Game Updates/2020/May 20th

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General Changes

• Fletcher, Gambier Bay, Samuel B. Roberts, and Perth now drop in normal world maps until the beginning of the Rainy Season 2020 Event.
  • Fletcher: Drops in 3-4 (for admirals who have no or one copy of her; low drop rate), and every World 6 map.
  • Gambier Bay: Drops in 2-3.
  • Samuel B. Roberts: Drops in 2-3.
  • Perth: Drops in 2-4.
• 2 new Expeditions have been implemented.
  • 【小笠原沖哨戒線】 (Type I Combat Expedition)
  • 【小笠原沖戦闘哨戒】 (Type II Combat Expedition)
  • The theme of these expeditions is related to the upcoming Rainy Season 2020 Event.
• Mikazuki Kai can now equip Landing Crafts.
  • This is in preparation for an upcoming Rainy Season 2020 Event map.
• The following pieces of equipment have been implemented:
  • Tenzan Model 12A
  • 533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Late Model)
  • RUR-4A Weapon Alpha Kai
  • Lightweight ASW Torpedo (Initial Test Model)
• SK Radar and SK + SG Radar now have visible fit bonuses when equipped on certain ships.
• The ship and equipment slot expansion limits have been increased by 10 and 40 respectively, bringing their respective expansion limits up to 450 and 1960.

Seasonal Changes

• The ingame season has changed to the Rainy Season, meaning Rainy Season CGs and voicelines have been applied.
  • Shinshuu Maru, Mikura, Perth, Houston, and Atlanta have all received Rainy Season voicelines.
• Johnston, Umikaze, Sazanami, and Ushio have received new flower bouquet CGs.
• Hayanami's Rainy Season CG has been revised.
• The Furniture shop selection has been updated, and includes new furniture items.
• The Jukebox song order has been updated.

Fletcher Kai Mod.2 Remodel

• Fletcher Kai Mod.2
• Fletcher Kai Mod.2

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• Kai Mod.2 Upgrade: Fletcher Kai Mod.2
  • Requires Level 88+
  • Requires 1 Blueprint.
  • Requires 890 , 445 , 30 , and 120 .
  • An enhanced version of Fletcher Kai, featuring higher firepower, anti-air, and anti-submarine stats.
  • Can equip:
    • Fleet Command Facility

Fletcher Mk.II Remodel

• Fletcher Mk.II
• Fletcher Mk.II

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• Mk.II Upgrade: Fletcher Mk.II
  • Requires Level 90+
  • Requires 445 , 445 , 30 , and 180 .
  • Can be converted back to Fletcher Kai Mod.2.
  • Has greatly enhanced anti-submarine capabilities compared to Fletcher Kai Mod.2.
  • Can equip:
    • Fleet Command Facility
    • Medium Buldges
    • Large Sonar

Akashi's Improvement Arsenal Changes

• Tenzan can now be improved when using the appropriate helper ship, and can be converted into the Tenzan Model 12A through the arsenal.
• 12cm Single Gun Mount Kai 2 can now be improved when using the appropriate helper ship.
• OS2U can now be improved when using the appropriate helper ship. Visible fit bonuses given by it will change depending on its improvement level.
• The helper ships that can be used to improve the Prototype Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Kai No. 3 Model E (w/ Type 6 Airborne Radar Kai) have been expanded. In addition, this plane can now be converted to the Tenzan Model 12A Kai (w/ Type 6 Airborne Radar Kai) with the appropriate helper ship.
• SK Radar can now be improved when using the appropriate helper ship. It can also be converted to the SK + SG Radar through the arsenal.

NEW!&UPDATED! Akashi's Improvement Arsenal: Equipment Tables
New Equipment Filter by day:Show all SundaySunday MondayMonday TuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursday FridayFriday SaturdaySaturday ★ S M T W T F S Helper Ship Tenzan: 280 360 430[Edit] Consumes: 1x Tenzan 0 4/5 2/2   T     T   S T   S T Z S T Z   T     T   Shoukaku (Kai/Kai Ni/Kai Ni A) Taihou (Kai) Zuikaku (Kai/Kai Ni/Kai Ni A) Consumes: 2x Tenzan 6 6/8 3/4 Consumes: 1x Ryuusei Produces: 1x Tenzan Model 12A 10 12/20 4/7 12cm Single Gun Mount Kai 2: 10 30 50 10[Edit] Consumes: 2x 12cm Single Gun Mount 0 3/4 2/2 K     M   M K M K M K M K   Kisaragi Kai Ni Mutsuki Kai Ni Consumes: 1x Type 22 Surface Radar 6 4/5 2/4 OS2U: 80 30 320[Edit] Consumes: 1x Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane 0 5/6 2/3 C     ✗ ✗   H I   H I C     C     Colorado Kai Houston Kai Iowa Kai Consumes: 2x Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane 6 6/9 3/5 SK Radar: 10 270 200[Edit] Consumes: 1x Type 21 Air Radar 0 20/24 5/6 ✗ ✗ ✗ G G G G Gambier Bay Kai Consumes: 1x Type 13 Air Radar Kai 6 28/36 7/9 Consumes: 1x SG Radar (Initial Model) Produces: 1x SK + SG Radar 10 50/100 18/30 ★ S M T W T F S Helper Ship
Updated Equipment Filter by day:Show all SundaySunday MondayMonday TuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursday FridayFriday SaturdaySaturday ★ S M T W T F S Helper Ship Prototype Type 97 Torpedo Bomber Kai No. 3 Model E (w/ Type 6 Airborne Radar Kai): 270 390 470[Edit] Consumes: 2x Type 97 Torpedo Bomber 0 7/8 3/4 R   ✗   Z   Z R Z R   R   Ryuuhou Kai Zuihou Kai Ni B Consumes: 2x Tenzan 6 9/15 5/6 Consumes: 2x Skilled Crew Member 2x New Model Aerial Armament Material 1x Tenzan Model 12A Produces: 1x Tenzan Model 12A Kai (w/ Type 6 Airborne Radar Kai) 10 40/80 11/22 ★ S M T W T F S Helper Ship

