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Entry # Time Turn Player Card Number Ops Type Entry
403 9/18/2024 11:26:00 PM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 76 2 Operations #76: 2 / Operation Tsurugi: Japan Attacks a B29 Base with Giretsu Airborne unit
Activation: Any HQ Logistics Value: 1 Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but only one brigade size ground unit may be activated. Bonus: If the Allied player has a B29 LRB unit within 8 hexes of Tokyo (3706) or in the China Air units box, the Japanese player rolls a die. On a die roll of: 0-4: Lose one B29 Air step* 5-9: No Effect *Japanese choice Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
Alright, look at us, back in the saddle! Time to run away.

OC on South HQ 1+2=3 acts

* 2212 (Saigon) : South HQ (Agreement) Activates.
* 2106 (Mandalay) : 15th Army Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon) : 38th Army Activates.
* 2106 (Mandalay) : 11 AD Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon): 38th Army moves to 2110 (Bangkok)
* 2106 (Mandalay): 15th Army moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* 2106 (Mandalay): 11 AD moves to 2110 (Bangkok)

No battles or PBM, BTY.
397 6/13/2024 10:02:00 PM Jan-Apr 1944 Allies 33 2 card as Event #33: 2 / Quadrant Conference: Burma Offensive
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 3 Conditions: Only air and ground units may be activated. Bonus: This event ends a US inter-service rivalry. Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker to its Strategic Agreement side. If the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker is already on Strategic Agreement side there is no additional effect. In addition, the Allies may immediately construct the Jarhat Trans Route for no cost. If Jarhat already constructed the either Ledo or Imphal can be constructed.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
No, because no...
Event to end ISR. Build Imphal
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima): 15 British Corps moves to 2005 (Dimasur)
* 2005 (Dimasur): 15 British Corps moves to 2105 (Imphal/Kohima)
* RobC (Allies) toggles Imphal Route
* 3822 (Lae) : [I Corps] Activates.
* RobC (Allies) toggles American ISR (Agreement)
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : XIV Corps Activates.
* 3822 (Lae) : IX Corps Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : 5AF Air Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : 7AF Air Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : 11AF LRB Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby): XIV Corps moves to 4022
* 3822 (Lae): IX Corps moves to 4022
* 3822 (Lae) : [I Corps] Deactivates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : Aus Air Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby): Aus Air moves to 3822 (Lae)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 3/6 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 4/6 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 5/6 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 6/6 ASP
* 4021 (Rabaul): 17th Army joins Battle A
* 3822 (Lae): Aus Air joins Battle A
* 4020 (Kavieng): 7AF Air joins Battle A
* 4020 (Kavieng): 11AF LRB joins Battle A
* 4222 (Buin): 5AF Air joins Battle A
bty...
395 6/13/2024 2:09:00 AM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 11 2 Event #11: 2 / US/British Second Front Conference - Germany First: US Inter-Service Rivalry
Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry Marker from its Strategic Agreement to its Inter-Service Rivalry side. No additional impact if Inter-Service Rivalry is already in effect. Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OK, I'll spare you further suspense. Hopefully it sticks...
394 6/7/2024 11:46:00 AM Jan-Apr 1944 Allies 14 2 Operations #14: 2 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Allied Victory
Increase the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 1 1943: 1 1944: 2 1945: 3 Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
OC on SEAC (2+1)
* 2104 (Jarhat) : [33 British Corps] Activates.
* 2104 (Jarhat) : 15 British Corps Activates.
* 1307 (Columbo) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 2104 (Jarhat): [33 British Corps] moves to 2205 (Ledo)
* 2104 (Jarhat): 15 British Corps moves to 2105 (Imphal/Kohima)
* 1307 (Columbo): SEAC Air moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 5 progress of war hexes
* 2205 (Ledo) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 6 progress of war hexes

no pbm, bty
393 6/5/2024 6:14:00 PM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 11 2 o hand #11: 2 / US/British Second Front Conference - Germany First: US Inter-Service Rivalry

Message from Japanese:
Will redraw this...
392 6/5/2024 6:13:00 PM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 56 3 #56: 3 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Axis Victory
OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
This does nothing now.
391 6/5/2024 6:13:00 PM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 68 2 Event #68: 2 / Japanese Army/Navy: Central Agreement
This event ends a Japanese inter-service rivalry. Flip the Japanese Inter-Service Rivalry marker to its Strategic Agreement side. If the Japanese Inter-Service Rivalry marker is already on Strategic Agreement side there is no additional effect. Bonus: If this card is played as an event, the Japanese have the option to discard a card of their choice and re-place it with any card from the discard pile (not those removed from play).

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Will try to make these guys get along...
385 5/24/2024 3:00:00 AM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 81 2 Event #81: 2 / Kamikaze Attack
Play prior to one battle of the Offensive that is within 11 hexes of Tokyo (3706) and within extended range of a Japanese air unit. The Japanese player eliminates two Allied naval steps (Japanese player's choice, may not eliminate a unit unless there is no other option), while reducing the Japanese air unit whose range was used one step (even if this would eliminate the air unit). No more than one Kamikaze per battle, but more than one Kamikaze per offensive is allowed. Draw One Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Will play this to blow up the reduced Lexington. Mostly for the draw.

* 3709 (Iwo Jima) : [9 AD] suffers a step loss.
* 3907: [CV Lexington] is eliminated
382 5/19/2024 8:40:00 PM Jan-Apr 1944 Allies 55 3 Event #55: 3 / Operation Forager: Marianas Is. Invasion
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 6 if US Central Pac HQ, for all others: 4 The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot: Japanese aircraft carrier naval units have their attack strength reduced by 2 for the duration of this Offensive. In addition, at the conclusion of the Offensive, one active Japanese air unit or an air unit in a battle hex (Allied Player's choice) loses one step, which may eliminate the air unit.

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
Event CPAC (6+3)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CV Hancock moves to 4514
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 6M Division moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4222 (Buin): CV Essex moves to 4514
* 4514 : CV Essex Activates.
* 4514 : CV Hancock Activates.
* 4415 (Eniwetok) : 6M Division Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Intrepid Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): CV Intrepid moves to 4514
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Franklin Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): CV Franklin moves to 4514
* 4322 (New Georgia) : 3M Division Activates.
* 4322 (New Georgia): 3M Division moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4020 (Kavieng): [CV Lexington] moves to 3907
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Bunker Hill Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): CV Bunker Hill moves to 4514
* 3907 : [CV Lexington] Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : BB Washington Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): BB Washington moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 3706 (Tokyo): [CA Mogami] joins Battle A
* 3706 (Tokyo): SS Bde joins Battle A
* 3706 (Tokyo): 1 SN Bde joins Battle A
* 3706 (Tokyo): [CA Aoba] joins Battle A
* 3706 (Tokyo): 61 AF joins Battle A
* 3907: [CV Lexington] joins Battle A
* 4415 (Eniwetok): BB Washington joins Battle A
* 4415 (Eniwetok): BB Washington joins Battle B
* 4415 (Eniwetok): [37th Army] joins Battle B
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 51 AF joins Battle B
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 6M Division joins Battle B
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 3M Division joins Battle B
* 4514: CV Bunker Hill joins Battle B
* 4514: CV Franklin joins Battle B
* 4514: CV Intrepid joins Battle B
* 4514: CV Essex joins Battle B
* 4514: CV Essex joins Battle B
* 4514: CV Essex joins Battle B
* 4514: CV Hancock joins Battle B
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/6 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/6 ASP
381 5/17/2024 2:27:00 AM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 71 3 Event #71: 3 / High Altitude Interceptors
2 Air Replacements: The Japanese receive 2 air replacement steps. These steps may be used immediately or recorded as replacement steps for future use. Bonus: Add +1 to Strategic bombing die rolls until the Allies control a supply eligible airbase within 5 hexes of Tokyo. Place the High Altitude Interceptors marker on the game turn track as a reminder. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Apparently I'm also good at drawing these air replacement cards.

* Leningrad84 (Referee) creates High Altitude Interceptors Marker in Turn 8 (Jan-Apr 1944)
* Eliminated JP Air Units: 6 AD moves to 3009 (Taihoku)
* 3009 (Taihoku) : [6 AD] suffers a step loss.
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte) : 25 AF restored to full strength.
377 5/15/2024 12:22:00 AM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 64 2 card as Event #64: 2 / Weather: Halsey's Typhoon
Allied Offensive is canceled. All units are placed back at their starting locations. The Japanese player may reduce one full strength Allied CA or DD naval unit (Japanese player choice) that was activated for the canceled Offensive. This can only reduce, not eliminate, the naval unit. If none of the specified naval units are available, there is no additional effect. Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
It's okay brother, I'll save you the trouble! I'll probably wish I had held on to this, but oh well.
370 5/11/2024 8:58:00 PM Jan-Apr 1944 Allies 75 3 Event #75: 3 / Operation Detachment: Iwo Jima
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 8 if US Central Pac HQ, for all others: 4 Conditions: An Allied ground unit must make an amphibious move to a hex within 10 hexes of Tokyo or this card may only be used as an OC.

