Taking over for George Miller-Career #4

[Red October1984]

Lieutenant Commander George Miller has retired from active duty to rejoin his family in the States. The war is over for him.

Taking his place is Eugene Williams and the USS Grenadier (SS-210) assigned to Pearl Harbor. The USS Greyback was sunk by Japanese Aircraft a couple of patrols after Miller's Retirement while patrolling South of Okinawa.

Williams' boat is currently assigned to Pearl Harbor and he is preparing for his first patrol as a Sub Commander.

(It was my decision to retire Miller. It was also on account of my campaign file becoming corrupted.)

[TorpX]

That's good news! The folks in town will be wanting him to make a speech at the Founders' Day picnic. :salute: :subsim: :woot:

Oh, and we'll have fireworks, hot dogs and beer, too. :/\\x:

[Red October1984]

That's good news! The folks in town will be wanting him to make a speech at the Founders' Day picnic. :salute: :subsim: :woot:

Oh, and we'll have fireworks, hot dogs and beer, too. :/\\x:


I've been told that I need to "surface every once in a while" and that "Your holding onto the periscope too tight" and also "Ole Red is one torp short of a full load"

I know for a fact that I've got a full complement of Mk 14s and at least George Miller got to go home and meet his newborn kids! :up: :rock: Eugene Williams is going to have to step up and do his part now.

I really get into SH4 sometimes....

[les green01]

fair seas and good hunting I hope for you red

[TorpX]

I really get into SH4 sometimes....
Yeah, me too.

[Father Goose]

That's good news! The folks in town will be wanting him to make a speech at the Founders' Day picnic. :salute: :subsim: :woot:

Oh, and we'll have fireworks, hot dogs and beer, too. :/\\x:


I heard retired Commander Miller may be opening up a hardware store in town to help support the kids. :yep:

I've been told that I need to "surface every once in a while" and that "Your holding onto the periscope too tight" and also "Ole Red is one torp short of a full load"

I know for a fact that I've got a full complement of Mk 14s and at least George Miller got to go home and meet his newborn kids! :up: :rock: Eugene Williams is going to have to step up and do his part now.

There's a rumor pierside that the deployment of the USS Grenadier is delayed due to a couple unchecked boxes in Commander Williams' mental evaluation. Hope that's just an oversight. :roll:

[fireftr18]

Lieutenant Commander George Miller has retired from active duty to rejoin his family in the States. The war is over for him.

Taking his place is Eugene Williams and the USS Grenadier (SS-210) assigned to Pearl Harbor. The USS Greyback was sunk by Japanese Aircraft a couple of patrols after Miller's Retirement while patrolling South of Okinawa.

Williams' boat is currently assigned to Pearl Harbor and he is preparing for his first patrol as a Sub Commander.

(It was my decision to retire Miller. It was also on account of my campaign file becoming corrupted.)

Sometimes you just need to stop patrolling in the stormy seas and move on to clear, calm waters.

[Red October1984]

Sometimes you just need to stop patrolling in the stormy seas and move on to clear, calm waters.

Is Luzon clear enough? :hmmm:

Sorry. I have no time for this. I have to get back to writing a letter to my wife. :03:

[Cybermat47]

Is Luzon clear enough? :hmmm:

Sorry. I have no time for this. I have to get back to writing a letter to my wife. :03:

Oh my Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaahd!

[Red October1984]

Oh my Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaahd!

Okay. You're 13. Don't tell me that you don't have an imagination. :O:

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Well, the crew of the USS Grenadier are going to have a big party tonight before going on patrol tomorrow. I think I'll even raise a toast to the skippers of my sister ships who departed today.

My patrol orders say Luzon....I'm thinking that I'll want to spend some time getting acquainted with the Japanese Home Islands. I might even try Tokyo Harbor if I'm feeling lucky. Right now, I'm off to talk to my XO. :up: After the Ship's Party, I think I'll try and get a few Z's before I have to deal with getting underway tomorrow.

