Fall 2017 Event/E-2

Historical Fleet: The Second Striking Force (Shima Fleet)
One of the 2 fleets of the "Southern Force" during the Battle of Leyte Gulf led by Kiyohide Shima.
 * CA: ,
 * CL:
 * DD:, , ,

Map Information

 * Starting from this Map, using your 3rd Fleet, you will be able to sortie a 7-Ship Fleet known as the "Striking Force".
 * Putting a Standard Aircraft Carrier as the Secretary Ship of the 1st Fleet is a good way to avoid accidentally trying to send your 1st Fleet into this Map, as CV(B)s are barred from being able to sortie into this Map.
 * This is a Transport Operation.
 * You are recommended to bring as many as and/or  possible for faster depletion of the map's TP Bar.
 * You are required to obtain A or S Rank Victory at the Boss Node (P) in order to deplete your TP Bar.
 * Obtaining B Rank Victory will result in a failure where your TP Bar will not deplete.

Hidden Route Gimmick

 * A hidden gimmick exists where you will be able to open the New Starting Point #2.

Requirements

 * Obtain S-Rank Victory in node J
 * Node J contains New Submarine Princess mixed with other Submarines, Enemy Destroyers and Light Cruiser.
 * Recommended Fleet for this portion: 2 CA 1 CAV 1 CL 3 DD
 * It is recommended for you to bring OASW-capable CL and/or DDs.
 * A New Mechanic from the Fall 2017 Event Update includes the ability for your Land Base Aerial Support to attack Submarines, as long it has 1 or more Bombers above 7+ ASW stats on the Equipment.
 * The Support Expedition Mechanic has also changed where Aerial Support Expeditions are now able to attack Submarines, though the Support Expedition Fleet members require CVLs to be equipped with Bombers and Aircrafts for ASW use, and DDs and DEs being equipped for ASW as well.
 * Obtain Air Superiority (航空優勢) or higher in node C and D
 * This is Not required in Easy mode.
 * To enter node C, you may opt to use the same fleet as before, 2 CA 1 CAV 1 CL 3 DD.
 * It is recommended that your CAV is equipped with multiple Seaplane Fighters.
 * You may choose to replace a CA with equipped with 3 Fighters for higher Air Power gain.
 * This is Not required in Medium mode.
 * To enter node D, you are required to bring CVL(s) to get into that route.
 * Equip your CVL with 4x Fighter to gain Air Superiority easily in node D.
 * It is recommended that you setup your Land Base Aerial Support WITH 4 Fighters and send it to node C and D respectively.