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Molon Labe · 12-20-23, 10:05 AM

22 April 1942

SOPAC/CENTPAC
Enemy minesweepers have cleared Pago Pago.

I used the KB's covering force to shell Nadi, Fiji, on the assumption that the flyable aircraft over Fiji had been rebased there from Suva. The bombardment destroyed only 1 P-40 but damaged a bunch more. So probably 1 squadron flying out of here.

Also near Pago, the I-168 spotted USS Colorado and fired 4 torpedoes at her, without success. But we've confirmed that the task force (which likely retreated from Suva) has BBs rather than CAs. I'd send the KB here right now to Kate-strike these heavies if I wasn't getting a bit thirsty. As it stands, I'm fairly sure the US CVs are in the area just out of scout range, so if I was to run low on fuel, a second battle could run me dry completely and I could lose the whole task force. So, the KB is moving off to the west to meet their tankers. If traffic persists in the area maybe I'll get another shot. But for now, the priority is going to be getting troops into Fiji, and keeping as many of their aircraft as possible disabled until we overrun them.

There were multiple enemy recon passes over Guadalcanal today. I'm not sure what to make of this, it doesn't seem feasible to raid, much less invade, right now.

West Australian Coast/Indian Ocean
I've got a bunch of subs right off Perth in feeding frenzy mode, looking for the Indomitable, but the enemy has many high-quality destroyers operating here, and we're starting to take hits, so we need to patrol further off from Perth a bit. If Indomitable went to Perth, she's already arrived by now anyway. Trying to take a peek with a scoutplane, but the only one I have here is damaged.

In spite of the ASW coverage, an enemy cargo ship tried to cross the area unescorted, and was sunk in a submerged daytime torpedo attack.

Way out to the west, I have 3 CLs also looking for Indomitable in case it went west. They spotted a minesweeper headed southeast, so maybe a possible rendezvous. I'm going to have the CLs cheat a bit in that direction, maybe the AM will lead me to the CV? We're nearly out of station time, though.

China
We downed one SB-III bomber trying to bomb troops in Kahnsien, but lost an Oscar trying to do the same at Wuchow, thanks to 2 I-16s escorting the bombers.

Reinforcements
CV Junyo has arrived. (I don't think I mentioned it, but Hiyo has been here a few days too. We're going to size up some training squadrons and then have them join the fleet).

12-20-23, 10:05 AM	#84
Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	22 April 1942 SOPAC/CENTPAC Enemy minesweepers have cleared Pago Pago. I used the KB's covering force to shell Nadi, Fiji, on the assumption that the flyable aircraft over Fiji had been rebased there from Suva. The bombardment destroyed only 1 P-40 but damaged a bunch more. So probably 1 squadron flying out of here. Also near Pago, the I-168 spotted USS Colorado and fired 4 torpedoes at her, without success. But we've confirmed that the task force (which likely retreated from Suva) has BBs rather than CAs. I'd send the KB here right now to Kate-strike these heavies if I wasn't getting a bit thirsty. As it stands, I'm fairly sure the US CVs are in the area just out of scout range, so if I was to run low on fuel, a second battle could run me dry completely and I could lose the whole task force. So, the KB is moving off to the west to meet their tankers. If traffic persists in the area maybe I'll get another shot. But for now, the priority is going to be getting troops into Fiji, and keeping as many of their aircraft as possible disabled until we overrun them. There were multiple enemy recon passes over Guadalcanal today. I'm not sure what to make of this, it doesn't seem feasible to raid, much less invade, right now. West Australian Coast/Indian Ocean I've got a bunch of subs right off Perth in feeding frenzy mode, looking for the Indomitable, but the enemy has many high-quality destroyers operating here, and we're starting to take hits, so we need to patrol further off from Perth a bit. If Indomitable went to Perth, she's already arrived by now anyway. Trying to take a peek with a scoutplane, but the only one I have here is damaged. In spite of the ASW coverage, an enemy cargo ship tried to cross the area unescorted, and was sunk in a submerged daytime torpedo attack. Way out to the west, I have 3 CLs also looking for Indomitable in case it went west. They spotted a minesweeper headed southeast, so maybe a possible rendezvous. I'm going to have the CLs cheat a bit in that direction, maybe the AM will lead me to the CV? We're nearly out of station time, though. China We downed one SB-III bomber trying to bomb troops in Kahnsien, but lost an Oscar trying to do the same at Wuchow, thanks to 2 I-16s escorting the bombers. Reinforcements CV Junyo has arrived. (I don't think I mentioned it, but Hiyo has been here a few days too. We're going to size up some training squadrons and then have them join the fleet). __________________ Last edited by Molon Labe; 12-20-23 at 10:24 AM.