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
Event on CPAC (8+3)
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CV Hancock Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 6M Division Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CV Wasp Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CVL San Jacinto Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Essex Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Franklin Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Bunker Hill Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): CV Bunker Hill moves to 3710
* 4020 (Kavieng) : [CV Lexington] Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng): [CV Lexington] moves to 3807
* 4222 (Buin): CV Essex moves to 3710
* 4222 (Buin): CV Intrepid joins Battle A
* 4222 (Buin): CV Intrepid moves to 4219
* 4219: CV Intrepid retires from Battle
* 4219 : CV Intrepid Activates.
* 4219: CV Intrepid moves to 3710
* 4222 (Buin): CV Franklin moves to 3710
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CV Hancock moves to 3710
* 4110 (Marcus) : 2M Division Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 6M Division moves to 3709 (Iwo Jima)
* 4110 (Marcus): 2M Division moves to 3209 (Okinawa)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/6 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/6 ASP
* 4719 (Nauru) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4719 (Nauru): SF Brigade moves to 4110 (Marcus)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 3/6 ASP
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CV Wasp moves to 3709 (Iwo Jima)
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CVL San Jacinto Deactivates.
* 4222 (Buin) : BB Washington Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): BB Washington moves to 3709 (Iwo Jima)
bty
369 5/8/2024 3:04:00 AM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 83 2 Event #83: 2 / Invasion of Java: Battle of the Java Sea
Activation: South HQ only Logistic Value: 4 Long Lance Torpedoes: Japanese CA naval units add 2 to their attack strengths for the duration of this offensive.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
Sorry for the extreme delay, I really thought you were up for some reason!

EC on South HQ 1+4=5 acts

* 2212 (Saigon) : South HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima) : [28th Army] Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon) : 15th Army Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon) : [25th Army] Activates.
* 2212 (Saigon) : 38th Army Activates.
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima): [28th Army] moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 2008 (Rangoon): 15th Army moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 2008 (Rangoon): [25th Army] moves to 2212 (Saigon)
* 2212 (Saigon): 38th Army moves to 2008 (Rangoon)

No battles or PBM, BTY!
360 4/21/2024 9:17:00 PM Jan-Apr 1944 Allies 71 2 Event #71: 2 / Victor Plans: MacArthur Liberates The Philippines
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 6 if SW Pac HQ, for all others: 4

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
Event on SEAC (4+1)
* 1905 (Dacca) : 15 British Corps Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : 33 British Corps Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : 4 Aus Corps Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca): 15 British Corps moves to 2104 (Jarhat)
* 2005 (Dimasur) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes
* 2104 (Jarhat) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 2 progress of war hexes
* 1905 (Dacca): 33 British Corps moves to 2104 (Jarhat)
* 2104 (Jarhat): 33 British Corps moves to 2105 (Imphal/Kohima)
* 2104 (Jarhat): 15 British Corps moves to 2105 (Imphal/Kohima)
* 1805 (Calcutta): 4 Aus Corps moves to 2006 (Akyab)
* 1905 (Dacca) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 3 progress of war hexes
* 1905 (Dacca) : 11AF Air Activates.
* 1307 (Columbo) : SEAC LRB Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca): 11AF Air moves to 2006 (Akyab)
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima): 28th Army joins Battle A
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima): 33 British Corps joins Battle A
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima): 15 British Corps joins Battle A
* 2008 (Rangoon): 15th Army joins Battle B
* 2008 (Rangoon): 10 AD joins Battle B
* 2008 (Rangoon): [25th Army] joins Battle B
* 2006 (Akyab): 11AF Air joins Battle B
* 1307 (Columbo): SEAC LRB moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1905 (Dacca): SEAC LRB joins Battle A
bty, file up (095)
355 4/21/2024 2:06:00 AM Jan-Apr 1944 Japanese 30 3 Event #30: 3 / Flight Instructors: Japanese Improve Training and Maintenance.
3 Air Replacements: The Japanese player receives 3 air replacement steps that may be used immediately or recorded as replacement steps for future use. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
For the Event.

* Eliminated JP Air Units: [8 AD] moves to 3615 (Ulithi)
* 3615 (Ulithi): [8 AD] retires from Battle
* Eliminated JP Air Units: [25 AF] moves to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
* Eliminated JP Air Units: [7 AD] moves to 3814 (Guam)
* 3814 (Guam): [7 AD] retires from Battle
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte): [25 AF] retires from Battle

File up, dammit!
352 4/20/2024 9:38:00 PM Jan-Apr 1944 Allies 23 2 Event #23: 2 / PT Boats
Flip the Japanese ASP marker to its No Barges side. If Japanese Barges are not currently in play (Japanese card 73) that event is permanently superseded. Place the PT Boat marker on the game turn track as a reminder. Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Event.
bty.
File up.
330 4/12/2024 9:40:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Allies 13 3 Event #13: 3 / Operation Watchtower: Guadalcanal Invasion
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 5 Intelligence: Surprise Attack Conditions: A maximum of one ground unit may be activated for this Offensive.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Event SEAC (5+1)
* 1805 (Calcutta) : 33 British Corps Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : BB Warspite Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : CV Indomitable Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : SEAC LRB Activates.
* 1406 (Madras) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 1308 (Trincomalee) : 11AF Air Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta): 33 British Corps moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1805 (Calcutta): BB Warspite moves to 1813 (Medan)
* 1805 (Calcutta): CV Indomitable moves to 1811
* 1406 (Madras): SEAC Air moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
* 1308 (Trincomalee): 11AF Air moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
* 1905 (Dacca): 33 British Corps joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): 25th Army joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): 11AF Air joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): SEAC Air joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): SEAC LRB joins Battle A
* 1813 (Medan): 1 AD joins Battle B
* 1813 (Medan): BB Warspite joins Battle B
* 1813 (Medan): 1 AD joins Battle B
* 1811: CV Indomitable joins Battle B
328 4/12/2024 4:30:00 AM Sep-Dec 1943 Japanese 45 3 Operations #45: 3 / Operation Sho-Go
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 5 if Combined Fleet HQ, otherwise: 4. Intelligence: Intercept. Bonus: If a Kamikaze attack reaction card is played in conjunction with this card, increase the effect of the Kamikaze reaction card by one additional Allied naval step loss in one battle. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OC on CF HQ 3+3=6 acts

* 3209 (Okinawa) : [CA Mogami] Activates.
* 3209 (Okinawa) : SS Bde Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : 1 SN Bde Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : [CA Aoba] Activates.
* 3209 (Okinawa): [CA Mogami], SS Bde moves to 3706 (Tokyo)
* 4017 (Truk): 1 SN Bde moves to 3706 (Tokyo)
* 4017 (Truk): [CA Aoba] moves to 3706 (Tokyo)

Will try to buff up Tokyo, just in case, but who knows what mayhem you're planning... no battles or PBM.
322 4/7/2024 7:23:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Allies 62 3 Operations #62: 3 / Operation King II: A-Day - "I Have Returned" Invasion of Leyte
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 8 if SW Pac HQ, for all others: 6 Conditions: may only be played as an event if at least one battle hex is declared in a Philippine hex. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
OC on CF (3+3)
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : XXIV Corps Activates.
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor) : [CV Wasp] Activates.
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor) : 11AF LRB Activates.
* 5808 (Oahu) : 7AF Air Activates.
* 4121 (Green) : [I Corps] Activates.
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor): 11AF LRB moves to Turn 8 (Jan-Apr 1944)
* 5808 (Oahu): 7AF Air moves to Turn 8 (Jan-Apr 1944)
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor): [CV Wasp] moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 4600 (Attu/Kiska) : [M Brigade] Activates.
* 4600 (Attu/Kiska): [M Brigade] moves to 4612 (Wake)
* 3823 (Port Moresby): XXIV Corps moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 4121 (Green): [I Corps] moves to 3822 (Lae)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 4/6 ASP
* 4612 (Wake) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 4 progress of war hexes
* 3822 (Lae) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 5 progress of war hexes
- no PBM, bty
321 4/7/2024 7:55:00 AM Sep-Dec 1943 Japanese 29 3 Event #29: 3 / Combined Fleet: Battle of Santa Cruz
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: Only air and naval units may be activated. Effective Aerial Torpedo Tactics: Increase Japanese aircraft carrier naval units attack strength by 2 for the duration of the Offensive.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
And I keep forgetting to post my file entirely, it appears--sorry about that.

Looks like the hammer is about to fall, will try to scurry out of the way...

EC on CF HQ 3+4=7 acts

* Leningrad84 (Referee) toggles American ISR (Agreement)
* 2813 (Manila/Corregidor) : CA Takao Activates.
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte) : BB Yamato Activates.
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte) : CV Shokaku Activates.
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte) : BB Hiei Activates.
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte) : BB Kongo Activates.
* 3615 (Ulithi) : SS Bde Activates.
* 3615 (Ulithi) : [CA Mogami] Activates.
* 2813 (Manila/Corregidor): CA Takao moves to 3104 (Port Arthur)
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte): BB Yamato, CV Shokaku, BB Hiei, BB Kongo moves to 3104 (Port Arthur)
* 3615 (Ulithi): [CA Mogami], SS Bde moves to 3209 (Okinawa)

No battles or PBM, BTY.
319 3/29/2024 10:07:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Allies 13 3 o hand #13: 3 / Operation Watchtower: Guadalcanal Invasion

Message from Allies:
retrieve

bty, file up
318 3/29/2024 10:05:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Allies 73 2 #73: 2 / WAR IN EUROPE: Major Allied Victory
OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Discard
317 3/29/2024 10:05:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Allies 52 1 Event #52: 1 / Roosevelt-Nimitz-MacArthur: End of US Army-Navy Dispute
This event ends a US inter-service rivalry. Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker to its Strategic Agreement side. If the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker is already on Strategic Agreement side there is no additional effect. Bonus: If this card is played as an event, the Allies have the option to discard a card of their choice and replace it with any card from the discard pile (not those removed from play). Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Event
316 3/28/2024 9:19:00 AM Sep-Dec 1943 Japanese 16 3 Event #16: 3 / Operation RI: New Guinea Offensive
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: Only air and ground units may be activated.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
Sorry, I forgot to post the file, been a while since I've done that...

