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Empire of the Sun: Ladder Round 14, Game 1 Journal

Entry # Time Turn Player Title Entry

28 7/9/2026 3:42:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #40: 3 / Operation Dexterity: New Britain Invasion
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 5 if US SW HQ, for all others: 3

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
* 2015 (Singapore) : Malaya HQ (Agreement) Activates (1+3).

* 2015 (Singapore) : 8 Aus Division Activates.

* 2015 (Singapore): 8 Aus Division moves to 2017 (Bangka)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/1 ASP

bty

27 7/8/2026 6:57:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message PBM

2911 (Aparri): 2 AD to 2415 (Miri)
2220 (Soerabaja): CA Nachi to 2415 (Miri)
2120: [CVL Ryujo] to 2220 (Soerabaja)
2219: CVL Zuiho to 2915 (Davao)
2915 (Davao): 22 AF to 3416 (Palau Islands)
2012 (Singora): 23 AF to 1913 (Kuala Lumpur)
2015 (Singapore): [BB Nagato] to 2212 (Saigon)

26 7/8/2026 4:38:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message Oh, I forgot to conclude the invasion of Soerabja!

Please mark it on the map, (JP16) lands and Dutch CL must ENM to Balikpapan

25 7/8/2026 4:17:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Draw Extra Strategy card Message from Allies:
2/3

24 7/8/2026 4:17:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Draw Extra Strategy card Message from Allies:
1/3

23 7/8/2026 4:16:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message Nagato flips

No PBM, bty

22 7/8/2026 4:14:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

0

Message from Allies:
6 hits, no damage

Now the subs around Singapore, 1-7 hit

21 7/8/2026 4:12:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

3
7

Message from Allies:
4 hits, Asia DD flips

Battle E
A/N
JP dr, 12AF
Dutch dr, 3AF

20 7/8/2026 4:11:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

3

Message from Allies:
hmmm

Lucky Dutch, Ryujo flips

Battle D
JP dr only, 8AF

19 7/8/2026 4:10:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

4
9

Message from Allies:
MA Air only flips

Battle C
JP dr, 6AF
Dutch dr, 7AF

18 7/8/2026 4:08:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

1
3

Message from Allies:
Battle B
JP dr, 36AF
BR dr, 6AF

17 7/8/2026 4:07:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

3

Message from Allies:
Battle A
FEAF auto eliminated
USA dr, for CH

16 7/8/2026 4:06:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message actually I will do some kind of reaction:

Malaya HQ will send MA Air to Palembang, in case it survives

15 7/8/2026 4:02:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #68: 1 / Submarine Attack: Archerfish sinks Shinano
Play during an Offensive after combat against any active Japanese naval units or against any active Japanese naval unit if no battle hexes are declared during the Offensive. On a die roll of: 0-7: Japanese lose one naval step (Allies chooses, can eliminated a unit). 8-9: No Effect. Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
and this to be resolved after battle on Nagato

14 7/8/2026 4:01:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #24: 2 / Skip Bombing Attack: Battle of the Bismark Sea
The Japanese permanently lose one Amphibious Shipping Point unless it is their last ASP. Bonus: Prior to battle, if an active Japanese CA, CL or APD naval unit moved within the extended range of a U.S. non-LRB air unit it loses one step. If more than one naval unit qualifies, Japanese player's choice. Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if use as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
JP ASP down to 6

13 7/8/2026 3:58:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message no surprise but no reaction

But I will play some cards

12 7/8/2026 3:58:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

3

Message from Allies:
intel dr (0-8)

11 7/8/2026 3:07:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #47: 3 / VADM Kondo: Conquest of the Dutch East Indies
Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 7 Float Plane Tactics: Japanese CA naval units add 2 to their attack strengths for the duration of this Offensive.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
2212 (Saigon) : South HQ (Agreement) Activates.
7+1

2212 (Saigon) : 22 AF Activates.
3004 (Peiping) : 2 AD Activates.
3009 (Taihoku) : 23 AF Activates.
3407 (Kure) : BB Nagato Activates.
2915 (Davao) : CVL Zuiho Activates.
2915 (Davao) : CVL Ryujo Activates.
2915 (Davao) : CA Nachi Activates.
2915 (Davao) : [16th Army] Activates.

