216 for AP,AS,AS+ respectively. Boss Notes: Northernmost Landing Princess has a weakness to Type 97 Torpedo Bomber and Type 97 Torpedo Bomber (Tomonaga Squadron). Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px B Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:146 AS+:291 Pattern 2 40px AS:167 AS+:333 C Pattern 1 40px AS:146 AS+:291 Pattern 2 40px AS:167 AS+:333 D Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px E Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:123 AS+:246 Pattern 2 40px AS:144 AS+:288 Pattern 3 40px AS:174 AS+:348 Pattern 4 40px AS:204 AS+:408 F Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) G Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px H Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px I Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Unknown Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet Unknown J Pattern 1 Choose your route K Pattern 1 40px AS:203 AS+:405 Pattern 2 40px AS:203 AS+:405 L Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:167 AS+:333 M Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) N Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:180 AS+:360 Pattern 2 40px AS:180 AS+:360 Pattern 3 40px AS:182 AS+:363 O Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px P Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:203 AS+:405 Pattern 2 40px AS:203 AS+:405 Q Pattern 1 40px AS:180 AS+:360 Pattern 2 40px AS:180 AS+:360 Pattern 3 40px AS:182 AS+:363 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px B Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:35 AS+:69 Pattern 3 40px AS:146 AS+:291 C Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:35 AS+:69 Pattern 3 40px AS:146 AS+:291 D Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px E Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:72 AS+:144 Pattern 2 40px AS:102 AS+:204 Pattern 3 40px AS:123 AS+:246 Pattern 4 40px AS:144 AS+:288 F Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) G Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px Pattern 3 40px H Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px I Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Unknown Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet Unknown J Pattern 1 Choose your route K Pattern 1 40px AS:182 AS+:363 Pattern 2 40px AS:203 AS+:405 Pattern 3 40px AS:203 AS+:405 L Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:146 AS+:291 M Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) N Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:182 AS+:363 Pattern 2 40px AS:180 AS+:360 O Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px P Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:182 AS+:363 Pattern 2 40px AS:203 AS+:405 Pattern 3 40px AS:203 AS+:405 Q Pattern 1 40px AS:71 AS+:141 Pattern 2 40px AS:182 AS+:363 Pattern 3 40px AS:180 AS+:360 Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px B Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:35 AS+:69 Pattern 3 40px AS:146 AS+:291 C Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:35 AS+:69 Pattern 3 40px AS:146 AS+:291 D Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px E Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:72 AS+:144 Pattern 2 40px AS:102 AS+:204 Pattern 3 40px AS:123 AS+:246 F Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) G Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px Pattern 3 40px 40px H Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px I Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Unknown Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet Unknown J Pattern 1 Choose your route K Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:182 AS+:363 Pattern 3 40px AS:182 AS+:363 L Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:146 AS+:291 M Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) N Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:71 AS+:141 Pattern 3 40px AS:182 AS+:363 O Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px P Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:182 AS+:363 Pattern 3 40px AS:182 AS+:363 Q Pattern 1 40px AS:36 AS+:72 Pattern 2 40px AS:71 AS+:141 Pattern 3 40px AS:182 AS+:363
Ship drops Node Ship List A Destroyers Akebono Arare Arashio Asashio Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Michishio Ooshio Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Kiso Tama Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Nachi C Destroyers Akebono Arare Arashio Asashio Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Michishio Ooshio Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Maya Mogami Nachi Tone D Destroyers Akebono Arare Arashio Asashio Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Michishio Ooshio Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Kiso Tama Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Nachi H Destroyers Akebono Akizuki Arare Arashio Asagumo Asashio Hatsuharu Hatsukaze Hatsushimo Kasumi Michishio Ooshio Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Haguro Maya Mogami Myoukou Nachi Takao Tone Submarines Maruyu I Destroyers Akebono Akigumo Asagumo Hamakaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kagerou Kasumi Kuroshio Murasame Naganami Samidare Shimakaze Shiranui Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Tanikaze Urakaze Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Yuudachi Yuugumo Light Cruisers Abukuma Jintsuu Kinu Kiso Kitakami Kuma Nagara Ooi Sendai Tama Tatsuta Tenryuu Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Aoba Atago Chikuma Kinugasa Mogami Myoukou Nachi Takao Tone Battleships Haruna Hiei Kirishima Kongou Fusou Hyuuga Ise Mutsu Yamashiro Aircraft Carriers Akagi Kaga Submarines I-19 Auxiliary Ships Akashi Akitsumaru K Destroyers Akebono Arare Arashio Asagumo Asashio Hatsuharu Hatsukaze Kasumi Michishio Ooshio Shiranui Wakaba Yamagumo Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Haguro Maya Mogami Myoukou Nachi Takao Tone L Destroyers Akebono Arare Arashio Asashio Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Kasumi Michishio Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Maya Myoukou Nachi Takao Tone Q Destroyers Akebono Akizuki Arare Arashio Asagumo Asashio Hatsuharu Hatsukaze Hatsushimo Kasumi Michishio Ooshio Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Yamagumo Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Yuubari Heavy Cruisers Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Haguro Maya Mogami Nachi Tone Submarines Maruyu

E-5

The Northern Witch 北の魔女 Information Event Tag: None (All ship with prior tags are allowed to join this map.) Boss: Battleship Princess (Phase 1) Northern Water Princess (Phase 2) Battleship Princess HP: Hard (甲): 1200 Medium (乙): 1200 Easy (丙): 1200 Northern Water Princess HP: Hard (甲): 3850 Medium (乙): 3080 Easy (丙): 3000 Key Rewards: Clearing on Hard (甲): Gangut, 1x First Class Medal, Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model II (64th Air Squadron), 10x Screws, 2x Medal Clearing on Medium (乙): Gangut, Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A (54th Air Squadron), 8x Screws, 2x Medal Clearing on Easy (丙): Gangut, 1x Medal
Branching rules E-5 Branching Rules Nodes Rules Start 1 Carrier Task Force 2 Surface Task Force A D Active Branching E E F Amount of CV(B) in main fleet ≧ 4 Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) in main fleet ≧ 5 H Do not meet the requirements to go to F. F H The map has been cleared. J The map has not been cleared yet. G L Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(B) in main fleet ≧ 4 M ??? H G Do not meet the requirements to go to either I or M. I If the map is not cleared yet, meet one of the following requirements: ??? If the map is cleared, meet one of the following requirement: Amount of CLT ≧ 3 M If the map is not cleared yet, meet one of the following requirements: ??? If the map is cleared, meet one of the following requirements: Fleet contains AO Amount of (F)BB(V) ≧ 4 J K Active Branching N K O Pass the LoS check. Q Fail the LoS check. L M Pass the LoS check, but fail to meet the requirements to go to R. P Fail the LoS check. R Amount of historical ships ≧ 4 on Easy/5 on Medium. You cannot go through this route on Hard. M Q Fail the LoS check. R Pass the LoS check. O S Fail the LoS check. T Pass the LoS check. Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event.
Tips Recommended Compositions: Phase 1: CTF: Main Fleet - 4 CV(B) 2 (F)BB Escort Fleet - 1 CL 2 DD 1-3 CLT 0-2 CA Path: Phase 2: STF: Main Fleet - 4 (F)BB 2 CVL Escort Fleet - 1 CL 2 DD 1-3 CLT 0-2 CA Path: B-C-F-J-N-O-T CFT: Main Fleet - 4 CV(B) 2 (F)BB Escort Fleet - 1 CL 2 DD 3X Path: E-F-J-N-O-T Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 Choose your route B Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px C Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:365 AS+:729 D Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:167 AS+:333 E Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:333 AS+:666 F Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:365 AS+:729 G Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:167 AS+:333 H Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px I Maelstrom Node Pattern 1 Maelstrom Node J Pattern 1 Choose your route K Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px L Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 2 40px AS:360 AS+:720 Pattern 3 40px AS:527 AS+:1053 M Pattern 1 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 2 40px AS:360 AS+:720 Pattern 3 40px AS:527 AS+:1053 N Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px O Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px Unknown Pattern 2 40px Unknown P Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Q Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) R Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:333 AS+:666 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:333 AS+:666 S Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) T Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Unknown Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet Unknown Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 Choose your route B Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px C Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:308 AS+:615 D Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:146 AS+:291 E Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:291 AS+:582 F Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:308 AS+:615 G Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:146 AS+:291 H Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px I Maelstrom Node Pattern 1 Maelstrom Node J Pattern 1 Choose your route K Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px L Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 2 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 3 40px