EC on SS HQ 2+4=6 acts

* 3319 (Biak) : [16th Army] Activates.
* 3720 (Wewak) : Tainan AG Activates.
* 3822 (Lae) : [ED Army] Activates.
* 3822 (Lae) : 18th Army Activates.
* 3319 (Biak): [16th Army] moves to 3219 (Vogelkop)
* Japanese ASP Marker (Barges) uses 1/3 ASP
* 3822 (Lae): 18th Army moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 3822 (Lae): [ED Army] moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 3720 (Wewak): Tainan AG moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): [4 SN Bde] is out of supply.

No battles or PBM, BTY. After this turn we should do a VP roundup to see where we are, I barely remember the victory conditions I slapped together.
310 3/26/2024 9:17:00 AM Sep-Dec 1943 Japanese 69 1 Event #69: 1 / JN25 Code Change
Intelligence: Intercept Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Greetings from Imperial GHQ on Formosa!

Play this for Intercept.
309 3/20/2024 3:54:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Allies 67 3 Operations #67: 3 / Curtis LeMay: Firebombing of Japan
Randomly remove one card from the Japanese hand if a B29 Long Range Bomber air unit is on a hex (not Air Units in China Box) within range of Tokyo. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
OC CPAC (3+3)
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CV Intrepid Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CV Franklin Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CV Bunker Hill Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : CV Essex Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : CV Enterprise Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CVL San Jacinto Activates.
* 3822 (Lae): 6 AD joins Battle A
* 3822 (Lae): [ED Army] joins Battle A
* 3822 (Lae): 18th Army joins Battle A
* 3823 (Port Moresby): CV Enterprise joins Battle A
* 4020 (Kavieng): CV Essex moves to 3920
* 3920: CV Essex joins Battle A
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CV Intrepid moves to 3920
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CV Franklin moves to 3920
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CV Bunker Hill moves to 3920
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CVL San Jacinto moves to 3920
* 3920: CVL San Jacinto joins Battle A
* 3920: CV Bunker Hill joins Battle A
* 3920: CV Franklin joins Battle A
* 3920: CV Intrepid joins Battle A
* 3823 (Port Moresby): CV Enterprise moves to 3921 (Gasmata)

BON VOYAGE! HAVE A FANTASTIC TIME!!
304 3/15/2024 2:11:00 AM Sep-Dec 1943 Japanese 46 3 Operations #46: 3 / Operation A-Go: Battle of the Philippine Sea
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 5 if Combined Fleet HQ, otherwise: 4. Intelligence: Intercept. Tactical Wire Intercepts: Allied carrier units have their defense values increased by two for the duration of the Offensive. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Alright, I'm out of ideas. Gonna play this for an OC China Offensive.
299 2/29/2024 6:37:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Allies 16 1 Event #16: 1 / Makin Island Raid: US Raiders
One Japanese air unit (Allied Player's choice) that is on a non-Japanese Islands hex within the range of a US HQ is reduced one step, even if this would eliminate the air unit. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Flip 23 NAF in Surabaya
bty...
I got nothing to teach you!
295 2/26/2024 4:24:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Japanese 11 2 Event #11: 2 / US/British Second Front Conference - Germany First: US Inter-Service Rivalry
Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry Marker from its Strategic Agreement to its Inter-Service Rivalry side. No additional impact if Inter-Service Rivalry is already in effect. Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Will play this for the draw, you're already in ISR so no file.
292 2/22/2024 7:55:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Allies 81 2 card as Operations #81: 2 / China Offensive: Counter-Offensive in Kweilin-Liuchow
Move the China marker one box to the right toward the Stable Front box, unless this would put the China marker in the Stable Front box, in which case no effect.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
OC on CINCPAC (3+2)
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 3M Division Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 1M Division Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : BB Massachusetts Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Essex Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 3M Division moves to 4322 (New Georgia)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 1M Division moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : BB Massachusetts Deactivates.
* 4222 (Buin): SF Brigade moves to 4719 (Nauru)
* 4222 (Buin): CV Essex moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* 4222 (Buin) : CVE Sangamon Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): CVE Sangamon moves to 4322 (New Georgia)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/6 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/6 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 3/6 ASP

You have played this one perfectly. I cant teach you anything anymore!
287 2/20/2024 6:02:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Japanese 52 3 Operations #52: 3 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Axis Victory
Decrease the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 2 1943: 1 1944: No Effect 1945: No Effect Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OC on CF HQ 3+3=6 acts

* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : BB Yamato Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : CV Junyo Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : CV Shokaku Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : BB Hiei Activates.
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte) : 50 AF Activates.
* 2813 (Manila/Corregidor) : BB Kongo Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): BB Yamato moves to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): CV Junyo moves to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): CV Shokaku moves to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): BB Hiei moves to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte): 50 AF moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian)
* 2813 (Manila/Corregidor): BB Kongo moves to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)

No battles or PBM, BTY.

Newark? Why in God's name??
285 2/20/2024 3:36:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Japanese 22 2 card as Event #22: 2 / Weather: Monsoon Rains Cancel Offensive
Allied Offensive is canceled. All units are placed back at their starting locations. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Sorry this took forever to decide on. Does this also cancel the armored brigade? That's part of my thinking here... I think from our past inquiries on CSW the unit placement is canceled too, since that's part of the event text?
282 2/12/2024 9:04:00 PM Sep-Dec 1943 Allies 70 2 Event #70: 2 / Slim's Burma Offensive
Activate: SEAC HQ only. Logistic Value: 6 Conditions: Only Commonwealth and Chinese units plus US air units may be activated. Bonus: The Allied player receives the 7th Armored Brigade. Place this unit in any friendly in supply, Indian or Burmese port hex. If this condition cannot be met, the unit is permanently remove from the game. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
Event on SEAC (6+1)
* 1805 (Calcutta) : 33 British Corps Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : BB Warspite Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : CV Indomitable Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : SEAC LRB Activates.
* 1406 (Madras) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 1005 (Maldive Islands) : 10AF LRB Activates.
* Special Events: 7 Armor Bde moves to 1506
* 1506 : 7 Armor Bde Activates.
* 1506: 7 Armor Bde moves to 1406 (Madras)
* 1805 (Calcutta): 33 British Corps moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1805 (Calcutta): BB Warspite moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1406 (Madras) : SEAC Air Deactivates.
* 1308 (Trincomalee) : 11AF Air Activates.
* 1308 (Trincomalee): 11AF Air moves to 1406 (Madras)
* 1406 (Madras): 11AF Air moves to 1806
* 1805 (Calcutta): SEAC LRB moves to 1907
* 1005 (Maldive Islands): 10AF LRB moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
* 1805 (Calcutta) : CV Indomitable Deactivates.
* 1406 (Madras) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 1406 (Madras): 7 Armor Bde moves to 1705
* 2008 (Rangoon): [15th Army] joins Battle A
* 2008 (Rangoon): 10 AD joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): 10AF LRB joins Battle A
* 1907: SEAC LRB moves to 1807
* 2106 (Mandalay): 2 AD joins Battle B
* 1406 (Madras): SEAC Air moves to 1906
* 1906: SEAC Air moves to 1808
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima): 28th Army joins Battle C
* 1806: 11AF Air joins Battle C
* 1807: SEAC LRB joins Battle B
* 1905 (Dacca): 25th Army joins Battle D
* 1905 (Dacca): 33 British Corps joins Battle D
* 1905 (Dacca): BB Warspite joins Battle D
* 1806: 11AF Air joins Battle D
* 1808: SEAC Air joins Battle C
* 1805 (Calcutta): 10AF LRB moves to 1908
* 1807: SEAC LRB moves to 1907
* 1808: SEAC Air moves to 1807
bty
270 2/1/2024 2:18:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies 61 1 card as Operations #61: 1 / Submarine Attack: Darter-Dace
Play during an Offensive prior to 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: 0-4: Japanese lose one naval step* 5-7: Japanese lose two naval steps* (can eliminate a unit) 8-9: No Effect. *Japanese chooses Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
OC on CF
* 4612 (Wake) : 2M Division Activates.
* 4816 (Maleolap) : 1M Division Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : BB Massachusetts Activates.
* 4816 (Maleolap): 1M Division moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 4612 (Wake): 2M Division moves to 4110 (Marcus)
* 4719 (Nauru): SF Brigade moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4222 (Buin) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4321: BB Washington moves to 4222 (Buin)

