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: Avoid over-relying on Combat Air Patrol (CAP). Constant defensive flying can deplete your fighter reserves quickly; it is often more efficient to strike the enemy's launch capability first. Combat Tips

Success in depends on balancing aggressive air operations with cautious stealth and efficient crew management. Core Management Strategies

: Carriers are meant to outrange enemies, not trade blows like battleships. If you find yourself in direct contact, prioritize disengaging and returning to a safe distance.

: When recovering missions, toggle squadrons between the Deck and Hangar using the mouse-over menu to prevent deck overcrowding and manual reshuffling.

: You can set up a strike mission's card layout and save it without starting the "ready" countdown. Cancel the confirmation to hold the plan; when you're ready to launch (e.g., after other planes land), re-select the target to instantly restore your previous setup.

: Pay attention to "war circumstances" bonuses that appear after Mission 4. Completing missions in a strategic order can grant bonuses that make later, more difficult stages significantly easier. Fleet & Crew Efficiency