Battle A 2813 (Manila/Corregidor)
Battle B 2015 (Singapore)
Battle C 2019 (Tjilatjap)
Battle D 2018 (Batavia)
Battle E 2220 (Soerabaja)

2212 (Saigon): 22 AF to 2915 (Davao)
2915 (Davao): 22 AF joins Battle A
3004 (Peiping): 2 AD to 2911 (Aparri)
2911 (Aparri): 2 AD joins Battle A
3407 (Kure): BB Nagato to 2015 (Singapore)
3009 (Taihoku): 23 AF to 2012 (Singora)
2012 (Singora): 23 AF joins Battle B
2915 (Davao): CVL Ryujo to 2120
2120: CVL Ryujo joins Battle C
2915 (Davao): CVL Zuiho to 2219
2219: CVL Zuiho joins Battle D
2915 (Davao): [16th Army] to 2220 (Soerabaja)
2915 (Davao): CA Nachi moves to 2220 (Soerabaja)

Japanese ASP Marker (No Barges) uses 1/7 ASP

10 7/8/2026 3:00:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 7 cards.

NOTE: Using 'Historical Opening' option.

9 7/8/2026 11:12:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 5 cards.

8 7/8/2026 11:10:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Change Japanese Divisions Available in China From 12 to 11

7 7/8/2026 11:10:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message Here is my ENM
* 3727 (Townsville): CA Kent moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 2019 (Tjilatjap): CL Dutch moves to 2220 (Soerabaja)
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte): [CA US Asia] moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 2616 (Tarakan): DD US Asia moves to 2018 (Batavia)

As I said, 5 random cards for me

file coming...

6 7/8/2026 2:56:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message now we are ready!

I'm at work so my ENM will come later.

I will draw 5 random cards.

5 7/8/2026 2:52:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Change Japanese player Japanese player changed from TASOS TSOUFIS to Roger Hart

4 7/8/2026 2:52:00 AM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Change Allies player Allies player changed from Roger Hart to TASOS TSOUFIS

3 7/7/2026 7:06:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Allies Message I accept your bid

2 7/7/2026 2:48:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Message so I bid first...

and I bid 0 for the Allies

1 7/7/2026 2:43:00 PM Jan-Apr 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