no PBM
266 2/1/2024 11:52:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese 19 2 card as Event #19: 2 / Weather: Monsoon Rains Cancel Offensive
Allied Offensive is canceled. All units are placed back at their starting locations. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OK, not the most high-octane use of a Weather card, but want to clear FOQ, so here it is. No file!
265 1/31/2024 5:40:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies 76 2 Operations #76: 2 / Oboe: Australians Invade Borneo
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 5 Conditions: Any nationality air and naval units may be activated, but only Australian ground units may be activated.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
OC on CPAC (3+2)
* 4719 (Nauru) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4816 (Maleolap) : 1M Division Activates.
* 4612 (Wake) : 2M Division Activates.
* 4321: BB Washington moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [27th Army] is out of supply.
* 4612 (Wake): 2M Division moves to 4110 (Marcus)
* 4816 (Maleolap): 1M Division moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 3823 (Port Moresby): 1M Division moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4222 (Buin) : CVE Sangamon Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): CVE Sangamon moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4719 (Nauru): SF Brigade moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): SF Brigade moves to 4619
* 4619: SF Brigade moves to 5018 (Tarawa)
* 5018 (Tarawa) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 5 progress of war hexes
* 4110 (Marcus) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 6 progress of war hexes
* Allied ASP Marker uses 3/5 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 4/5 ASP
no battles or pbm, bty
264 1/30/2024 2:39:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese 59 3 Operations #59: 3 / Central Force: Conquest of Borneo
Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 5 Paratroopers: Prior to movement place a Japanese control marker in a hex that is within extended range of an active Japanese air unit if (1) the hex is either unoccupied or is occupied solely by a Dutch regiment; and (2) the hex is not within an unneutralized Allied air ZOI. Eliminate the Dutch regiment.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
Sorry I haven't had a chance to sign up for the Con yet! Weekend already looks full so I doubt I'll be able to join the virtual festivities...

OC on CF HQ 3+3=6 acts

* 2205 (Ledo) : [25th Army] Activates.
* 1916 (Palembang) : 9 AD Activates.
* 1813 (Medan) : [4 AD] Activates.
* 3709 (Iwo Jima) : 1 AD Activates.
* 3709 (Iwo Jima): 1 AD moves to 1813 (Medan)
* 1916 (Palembang): 9 AD moves to 3709 (Iwo Jima)
* 1813 (Medan): [4 AD] moves to 1916 (Palembang)
* 2205 (Ledo): [25th Army] moves to 1905 (Dacca)

No battles or PBM, BTY.
263 1/25/2024 9:33:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies 42 2 Operations #42: 2 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Allied Victory
Increase the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 1 1943: 1 1944: 2 1945: 3 Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Halsey to TT
bty
262 1/25/2024 7:21:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese 82 3 Event #82: 3 / Indian Worker's Strike
Move the India Status marker one box toward India Revolts, if already in India Revolts box there is no additional effect. Bonus: The Allies lose 1 ground replacement step next game turn and any other ground replacement steps available during the next game turn can only be used for non-Commonwealth ground units.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Glad to hear it! Good luck with the test tomorrow!

The Indians are restive...
250 1/6/2024 8:59:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies 57 2 Event #57: 2 / Axiom: British Amphibious Rangoon-Singapore Operation.
Activate: Any Commonwealth or Joint HQ. Logistic Value: 5 Conditions: Only Commonwealth and Chinese units plus US air units may be activated.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
Event on SEAC (5+1)
* 1805 (Calcutta) : 33 British Corps Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : [5 Chinese Army] Activates.
* 1406 (Madras) : SEAC LRB Activates.
* 1406 (Madras) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 1406 (Madras) : CV Indomitable Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta): 33 British Corps moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1805 (Calcutta): [5 Chinese Army] moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1406 (Madras): CV Indomitable moves to 1706
* 1406 (Madras) : BB Warspite Activates.
* 1406 (Madras): BB Warspite moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1307 (Columbo) : 10AF LRB Activates.
* 1406 (Madras) : SEAC Air Deactivates.
* 1406 (Madras): SEAC LRB moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima): 28th Army joins Battle A
* 1706: CV Indomitable joins Battle B
* 1307 (Columbo): 10AF LRB joins Battle B
* 1905 (Dacca): Korean Army joins Battle B
* 1905 (Dacca): 33 British Corps joins Battle B
* 1905 (Dacca): [5 Chinese Army] joins Battle B
* 1905 (Dacca): BB Warspite joins Battle B
245 1/5/2024 5:13:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese 3 2 Event #3: 2 / Col. Tsuji, Unit 82: Jungle Warfare
Activate: Any HQ Logistic Value: 3 Intelligence: Surprise Attack Conditions: Only Japanese ground units may be activated. Bonus: In any ground combat that occurs in a Malaya, Jungle or Mixed terrain hex for the duration of this operation, the final die roll modifier for the Japanese in any ground battles is +4.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Sorry for the long delay! Let's get this old war criminal into the mix.

EC on South HQ 1+3=4 acts

* 2104 (Jarhat) : 28th Army Activates.
* 2206 (Lashio) : [25th Army] Activates.
* 2206 (Lashio): [25th Army] moves to 2205 (Ledo)
* 2104 (Jarhat): 28th Army moves to 2105 (Imphal/Kohima)
* 2005 (Dimasur) is now Japanese controlled.
* 2205 (Ledo) is now Japanese controlled.

BTY for reaction.
244 12/24/2023 3:32:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies 28 2 Event #28: 2 / Operation Chronicle: Woodlark Island Operation
Actiavte: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 3 Bonus: If ground units are landed on an unoccupied one hex island, prior to ANY reaction place an Allied control marker on all adjacent unoccupied one hex islands.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
Event on CPAC (3+3)
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : XIV Corps Activates.
* 4816 (Maleolap) : 1M Division Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 3M Division Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : XXIV Corps Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : [I Corps] Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 3M Division Deactivates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 14AF LRB Activates.
* 4816 (Maleolap) : 1M Division Deactivates.
* 5808 (Oahu) : 7AF Air Activates.
* 5808 (Oahu) : XI Corps Activates.
* 5808 (Oahu) : 7AF Air Deactivates.
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor) : 11AF Air Activates.
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor): 11AF Air moves to Turn 7 (Sep-Dec 1943)
* 5808 (Oahu): XI Corps moves to 4713 (Taongi)
* 3823 (Port Moresby): [I Corps] moves to 4121 (Green)
* 3922 (Buna): [3 Aus Corps], [2 Aus Corps] moves to 4023 (D'Entrecasteaux)
* 4023 (D'Entrecasteaux): [3 Aus Corps], [2 Aus Corps] moves to 3922 (Buna)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): XIV Corps moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): XXIV Corps moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 14AF LRB moves to 4517 (Kusaie)
* 4517 (Kusaie): 14AF LRB moves to 4120
* 4221 (Baka) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 2 progress of war hexes
* 4122 (Woodlark) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 3 progress of war hexes
* 4121 (Green) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 4 progress of war hexes
* 4120: 14AF LRB moves to 4221 (Baka)
* 4713 (Taongi): XI Corps moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/5 ASP
- no pbm
243 12/24/2023 1:11:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese 20 2 Event #20: 2 / Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 5 Airfield Bombardment: If, prior to reaction, a Japanese BB naval unit occupies a battle hex that contains an Allied air unit, but no Allied BB naval unit, then the Allied air unit (max) is reduced (Japanese player's choice) one step prior to air-naval combat (even if this eliminates the unit).

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Japanese:
No worries! Merry Christmas! I'm just patching holes over here...

EC on SS HQ 2+5=7 acts

* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : 27 AF Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : [4 SN Bde] Activates.
* 5018 (Tarawa) : 1 SN Bde Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : SS Bde Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [4 SN Bde] moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* 4017 (Truk): SS Bde moves to 3615 (Ulithi)
* 5018 (Tarawa): 1 SN Bde moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): 27 AF moves to 2719 (Kendari)

No battles or PBM, BTY.

236 12/19/2023 10:30:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies 84 3 Event #84: 3 / U.S. Carrier Raids
Activate: Central Pacific HQ only. Logistic Value: 0 Intelligence: Surprise Attack, which cannot be changed by a reaction event card. Conditions: Only US Carrier naval units may be activated. This card cannot be cancelled by a weather card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Event CPAC (3+0)
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Bunker Hill Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CVL Belleau Wood Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Essex Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): CV Essex moves to 3811
* 4222 (Buin): CVL Belleau Wood moves to 2820
* 4222 (Buin): CV Bunker Hill moves to 2820
* 2620 (Makassar): 22 AF joins Battle A
* 2820: CV Bunker Hill joins Battle A
* 2820: CVL Belleau Wood joins Battle A
* 3709 (Iwo Jima): 1 AD joins Battle B
* 3811: CV Essex joins Battle B
* 3709 (Iwo Jima): 1 AD retires from Battle
* 3811: CV Essex moves to 3517
* 3517: CV Essex moves to 3318
* 3318: CV Essex moves to 2817
* 2616 (Tarakan): [7 AD] joins Battle B
bty.
235 12/19/2023 1:08:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese 77 3 Event #77: 3 / Fuel Shortage: Japanese re-deploy fleet
Due to fuel shortages the Japanese player may move the Combined Fleet HQ and up to 4 naval units of any type from their current location to any port hex which is within 3 hexes of a resource space. The movement of the HQ and naval units may not enter an unneutralized Allied air ZOI.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Sorry for the delay, still reeling from the devastation of Rabaul!

Let's try this, CF HQ to Manila, with some surface ships.

