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    Default BRF PTO Mission 6 A difficult choice.

    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.
    Last edited by tikkifriend; 01-01-2015 at 04:07.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    This 'aint going to be easy whichever way you look at it. Great idea for the scenario.

    Q1: Where do the US planes enter the game?
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    This 'aint going to be easy whichever way you look at it. Great idea for the scenario.

    Q1: Where do the US planes enter the game?
    Thanks Neil. Knew there was something missing. Have amended the scenario.
    Now back to Tora, Tora, Tora.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    As a non participant I think I'm going to enjoy these AAR encounters immensely whichever side you are on.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Pull up another mince pie there Rob and watch the show.
    My mothers could sink a flat top .


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Here's a map of an Atoll if anyone wants to use it.



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    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Thanks for that Neil . If you look close you can see the crew with a few cocktails chilling on the beach. But not for long eh


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Excellent scenario, Paul. Thanks.

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    Looks great Paul!

    What damage points have you allocated to the ships & what damage points will the bombs & Torpedoes cause.
    Apologies if this is available somewhere already.

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    Hi Baz I based the ship points damage on Neils charts in the files section. Bomb and torp damage again on Neils charts . If you cannot find them pm me and I will mail them to you.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Hi Baz I based the ship points damage on Neils charts in the files section. Bomb and torp damage again on Neils charts . If you cannot find them pm me and I will mail them to you.
    Thanks Paul! I will try a search but will PM you if I have trouble.
    Wont be until I return home early Jan as I am on my daughters computer & cant save & print

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    Ok Baz Neil will be doing a sheet for the sea plane tender and I will put up a link to the rest of the bits you need.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Hopefully Chitose published today if and when I get out of bed from Man Flu.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Chitose is up for moderation. Could someone ask Eric if he can speed it up please. I'm back to bed.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Once I'm up and about again I'll post the file with the 1/1800 variant too. This ones in 1/1200 only. Sorry.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    I'm sorry to hear you're under the weather Neil.
    I hope you are taking a suitable libation for the malady.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post




    I'm sorry to hear you're under the weather Neil.
    I hope you are taking a suitable libation for the malady.
    Rob.
    I would try the 'Two Hat Cure'. Get in bed, have one foot poking out from the covers, Place a hat on it, to keep it warm. Drink your favorite libation until you see two hats. When you wake up (how many days later) you will be cured.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    I would try the 'Two Hat Cure'. Get in bed, have one foot poking out from the covers, Place a hat on it, to keep it warm. Drink your favorite libation until you see two hats. When you wake up (how many days later) you will be cured.
    Huh. I've done something similar, but missed the part about the two hats. Noted.

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    If things get really serious you can go for three hats, but I confess I haven't been able to get there myself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    If things get really serious you can go for three hats, but I confess I haven't been able to get there myself.
    Ah! You youngsters have never lived. Now when the three hats start spinning around the bed you know you are getting somewhere with the cure.
    Kyte.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    I am but an amateur with the cure compared to you Rob.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teaticket View Post
    I am but an amateur with the cure compared to you Rob.
    Ah! But even I have never seen the Rabits jump out of the hats and chase them around the bed.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Ah! But even I have never seen the Rabits jump out of the hats and chase them around the bed.
    Rob.
    It's always good to have a goal in life.

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    Rabbits and three hats!? Methinks the cure may result in more severe symptoms than the illness!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fast.git View Post
    Rabbits and three hats!? Methinks the cure may result in more severe symptoms than the illness!
    No one could think these little chaps were severe!

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    Kyte.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    No one could think these little chaps were severe!

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    Kyte.
    Fair point.

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    Sounds like a bad Watership Down trip . Gone to Tharn for me


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Hopefully Chitose published today if and when I get out of bed from Man Flu.
    Too much Chinese over Christmas Neil?
    Thinks "Foo Man Flu"!

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    Too much fella's, too much.

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    Here is Chitose. There are at least 3 other cruisers to choose from in the file section. SWMBO has ordered me out of bed and off to work. So much for Man Flu. (Chitose ship itself is 153mm long x 16mm wide in 1/1200 scale)
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Paul you might want to add 'SURPRISE' into the game. Do the ships at anchor see the attacking planes and are the guns manned and ready for action. Just a thought.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Thats a thought Neil Dice role
    1-2 Crew too busy building the docks. Takes 8 maneuvers to man the guns
    3-5 Hear the first contact between the Zeros and the USN forces. Man the guns in 4 maneuvers
    6 On the job and ready to go .
    Last edited by Lt. S.Kafloc; 12-31-2014 at 11:32.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Have added the links to the main scenario brief.
    Paul
    Last edited by tikkifriend; 01-01-2015 at 10:08.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Well, a nice mission briefing from Paul and a nice support by Neil.

    Great mission!
    Voilà le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    PDF explaining how to bomb/ torp ships and damage values for bombs and torps courtesy of Neil is in moderation and I will add a link to the brief asap.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Thought it was done Paul. Not posted an update for ages.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Thought it was done Paul. Not posted an update for ages.
    Couldnt find it so just uploaded it again in House rules WWII


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Well that was a blast. Anyone seen a flattop to land on?
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    OOOH that sounds good to us USN guys.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Hopefully I'll get this wrote up by the weekend. I had intended to play this as a two parter but time got the better of me. I'll treat PTO 5 as the precursor to this as it is really one engagement.
    See you on the Dark Side......



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