THE THIRD RECORD OF THE GREAT FLEET BATTLE, PT.1 [Typeset]

Translated from http://www.acfun.tv/a/ac1316742

>THE THIRD RECORD OF THE GREAT FLEET BATTLE, PART ONE

>Jun 5th, 1942, 2115
>[*rumble]
>[*wave noises I dunno]
>[static]--repeat...aborting the AF operation, effective immediately...
>The Main force of the 1st Carrier Division will now return to the rendezvous...
>The remnants of Isoroku Yamamoto's 2nd Fleet and the Nagumo Mobile Divisions were ordered to cease all combat operations in the midway islands and to rendezvous with Yamato and the 1st Fleet before retreating.

>This battle came to be known as the Battle of Midway--
>The point at which the Divine Wind under which the Imperial Japanese Navy so arrogantly sailed suddenly ceased to blow.
>And from then on, the Imperial Japanese Navy withered under defeat after defeat.  The retreat from Guadalcanal, the annhilation at Attu; even the seemingly impregnable solomon islands were isolated.
(on the maps, from top-right to bottom left: Hawaii, Midway, Marshall Islands, Gaudalcanal)

>Or at least that's what the history book said.
>You louts were once the very pillars upon which the IJN stood!
>So why don't you all straighten up and act like it for a change!
>[Kuma: This is a sticky situation, Kuma]
>[Kiso: This game's mine.]
>Yessir! We, the pride of the 1st CarDiv, will strive for greater heights!
>I hope to god you mean it...

>Though you say that, we haven't really had much in the way of worthy opponents recently. Even when we go out we're just cleaning the trash.
>[clack]
>[Check (as in Chess), Kuma]
>If we don't have anything to do, why not...loaf around...a little...geh...
>[W-what did you say? Kiso Kiso Kiso]
>[sparkle]
>We can't be arrogant!
>[Another bowl, please!]
>[The Pride of the 1st Carrier Division]
>We are born in troubled times, but we should die with honor!
>Like you have any right to say that!
>Isn't it a good thing that the world is at peace?  As long as Akagi-san is happily fed, I'l lbe happy.
>[steam hiss]
>Half the problem is that you baby Akagi so much!
>[L-let me take back that move!]
>[No takebacks in chess, you know.]
>You're making me angry...
>What?!

>Admiral, bad news!
>[hiss~]
>[Clack]
>[backstep x2]
>Ahh...you're damaged. Did you trip or something, Fubuki-chan?
>Well, what happened is...
>The second fleet was wiped out?!
>Yessir...they were engaging the enemy around Hawaii, but were suddenly set upon by a giant Aircraft carrier.
>Half of our fleet is in critical condition, and the others (me included) are moderately damaged.
>[*tips fedora*]
>At this rate, those bastards will be in control of midway.  ....Admiral.

>That's fine with me!
>Akagi, Kaga!
>Yessir!
>Understood
>[sparkle]
>Join up with Hiryuu and Soryuu in teh 1st Fleet, and set sail for midway, and then straight to hawaii!
>Yessir!  1st Carrier Division, heading out!
>We haven't sortied in a while, kaga-chan
>My longbow's been thirsting for a target.
>[stare...]
>It should be fine, right?
>Yeah, it shouldn't be a problem...probably.

>Nothing unusual thus far...
>My worry is that we haven't been able to get in contact with the island garrison.
>Maa, maa, one of our Expedition Fleets is stationed there after all.  There shouldn't be any cause for concern
>[Condition perfect!]
>[wave sounds]
>Let's not get ahead of ourselves!  Let's keep our guard up regardless!
>kaga-san

>We're about to reach the Midway area.  Could you send in a scout ahead of us?
>[wave sounds]
>Not a bad idea.  I'll put up a few to take a look.
>[Creak] (tl note: Seaplanes?  that doesn't seem quite right)

>[more wave sounds (fuck off Chinese translator)]
>Two hours later--
>Not back, huh
>We're basically there already >no sign of the enemy, though.
>Oy, one of the scouts is back!
>Hm...?  only one...?
>That's not right.  one...two...

>[wave sounds]
>We've took the bait and ran off with it, didn't we?
>Nagumo Mobile Division, prepare for combat!
>Understood!
>First Wave, launching!
>We'll show our mobile carrier division's power!
>[hum]
>[pshhh]
>Target the enemy planes!  All fighters deploy to intercept the enemy!

>(I'm going to start ignoring the smaller sounds)

>At the end of it they were just small fry, weren't they?
>That was pretty easy.
>Not even worth a second glance.
>But how did such a skilled scout get caught by such weak enemies?
>You know Hiryuu, she just likes to worry.
>This level of opponent doesn't stand a chance against our Nagumo fleet
>Everyone, look!  We're already in sight of the Midway islands.....eh?!

>It's burning...
>I guess it wouldn't do to just watch, huh
>Seems like I've gotten through to the stationed garrison!
>...fleets in the vicinity, AF is currently under enemy at...ircraft carrie...under air attack....desperately requi....inforcements...
>No time to tarry now.  Let's speed it up.
>It doesn't seem like that'll be necessary...

>Iyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
>I got a feeling we're in deep, deep shit!
>It's not a feeling, we ARE in deep deep shit!!
>We should be able to rendezvous with the reinforcements soon.
>For the garrison to be completely routed...
>Source of the enemy planes, unkonwn.
>Enemy ships number...

>A hundred fifty!
>No wonder the garrison failed to stand their ground.
>Quit talking and help me out alreadyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
>Well, you have a point.  I guess we'll have to deal with them.
>Bombers, lirft off!  Target the enemy fleet!

>[Guttural howling]
>this isn't working...! Their destroyers are like a wall...
>Their anti-air fire is way too intense as well!
>There's too many!

>No matter how many waves we bring down
>a new one takes its place!
>Indeed, it doesn't seem like the enemy has thinned out.
>Could it be--
>Aka

>Akagi-san?!
>Report, enemies approaching at three o'clock!
>high-speed enemy planes coming at us, thirty of them!
>Deez wuns go two times fasta!

>Even more enemy planes in the distance!
>But
>enemy fire is too intense to intercept!
>THat's--?!

>A wo-class aircraft carrier?!
>Kaga-san, prepared to engage!
>U...understood.
>Guh...this is nothing!

>Kirishima!
>Understood!
>[Right on target!]
>[The Kongou-class' cannons are no joke...]
>[What?!]

>How?!
>More reinforcements?!
>So they split their roles...

>A scouting type...!
>So they knew where we were from the start...
>Let's retreat for now!
>If we could have retreated we'd have done it long ago!
>[We're surrounded...]
>[This scene...]

>[Just like that time...]
>[grab]
>[are the same]
>[grip]

>[What was that...?!]

>Can't watch anymore.
>It's as if you've all given up the ghost already...

>[KI]
>Yo.
>[SO]
>Sorry for the wait.