[sublynx]

About the hearing through explosions. I remember someone I esteemed more knowledgeable than me talking about this some time ago but can't pinpoint the thread anymore.

One more thing about evasion. At least in NYGM a perpendicular speed burst is sometimes not enough. A double knuckleboard and then towards the next pinging escort at a good speed is often needed. The maneuver is the most efficient way of gaining distance to the depth charge running escorts - after they run over you and then have to make a 180 degree turn towards you. I hesitate to do that as I always fear that the depth charges hit me when I'm running under them. NYGM's manual calls for a very active approach on evasion. One needs to alternate between running one knot to hide, 2-3 knot to gain distance, and top speed to escape dc'ing, all depending on where the escorts are. Needless to say I've become extremely reluctant to attack in a situation where I am at risk of being found out.