Talk:Summer 2014 Event/@comment-23961351-20140815051523/@comment-114.179.18.35-20140815053725

Yes, since the diamond formation in a normal 6-ship fleet requires at least 5 ships, escorting a ship away from your combined fleet denies you access to the most number-dependent formation. Also, don't bother going through the night battle nodes; just take the southern route and go through easy air battles.