OPERATIONS ORDER: COMBINED FLEET  -  1 May 1942

You have been given the honour of initiating the
first phase of our thrust into the South Pacific,
Operation "MO".

With elements of the Combined Fleet and the South
Seas Army Detachment under your command, you must
seize "MO" (Port Moresby) and "RZ" (Tulagi).  The
investiture of these bases will help sever the sea
route between North America and Australia and will 
secure the flanks of our new fortress at Rabaul.

The 5th Carrier Division (Shokaku and Zuikaku) commanded
by VADM Takagi, supported by a Covering Group built
around the new Shoho commanded by RADM Goto, are at your
disposal.  Clear the Coral and Solomons Seas of any
enemy forces encountered to ensure safe passage of our
assault transports. 

Recent reconaissance and enemy attacks suggest a
Lexington class carrier is operating in the area.
Destroy this nuisance.

 





