In February 1904, Russia had the world's 3rd largest fleet, while that of Japan's was 4th. In September 1905, Japan was number three, while Russia had fallen off the top ten. Dawn of the Rising Sun contains 20 scenarios covering all the major surface engagements of the Russo-Japanese War that led to this stunning reversal of fortunes. Using the same rules as Fear God & Dread Nought, a novice can begin playing within a half hour of opening the box using the specially designed Jumpstart scenario.