New Quests

ID	Requirements				Rewards		Note[[${host}/Module:Data/Quest/Sortie?action=edit Edit]]
B147	南西諸島海域合同哨戒 Joint Patrols in the Southwest-Islands Waters
	Sortie a fleet with 2 ships from the United States and up to 4 additional ships to Worlds 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4. Obtain a S-rank(?) at each boss node.		400 / 400 / 0 / 400		Choice between x2 or Emergency Repair Material x2 or x4 then choice between Tenzan x3 or OS2U x1		Requires: B47(?), B135, ?? Unlocks: B148, B151
B148	合同艦隊旗艦、改装「Fletcher」、抜錨！ Coalition Fleet's Flagship "Fletcher" , Sortie!
	Sortie a fleet with Fletcher Kai Mod.2 as flagship, 2 additional ships from any of the following nations: the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom, and 3 additional ships to Worlds 1-4, 2-5, and 3-5. Obtain an S-rank(?) at each boss node. ※ Fletcher Mk.II does not count as Fletcher Kai Mod.2 for this quest. Do this before remodeling.		600 / 600 / 600 / 0		533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Late Model) x1 then choice between F4F-3 ★+3 x2 or TBD ★+3 x2 or x6		Requires: B30(?), B147, ?? Unlocks: B149
B149	改装護衛駆逐艦「Fletcher Mk.II」作戦開始！ Remodeled Escort Destroyer "Fletcher Mk. II", Begin the Operation!
	Sortie a fleet with Fletcher Mk.II as flagship, 2 additional ships from any of the following nations: the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom, and 3 additional ships to Worlds 1-5, 7-1, 6-2, and 6-5. Obtain an S-rank(?) at each boss node twice.		700 / 700 / 700 / 700		RUR-4A Weapon Alpha Kai x1 then choice between x4 or Skilled Crew Member x1 or Underway Replenishment x3		Requires: B98(?), B148, ?? Unlocks: B150
B150	合同艦隊作戦任務【拡張作戦】 Coalition Fleet's Operational Mission [Extra Operation]
	Sortie a fleet with Fletcher Mk.II, 3 additional ships from any of the following nations: the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom, and 2 additional ships to Worlds 4-5, 5-5, and 6-4. Obtain an S-rank at each boss node twice.		1000 / 1000 / 1000 / 0		x1 then choice between Prototype Flight Deck Catapult x1 or Lightweight ASW Torpedo (Initial Test Model) x1 or Remodel Blueprint x1		Requires: B149, ??
B151	合同艦隊機動部隊、出撃せよ！ Coalition Carrier Task Force, Sortie!
	Sortie a fleet with 1 Light Aircraft Carrier(?) or Standard Aircraft Carrier from either the United States or the United Kingdom and up to 5 additional ships to Worlds 3-4, 4-3, 5-2, and 7-2. Obtain a S-rank(?) at the boss node of 3-4, 4-3, and 5-2 once. Obtain a S-rank(?) at the second boss of 7-2 once.		0 / 0 / 500 / 1000		Choice between x4 or x5 then choice between SK Radar x1 or New Model Aerial Armament Material x2		Requires: B147, ??

ID	Requirements				Rewards		Note[[${host}/Module:Data/Quest/Expedition?action=edit Edit]]
D34	小笠原沖哨戒線の強化を実施せよ！ Strengthen the Ogasawara Coastal Patrol Line!
	Complete Expeditions 4, A5, A6, and B1 once each.		600 / 600 / 0 / 400		Choice between "Mamiya" x1 or Furniture Fairy x1 then choice between Daihatsu Landing Craft x1 or x3 or x7		Requires: D23(?), D30(?), ?? Yearly Quest - Resets in May every year.

ID	Requirements				Rewards		Note[[${host}/Module:Data/Quest/Exercise?action=edit Edit]]
C44	小艦艇群演習強化任務 Small ship exercise strengthening mission
	Use a fleet with 3 Destroyers/Coastal Defense Ships, 1 additional Destroyer/Coastal Defense Ship OR 1 Light Cruiser, and up to 2 additional ships to obtain an A-rank (or higher) in Exercises 4 times within the same day.		300 / 300 / 300 / 0		Choice between x4 or Type 95 Depth Charge x1 then choice between Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane x2 or 25mm Single Autocannon Mount x3 or x4		Requires: C5(?), D26(?), ?? Quarterly Quest