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Is it possible to create a mod to change how the US AI works, specifically:

* Not invade DEI as initial Pacific target
* Defend Hawaii
* Implement island hopping campaign in Central Pacific
* Not move fleet to Solomons and have it just hang out there

Would I need to modify event files or scripts or something else?

Thanks!

Absolutely - it is a lot of work, as I find Amphibious scripts the hardest to work with.
I actually did this in a Mod I just posted, 1944 Triumph and Tragedy, check it out and tell me how I did.

* Not invade DEI as initial Pacific target

Just remove all the DEI related scripts from the Amphibious, Amphibious Minor, Transport, and Transport Minor events.

* Defend Hawaii

Use the Transport Minor scripts to move units from the west coast to Hawaii (or one could use a Unit script to make forces "magically" appear in Hawaii), then use Guard scripts to make the units stay in place.

* Implement island hopping campaign in Central Pacific

Yes, look at what I did in the 1944 Mod. It started with the invasion of Saipan and includes operations in New Guinea, Palau, Philippines and Operation Downfall in Japan.

* Not move fleet to Solomons and have it just hang out there

Yes, lots of examples in the 1939 Fleet event files. Look for "Hold" notes added by the author.

Hope this helps.