#58 Cape Engano Chiyoda - Done

I'm thinking 12.5 points.


Compared to the Taiyo (13pts) it has better AA, a worse Hull, and isn't slow. The SA suite on the Chiyoda isn't as good in my opinion despite the DECOY ability.

However compared to the 12pt cap 1 carriers, the Chiyoda has better Vital, AA, Mains, and comparable SAs.

Taking into consideration the other 13pt Cap1 carriers (USS Card, USS Guadalcanal), the Chiyoda has better Mains, AA, Vital, and comparable SAs.

Personally I would round it up to 13pts. Because with the DECOY ability you can save a much more expensive ship and keep it in the battle for a bit longer.

Raev, your thoughts?

First Japanese, then Red, then others.

Cape Engano Chiyoda
Carrier - 1944
Points - 13?
Speed 2
Cap 1
MG 5 5 4
AA 7
A2 v9 h3

FIGHTER COVER 5: Once per turn during the Antiair phase, you may make a 5-dice Antiair attack against enemy aircraft within range 3. This attack is in addition to your normal Antiair attack. The Escort ability works against this attack.

DECOY: The first time a friendly Ship is destroyed by an air attack, you may use this ability. If you do, destroy this unit instead. Any aircraft based on it are destroyed in the air return phase.

It’s certainly better than Guadalcanal but it’s not a 14-pointer. That’s probably about right.

I'm fine with 13.