* 3407 (Kure): Comb Fleet HQ (Yam) (Rivalry) moves to 2813 (Manila/Corregidor)
* 4017 (Truk): BB Kongo moves to 2813 (Manila/Corregidor)
* 3416 (Palau Islands): CA Takao moves to 2813 (Manila/Corregidor)

BTY.
229 12/14/2023 8:59:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies 20 1 Event #20: 1 / Halsey Replaces Ghormley: Offensive Spirit
Activation: Halsey South HQ only. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: If the Ghormley South HQ is in play, remove it and place Halsey HQ in its location. If it is not yet in play, it is removed from the game and the Halsey South HQ is brought into play and placed in any friendly in supply port. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 3

Message from Allies:
Event (4+3)
* 4222 (Buin) : BB Washington Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CVE Sangamon Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CVL Belleau Wood Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CVL Cowpens Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Bunker Hill Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Essex Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : BB Massachusetts Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : [CV Enterprise] Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): BB Washington moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4222 (Buin): BB Massachusetts moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): [CV Enterprise] moves to 4122 (Woodlark)
* 4021 (Rabaul): BB Massachusetts joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): BB Washington joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): [25 AF] joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): [CA Nachi] joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): [CL Tenryu] joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): [APD Kamikaze] joins Battle A
* 4222 (Buin): CVE Sangamon joins Battle A
* 4222 (Buin): CVE Sangamon joins Battle A
* 4222 (Buin): CVL Belleau Wood joins Battle A
* 4222 (Buin): CVL Cowpens joins Battle A
* 4222 (Buin): CV Bunker Hill joins Battle A
* 4222 (Buin): CV Essex joins Battle A
* 4122 (Woodlark): [CV Enterprise] joins Battle A
* 4828 (Noumea) : S Pac HQ (Halsey) (Rivalry) Activates.
* 4719 (Nauru): SF Brigade moves to 4716 (Namu)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/5 ASP
* 4716 (Namu) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes
* 4222 (Buin) : CVE Sangamon Deactivates.
* 4222 (Buin): CVE Sangamon retires from Battle
* 4716 (Namu): SF Brigade moves to 4719 (Nauru)
218 12/12/2023 1:06:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 17 2 Operations #17: 2 / Japanese Counterattack at Savo Island
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 3 Intelligence: Intercept. Conditions: Either air or naval units may be activated, but not both. Japanese Night Fighting Advantage: Japanese CA, CL and APD naval units have 2 added to their attack strength for all battles fought during the current Offensive. Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OC on CF HQ 3+2=5 acts

* 3307 (Sasebo) : CVL Zuiho Activates.
* 3407 (Kure) : [CA Mogami] Activates.
* 3705 (Ominato) : CA Takao Activates.
* 4415 (Eniwetok) : 27 AF Activates.
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 27 AF moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 3307 (Sasebo): CVL Zuiho moves to 3407 (Kure)
* 3407 (Kure): [CA Mogami] moves to 3615 (Ulithi)
* 3705 (Ominato): CA Takao moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)
* 2307: [6 Chinese Army] is out of supply.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [4 SN Bde] is in supply.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [27th Army] is in supply.

No nothing, BTY for end of turn.
214 12/12/2023 12:34:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 43 1 Event #43: 1 / Tojo Resigns: Moderates in Power
If the game turn is 1944 or later, this card must be played as an event otherwise it is a Japanese option to play as an event, an OC, or discard. Reduce US Political Will by two. The Allied Manchurian Invasion card's prerequisite has been met. Flip the game turn marker from its PM Tojo to its Tojo Resigns side as a reminder. RESHUFFLE: If this card is played as an OC or a discard, reshuffle the Japanese deck at the end of this game turn. This card may not be played as a Future Offensive. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Battlefield successes unexpectedly embolden moderates to seize power and seek a diplomatic settlement with the Allies.

I normally don't like to play this too early, but it seems like the obvious move given the VP value of lowering your PW.
208 12/11/2023 2:29:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 70 1 Operations #70: 1 / JN25 Code Change
Intelligence: Intercept Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OK, I'll do a small air raid against Darwin.

OC on South HQ 1+1=2 acts

* 2620 (Makassar) : 22 AF Activates.
* 3119 (Sarong) : 26 AF Activates.
* 2620 (Makassar): 22 AF moves to 2721 (Koepang)
* 3119 (Sarong): 26 AF moves to 2721 (Koepang)
* 2721 (Koepang): 22 AF joins Battle A
* 2721 (Koepang): 26 AF joins Battle A
200 12/9/2023 9:25:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies 25 1 Operations #25: 1 / Operation Lilliput: Buna, New Guinea Offensive
Activate: SW HQ only. Logistic Value: 3 Conditions: May only activate US air and US/Australian ground units (an exception to the Allied HQ National Command rules). US Reservist Enter Combat: US ground units have their attack strength reduced by one for the duration of this Offensive.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
OC on CPAC (3+1)
You roll another "0", and I'm coming down there...
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor) : [CV Wasp] Activates.
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor) : M Brigade Activates.
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor): M Brigade moves to 4600 (Attu/Kiska)
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor): [CV Wasp] moves to 4600 (Attu/Kiska)
PBM back where they came from, then back to you..
196 12/9/2023 1:05:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 34 2 Event #34: 2 / US Army/Navy Dispute: Slows US Reinforcements
Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry Marker from its Strategic Agreement to its Inter-Service Rivalry side. No additional impact if Inter-Service Rivalry is already in effect. Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OK, no PBM for you, so it's my turn again.

Back to ISR with you! No more cards to draw, sadly.

Two files up.
185 12/8/2023 7:38:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 63 2 Event #63: 2 / Kamikaze Attack
Play prior to one battle of the Offensive that is within 11 hexes of Tokyo (3706) and within extended range of a Japanese air unit. The Japanese player eliminates two Allied naval steps (Japanese player's choice, may not eliminate a unit unless there is no other option), while reducing the Japanese air unit whose range was used one step (even if this would eliminate the air unit). No more than one Kamikaze per battle, but more than one Kamikaze per offensive is allowed. Draw One Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Didn't think I'd get to play this! Unfortunately I can't kill Northampton and leave your guys exposed to a brutal A/N assault.

But Manila is exactly 11 hexes from Tokyo, so I'll eliminate the sacrificial carrier.

* 2914: [CV Lexington] is eliminated
* 2616 (Tarakan) : [7 AD] suffers a step loss.
183 12/5/2023 10:22:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies 65 3 Event #65: 3 / MacArthur "moral obligation": US Invades Philippines
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 8 if SW Pac HQ, for all others: 6 Conditions: This card may only be played as an event if at least one battle hex is declared in a Philippine hex. Bonus: This event ends a US inter-service rivalry. Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker to its Strategic Agreement side. If the US Inter-Service Rivalry marker is already on Strategic Agreement side there is no additional effect. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
Event on ANZAC (6+1)
End ISR.
* 4222 (Buin) : [CV Lexington] Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): [CV Lexington] moves to 2914
* 2813 (Manila/Corregidor): 14th Army joins Battle A
* 2914: [CV Lexington] joins Battle A
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : I Corps Activates.
* 3922 (Buna) : 2 Aus Corps Activates.
* 3922 (Buna) : 3 Aus Corps Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby): I Corps moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 3922 (Buna): 2 Aus Corps moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 3922 (Buna): 3 Aus Corps moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 4222 (Buin) : CA Northampton Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): CA Northampton moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : 13AF LRB Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili): 13AF LRB moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4017 (Truk): South Seas HQ (Rivalry) joins Battle B
* 4017 (Truk): 19th Army joins Battle B
* 4017 (Truk): SS Bde joins Battle B
* 4017 (Truk): [CA Aoba] joins Battle B
* 4017 (Truk): BB Kongo joins Battle B
* 4017 (Truk): CVL Ryujo joins Battle B
* 4222 (Buin): 13AF LRB joins Battle B
* 3822 (Lae): 6 AD joins Battle C
* 3822 (Lae): ED Army joins Battle C
* 3822 (Lae): 18th Army joins Battle C
* 3822 (Lae): I Corps joins Battle C
* 3822 (Lae): 2 Aus Corps joins Battle C
* 3822 (Lae): 3 Aus Corps joins Battle C
* 3822 (Lae): CA Northampton joins Battle C
* RobC (Allies) toggles American ISR (Agreement)
bty..
182 12/5/2023 2:10:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 26 2 Operations #26: 2 / Chiang Kai-shek: Anti Communist Offensive
Move the China marker one box to the left toward Government Collaped box. If moved into the Government Collapsed box China surrenders immediately. Remove from play if use as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OC on SS HQ 2+2=4 acts

* 3615 (Ulithi) : 1 AD Activates.
* 3709 (Iwo Jima) : 7 AD Activates.
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte) : [33rd Army] Activates.
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte): [33rd Army] moves to 3615 (Ulithi)
* 3615 (Ulithi): 1 AD moves to 3709 (Iwo Jima)
* 3709 (Iwo Jima): 7 AD moves to 2616 (Tarakan)

No PBM, BTY.
178 12/5/2023 1:32:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 27 1 Event #27: 1 / Submarine Attack: I-19 sinks the Wasp
Play during an offensive; at the end of all combat against any active Allied naval units or against any active Allied naval unit, if no battle hexes were declared during the Offensive. On a die roll of: 0-4: Lose one naval step* 5-7: Lose two naval steps* 8-9: No Effect. *Japanese choice; can eliminate a unit. Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Too many ships in the water not to try...

