Background.
Operation MO is in full swing and Admiral Goto command consisting of the light carrier Shoho has so far successfully defended the invasion force. In a change of plan, Goto is ordered to proceed to protect the seaplane tender Chitose and its escorting cruiser. There they will prepare to construct a series of bases for recon and supply.
SS 193 USS Swordfish has located the task force and passed the information on to Pearl. In order to remain undetected Swordfish has been ordered to observe and report but not to engage. They are permitted to rescue downed pilots if practicable
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Setup.
2 mats surface area.A small atoll/island where the base is being constructed is located 2 ruler lengths East from the centre of the mats .
The Shoho is 2 rulers South of the island and steaming East /West at a speed of 1 ruler width per movement turn ( place the ruler edge next to the ships bow and move the bow the width of the ruler)
The escort and seaplane tender are 1/2 ruler from the West side island facing at the players choice and are currently at anchor.
Allied player.
You have a force of your choice from the following.
1. A combination of up to 5 dive or torp bombers and 3 F4F Wilcats
2. A combination of up to 3 dive or torp bombers and 5 F4F Wildcats
3. No fighters and up to 8 bombers .
4. Or a single B17 just for the hell of it
Your planes enter on the left mat as you look at it. Dice for which edge. 1-3 North 4-6 South. Your lead plane is 2 rulers from the centre line.
If you use a B17 you start 1 ruler in from the west edge of the left hand mat.
USS Swordfish is located at the centre of the left hand mat for the purpose of recovery.
you will score the following points
For each 25% damage on Shoho 4pts
For each 25% damage on the seaplane tender 3pts
For each 25% damage on the cruiser 1.5pts
For each enemy plane shot down 1 pt
IJN
You have a CAP of 4 Zeros airbourne 3 rulers ahead of the Shoho and a Cap of another 2 Zeros ready for launch 6 turns after first contact with the enemy.
You will score the following points.
1. For each enemy plane shot down 2pts
2. For each enemy plane forced to retire 1 pt
3. For every 25% of hull still intact on Shoho and Tender 2pts
The side with the highest points wins.
NB. If a B17 is used 2 points are awarded for every 15 points of damage and 10 points if it is shot down.
NNB At Neils suggestion you may use the following option for the crews of the Cruiser and Chitose.
1-2 Crew too busy building the docks. Takes 8 maneuvers to man the AA guns
3-5 Hear the first contact between the Zeros and the USN forces. Man the AAguns in 4 maneuvers
6 On the job and ready to go . AA ready for immediate use.
Have fun gentlemen.
Useful links
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=1864 damage card for Zuiho class carrier (Shoho)
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=1909 IJN Cruiser damage card.
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=2039 IJN Chitose
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...t&id=10&page=4 Special damage cards ( 3 sets plus Torps )
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=1909 (this link has more cruisers and updated special damage cards at end)
Carrier special damage cards are under Shokaku special damage cards and there are 6 sheets of them, 6 cards to a sheet but they do have a front and back on each sheet for each card.
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=1407
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=1408
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=1409
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=1410
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=1411
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/dow...o=file&id=1412
PM me for the coastal warfare PDF which accompanies the above files.
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