Militarized algerstonia. Admiral Ibuki, the commander of the ninth and tenth combined fleets, looks over the steely waters of the nonscion sea. Her light carrier glides through the water soundlessly, forming part of the core of a vast fleet. The fleet has just left the naval fortresses in Dreshand, and move now to the coast of Algerstonia. The Charitian battle flags wave in the air quietly bearing testament to the empire commanding the ships below. It is a sombre day, as for the third time, Charitian fleets take up hostilities against their once ally, Algerstonia. The captain of the light carrier walks onto the deck, his black boots tapping on the slick metal. "Madam, all forces are preparing to strike, logistics has reported no signs of breaks in the supply chains. The 97th and 98th task forces have just reported their additions to the combined fleet." She smiles slightly, a simple plan well done was better then one of absurd complexity poorly executed. It had always been the imperial way, and so it would be again. "Are scouts picking up any enemies?" "No madam, we likely will not engage anything until we have reached the fleets of Osterreich und ungarn. However, we are running ASW patrols and have sent combat air patrols on routine routes." "And any sign from general Shiko?" "Yes, the main offensive shall begin shortly, high command wants a quick win here, I am sure you know the rationale." She nods, and goes back to staring at the dark aircraft flying through the grey sky. War was imbued in the Empire's blood, and she intended to show the world yet again that the empire had not lost its touch.
Greater felter, Militarized algerstonia, and Dreshand
Osterreich und ungarn
As the last few transport ships slipped past into Shavara, the Navy began its next move.
Admiral Jörgstaf moved his fleet 15 miles forward, nuclear tankers staying with them to refuel some of the older non nuclear ships. Submarines and F-35’s patrolled all around the waters around them as scouts. As the fleet condensed and strengthened itself, waiting for the High seas fleet to arrive with some support, awaited the algerstonians next move.
Meanwhile, 50 miles at sea, things were getting prepared for battle.
12 Destroyers were joined by one third the amount of battleships. They were all traveling at a speed of 30 knots towards open water. This is their formation: WWWDWDWDWDWWW WWWWDWDWDWWWW WWWWWDWDWWWWW WWWWWWDWWWWWW WWWBWBWBWBWWWW Key: W=open water D=destroyer B=battleship
Meanwhile, two bombers and one escort fighter were taking off every fifteen minutes, and they stayed in air for one hour, patrolling the area the ships are in. They are painted crimson to avoid friendly fire.