I'm not sure if I need to declare targets with this one, I'll say BBs N. Carolina and Mass. in case I get lucky.
177 12/2/2023 11:07:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies 83 2 Operations #83: 2 / China Offensive: Battle for Central Honan
Move the China marker one box to the right toward the Stable Front box, unless this would put the China marker in the Stable Front box, in which case no effect.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
OC on CPAC (3+2)
* 2205 (Ledo) is now Japanese controlled.
* RobC (Allies) unmarks all moved units
* RobC (Allies) deactivates Japanese units.
* RobC (Allies) deactivates Allied units.
* RobC (Allies) removes all battle markers
* RobC (Allies) removes all range markers
* 4612 (Wake) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes
* 4816 (Maleolap) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 2 progress of war hexes
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/4 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/4 ASP
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [27th Army] is out of supply.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [4 SN Bde] is out of supply.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CA Northampton Activates.
* 4322 (New Georgia) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor) : [CV Wasp] Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : [BB North Carolina] Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : BB Massachusetts Activates.
* 4322 (New Georgia): SF Brigade moves to 4719 (Nauru)
* 4222 (Buin): [BB North Carolina] moves to 3023 (Darwin)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): BB Massachusetts moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CA Northampton moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 5100 (Dutch Harbor) : [CV Wasp] Deactivates.
* Allied ASP Marker uses 3/4 ASP
* 5808 (Oahu) : BB Mississippi Activates.
* 5808 (Oahu): BB Mississippi moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
no PBM, bty.
175 12/1/2023 2:52:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 79 2 Operations #79: 2 / Tinian Raid: Japanese Attack B29 Base
Activation: Any HQ Logistics Value: 1 Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but only one brigade size ground unit may be activated. Bonus: If the Allied player has a B29 LRB unit within 8 hexes of Tokyo (3706) or in the China Air units box, the Japanese player rolls a die. On a die roll of: 0-4: Lose one B29 Air step* 5-9: No Effect *Japanese choice Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
OC on South HQ 1+2=3 acts

* 2106 (Mandalay) : [25th Army] Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : 28th Army Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : [15th Army] Activates.
* 2106 (Mandalay): [25th Army] moves to 2206 (Lashio)
* 1905 (Dacca): [15th Army] moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* 1905 (Dacca): 28th Army moves to 2104 (Jarhat)
* 1905 (Dacca) is now Japanese controlled.
* 2006 (Akyab) is now Japanese controlled.
* 2104 (Jarhat) is now Japanese controlled.
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima): 66 Chinese Army is out of supply.

I believe that while I haven't quite knocked out the Hump and Kunming remains a supply source, 66 Chinese Army is now more than 4 MPs away and therefore OOS. Do you concur?

No battles or PBM, BTY.
173 11/30/2023 9:24:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies 41 2 Event #41: 2 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Allied Victory
Increase the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 1 1943: 1 1944: 2 1945: 3 Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Push it to 2.
bty
170 11/30/2023 2:37:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 7 2 card as Event #7: 2 / US Joint Staff Debate: US Inter-Service Rivalry
Flip the US Inter-Service Rivalry Marker from its Strategic Agreement to its Inter-Service Rivalry side. No additional impact if Inter-Service Rivalry is already in effect. Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Will play this for the draw...
168 11/29/2023 9:12:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies 69 3 Event #69: 3 / S-Day: Invasion of Luzon
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 8 if SW Pac HQ, for all others: 6 Bonus: If the 11th Airborne Division is on an airfield, not activated, with ANY in supply US air unit, the 11th Airborne division can be placed on any unoccupied hex that is not in an unneutralized Japanese air ZOI and is within the extended range/normal LRB (including B29) range of the air unit that it is stacked with.

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
Event on CPAC (6+3)
* 4719 (Nauru) : 1M Division Activates.
* 4517 (Kusaie) : 2M Division Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : M Brigade Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : [CV Wasp] Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CVL San Jacinto Activates.
* 4222 (Buin): SF Brigade moves to 4322 (New Georgia)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): M Brigade moves to 5100 (Dutch Harbor)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): [CV Wasp] moves to 5100 (Dutch Harbor)
* 4517 (Kusaie): 2M Division moves to 4612 (Wake)
* 4719 (Nauru): 1M Division moves to 4816 (Maleolap)
* 4517 (Kusaie) is now Allied controlled.
* 4222 (Buin): CVL San Jacinto moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
no pbm, bty
152 11/27/2023 6:28:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese 47 3 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:
I'm running out of steam and air units here, but I've got the wolf by the ears and have no choice but to keep going...

EC on South HQ 1+7=8 acts

* 2006 (Akyab) : 15th Army Activates.
* 2006 (Akyab) : Korean Army Activates.
* 2006 (Akyab) : 28th Army Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon) : [25th Army] Activates.
* 1916 (Palembang) : 8 AD Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon) : 2 AD Activates.
* 2106 (Mandalay) : [5 AD] Activates.
* 1813 (Medan) : [4 AD] Activates.
* 2006 (Akyab): 15th Army, Korean Army, 28th Army moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 2008 (Rangoon): [25th Army] moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 2106 (Mandalay): [25th Army] moves to 2105 (Imphal/Kohima)
* 2008 (Rangoon): 2 AD moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 1813 (Medan): [4 AD] moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 1916 (Palembang): 8 AD moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* 2008 (Rangoon): 8 AD joins Battle A
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima): [25th Army] joins Battle B
* 2106 (Mandalay): [4 AD] joins Battle B
* 2106 (Mandalay): 2 AD joins Battle B
* 2106 (Mandalay): [5 AD] joins Battle B

BTY for resolution, sorry for the messy file.

Mark indicated he would take a look at the scenario over the holidays, in the meantime we could be conscripted for Ukraine playtesting! Pack your bags!
136 11/12/2023 10:09:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies 48 2 Event #48: 2 / New China Army: Stilwell Burma Offensive
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 if SEAC HQ, for all others: 3 Conditions: Only ground and air units may be activated. Bonus: The Allies receive one Chinese ground replacement step for a reduced Chinese unit. This replacement step cannot be saved and is lost if not used immediately. Additionally, all Chinese army units in range of the activating HQ may be activated for no additional activation cost.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
Event 4+1
* 2206 (Lashio) : [ 66 Chinese Army] Activates.
* 2206 (Lashio) : 66 Chinese Army restored to full strength.
* 2307 : [6 Chinese Army] Activates.
* 2005 (Dimasur) : [1 Ind Corps] Activates.
* 2005 (Dimasur) : 5 Chinese Army Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : 2 MAW Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : 1 MAW Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : 10AF LRB Activates.
* 2006 (Akyab): Korean Army joins Battle A
* 2006 (Akyab): 15th Army joins Battle A
* 2006 (Akyab): 28th Army joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): 1 MAW joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): SEAC Air joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): 10AF LRB joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): 2 MAW joins Battle A
* 2206 (Lashio): 66 Chinese Army moves to 2105 (Imphal/Kohima)
* 2005 (Dimasur): [1 Ind Corps] moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
* 2005 (Dimasur): 5 Chinese Army moves to 1905 (Dacca)
bty
122 11/8/2023 8:42:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 35 2 Event #35: 2 / Operation Ash: Vella Lavella Invasion
Activate: Anzac HQ only. Logistic Value: 2 Intelligence: Surprise Attack. Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but the only ground unit that can be activated is the 3rd NZ division.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
One more try..
This will be a surprise.
Event on ANZAC (2+1)
* Strategic Record Track (0): Japanese Future Ops moves to Strategic Record Track (1)
* Off Board: Allied Future Ops moves to Strategic Record Track (0)
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : CV Lexington Activates.
* 4322 (New Georgia) : 5AF Air Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili): CV Lexington moves to 4023 (D'Entrecasteaux)
* 4222 (Buin): [BB North Carolina] moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4322 (New Georgia): 5AF Air moves to 4222 (Buin)
Will just roll it out, no reaction possible.
116 11/7/2023 2:15:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 85 2 Event #85: 2 / Battle of Kolombangara
Activation: Any HQ Intelligence: Intercept Logistic Value: Equal to Allied OC value. Conditions: Only naval units may be activated. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
So that's what you had squirreled away! Luckily I drew this off the JN-25... Intercept.
115 11/6/2023 5:58:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 44 2 card as Event #44: 2 / Operation Squarepeg: Green Is. Invasion
Activate: Anzac HQ only. Logistic Value: 2 Intelligence: Surprise Attack. Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but the only ground unit that can be activated is the 3rd NZ division.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
ANZAC Event (2+1)
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : BB North Carolina Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Enterprise Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : BB Washington Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili): BB North Carolina moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4222 (Buin): CV Enterprise moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4021 (Rabaul): CV Enterprise moves to 4221 (Baka)
* 4222 (Buin): BB Washington moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
bty
111 11/4/2023 7:07:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 64 2 Event #64: 2 / Tradewind Taskforce: Morotai Invasion
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 if US SW Pac HQ, for all others: 3

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
I liked it better when you didn't move...
Event on something, whatever..
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo) : M Brigade Activates.
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo) : BB Washington Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CV Enterprise Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : CV Lexington Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : BB North Carolina Activates.
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo): SF Brigade moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo): BB Washington moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CV Enterprise moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CV Lexington moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): BB North Carolina moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo): M Brigade moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
no nothing. bty.
110 11/4/2023 4:42:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 39 2 Event #39: 2 / Subhas Chandra Bose: Pro-Japanese Indian Army
2 Ground Replacements: The Japanese gain two ground replacement steps that must be used immediately. The recipent ground unit must be within 3 hexes of Rangoon (2008) to receive the replacement. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
The Japanese Army's apparent successes in Burma encourage an influx of Indian volunteers!

