[font="Times New Roman"]19 October 1942[/font]
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subs: KXVIII is attacked near Mataram, coming or going from the DEI. Just had a thought to mine Banjowengi and put ASW TFs in each of the entrances to the area in the shallows next to some island. Worth a try. Gives the Type 95 DC ships a chance.
Stingray is attacked near Madjene.
Seal duds on a TK near Hong Kong and is given two minor hits.
So Pac: The BBs and KB are replenished by the Aden class AKEs and the Fleet HQ at Tulagi in one day. Good news. Many ships take a rest in port.
Burma: Some sweeps flew accidentally, not turned off from a few days ago. No opposition.
I've been moving out strong 70-85 exp pilots. I'm keeping 1/3 of each IJAAF fighter group with 60-80 exp pilots and the rest will be 50-55 exp rookies. Why not get them some kills while I still have a fighting chance, and save some of the best for later when I'll need them the most and they'll have better planes to fly? All Oscar pilots other than the group leader will be below 60 exp.
I'll do the same for the IJNAF LBA fighter groups soon once I have enough new pilots. I'd like to have a KB reserve of 70-80 exp guys with multiple kills. Once planes like the N1K1 George arrive (in 8-9 months) I might then have some decent pools.
Economy: Here is a small look at the economy currently.
The HI pool is at 800k. Still on track for the goal of 1000k by the end of 42.
Ship production is now aligned with needs. The Musashi will reduce pools by around 7000 production points before being finished, which will still leave a considerable pool to work with.
For merchants, once a few ships ceom off the line soon, the surplus should again grow and single ships will be added as I see fit over the near future.
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"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill