57 parts Complete The intelligence-focused Combined Fleet outmaneuvers the Pacific Fleet.
"The United States Navy plans to build a 60.000-ton battleship."
This report, brought by an attaché stationed in the United States, sent shockwaves through the Imperial Navy. Concluding that they had lost the qualitative advantage of their new battleships, the Imperial Navy top brass decided to significantly alter their designs. The Yamato, which was to be constructed at 64.000 tons, was thus born as an even larger battleship.
However, it was later revealed that the US Navy's 60.000-ton battleship was misinformation. Realizing that mistakes in intelligence could lead to fatal consequences for the organization, the Imperial Navy completely changed its stance and began to aggressively collect and analyze information. This shift towards prioritizing intelligence brought significant changes to the war preparations and tactics of the Imperial Navy.
RELEASE: 2024 (COMPLETED)