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Keep the carrier fleet and battleships together to focus AA power and fight together.

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Divide the carriers and BB's into individual task forces to better avoid detection.

2 (40%)

Total Members Voted: 5

[Deadmeat1471]

Ok this will be a minor(slow) but interesting LP

People can register as members of the IJN(Imperial Japanese Navy) as either:

Ship commander
Plane commander
Pilot
31st army commander/regiment commanders(Artillery, armored, infantry, engineers, navalguns)

There are more possibilities.

It's a 3 month scenario of one day turns. It's basicly going to culminate in a big carrier battle.
In reality the IJN got slaughtered and lost 3 carriers and 600 planes, effectivly crippling the IJN's offensive ability for the rest of the war.

22nd May 1944 - 5th Aug 1944

I will try and keep track of everyone, although sometimes people will be eliminated in things like CAP patrols or a failed landing and may fall off the radar But i'll do my best!

There are a hell of alot of options, if anyone wants more detail on what planes/ships/positions their are please ask

[Deadmeat1471]

Random pic to show what it looks like.

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[Zrk2]

Cool, can I claim a ship's captain?

[Deadmeat1471]

Example turn:

Combat report:

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[spoiler]AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 31, 44
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TF 12 encounters mine field at Saipan (108,93)
 
Allied Ships
      DD Tingey, Mine hits 1
      DE Fair, Mine hits 1
 
 
 
 
 
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TF 13 encounters mine field at Saipan (108,93) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
38 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Allied Ships
      DMS Hopkins, Shell hits 9,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
      DMS Long, Shell hits 13,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
 
 
 
Saipan Naval Fortress firing at DMS Hopkins
DMS Hopkins firing at Saipan Naval Fortress
Saipan Naval Fortress firing at DMS Long
DMS Long firing at Saipan Naval Fortress
11 mines cleared
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero x 17
      A6M5 Zero x 29
 
 
 
Allied aircraft
      FM-2 Wildcat x 9
      F6F-3 Hellcat x 132
      SB2C-1C Helldiver x 90
      SB2C-3 Helldiver x 65
      SBD-5 Dauntless x 67
      TBF-1 Avenger x 36
      TBM-1C Avenger x 153
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged
      A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
      A6M5 Zero: 10 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
      SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
      SB2C-3 Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
      SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
      TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged
      TBM-1C Avenger: 8 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RO-47, Bomb hits 7, and is sunk
      SS RO-115, Bomb hits 10, and is sunk
      PB Kohuku Maru, Bomb hits 10, and is sunk
      SS RO-36, Bomb hits 12, and is sunk
      SS RO-41, Bomb hits 11, and is sunk
      SS RO-43, Bomb hits 10, and is sunk
      SS RO-114, Bomb hits 11, and is sunk
      SS RO-44, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
      AMc Banshu Maru #8, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
 
Japanese ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
 
 
Airbase hits 28
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 111
Port hits 28
Port fuel hits 7
Port supply hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x SB2C-3 Helldiver bombing from 5000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       7 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       6 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 5000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      19 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      18 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 20000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      12 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 2000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
      18 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      26 x SB2C-3 Helldiver bombing from 3000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
      13 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      16 x SB2C-3 Helldiver bombing from 3000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      14 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       8 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      13 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
      14 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       8 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 14000 feet
       8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
      12 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 5000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver bombing from 5000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 9000 feet
       5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       5 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 3000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       5 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb,  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 5 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) intercepting now.
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 22000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
261 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 5 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
265 Ku S-7 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 6 scrambling)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 23000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
 
Training flight from 261 Ku S-1 has been caught up in attack
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 43rd Division, at 108,93 (Saipan)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero x 3
 
 
 
Allied aircraft
      FM-2 Wildcat x 11
      TBM-1C Avenger x 8
 
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-2 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
265 Ku S-7 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 23000 and 26000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
 
Training flight from 261 Ku S-2 has been caught up in attack
 
 

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Operations report

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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR May 31, 44

No additional repairs possible on SS RO-68
 using currently assigned resources at Truk
Allied Fighter Bomber sighted over Agrihan
Allied Torpedo Bomber sighted over Agrihan
F1M2 Pete from 958 Ku T-8 is damaged on landing
F1M2 Pete sighting report: 3 Allied ships at 92,99 near Babeldaob, speed 20, Moving Northwest
E13A1 Jake sighting report: 4 Allied ships at 92,106 near Peleliu, speed 20, Moving West
Allied Fighter sighted over Kusaie Island
Allied Aircraft sighted over Kusaie Island
A6M5 Zero from 261 Ku S-2 is damaged on landing
A6M5 Zero from 261 Ku S-2 is written off
No additional repairs possible on SS RO-68
 using currently assigned resources at Truk
261 Ku S-2 at Saipan takes A6M5 Zero replacements
752 Ku K-703 arrives at Iwo-jima

SignalsIntelligence

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SIG INT REPORT FOR May 31, 44

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 124,93.
Radio transmissions detected at Kwajalein Island (132,115).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 138,93.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 138,93.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 138,93.

[Deadmeat1471]

Cool, can I claim a ship's captain?

Sure, I'm currently working on getting a list. The save file viewer is playing up.

[Knave]

I find this game very interesting to watch, but it's too expensive to play!

If I could claim a ship captain as well (Carrier?) that would be swell!

[Deadmeat1471]

I find this game very interesting to watch, but it's too expensive to play!

If I could claim a ship captain as well (Carrier?) that would be swell!

Noted, and yes it is god damned expensive! It's for the hardcore only. It models the war down to single day turns and individual pilots! (It's both a pain and a joy  )

[Deadmeat1471]

List of Ships

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CV Shokaku
CV Zuikaku - Knave
CV Junyo
CV Hiyo
CV Taiho
CV Unryu
CVL Zuiho
CVL Ryuho
CVL Chitose
CVL Chiyoda
BB Kongo
BB Haruna
BB Nagato
BB Yamato - Zrk
BB Musashi
AV Akitsushima
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Maya
CA Chokai
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Mogami
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
AS Jingei
CL Oyodo
CL Agano
CL Noshiro
CL Yahagi
CL Oi - Pwnzerfaust
DD Shimakaze
DD Hatsuzuki
DD Wakazuki
DD Shimozuki
DD Naganami
DD Tamanami
DD Fujinami
DD Kishinami
DD Hayanami
DD Okinami
DD Asashimo
DD Akishimo
DD Yukikaze
DD Isokaze
DD Urakaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Michishio
DD Yamagumo
DD Asagumo - Goron
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Shigure
DD Samidare
DD Hatsushima
DD Hibiki
DD Uzuki
DD Satsuki
DD Yunagi
E Tsuga
E No.43
AMc Wa 22
AM Wa 101
AMc Banshu Maru #8
xAKL Hagoromo Maru
xAKL Noshiro Maru #2
xAKL Shonan Maru #8
PB Tama Maru #5
AMc Toroshima Maru
AMc Toshi Maru #1
xAKL Toshi Maru #2
AMc Toshi Maru #8
PB Chokai Maru
ACM Hong Kong Maru
PB Kohuku Maru
PB Kure Maru #5
E Tsubame
E Maeshima
CMc Kurosaki
PB Fumi Maru #3
PB Kyo Maru #6
PB Kyo Maru #7
PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Tama Maru #8
SC Ch 7
SC Ch 8
SC Ch 18
SC Ch 21
AO Ondo
TK Akatuki Maru
ARD Dublon ARD
SS I-5
SS I-8
SS I-10
SS I-38
SS I-41
SS I-47
SS I-53
SS I-184
SS I-185
SS RO-36
SS RO-41
SS RO-43
SS RO-44
SS RO-47
SS RO-50
SS RO-62
SS RO-63
SS RO-64
SS RO-67
SS RO-68
SS RO-112
SS RO-113
SS RO-114
SS RO-115
SS RO-117
AV Kiyokawa Maru
AMC Asaka Maru
xAK Kyusyu Maru
xAK Taifuku Maru
xAK Kohoku Maru
xAK Chile Maru
xAK Singapore Maru
xAK Hokuzyu Maru
xAK Nitian Maru
xAK Nittai Maru
xAK Sikisan Maru
xAKL Batavia Maru
xAK Daihachikyo Maru
xAK Fusemi Maru
AD Koshu Maru #2
xAK Macassar Maru
xAK Sakido Maru
xAKL Turusima Maru
xAKL Kidokawa Maru
xAKL Kosho Maru
xAK Kanseishi Maru
TK Medan Maru
xAKL Konsan Maru
xAK Nitto Maru
xAK Toan Maru
xAKL Kachidoki Maru
xAK Azuchisan Maru
xAK Mayasan Maru
xAKL Kenzui Maru
xAK Araogawa Maru
LB LB-211
LB LB-213
LB LB-214
LB LB-215
LB LB-216
LB LB-1331
LB LB-1332
LB LB-1333
LB LB-1334
LB LB-1335
LB LB-5160
LB LB-5161
LB LB-5162
LB LB-5163
LB LB-5164
LB LB-5165
SSX Ha-3
SSX Ha-4
SSX Ha-5
SSX Ha-6
SSX Ha-7
SSX Ha-8
SSX Ha-9
SSX Ha-10
SSX Ha-11
SSX Ha-12
SSX Ha-13
SSX Ha-15
SSX Ha-17
SSX Ha-20
SSX Ha-21
SSX Ha-23
SSX Ha-25
SSX Ha-26
SSX Ha-27
SSX Ha-28
SSX Ha-29
SSX Ha-30
SSX Ha-31
SSX Ha-32
SSX Ha-33
SSX Ha-34
SSX Ha-35
SSX Ha-36
SSX Ha-37
SSX Ha-38
SSX Ha-39
SSX Ha-40
SSX Ha-41
SSX Ha-42
SSX Ha-43
SSX Ha-44
SSX Ha-45
SSX Ha-46
SSX Ha-47
SSX Ha-50
SSX Ha-51
SSX Ha-52
SSX Ha-53
SSX Ha-54
SSX Ha-55
SSX Ha-56
SSX Ha-57
SSX Ha-58
SSX Ha-59
SSX Ha-60
SSX Ha-61
SSX Ha-62
SSX Ha-63
SSX Ha-64
SSX Ha-D-101
SSX Ha-D-102
SSX Ha-D-103
SSX Ha-D-104
SSX Ha-D-105
SSX Ha-D-106
SSX Ha-D-107
SSX Ha-D-108
SSX Ha-D-109
SSX Ha-D-110
SSX Ha-D-111
SSX Ha-D-112
SSX Ha-D-113
SSX Ha-D-114
SSX Ha-D-115
SSX Ha-D-116
SSX Ha-D-117
SSX Ha-D-118
SSX Ha-D-119
SSX Ha-D-120
SSX Ha-D-121
SSX Ha-D-122
SSX Ha-D-123
SSX Ha-D-124
SSX Ha-D-125
SSX Ha-D-126
SSX Ha-D-127
SSX Ha-D-128
SSX Ha-D-129

