11.5.8 Surface naval combat
Convoys
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In 1942, for every 5 full US or CW convoy points included in a combat, add 1 surface factor for the US or CW. In 1943, for every 5 full US or CW convoy points included in a combat, add 2 surface factors for the US or CW. In 1944 or later, for every 5 full US or CW convoy points included in a combat, add 3 surface factors for the US or CW.
11.17 Aircraft rebases
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Beginning in 1943, the USA on a naval impulse may rebase 1 carrier plane which is stacked on a port hex over any number of sea zones which have at least 1 USA convoy point in them, ending in another port hex. This counts against normal air moves. In 1944, the USA can do this with 2 carrier planes on a naval impulse, and in 1945 and later, with 3 carrier planes on a naval impulse. In 1944 and thereafter, the CW and Japan can do this with one carrier plane on a naval impulse, as long as the sea zones have at least 1 of their own convoy points in them.
22.4.12 Amphibious units
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All US AMPH units have a 1 carrier value. All 5 speed AMPHs for every other major power have a 1 carrier value. These AMPHs may carry and utilize one carrier plane just like a CV, with no effect on their transport ability.
Background/Purpose: A few fun rules to more precisely simulate the escort carriers that were built in abundance by the USA, and to a lesser degree by the CW and Japan.