A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere

[Cap Mandrake]

************Rord Admirarh Mandrake-san, Truk Ragoon, Dec. 18, Couperh minutes rater*************



Rord Admirarh Mandrake-san: OK..first-ah thing. Don't-ah panic!

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Could this TF really be the two USN carriers united?

Hai!

[Cap Mandrake]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Could this TF really be the two USN carriers united?

Hai!

Right..so if it is Lexington and Enterprise, they will have something around 162 aircraft, including 22 Brewsters and 27 crappy TBD's

They are closer to a good friendly port (but not by much) but we do have two more carriers coming down that could join the fight if it went to day 2 or 3
We have no friendly airfield to recover aircraft if our decks are afire.

I wonder if we should give chase/offer battle? Imagine we took out two Allied carriers in December? Hmmm.

Big decision. I will run it by Admirahr Rord SPrior when he gets back from Tortuga.

[Cap Mandrake]

I should add that if I were the Allies I would run like Hell after seeing at least 3 IJN carriers 7 hexes away. There is also this. The USN carriers might not have drawn fuel in the last 8 days.

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Could this TF really be the two USN carriers united?

Hai!

Right..so if it is Lexington and Enterprise, they will have something around 162 aircraft, including 22 Brewsters and 27 crappy TBD's

They are closer to a good friendly port (but not by much) but we do have two more carriers coming down that could join the fight if it went to day 2 or 3
We have no friendly airfield to recover aircraft if our decks are afire.

I wonder if we should give chase/offer battle? Imagine we took out two Allied carriers in December? Hmmm.

Big decision. I will run it by Admirahr Rord SPrior when he gets back from Tortuga.

My opinion is that this is *almost* a fair fight. By that I mean evenly matched. As the Japanese, you are duty bound to decline such an engagement. Equal losses, unless backing a critical offensive, are to be declined in 1941-1942.

You should soon have 10-11 CV/CVLs available for combined offensive operations. I like those odds (11:2) much better. Stop dividing up your superiority and accepting defeat in detail.

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy




Hai!

Right..so if it is Lexington and Enterprise, they will have something around 162 aircraft, including 22 Brewsters and 27 crappy TBD's

They are closer to a good friendly port (but not by much) but we do have two more carriers coming down that could join the fight if it went to day 2 or 3
We have no friendly airfield to recover aircraft if our decks are afire.

I wonder if we should give chase/offer battle? Imagine we took out two Allied carriers in December? Hmmm.

Big decision. I will run it by Admirahr Rord SPrior when he gets back from Tortuga.

My opinion is that this is *almost* a fair fight. By that I mean evenly matched. As the Japanese, you are duty bound to decline such an engagement. Equal losses, unless backing a critical offensive, are to be declined in 1941-1942.

You should soon have 10-11 CV/CVLs available for combined offensive operations. I like those odds (11:2) much better. Stop dividing up your superiority and accepting defeat in detail.

Meestah Cheekenboy - you would have proud Japanese warriors run from fight! This dishonors spirit of Bushido! They should Attack! Repeat: Attack! (Heh heh - I study Burr Hausey phirosophy at Ettajima.)

[Cap Mandrake]

Seem rike Allied prayer's responsibirity to avoid earry carrier engagements, not Japan-mens. [:)]

Imagine half the US carriers gone (counting Wasp) until mid 43. That has to be worth something

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake
Seem rike Allied prayer's responsibirity to avoid earry carrier engagements, not Japan-mens. [:)]

If-ah you feed Arries carriers in singreton or digestibre bite-size pieces (two pack), it Arried responsibirity to eat arr up and ask more.

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake
Seem rike Allied prayer's responsibirity to avoid earry carrier engagements, not Japan-mens. [:)]

If-ah you feed Arries carriers in singreton or digestibre bite-size pieces (two pack), it Arried responsibirity to eat arr up and ask more.

BURRRRP!! [:D]

[Cap Mandrake]

Admirarh Rord SPrior! America-mens make fun of Mandrake-san again!


OK, Mandrake-san show America-mens. Mandrake-san not-ah say what-ah pran is.[:'(]

[Cap Mandrake]

If I don't minimize IE, the GIF thingys pop up on the AE map. [:D]

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

If I don't minimize IE, the GIF thingys pop up on the AE map. [:D]

So there is proof! Samoa Triangau rearry exists!
Japan-mens ships are in it too!

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Admirarh Rord SPrior! America-mens make fun of Mandrake-san again!


OK, Mandrake-san show America-mens. Mandrake-san not-ah say what-ah pran is.[:'(]

Oh! Oh! Ret ah-me guess! Is it to roose half your carriers in 1941? [:'(]

[Cap Mandrake]

Harro Entahprise. Say harro to my rittah 250 kirogram bomb.

[Cap Mandrake]

OK, that's it. I'm wasting time again. I told myself I would not do that as my new year's resolution....in 2002.

[Cap Mandrake]

The turn is off to Rord Admirarh Fabertong and Fierd Marsharh Itdepends


Japan-childrens rejoice because extra sweets when Japan-mens navy win batterhs,




Rittah Hideo: OK, who invite-ah gngers?

[Chickenboy]

Who-ah rost bet and have to parade around with Italian frag?

[zuluhour]

[:D] this ah red more funny dan jokers who ask me for quotes!

[Cap Mandrake]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Who-ah rost bet and have to parade around with Italian frag?

I think it is the young Ras Taferi with a red wig.

[Cap Mandrake]

*************Truk Ragoon, Jury 18, 1943(d)************


Mandrake-san: <reading a captured miritary text from Ras Taferi.

When you set up tents, it is to be in caves and by trees and in a wood, if the place happens to be adjoining to these¯and separated in the various platoons. Tents are to be set up at a distance of 30 cubits from each other.
When an aeroplane is sighted, one should leave large open roads and wide meadows and march in valleys and trenches and by zigzag routes, along places which have trees and woods.

When an aeroplane comes to drop bombs, it will not suit it to do so unless it comes down to about 100 metres; hence when it flies low for such action, one should fire a volley with a good and very long gun and then quickly disperse. When three or four bullets have hit it, the aeroplane is bound to fall down. But let only those fire who have been ordered to shoot with a weapon that has been selected for such firing, for if everyone shoots who possesses a gun, there is no advantage in this except to waste bullets and to disclose the men's whereabouts.

Lest the aeroplane, when rising again, should detect the whereabouts of those who are dispersed, it is well to remain cautiously scattered as long as it is still fairly close. In time of war it suits the enemy to aim his guns at adorned shields, ornaments, silver and gold cloaks, silk shirts and all similar things. Whether one possesses a jacket or not, it is best to wear a narrow-sleeved shirt with faded colours. When we return, with God's help, you can wear your gold and silver decorations then. Now it is time to go and fight. We offer you all these words of advice in the hope that no great harm should befall you through lack of caution. At the same time, We are glad to assure you that in time of war We are ready to shed Our blood in your midst for the sake of Ethiopia's freedom..."[68]

HORY CRAP! These-ah rearry good ideas. Truk-womans, come in here and take dictation!