Fall 2019 Event/Info

Introduction

The Fall 2019 Event, Advance! The 2nd Southern Operation is scheduled to begin on November 29th. The event will be the "largest event of this year".

The theme of the event will take place in the "Southern Waters past Indonesia, where the 8th Destroyer Division played a role during the war. Current details imply the main part of the campaign will be part of the Dutch East Indies Campaign. The Event will consist of a total of 6 Event Maps, consisting of 4 Main Operations and 2 Extra Operations.

The Event will begin in Southern area of the Bali Sea.

For additional information regarding event-related subjects and content, please refer to the following links:

Historical Background

Disclaimer: The following information is based upon a summary of World War II history and may not have any bearing on in-game mechanics. This is for historical reference only.

Dutch East Indies Campaign

This is a test!

Information

New Mechanics

New Ships

A total of 7 ships will be released as part of the event. 4 for the Main Operation and 3 for the Extra Operation.

So far, it has been revealed that the following ships will be released this event:


It is also known that two artist who are generally commissioned to work on shipgirls from time to time are returning:

  • Parsley
  • Kusada Souta

Returning Ships

New Equipment

Note: Some equipment was previously introduced as part of prior ranking rewards.

New Enemy Vessels

New Enemy Equipment

Friend Fleet

Fleet Formations

Friend Fleets will now come with a new function which will allow players to choose if they wish to bring in a Friend Fleet to aid them in battle or not. They can also choose to also decide if they want a normal Friend Fleet come aid them in battle or if they wish to use a powerful Friend Fleet that will require the cost of 6 Instant Constructions   to allow you call in a more powerful Friend Fleet to aid you into battle.

If you choose to opt in for the powerful Friend fleet, the Instant Constructions   will not be consumed unless a powerful Friend Fleet appears.


Voice Lines

Friend Fleet Voice Lines

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Destroyers
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Friend Fleet 1
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Friend Fleet 1
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Friend Fleet 2

Event Voice Lines

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Destroyers
Shiratsuyu
Secretary 3
Play
Admiral, I'll be fine. I'll be very careful on this sea. I'll be the number one lookout. Trust meee!
提督、大丈夫だって。この海、ちゃんと気をつけるから。一番ちゃんと見張りをするから。信じてよー!
Shiratsuyu
Attack
Play
Now, it's time for me to do my best as the eldest sister. Take thiiiis!
さあ、ここは長女のあたしが頑張らないと。いけー!
Shigure
Secretary 3
Play
An anti-submarine patrol? I'll work hard too.
対潜哨戒か?僕も、頑張るよ。
Shigure
Attack
Play
I'll protect this place too.
ここは、僕も、守る。
Shigure Kai Ni
Attack
Play
I'll... protect this place too!
ここは僕も…守る!
Murasame
Secretary 1
Play
Ufufufu. Admiral, all of us in DesDiv2 are ready and waiting.
うふふふぅ。提督、私達二駆はスタンバイオーケーよ。
Murasame
Battle Start
Play
DesDiv2; Yuudachi, Harusame, Samidare. Come on, let's go.
二駆、夕立、春雨、五月雨。さあ、行きましょう。
Murasame Kai Ni
Battle Start
Play
DesDiv2; Yuudachi, Harusame, Samidare. Come on, let's go.
二駆、夕立、春雨、五月雨。さあ、行きましょう。
Yuudachi
Secretary 1
Play
I'll come with you.
夕立、一緒に行くよ。
Yuudachi Kai Ni
Secretary 1
Play
I'll come with you.
夕立、一緒に行くよ。
Yuudachi
Secretary 3
Play
My division is here-poi. It's time for me to go wild-poi!
夕立の部隊が来たっぽい。思いっきり暴れるっぽい!
Yuudachi Kai Ni
Secretary 3
Play
My division is here-poi. It's time for me to go wild-pooooooi!
夕立の部隊が来たっぽい。思いっきり暴れるっぽぉいぃー!
Yuudachi
Joining A Fleet
Play
Destroyer Yuudachi will now be sortieing to the Solomons.
駆逐艦夕立、いざソロモンに抜けて、出撃よ。
Yuudachi Kai Ni
Joining A Fleet
Play
Destroyer Yuudachi will now be sortieing to the Solomons.
駆逐艦夕立、いざソロモンに抜けて、出撃よ。
Yuudachi
Night Attack
Play
I really have so many targets to choose from-poi. Grr, grarr!
本当に選り取り見取りっぽい。がる、がるる!
Yuudachi Kai Ni
Night Attack
Play
I really have so many targets to choose from-poi. Rawr, RAWRR!
本当に選り取り見取りっぽい。がる、がるる!
Yuudachi
Night Battle
Play
Now is the time-poi. I'll show you what the Nightmare of Solomon is really about.
今がその時っぽい。ソロモンの悪夢、たっぷり見せてあげる。
Yuudachi Kai Ni
Night Battle
Play
Now is the time-poi. I'll show you what the Nightmare of Solomon is really about.
今がその時っぽい。ソロモンの悪夢、たっぷり、見せてあげる。

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 (, Hard), Operation B (, Medium), Operation C (, Easy) or Operation D (, Very 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 from Summer 2015 Event's final map, where certain nodes had to be attacked and other conditions fulfilled to reduce boss armor, will return.
  3. Returning this event, the Vanguard Formation can be used .
    • This formation will organize the fleet such that the 3rd-6th/7th ships protect the Flagship and 2nd Ship of the Fleet.
      • In addition, the formation allows for ships to become more evasive in combat situations, especially with well-trained Destroyer.
      • This formation is also available only during the duration of the event.
      • The formation will be usable by both normal fleets as well as the Striking Force Fleet.
  4. NPC Friend Fleets have been introduced into the game.
    • Friend Fleets act as another unit that appears in particular battles to help aid your fleet when attacking the enemy at the start of night battle.
      • NPC Friend Fleets are selected from a randomized preset list of ship.
      • Depending on who you have in your fleet can also influence who will be arrive to aid you in battle.
  5. Enemy Radar Ambush Nodes have been introduced into the game.
    • Entering this node will result in your fleet facing off against an enemy fleet that will ambush and attack your fleet
      • Your Fleet will not be able to fight against the enemy Fleet.
      • By meeting certain conditions, you can evade these nodes.
  6. Emergency Anchorage Maintenance/Repairs 【緊急泊地修理】
  7. High-Altitude Abyssal Bombers that are resistant to all types of interceptors other than the new land-based jet interceptors may also return this event.

Quick Info Table

Classification Map Name Fleet Type? Land-Based Air Squadron? Friendly Fleet? Color of Tag Tag Condition & Deployment Restriction Difficulty Restrictions Notes
Main Operation
E-1 Witness the 8th Destroyer Division! Battle Off Bali Single Fleet No TBD  
Occupation Convoy
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.
No restrictions. All difficulties OK
E-2 Assault! The 2nd Battle of the Java Sea Single Fleet Yes TBD  
Air Raid Unit
In order to play these maps on hard, you must complete the previous map* on either normal or hard.
(e.g., to do E-2 on hard, you must complete E-1 on normal or hard.)
E-3 Clash! Battle off Surabaya! Combined Fleet Yes TBD  
Dutch East Indies Unit
E-4 Battle off Batavia Single/Combined Fleet Yes TBD  
Malay Unit
Extra Operation
E-5 Davao Sea Patrol Line Single/Combined Fleet Yes ???  
Patrol Unit
E-6 A Fierce Fight! The Third Battle of the Solomon Sea Single/Combined Fleet Yes ???  
Decisive Battle Squadron