Abbreviations key

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CV
Aircraft Carrier
BB
Battleship
CA
Gun Cruiser
DD
Destroyer
FF
Frigate
SS
Submarine (conventional propulsion)
LHA
Amphibious Assault Ship (with general purpose capabilities)
LHD
Amphibious Assault Ship (with multi-purpose capabilties)
LPD
Amphibious Transport Dock
LPH
Amphibious Transport Ship (with support for helicopters)
LKA
Amphibious Cargo Ship
LSD
Dock Landing Ship
LSM
Medium Landing Ship
LST
Tank Landing Ship
LCC
Amphibious Command Ship
AE
Oiler
AOE
Fast Combat Support Ship
AOR
Replenishment Oiler
MSO
Minesweeper, Ocean
MCM
Mine Countermeasures Ship
MCS
Mine Countermeasures Support Ship
MHC
Minehunter, Coastal
PC
Patrol Craft
AD
Hospital Ship
AK
Cargo Ship
AKR
Vehicle Cargo Ship
AOG
Gasoline Tanker
AOT
Transport Oiler
AP
Transport
APD

One or two of these arent used.

[Deadmeat1471]

I'm going to be a IJN fighter pilot
You two are:
CV Zuikaku - Knave
BB Yamato - Zrk

Zuikaku is my favorite carrier and Yamato was the biggest BB (Ever?). It has the biggest main guns possible. *Editor says these are 6x 460mm guns, 6x155mm, 4x 127mm AA guns 8x25mm AA guns.

[Knave]

I'm going to be a IJN fighter pilot
You two are:
CV Zuikaku - Knave
BB Yamato - Zrk

Zuikaku is my favorite carrier and Yamato was the biggest BB (Ever?). It has the biggest main guns possible. *Editor says these are 6x 460mm guns, 6x155mm, 4x 127mm AA guns 8x25mm AA guns.

Awesome! Can't wait for this to start.

I will now google as much info on my carrier as possible and try not to be sad when it inevitably ends up at the bottom of the Pacific!

[Zrk2]

Cool, I have Kongo in the other thread. Let's see which one sinks first!

[Deadmeat1471]

I'm going to be a IJN fighter pilot
You two are:
CV Zuikaku - Knave
BB Yamato - Zrk

Zuikaku is my favorite carrier and Yamato was the biggest BB (Ever?). It has the biggest main guns possible. *Editor says these are 6x 460mm guns, 6x155mm, 4x 127mm AA guns 8x25mm AA guns.

Awesome! Can't wait for this to start.

I will now google as much info on my carrier as possible and try not to be sad when it inevitably ends up at the bottom of the Pacific!

Zuikaku sinking at the Battle of Leyte Gulf (Phillipines) 1944. Thats the sailors standing at attention on the side of the carrier after it got hit, listing like 60 degrees or something. My favorite picture of the war, it epitomizes the Japanese view on the war.

[Deadmeat1471]

Cool, I have Kongo in the other thread. Let's see which one sinks first!

Sadly I dont forsee Yamato providing anything but AA support for the Carrier group. If I can I will get Yamato to Saipan when the inevitable US landings take place. However she would probably not come back from such a mission. Way too many Yanks about
This was how Yamato was sunk in reality. I think it was at Leyte Gulf too Okinawa, Yamato was sent on a suicide mission to try and attack the American carriers, she was spotted and sunk before getting anywhere near.

[Zrk2]

Just make sure I go out the true Japanese way: Screaming defiance into the wind as America builds ships faster than I can shoot them...

[Deadmeat1471]

Just make sure I go out the true Japanese way: Screaming defiance into the wind as America builds ships faster than I can shoot them...

No promises