The New Commander

Chapter 7

South Pacific Ocean

21 March 20XX

KMS Tirpitz

Nimitz had ordered the Tirpitz and Kongou Fleets, to go to the island of Mindanao. There they will gather with Shokaku and Zuikaku before heading to the Coral Sea. "Commander, TF 18 has been in the Marshal Islands for resupply and refuel. And now heading to Solomon. The NJ Battle Fleet is now in NZ to refuel and ammunition after attacking the Siren convoy and fleet," Tirpitz said.

"Tirpitz, contact Wales, Hornet, NJ, Elizabeth and Enterprise," Nimitz said. Later, Tirpitz made a holographic video call with them. At intervals of 10 minutes, they managed to make the video call. "Commander, I want to ask, why Solomon?" New Jersey asked. "Do you have any problems going to Jersey?" Nimitz asked. "Sir, why don't you let us get rid of the Siren Base there?" Jersey asked. "Why did I have to bring a B-25?" Hornet asked as well. "Hornet, we have an airfield in Papua New Guinea, after the bombing happened, I never had a glimpse of luck for the bomber to return to the carrier," Nimitz said. "All right, commander," said the Hornet. "Trying to be within range of the bombers we went there and was able to get to Papua New Guinea," Nimitz said.

"Commander, we have received a report that the power of Siren in IBS is increasing, when do you want to arrive?" Enterprise asked. "I now have a problem at Homeport, Tirpitz is now helping me. Kongou Fleet and 5th CarDiv will help you. Also, as well as our team from Singapore," said Nimitz. "Fine, commander," replied the Enterprise. "Sir, reports from Belfast and the Soryuu recon aircraft, the number of Queen-class carriers is increasing," Elizabeth reported. "You think I don't know ?!" said Nimitz. "Commander, calm down," Tirpitz said. "Yesterday, Hawaii was attacked, I did not allow anyone to tell you, only I knew, not even Bismarck knew that Oahu Island was attacked again," said Nimitz.

"Commander, in that case, we have to turn back !!" said Wales. "No, we keep this mission, no matter what so even then we will stay and continue the mission," Nimitz said. Then the video call ended. Nimitz leaned his back on the chair. Tirpitz, on the other hand, came along with coffee that was brewed during the video call.

"Commander, is Oahu really under attack?" Tirpitz asked. "Didn't you receive a message from Washington that Oahu was attacked again?" Nimitz asked. "I know, just, should we not tell Bismarck as your successor there?" Tirpitz asked. "We have to maintain radio silence," Nimitz said. "Sir, Shokaku and Zuikaku have arrived," Z23 reported on the radio. "Set course to the Solomon Island," Nimitz said. "Time is factor," Nimitz said again.

Then on Tirpitz's instructions, they sailed towards Solomon from Mindanao. "Commander, what kind of tactics are we going to use?" Shokaku asked. "Bombers from Hornet will destroy the ground targets; torpedo bomber will destroy any anchoring ships. Carrier-based bomber will target any ships that aiming for the task force and battle fleet. Our force will be as the backup forces. But I need to know if Rook-class Battleship increase," Nimitz said.

Task Force Enterprise

Nauru Island

They had just ended the call with the commander. Enterprise, Hornet, Queen Elizabeth, Warspite and Wales are thinking of continuing the mission or just canceling. After calling Nimitz, New Jersey called them and said this was a suicide mission. Its fleet is currently en route to Papua New Guinea. They will rendezvous with the Kongou fleet and just attack Savo Island and IBS.

"So how? Jersey said they were going to Port Moresby to meet with the new Kongou to IBS. Do you have any suggestions?" Wales asked. "I plan to turn back. I believe that the commander said Oahu was attacked, and Bismarck did not know it was a hoax. Why don't we call Bismarck?" said Enterprise. "Sister, I don't like that proposal," said Hornet. "How are you doing near our homeport?" Elizabeth asked. Then they received a call from Tirpitz.