Talk:AIF/@comment-13740085-20150324040820/@comment-14850713-20150325163727

IC: The SBS and fast subs find and fix the eastern flank of the US fleet. The main fleet then forms into an arrow formation with the super warships forming the arrow head, the battleships and cruisers following behind in 2 long columns arranged en echelon, and destroyers on both flanks. The subs reform and screen ahead. A reserve force of cruisers and destroyers hang back with the 3 attack carriers.

At extreme range, the attacking force launches planes from the super warships, aviation battlecruisers and heavy hybrid battleships. As the range closes to 500km, the destroyers launch extended-range Harpoon ASMs. Wary of the USN air defense, the air and missile attack is just a feint to distract the escorts from the blow which strikes beneath the waves.

The Shadow Wolf subs are so much faster and more maneuverable than their American counterparts and easily evade them. In minutes scores of escorts and Krakens explode and sink after being hit by powered mines.

The main body continues to press forward, easily dealing with sporadic long-range missile attacks. From Redoutable Admiral Bouexic sends a message:

"In order to relieve the pressure on the Coalition's eastern flank, the fleet will close in on the enemy and inflict as much damage as possible to his heavy units. Every man is expected to give his utmost. Vive AFOH eternale."