Operation 'Kantai Kessen'

[Kusari Uchugun]

艦隊 決戦
Operation Kantai Kessen

[TOP SECRET - Access Restricted to His Imperial Majesty, Shogun, NOH Admiralty, Defense Minister, Imperial Prime Minister]

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I. Situation

Following intelligence efforts by the KOI and the de-facto leak of incomplete schemata of Kishiro's Jump Drive technology through nodes attributed to the Lane Hackers, the worst case scenario drawn in risk assessments half a year ago turned reality. The risk of rapidly losing our tactical superiority, meant to be secured by the very Jump Drives surprise momentum now jeopardized, has significantly increased. Whilst the schemata were immediately analyzed by Kishiro's systems and are considered lackluster at best, we cannot risk a prolonged border stand-off granting the Republic ample time to attempt to cobble together a makeshift version of a Jump Drive themselves. Unlike ourselves, the Republic of Liberty knows no boundaries and restraint, they only know greed and the quest for obtaining new ways to pressure everyone around them into submission. Therefore, as a result of strategic talks between the Shogunate and the Naval Forces Admiralty - with the blessing of his Imperial Majesty - Operation 'Kantai Kessen' is hereby set to active. The interim Imperial Prime Minister and the Defense Minister have been briefed, however due to the urgency of the situation the plan moves forward without waiting for the new Imperial Diet's formation.

II. Mission

The mission: A wave of simultaneous surprise attacks on the Republic of Liberty, neutralizing war objectives without permitting Libertorian forces sufficient time to respond. Heavy usage of newly developed Jump Drive technology in cohort with conventional methods shall guarantee mission success.

Key goal: A decisive first strike causing significant harm to the Republic with the goal of rendering the option of open prolonged warfare politically and economically unfeasible for Liberty. The Empire will extend an immediate offer of peace following this first strike, on terms ensuring neither side loses face, as a prolonged conflict remains contrary to our priorities.

Operational Fine Print: In-depth strategic details will be sorted by local fleet command. This datasheet serves as operational overview only.


Operation Aftermath: Kishiro Technologies and the KOI must be pressured into developing countermeasures against the very technology they have developed. Any sort of makeshift Jump Drive bears the potential to shift the balance of power across the sector, by either state actors, violent criminals or even Nomad enthralled entities. The Lane Hackers attempt to doom the sector to chaos, we must stand against it through technological superiority.

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III. Execution

• Home Defense Duty: 2nd Home Fleet, IKN-Myoko
  The squadron wings and heavy escorts of the IKN-Myoko, alongside detachments from Fuchu Prison and a rearguard of loyal Hogosha wings will form a defensive line at our Southern Border. Active combat situations are not to be expected unless the situation deteriorates for the 5th Major Fleet.
  
  
• Galileo Frontline: 5th Major Fleet, IKN-Nagasaki
  The 5th Major Fleet will be deployed into Galileo, acting as diversion of Liberty forces through unprecedented provocations by our side. It is likely the Carrier Group Ohio will respond to the emerge of the Nagasaki and escorts in Galileo. Active combat situations are to be provoked, active combat status is to be prolonged for as long as possible. The IKN-Nagasaki will remain under strict orders to act defensively following the first shots and drag the fighting towards the Shikoku Gate as needed. The destruction of the LNS Ohio is but a secondary objective.
  
  
  
• The Special Operations Group represents our fleets capable of Jump Drive utilization. They will strike at the first sign of Liberty reacting to the Nagasaki's movement, split into three operational groups with varying key targets. Due to the immense flexibility granted to us by Kishiro's breakthrough, operational success permits an "in-and-out" maneuver leaving little to no forces behind enemy lines.
  
  
• Colorado War Theatre Part 1: 9th Reserve Fleet, IKN-Nagato
  The IKN-Nagato's strikegroup under command of Kaigun Gensui Okamoto will emerge at Pueblo Station with two objectives:
  Destroying Pueblo Station. Secondary objective: Forcing the retreat of the LNS Rio Grande. Heavy casualties are to be expected due to the density of Liberty Forces around the station.
  
  
  
• Colorado War Theatre Part 2: 1st Major Fleet, IKN-Matsumoto
  With minimal delay to the Nagato's assault, the Matsumoto battlegroup will emerge to stop a potential reaction by the LNS Amarna and escorts to reinforce their forces at Pueblo Station. Objectives vary depending on active combat situation, reaching from merely stalling the LNS Amarna long enough for the 9th Reserve Fleet to achieve their mission objective up to the destruction of the LNS Amarna followed by an immediate retreat. The surprise momentum and their Commanders reaction remains a wildcard influencing mission objective.
  
  
  
• Striking the Heart: 99th Advanced Battlegroup, IKN-Akatsuki + 66th Advanced Battlegroup Detachment + Chochinbi Detachment
  A combined force of the 66th and Chochinbi will meet up with the mobile, light battlegroup of the IKN-Akatsuki to enter New York in direct fashion. Emerging next to the West Point Academy, objective goal is to render the Academy unusable and send a very clear signal towards Liberty: The Emperor's fangs can reach anywhere now. This part of the operation holds little strategic value and is solely meant to showcase our capabilities. Generally high levels of security within New York render this strike risky, which is why the Chochinbi volunteers to send several wings meant to slow down advancing reinforcements under usage of the Tokubetsu Kōgekitai doctrine.
  
  
  
• Estimated timeline: NOT YET DEFINED
  

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IV. Participating elements

Combined Fleet (Rengo Kantai) HQ, Kusari Naval Forces

Active forces elements:

5th Major Fleet (IKN-Nagasaki)
2nd Home Fleet (IKN-Myoko)

Special Operations Group

1st Major Fleet (IKN-Matsumoto)
"Chochinbi" Special Operations Division
66th Advanced Battlegroup
99th Advanced Battlegroup (IKN-Akatsuki)
9th Reserve Fleet (IKN-Nagato)