1942: The world is at warThe Japanese Empire expands throughout the Pacific where Allied forces attempt to halt its spread. A desperate struggle for control of the Solomon Islands is now underway.How will you protect your transports as they deliver troops and supplies in the South Pacific? Will you deploy precious aircraft carriers to provide air cover? Do you screen the area with submarines? Or attempt to lure the enemy navy into a decisive surface engagement?Major Features:Real time naval combatTheatrical external-view game playPlay as Allied Forces or Imperial JapanOver 50 classes of playable shipsDynamic campaignTactical control of aircraft (not a flight simulator)Fight fires, counter flood compartments and repair shipsSink ships using realistic buoyancy physicsHistorical missions based on actual naval engagements