Assume no issues involving fighters landing. After launching its aircraft, can a carrier move into battle to absorb hits even though the carrier has no attack value? Thanks for your help.
In the latest printing, that last sentence reads, “Transports may not attack in a sea battle without being accompanied by at least 1 unit with an attack value.”
The carriers can do that and the Kamikazes cannot be used since it is a non-combat move. The Kamikazes can only be used when defending against an attacking fleet of Allied warships (though they cannot hit planes, subs, or transports).
The only way that a plane can be stuck on a carrier is if it goes into battle as cargo on an ally’s carrier (attacking only) and the carrier becomes damaged in the battle.
Planes always being in the air is realistic because planes fly patrols all the time, looking for the enemy.
Your understanding is correct, MarkVIIIMarc. However, in scenario 2 the UK player has no casualty options that won’t result in stranding the fighter. Since sub hits must be taken on sea units, the only casualty options are the one you chose or taking both hits on the carrier, dooming both fighters. At any rate, taking the hit on the carrier and stranding the fighter is always an option.