4

Message from Japanese:
this is for the first bid

0-4 Tsoufis
5-9 Hart

Next 100 entries

Entry #	Time	Turn	Player	Title	Entry
28	7/9/2026 3:42:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Play Strategy card as Operations	#40: 3 / Operation Dexterity: New Britain Invasion Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 5 if US SW HQ, for all others: 3 OC: 3 EC: 5 Message from Allies: * 2015 (Singapore) : Malaya HQ (Agreement) Activates (1+3). * 2015 (Singapore) : 8 Aus Division Activates. * 2015 (Singapore): 8 Aus Division moves to 2017 (Bangka) * Allied ASP Marker uses 1/1 ASP bty
27	7/8/2026 6:57:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Message	PBM 2911 (Aparri): 2 AD to 2415 (Miri) 2220 (Soerabaja): CA Nachi to 2415 (Miri) 2120: [CVL Ryujo] to 2220 (Soerabaja) 2219: CVL Zuiho to 2915 (Davao) 2915 (Davao): 22 AF to 3416 (Palau Islands) 2012 (Singora): 23 AF to 1913 (Kuala Lumpur) 2015 (Singapore): [BB Nagato] to 2212 (Saigon)
26	7/8/2026 4:38:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	Oh, I forgot to conclude the invasion of Soerabja! Please mark it on the map, (JP16) lands and Dutch CL must ENM to Balikpapan
25	7/8/2026 4:17:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Draw Extra Strategy card	Message from Allies: 2/3
24	7/8/2026 4:17:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Draw Extra Strategy card	Message from Allies: 1/3
23	7/8/2026 4:16:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	Nagato flips No PBM, bty
22	7/8/2026 4:14:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 1 0 Message from Allies: 6 hits, no damage Now the subs around Singapore, 1-7 hit
21	7/8/2026 4:12:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 2 3 7 Message from Allies: 4 hits, Asia DD flips Battle E A/N JP dr, 12AF Dutch dr, 3AF
20	7/8/2026 4:11:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 1 3 Message from Allies: hmmm Lucky Dutch, Ryujo flips Battle D JP dr only, 8AF
19	7/8/2026 4:10:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 2 4 9 Message from Allies: MA Air only flips Battle C JP dr, 6AF Dutch dr, 7AF
18	7/8/2026 4:08:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 2 1 3 Message from Allies: Battle B JP dr, 36AF BR dr, 6AF
17	7/8/2026 4:07:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 1 3 Message from Allies: Battle A FEAF auto eliminated USA dr, for CH
16	7/8/2026 4:06:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	actually I will do some kind of reaction: Malaya HQ will send MA Air to Palembang, in case it survives
15	7/8/2026 4:02:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Play Strategy card as Event	#68: 1 / Submarine Attack: Archerfish sinks Shinano Play during an Offensive after combat against any active Japanese naval units or against any active Japanese naval unit if no battle hexes are declared during the Offensive. On a die roll of: 0-7: Japanese lose one naval step (Allies chooses, can eliminated a unit). 8-9: No Effect. Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event. OC: 1 EC: 0 Message from Allies: and this to be resolved after battle on Nagato
14	7/8/2026 4:01:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Play Strategy card as Event	#24: 2 / Skip Bombing Attack: Battle of the Bismark Sea The Japanese permanently lose one Amphibious Shipping Point unless it is their last ASP. Bonus: Prior to battle, if an active Japanese CA, CL or APD naval unit moved within the extended range of a U.S. non-LRB air unit it loses one step. If more than one naval unit qualifies, Japanese player's choice. Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if use as an event. OC: 2 EC: 0 Message from Allies: JP ASP down to 6
13	7/8/2026 3:58:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	no surprise but no reaction But I will play some cards
12	7/8/2026 3:58:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 1 3 Message from Allies: intel dr (0-8)
11	7/8/2026 3:07:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Play Strategy card as Event	#47: 3 / VADM Kondo: Conquest of the Dutch East Indies Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 7 Float Plane Tactics: Japanese CA naval units add 2 to their attack strengths for the duration of this Offensive. OC: 5 EC: 7 Message from Japanese: 2212 (Saigon) : South HQ (Agreement) Activates. 7+1 2212 (Saigon) : 22 AF Activates. 3004 (Peiping) : 2 AD Activates. 3009 (Taihoku) : 23 AF Activates. 3407 (Kure) : BB Nagato Activates. 2915 (Davao) : CVL Zuiho Activates. 2915 (Davao) : CVL Ryujo Activates. 2915 (Davao) : CA Nachi Activates. 2915 (Davao) : [16th Army] Activates. Battle A 2813 (Manila/Corregidor) Battle B 2015 (Singapore) Battle C 2019 (Tjilatjap) Battle D 2018 (Batavia) Battle E 2220 (Soerabaja) 2212 (Saigon): 22 AF to 2915 (Davao) 2915 (Davao): 22 AF joins Battle A 3004 (Peiping): 2 AD to 2911 (Aparri) 2911 (Aparri): 2 AD joins Battle A 3407 (Kure): BB Nagato to 2015 (Singapore) 3009 (Taihoku): 23 AF to 2012 (Singora) 2012 (Singora): 23 AF joins Battle B 2915 (Davao): CVL Ryujo to 2120 2120: CVL Ryujo joins Battle C 2915 (Davao): CVL Zuiho to 2219 2219: CVL Zuiho joins Battle D 2915 (Davao): [16th Army] to 2220 (Soerabaja) 2915 (Davao): CA Nachi moves to 2220 (Soerabaja) Japanese ASP Marker (No Barges) uses 1/7 ASP
10	7/8/2026 3:00:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Draw Strategy cards	Drew 7 cards. NOTE: Using 'Historical Opening' option.
9	7/8/2026 11:12:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Draw Strategy cards	Drew 5 cards.
8	7/8/2026 11:10:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Change Japanese Divisions Available in China	From 12 to 11
7	7/8/2026 11:10:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	Here is my ENM * 3727 (Townsville): CA Kent moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal) * 2019 (Tjilatjap): CL Dutch moves to 2220 (Soerabaja) * 3014 (Samar/Leyte): [CA US Asia] moves to 3319 (Biak) * 2616 (Tarakan): DD US Asia moves to 2018 (Batavia) As I said, 5 random cards for me file coming...
6	7/8/2026 2:56:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	now we are ready! I'm at work so my ENM will come later. I will draw 5 random cards.
5	7/8/2026 2:52:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Change Japanese player	Japanese player changed from TASOS TSOUFIS to Roger Hart
4	7/8/2026 2:52:00 AM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Change Allies player	Allies player changed from Roger Hart to TASOS TSOUFIS
3	7/7/2026 7:06:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Allies	Message	I accept your bid
2	7/7/2026 2:48:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Message	so I bid first... and I bid 0 for the Allies
1	7/7/2026 2:43:00 PM	Jan-Apr 1942	Japanese	Die roll request	Request: 10-sided die x 1 4 Message from Japanese: this is for the first bid 0-4 Tsoufis 5-9 Hart