Game 2 vs LiongVei
An IJN vs IJN showdown - against LiongVei's fleet consisting
of Kongo Class Battle Cruisers; not 1 but 2~~!!
The setup
The setup
IJN – Eric Lew
Mogami Class Heavy Cruiser
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CA Mogami (Flagship)
Nachi Class Heavy Cruiser
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CA Myoko
Chitose Class Escort Carrie
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CV Chitose
Yugumo Class Destroyer
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DD Akigumo
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DD Akishimo
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DD Asashimo
Akitsuki Class Destroyer
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DD Niizuki
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IJN - LiongVei
Kongo Class Battlecruiser
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CB Kongo
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CB Kirishima
Akitsuki Class destroyer
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DD Akitsuki
Mutsuki Class Destroyer
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DD Fumizuki
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The Setup |
For this game, I separated the fleet into 2 distinctive
formations; DDs squadron on hard chase towards the Kongo Class Battle Cruisers;
while the cruiser squadron on the outlay to deal flanking shots.
On the the other hand, LiongVei had its fleet group together
having the DDs providing screening support.
Turn 1 |
With my DDs at a forward position, the pursuit of both LiongVei's CBs ensured at turn 1.
At this long range, both battle cruisers miss their mark.
At the same time, CV Chitose launched all its planes to no
avail; shot down and were lost at sea.
Turn 2 |
Turn 2 provided the most action in the entire game. CB Kirishima was able to
find its target and sank DD Akigumo.
Turn 2: Crossing the "T" |
Besides that, during the destroyer shooting phrase, my DD Akishimo was
destroyed by an ammo rack hit from LiongVei's DD Akitsuki. In return, I managed
to sink both LiongVei's DD Fumizuki and DD Akitsuki.
Turn 3 |
Without their screening DDs, both CBs maneuvered on a retreat at turn 3;
pursuit ensured which would last 2 full rounds.
Turn 4 |
By turn 4, DD Asashimo launched its torpedo towards the
direction of CB Kirishima, right before it was sunk by CB Kongo. Resulting
torpedo strike miss it's mark.
At the same time, my cruiser squadron was moving on the
right flank, however, due to the great distance, the guns were just inaccurate.
The relentless pursuit took its toll on my DDs, as CB Kongo
claimed another victim at turn 5 - sinking my DD Niizuki.
Turn 6 |
The continuous pursuit of both CBs finally paid its
dividends during turn 6. Both of my cruisers, CA Myoko and CA Mogami, were able
to deal some damages to CB Kongo and CB Kirishima respectively; despite both
ships managed to hide behind landmass cover.
Turn 7 |
Coming into turn 7, both of our fleet exchange shot for shot.
With a far inferior guns on my side, it was decided that CV Chitose to leave
the battle surface.
Turn 8 |
Concluding
at turn 8, CA Mogami took a severe beating; shots coming from CB Kongo, and
ultimately sank by uncontrollable flooding. Subsequent command check saw CA Myoko
fled the battle.
CA Mogami: Turn 8 flooding |
An IJN victory nonetheless.
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