Okay, Dynamo is proving to be very much like Newport; Requires actual teamwork to 5 star. Good use of Smoke will make a HUGE difference in the first phase of the operation, and is very useful in mid-phase. AA really comes into play in the mid and and late phases. People are yipping that Anthony is better, and in most area's she is, but she lacks something Cyclone has, Smoke. Being the only Cyclone in the 1st 5 star match I did, was a touch rough, but well placed kept the artillery from doing more than a touch here and there in the first and mid phases.
The match prior, which was a 2star in Gallant, I got Major Contribution.
What I suggest to increase your chances of 5 star:
BOTH Ships: Take the Superintendent skill.
Anthony: Spec and skill her completely for AA. Just don't take Manual AA since it's 85mm and up, her main guns are not dual purpose.
Cyclone: Skill her with Smoke Screen Expert. I skill and spec'd mine for gunboat, but her AA isn't too shabby, so you could spec her as AA. Again, don't take Manual AA if you do as her main guns are also not dual purpose.
Of course, using prem consumables, camo and combat flags will help further, but they are not really needed. It's very doable without the "extra's".
Tips:
BOTH ships: Focus planes. Focus, focus, focus. When the bombers show up, prioritize the dive bombers, as they are much more dangerous. You cannot evade hit-scan attacks after all. Towards the end of the mid-phase and into the beginning of the end-phase, there will be a HUGE dogfight just outside the narrow. If you are mid-front of the convoy, get under it ASAP and focus the 110's first (4 plane squadron). After they are down, focus on the weakest squadrons and work your way through. The more friendly squadrons that survive, the better it is for you. They make a HUGE difference towards the end, panic'ing and shooting down bombers, which appears to count towards the bomber secondary objective. Also, it will be your last chance to finish the fighter secondary objective. Use your torpedoes often. While the chances of hitting a PT boat isn't good, you at the very least will cause them to turn and buy more time to gun them down. If you see a PT boat pointed towards you, expect torpedoes. The torpedoes appear to have decent speed and also pack one hell of a wallop. 2 hits WILL sink you. Stay out of the mine field. They are not an instant kill (if at full HP), but they WILL flood you every hit. You can actually navigate the field, but don't bother. Bombers seem to go for you if you are in the field.
If in Cyclone: If you are the only one, smoke right when you get into cap and cover as much as you can heading towards the narrow. If there is another Cyclone with you, you can smoke when you reach the long pier that is before the cap, smoke and take it into the cap. In mid-phase you'll need to keep an eye on the convoy and smoke if it's taking a lot of heat from the artillery.
If in Antony: Save your DF for mid- phase, that is where you are really going to need it. Also, save at least 1 DF charge for the huge dogfight as you'll tear through them with it. When the convoy enters the narrow, make your way to the front so you can get under the dogfight quickly.
