
The Japanese were attempting to sink a blockship in the harbour entrance and seal in the Russian fleet. They had three capital ships on hand - Misaka (Togo's flagship), Shikishima and Fuji. Accompanying them was a small flotilla of torpedo boats and three destroyers.
All the Russians had ready to meet the threat were the shore batteries of the Tiger Peninsular and the Burya (a fictional ship based on the Aurora). The Retvizan successfully passed its ready roll, but wouldn't be in game for a number of turns.