AS:506 AS+:1011 M Pattern 1 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 2 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 3 40px AS:506 AS+:1011 N Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px O Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px Unknown Pattern 2 40px Unknown P Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Q Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) R Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:291 AS+:582 S Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) T Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Unknown Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet Unknown Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters Nodes and Enemy Encounters Node Pattern Xp Node Info Form Air A Pattern 1 Choose your route B Pattern 1 40px 40px Pattern 2 40px C Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:162 AS+:324 D Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:146 AS+:291 Pattern 2 40px AS:146 AS+:291 E Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:180 AS+:360 F Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:162 AS+:324 G Pattern 1 40px 40px 40px AS:146 AS+:291 Pattern 2 40px AS:146 AS+:291 H Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px 40px I Maelstrom Node Pattern 1 Maelstrom Node J Pattern 1 Choose your route K Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px L Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 2 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 3 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 4 40px AS:339 AS+:678 M Pattern 1 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 2 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 3 40px AS:339 AS+:678 Pattern 4 40px AS:339 AS+:678 N Pattern 1 40px Pattern 2 40px Pattern 3 40px O Air Battle Node Pattern 1 40px Unknown Pattern 2 40px Unknown P Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) Q Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) R Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet AS:146 AS+:291 Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet AS:146 AS+:291 S Pattern 1 "Must be my imagination" (battle avoided) T Enemy Combined Fleet Pattern 1 main fleet escort fleet Unknown Pattern 2 Final Form main fleet escort fleet Unknown
Ship drops Node Ship List D Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Mochizuki Murasame Nenohi Oboro Samidare Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi E Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Mochizuki Murasame Nagatsuki Nenohi Oboro Samidare Satsuki Sazanami Shigure Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi F Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Ayanami Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Isonami Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Mochizuki Murakumo Murasame Mutsuki Nagatsuki Nenohi Oboro Samidare Satsuki Sazanami Shigure Shikinami Shiratsuyu Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi G Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Isonami Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Miyuki Mochizuki Murakumo Murasame Mutsuki Nagatsuki Nenohi Oboro Samidare Satsuki Sazanami Shigure Shikinami Shiratsuyu Shirayuki Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Jintsuu Naka Natori Sendai Yura K Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Isonami Kamikaze Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Miyuki Mochizuki Murakumo Murasame Mutsuki Nagatsuki Nenohi Oboro Samidare Satsuki Sazanami Shigure Shikinami Shiratsuyu Shirayuki Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Seaplane Tenders Mizuho M Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Isonami Kamikaze Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Miyuki Mochizuki Murakumo Murasame Mutsuki Nagatsuki Nenohi Oboro Samidare Satsuki Sazanami Shigure Shikinami Shiratsuyu Shirayuki Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Seaplane Tenders Akitsushima Mizuho N Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Isonami Kamikaze Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Miyuki Mochizuki Murakumo Murasame Mutsuki Nagatsuki Nenohi Oboro Samidare Satsuki Sazanami Shigure Shikinami Shiratsuyu Shirayuki Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Seaplane Tenders Akitsushima Mizuho R Destroyers Akatsuki Akebono Ayanami Fubuki Fumizuki Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hatsuyuki Hibiki Ikazuchi Inazuma Isonami Kamikaze Kikuzuki Kisaragi Mikazuki Miyuki Mochizuki Murakumo Murasame Mutsuki Nagatsuki Nenohi Oboro Samidare Satsuki Sazanami Shigure Shikinami Shiratsuyu Shirayuki Suzukaze Ushio Wakaba Yuudachi Light Cruisers Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Sendai Tama Yura Seaplane Tenders Mizuho T Destroyers Akebono Akigumo Arashi Fujinami Hagikaze Hatsuharu Hatsushimo Hibiki Kamikaze Kasumi Makigumo Naganami Okinami Sazanami Shiranui Ushio Wakaba Yukikaze Yuugumo Light Cruisers Abukuma Isuzu Jintsuu Kiso Kitakami Kuma Nagara Naka Natori Ooi Sendai Tama Yahagi Yura Heavy Cruisers Aoba Ashigara Atago Chikuma Choukai Furutaka Haguro Kako Kinugasa Kumano Maya Mogami Myoukou Nachi Suzuya Takao Tone Battleships Haruna Hiei Kirishima Kongou Littorio Roma Fusou Hyuuga Ise Mutsu Nagato Yamashiro Aircraft Carriers Hiryuu Shoukaku Souryuu Zuikaku Light Aircraft Carriers Houshou Shouhou Zuihou Seaplane Tenders Chitose Chiyoda Auxiliary Ships Kamoi