* 2006 (Akyab) : 15th Army restored to full strength.
* 2006 (Akyab) : Korean Army restored to full strength.

BTY...
104 11/4/2023 1:02:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 4 1 card as Event #4: 1 / JN25 Code Change
Intelligence: Intercept Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Will play this from FOQ for the Intercept.
103 10/23/2023 9:30:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 36 3 Operations #36: 3 / Operation Cherry Blossom: Bougainville Landing
Activate: Any HQ. Logistics Value: 5 Arleigh Burke: US CA naval units have 2 added to their attack strength for the duration of this Offensive.

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
OC on SEAC (3+1)
* 1805 (Calcutta) : 2 MAW Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : 10AF LRB Activates.
* 1406 (Madras) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 1307 (Columbo) : CV Indomitable Activates.
* 1307 (Columbo): CV Indomitable moves to 1806
* 1406 (Madras): SEAC Air moves to 1806
* 2006 (Akyab): [Korean Army] joins Battle A
* 2006 (Akyab): [15th Army] joins Battle A
* 2006 (Akyab): [28th Army] joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): 10AF LRB joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): 2 MAW joins Battle A
* 1806: SEAC Air joins Battle A
* 1806: CV Indomitable joins Battle A
Come on baby!
97 10/22/2023 1:24:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 50 3 Event #50: 3 / Ha-Go: Burma Offensive
Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 6 Conditions: Only air and ground units may be activated.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
EC on South HQ 1+6=7 acts

* 2008 (Rangoon) : 35th Army Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon) : 28th Army Activates.
* 2106 (Mandalay) : Korean Army Activates.
* 2106 (Mandalay) : 15th Army Activates.
* 1916 (Palembang) : [25th Army] Activates.
* 1916 (Palembang) : [3 AD] Activates.
* 2106 (Mandalay): 15th Army, Korean Army moves to 2006 (Akyab)
* 2008 (Rangoon): 28th Army, 35th Army moves to 2007
* 2007: 28th Army, 35th Army moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 2106 (Mandalay): 28th Army, 35th Army moves to 2006 (Akyab)
* 1916 (Palembang): [3 AD] moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 1916 (Palembang): [25th Army] moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* 2106 (Mandalay): [3 AD] joins Battle A

JP will attempt a major ground offensive into Akyab using 4 armies and a sacrificial reduced AD. BTY for reaction and resolution.
90 9/29/2023 6:22:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 77 2 Operations #77: 2 / Mao Tse Tung: Communits Offensive
Move the China marker one box to the right toward the Stable Front box, unless this would put the China marker in the Stable Front box, in which case no effect. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
OPS on ANZAC (2+1)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [27th Army] is out of supply.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [4 SN Bde] is out of supply.
* 3626 (Cairns) : 5AF LRB Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : 13AF LRB Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili): 13AF LRB moves to 4517 (Kusaie)
* 3626 (Cairns): 5AF LRB moves to 4719 (Nauru)

No PBM, bty.
87 9/29/2023 1:58:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 54 3 Event #54: 3 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Axis Victory
Decrease the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 2 1943: 1 1944: No Effect 1945: No Effect Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
All that waiting to play... this?

I'll try to claw you back down before it's too late!
85 9/2/2023 7:10:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 66 2 Event #66: 2 / WAR IN EUROPE: Major Allied Victory
Increase the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 1 1943: 2 1944: 3 1945: 3 Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Kick this up to 3.

Only scary for my instructor!
84 9/2/2023 3:57:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 73 2 Event #73: 2 / Ants: Japanese Barge Traffic Reinforcement
Activation: South or South Seas HQ only Logistics Value: 3 Bonus: If the Allies have not yet played the PT Boats event (Allied card 23) flip the Japanese ASP marker to its Barges side. The Japanese can use Japanese Barge movement until the Allied play of the PT Boats event cancels this capability. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
Haha boy I’m out of practice…

That sounds scary!
76 8/22/2023 11:16:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 54 2 Event #54: 2 / Hurricane Taskforce: Biak Invasion
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 if US SW Pac HQ, for all others: 3

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
ANZAC (3+1)
* 3727 (Townsville) : I Corps Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby): 2 Aus Corps moves to 3922 (Buna)
* 3823 (Port Moresby): 3 Aus Corps moves to 3922 (Buna)
* 3727 (Townsville): I Corps moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : 13AF LRB Activates.
* 3922 (Buna): 6 AD joins Battle A
* 3922 (Buna): 2 Aus Corps joins Battle A
* 3922 (Buna): 3 Aus Corps joins Battle A
* 4024 (Gili Gili): 13AF LRB joins Battle A

Will save my 3 sub cards for better targets...bty.
Hope everyone is recovering.
75 8/21/2023 6:25:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 53 3 Operations #53: 3 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Axis Victory
Decrease the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 2 1943: 1 1944: No Effect 1945: No Effect Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Sorry again for long delay--back from Sequoia and survived Hurricane Hilary (talk about a tempest in a teapot).

Not the best use of this card, but will redeploy some ships to the Central/South Pacific.

OC on CF HQ 3+3=6 acts

* 3407 (Kure) : CV Shokaku Activates.
* 3407 (Kure) : CV Junyo Activates.
* 3407 (Kure) : BB Yamato Activates.
* 3706 (Tokyo) : BB Hiei Activates.
* 3407 (Kure) : CVL Ryujo Activates.
* 3706 (Tokyo) : BB Kongo Activates.
* 3407 (Kure): CV Shokaku moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian)
* 3407 (Kure): CV Junyo moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian)
* 3407 (Kure): CVL Ryujo moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 3407 (Kure): BB Yamato moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian)
* 3706 (Tokyo): BB Kongo moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 3706 (Tokyo): BB Hiei moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian

No battles or PBM. BTY for subs, probably!
72 8/13/2023 11:27:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 49 1 Operations #49: 1 / Roosevelt Threatens Chungking: Chinese Army Offensive
Move the China marker one box to the right toward the Stable Front box, unless this would put the China marker in the Stable Front box, in which case no effect. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
OC on CPAC (3+1)
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 1M Division Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 1M Division moves to 4719 (Nauru)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/3 ASP
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 2M Division Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 2M Division moves to 4517 (Kusaie)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/3 ASP
* RobC (Allies) removes Allied Passes
* RobC (Allies) creates Japanese Passes in Strategic Record Track (0)
* Strategic Record Track (0): Japanese Passes moves to Strategic Record Track (1)
* 4828 (Noumea) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4826 (Efate) : 1 MAW Activates.
* 4826 (Efate): 1 MAW moves to Turn 5 (Jan-Apr 1943)
* 4828 (Noumea): SF Brigade moves to 4825 (Espiritu Santo)
bty
57 8/9/2023 9:29:00 PM May-Aug 1942 Allies 13 3 card as Event #13: 3 / Operation Watchtower: Guadalcanal Invasion
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 5 Intelligence: Surprise Attack Conditions: A maximum of one ground unit may be activated for this Offensive.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
OK! Finally!
Event on Numbnutz
Sorry...Nimitz..
Event (5+3)
* 4828 (Noumea) : 1M Division Activates.
* 5808 (Oahu) : BB Mississippi Activates.
* 4828 (Noumea) : [CV Enterprise] Activates.
* 4828 (Noumea) : [CV Wasp] Activates.
* 4828 (Noumea) : [CV Lexington] Activates.
* 4828 (Noumea) : BB North Carolina Activates.
* 4828 (Noumea) : CA Northampton Activates.
* 4828 (Noumea): [CV Wasp] moves to 4616 (Ujae)
* 5808 (Oahu): BB Mississippi moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4828 (Noumea): CA Northampton moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 4828 (Noumea): BB North Carolina moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 4828 (Noumea): 1M Division moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 4828 (Noumea): [CV Enterprise] moves to 4616 (Ujae)
* 4828 (Noumea): [CV Lexington] moves to 4716 (Namu)
* 4616 (Ujae): [CV Enterprise] moves to 4716 (Namu)
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 21 AF joins Battle B
* 4415 (Eniwetok): BB Mississippi joins Battle B
* 4616 (Ujae): [CV Wasp] joins Battle B
* 4716 (Namu): [CV Lexington] joins Battle A
* 4716 (Namu): [CV Enterprise] joins Battle A
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 3 SN Bde joins Battle A
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 24 AF joins Battle A
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CA Northampton joins Battle A
* 4715 (Kwajalein): BB North Carolina joins Battle A
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 1M Division joins Battle A

No reaction possible, ( JN 25 in FOQ)
will roll out
54 8/9/2023 1:21:00 PM May-Aug 1942 Japanese 32 3 Operations #32: 3 / Operation I-Go: Air Offensive
Acitvation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: Only air units may be activated. Air Shuttle: The Japanese gain a +1 die roll modification during air-naval combat if the battle is within 6 hexes of an inactive Japanese CV or CVL naval unit.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
OC on SS HQ 2+3=5 acts

* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 4021 (Rabaul) : 21 AF Activates.
* 3822 (Lae) : 25 AF Activates.
* 4021 (Rabaul) : CA Aoba Activates.
* 4021 (Rabaul) : CL Tenryu Activates.
* 4415 (Eniwetok) : 24 AF Activates.
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 24 AF moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 4021 (Rabaul): 21 AF moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 3822 (Lae): 25 AF moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4021 (Rabaul): CL Tenryu moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 4021 (Rabaul): CA Aoba moves to 4017 (Truk)

Redeployment of naval assets in the South Pacific. No battles or PBM. BTY!
51 8/5/2023 10:14:00 PM May-Aug 1942 Allies 59 1 Operations #59: 1 / Ultra Information: Japanese Burma Operation is penetrated
Intelligence: Intercept. Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
OC on ANZAC (1+1)
* 4322 (New Georgia) : [PM Bde] Activates.
* 3626 (Cairns) : [XIV Corps] Activates.
* 3626 (Cairns): [XIV Corps] moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4322 (New Georgia): [PM Bde] moves to 4222 (Buin)
bty...
48 8/4/2023 12:15:00 PM May-Aug 1942 Japanese 62 2 Operations #62: 2 / Kamikaze Attack
Play prior to one battle of the Offensive that is within 11 hexes of Tokyo (3706) and within extended range of a Japanese air unit. The Japanese player eliminates two Allied naval steps (Japanese player's choice, may not eliminate a unit unless there is no other option), while reducing the Japanese air unit whose range was used one step (even if this would eliminate the air unit). No more than one Kamikaze per battle, but more than one Kamikaze per offensive is allowed. Draw One Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Sorry for the delay!

OC on SS HQ 2+2=4 acts

* 3706 (Tokyo) : ED Army Activates.
* 3720 (Wewak) : 6 AD Activates.
* 3922 (Buna) : Tainan AG Activates.
* 3706 (Tokyo): ED Army moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 3922 (Buna): Tainan AG moves to 3720 (Wewak)
* 3720 (Wewak): 6 AD moves to 3922 (Buna)

Reinforce Lae, rotate Tainan Air Group out of Buna. No battles or PBM, BTY.

47 8/1/2023 11:52:00 AM May-Aug 1942 Allies 63 3 Event #63: 3 / Operation Stalemate: Invasion of Pelelu and Ulithi
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 6 if US Central Pac HQ, for all others: 4

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
Event on ANZAC (4+1)
* 3626 (Cairns) : 3 Aus Corps Activates.
* 3727 (Townsville) : 2 Aus Corps Activates.
* 3727 (Townsville) : [I Corps] Activates.
* 3727 (Townsville) : [I Corps] Deactivates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : [PM Bde] Activates.
* 3626 (Cairns) : 5AF Air Activates.
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo) : 13AF LRB Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby): [PM Bde] moves to 4322 (New Georgia)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/2 ASP
* 3626 (Cairns): 3 Aus Corps moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 3727 (Townsville): 2 Aus Corps moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 3626 (Cairns): 5AF Air moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 3823 (Port Moresby): 5AF Air moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): 5AF Air joins Battle A
- PM
* 4024 (Gili Gili): 5AF Air moves to 4322 (New Georgia)
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo): 13AF LRB moves to 4322 (New Georgia)
* 4322 (New Georgia): 13AF LRB moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
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46 8/1/2023 1:44:00 AM May-Aug 1942 Japanese 61 2 Operations #61: 2 / Kamikaze Attack
Play prior to one battle of the Offensive that is within 11 hexes of Tokyo (3706) and within extended range of a Japanese air unit. The Japanese player eliminates two Allied naval steps (Japanese player's choice, may not eliminate a unit unless there is no other option), while reducing the Japanese air unit whose range was used one step (even if this would eliminate the air unit). No more than one Kamikaze per battle, but more than one Kamikaze per offensive is allowed. Draw One Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Doubt I'll get to use this for its intended purpose any time soon... And no obligation to narrate your tactical schemes, this is my cross to bear!

OC on South HQ 1+2=3 acts

* 2915 (Davao) : 35th Army Activates.
* 2220 (Soerabaja) : [16th Army] Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon) : Korean Army Activates.
* 2220 (Soerabaja): [16th Army] moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 2008 (Rangoon): Korean Army moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 2915 (Davao): 35th Army moves to 2008 (Rangoon)

No battles or PBM. Advance Kor Army to Mandalay, additional reinforcements to the CBI, redeploy from the DEI to cover Biak. BTY!
45 7/29/2023 10:03:00 PM May-Aug 1942 Allies 50 2 Operations #50: 2 / Tornado Taskforce: Hollandia Invasion
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 if US SW Pac HQ, for all others: 3 Bonus, MacArthur's Navy: Applies only if SW PAC HQ is the activating HQ and US Inter-Service Rivalry is in effect. The allies may activate US Navy units OR US Army units and a maximum of one non-carrier US Naval unit.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
Event on SEAC (3+1)
* 2306 : [ 66 Chinese Army] Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : 33 British Corps Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : 15 British Corps Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 2306: [ 66 Chinese Army] moves to 2206 (Lashio)
* 2206 (Lashio): [ 66 Chinese Army] moves to 2305 (Myitkyina)
* 2305 (Myitkyina): [ 66 Chinese Army] moves to 2206 (Lashio)
* 2305 (Myitkyina) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes
* 2206 (Lashio) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 2 progress of war hexes
* 1905 (Dacca): 33 British Corps moves to 2006 (Akyab)
* 1905 (Dacca): 15 British Corps moves to 2006 (Akyab)
* 1805 (Calcutta): SEAC Air moves to 2006 (Akyab)

Defend forward, threaten Mandalay, grab some POW.
44 7/29/2023 4:54:00 PM May-Aug 1942 Japanese 37 3 Event #37: 3 / 1st Convoy Escort Fleet: Escort Organization
Activation: Combined Fleet HQ only Logistic Value: 2 Bonus: The Japanese player places the Escort marker on the game turn track on its +2 side or flips the escort marker to its +4 side if the marker is already in play on its +2 side. See Submarine Warfare for effects of this die roll modifier. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
EC on CF HQ 3+2=5 acts

* 3004 (Peiping) : 2 AD Activates.
* 3004 (Peiping) : 4 AD Activates.
* 3305 (Seoul) : Korean Army Activates.
* 3704 (Hakodate) : [27th Army] Activates.
* 3706 (Tokyo) : 1 AD Activates.
* 3004 (Peiping): 4 AD moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 3004 (Peiping): 2 AD moves to 1813 (Medan)
* 3305 (Seoul): Korean Army moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* 3704 (Hakodate): [27th Army] moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 3706 (Tokyo): 1 AD moves to 3615 (Ulithi)
* Leningrad84 (Referee) creates Convoy Escorts Marker (+2) in Turn 3 (May-Aug 1942)
* Leningrad84 (Referee) creates Allied Future Ops in Turn 3 (May-Aug 1942)
* Leningrad84 (Referee) creates Japanese Future Ops in Turn 3 (May-Aug 1942)

No battles or PBM. JP establishes the escorts and uses 5 activations to reinforce GC with the [27th Army], cover Ulithi and Palau with AZOI, and reinforce CBI with the elite ADs and Korean Army.
34 7/28/2023 2:01:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 29 3 m discard pile back to deck #29: 3 / Combined Fleet: Battle of Santa Cruz

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33 7/28/2023 2:00:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 25 3 m discard pile back to deck #25: 3 / Operation KA: Battle for the Eastern Solomons

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32 7/28/2023 2:00:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 35 3 m discard pile back to deck #35: 3 / Operation KE: Guadalcanal Evacuation

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31 7/28/2023 2:00:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 20 2 m discard pile back to deck #20: 2 / Naval Battle of Guadalcanal

Message from Japanese:
30 7/28/2023 1:59:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 51 2 ed Strategy card from discard pile back to deck #51: 2 / Chenault: 14th Air Force Offensive

Message from Allies:
29 7/28/2023 1:59:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 20 1 ed Strategy card from discard pile back to deck #20: 1 / Halsey Replaces Ghormley: Offensive Spirit

Message from Allies:
28 7/28/2023 1:56:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 16 1 ed Strategy card from discard pile back to deck #16: 1 / Makin Island Raid: US Raiders

Message from Allies:
27 7/28/2023 1:55:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 14 2 ed Strategy card from discard pile back to deck #14: 2 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Allied Victory

Message from Allies:
26 7/28/2023 1:54:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 8 1 ed Strategy card from discard pile back to deck #8: 1 / Australian Coast Watchers

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25 7/28/2023 1:53:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 29 2 o deck #29: 2 / Operation Toenails: New Georgia Invasion
OC: 2 EC: 4

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24 7/28/2023 1:53:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies 13 3 o hand #13: 3 / Operation Watchtower: Guadalcanal Invasion

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23 7/28/2023 1:51:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 3 2 o deck #3: 2 / Col. Tsuji, Unit 82: Jungle Warfare
OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
22 7/28/2023 1:51:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 86 1 o deck #86: 1 / Submarine Attack: I-58 sinks the USS Indianapolis
OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
21 7/28/2023 1:51:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 18 1 o deck #18: 1 / Bridge on River Kwai: Death Railroad
OC: 3 EC: 0

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20 7/28/2023 1:51:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese 17 2 o deck #17: 2 / Japanese Counterattack at Savo Island
OC: 4 EC: 0

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