Hoi4 Guide: The Ultimate Japan in 2024

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In the game, players can achieve the bicycle achievement by conquering Corsica as part of the French Mainland course and also taking Belgium and Luxembourg to maximize the war score. It is recommended to restrict Allied Supply when planning to invade the UK, encircle London without capturing it immediately, and steal valuable ships like the ark Royal and illustrious carriers.

Insights

  • Prioritize training units to level three for all armies and differentiate between ki2 and ki3 close air support airplanes for specific missions to ensure strategic efficiency and combat effectiveness.
  • Establish collaboration governments to annex and puppet China, build up military factories focusing on infantry equipment and artillery, and plan naval invasions strategically with Marines and trucks for encirclement tactics to strengthen Japan's position and confront potential adversaries like the Allies, the Soviet Union, the United States, or even the Axis powers.

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Recent questions

  • How should I organize my military divisions?

    Organize divisions by assigning leaders and splitting them into different armies based on templates and locations. Train units until they reach level three for all armies. Disband all airplanes not on aircraft carriers and create quick deploy wings for Fighters and close air support. Differentiate between ki2 and ki3 close air support airplanes for specific missions.

  • How can I improve my naval operations?

    Organize the Navy by assigning all ships to one commander for exercising. Design Heavy Cruisers and Destroyers for naval operations, emphasizing speed and screening capabilities. Establish an Airbase in East Heay for extended range. Plan Naval invasions strategically, utilizing Marines and trucks for encirclement tactics.

  • What should be my focus for military and industrial development?

    Focus on engineering, production, construction, and research policies for military and industrial development. Adjust production to prioritize infantry equipment, support equipment, artillery, and specific airplane designs. Build infrastructure and civilian factories in strategic locations for economic growth.

  • How can I effectively utilize spies and intelligence agencies?

    Send volunteers to Ethiopia, focus on intelligence agency upgrades, and make political power decisions for military factory benefits. Build an Intel Network in aging Koda faction, focusing on range improvements. Maintain quiet Intel Network to sustain 55% strength and avoid detection. Cease steel trade due to surplus, focus on collaboration governments with spies.

  • What are some key strategies for expanding territories and dominance?

    To achieve the bicycle achievement in the game, conquer Corsica as part of the French Mainland course, including all of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Puppet or occupy regions like Indochina and the East Indies. Consider confronting the Soviet Union, the United States, or turning on the Axis powers for strategic options.

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Summary

00:00

"1936 Japan Iron Man Mode Strategy"

  • Start playing Japan in 1936 with Iron Man mode and historical focuses, using a mod to name divisions after channel members.
  • Organize divisions by assigning leaders and splitting them into different armies based on templates and locations.
  • Train units until they reach level three for all armies.
  • Disband all airplanes not on aircraft carriers and create quick deploy wings for Fighters and close air support.
  • Differentiate between ki2 and ki3 close air support airplanes for specific missions.
  • Organize the Navy by assigning all ships to one commander for exercising.
  • Focus on engineering, production, construction, and research policies for military and industrial development.
  • Adjust production to prioritize infantry equipment, support equipment, artillery, and specific airplane designs.
  • Build infrastructure and civilian factories in strategic locations for economic growth.
  • Send volunteers to Ethiopia, focus on intelligence agency upgrades, and make political power decisions for military factory benefits.

13:14

"Strengthen Intel Network, Develop Destroyers, Mobilize"

  • Build an Intel Network in aging Koda faction, focusing on range improvements.
  • Acquire improved destroyers and electronic research.
  • Assign units to their designated armies as they trickle in.
  • Utilize 60 political power to hire Chief of Army, Prince Kan inito, for early Army experience gain.
  • Progress to National Mobilization law after guiding the zaibatsus.
  • Enhance Machine Tools after reaching over 50% Network strength with spine chong ching.
  • Maintain quiet Intel Network to sustain 55% strength and avoid detection.
  • Cease steel trade due to surplus, focus on collaboration governments with spies.
  • Send volunteers to Spain with infantry and motorized units, limited by available airfields.
  • Design Heavy Cruisers and Destroyers for naval operations, emphasizing speed and screening capabilities.

26:30

"Enhance Air Force Efficiency, Recruit Specialist"

  • Implement Spirit of Air Force command for 10% more efficiency in air missions
  • Utilize Industry Liaisons for faster research
  • Recruit Combined Arms Specialist Woza Yamada for impending war
  • Establish an Airbase in East Heay for extended range
  • Strategize to keep Chinese AI from attacking by staying in place
  • Trigger the Marco Polo Bridge incident for a free war declaration against Jun Kai Shik
  • Focus on new Naval estimates and Cruiser modernization in upcoming strategies
  • Deploy divisions in Dion for defensive purposes, awaiting reinforcements from Spain
  • Call Manchuko to arms for a wider border and potential land exchange
  • Plan Naval invasions strategically, utilizing Marines and trucks for encirclement tactics

39:14

"Strategic Military Mobilization for Naval Invasion"

  • The third Army lacks some infantry equipment, artillery, and support equipment.
  • Trucks are sent south without issues to link up with the Naval Beach head.
  • Orders are deleted down south to lengthen the Field Marshal order.
  • Strategic redeployment is emphasized using the speed of trucks.
  • Naval invasion is planned for FUU while forces mobilize around Jenxao.
  • Collaboration governments are established to annex and puppet China.
  • Military factories are built up to face the Allies, focusing on infantry equipment and artillery.
  • Marines and trucks are trained and deployed for naval landings in Europe.
  • Research focuses on infantry equipment, artillery, and air technology.
  • Spies are placed in the Allies, and support anti-air is added to trucks and Marines.

52:07

"Strategic Tips for Dominating in Game"

  • To achieve the bicycle achievement in the game, players need to conquer Corsica as part of the French Mainland course, which includes all of France, including Corsica. It's crucial to ensure that Belgium and Luxembourg are also taken to maximize war score.
  • When planning to invade the UK, it's recommended to turn off Allied Supply to restrict supplies to only your troops. The goal should be to encircle London without capturing it immediately to prolong the war and increase participation. Stealing valuable ships from the UK's fleet, like the arc Royal and illustrious carriers, is advised.
  • After securing territories in France and potentially the UK, players can consider expanding further by puppeting or occupying regions like Indochina and the East Indies. With a strong position, players can choose to confront the Soviet Union, the United States, or even turn on the Axis powers, allowing for various strategic options to further enhance Japan's dominance.
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