Lt. Commander Eugene Williams, USN
1/23/43

[Father Goose]

Don't tell me that you don't have an imagination. :O:

I personally don't know anything about imagination...not since getting stranded on this dang island!!! :lost:

[Sailor Steve]

I personally don't know anything about imagination...not since getting stranded on this dang island!!! :lost:
You don't need an imagination with Goody-Two-Shoes there to help, you Filthy Beast! :O:

[Father Goose]

You don't need an imagination with Goody-Two-Shoes there to help, you Filthy Beast! :O:

What I need is to find my whiskey bottle before Lt. Commander Williams reports in again. ;)

[Red October1984]

What I need is to find my whiskey bottle before Lt. Commander Williams reports in again. ;)

Don't be bringin that on my boat! If you do, it'll be stored away safely until we return to port...and that might be MONTHS. :salute:


We get underway later today. It'll be the first patrol for the USS Grenadier. :woot:

[Armistead]

They only took one sub from me as I recall and gave me an old minesweeper. All I did was complain about torp failures, but they blamed it all on me.

[Father Goose]

Don't be bringin that on my boat! If you do, it'll be stored away safely until we return to port...and that might be MONTHS. :salute:

I think I'm much safer remaining here on Matalava Island. :gulp:
Ooops...sorry LCDR Williams. :oops:

[Red October1984]

I think I'm much safer remaining here on Matalava Island. :gulp:
Ooops...sorry LCDR Williams. :oops:

XO, find Matalava Island on the charts... :hmmm: We're going to pay Father Goose here a visit with the deck gun...

[Red October1984]

Radio Report from USS Grenadier

Somewhere North of the Phillipines

Well, the initial cruise to Luzon was uneventful. After a bit of patrolling, we made contact with a Japanese Merchant. We promptly sank it. We've been having issues with our batteries out here. Diesel fuel is good, but all these airplanes is killing our battery charging schedule. We're ordered to proceed to a patrol grid north of Okinawa. I will probably head back to port if this goes well. If not, I'm going to try and get into a Japanese port on the Mainland.

Lt. Commander Eugene Williams, USN


Attached is the picture that USS Grenadier took when it sank the Merchant

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/8821/nagaramaru.png

[Red October1984]

Reporting in to Pearl Harbor


Sank ~31500 tons of Japanese merchant shipping. Most of the ships were in the Japanese Home Waters. Luckily, these were lone ships and not accompanied by escorts. The crew isn't ready enough to take on a convoy. This was a good patrol though.

Lt. Commander Eugene Williams, USN
5/20/43

[les green01]

way to go on the tonnage get a good rest then send more to the bottom

[Father Goose]

Red, what options/difficulty are you using for this career?

[Red October1984]

Red, what options/difficulty are you using for this career?

75% Realism with TMO. TMO's A.I. is very good.

Everything is on except for Manual Targeting, Manual Map Update, and I like my external camera.... :)

[Armistead]

OK Red, enough of this boring cowardly patrols. It's time to step up and take on a convoy with 10 veteran escorts in shallow water. I'll be glad to hook you up on the mean convoys, just give me your date.

Try cutting the cam off, it's actually fun being stuck in your sub only why under attack. You might be surprised what all happens.

[Red October1984]

OK Red, enough of this boring cowardly patrols. It's time to step up and take on a convoy with 10 veteran escorts in shallow water. I'll be glad to hook you up on the mean convoys, just give me your date.

Try cutting the cam off, it's actually fun being stuck in your sub only why under attack. You might be surprised what all happens.

I am going to start heading for Japan for most of my Patrols now. If I don't run into a convoy on the next patrol, I'll give you the date. Right now, I'm at May 20 1943.

Don't give me convoys yet...mmmkay?


I don't use the external camera for advantages and I love the views also. The sunset/sunrise with the sub in the foreground looks cool. :rock:

[Father Goose]

I don't use the external camera for advantages and I love the views also. The sunset/sunrise with the sub in the foreground looks cool. :rock:

I completely understand. I use the same settings as you on a 46" tv and the external camera views are gorgeous. Hard to turn that off. Just need will-power not to use it for an advantage. Best of both worlds. :yeah:

[Red October1984]

The Japanese Navy is redeploying to Truk.

USS Grenadier is being sent to intercept.

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I'm going to take the Grenadier right into the harbor and find those IJN Warships. Hopefully, I'll find some cruisers, carriers and battleships.

Lt. Commander Eugene Williams, USN

[Father Goose]

I'm going to take the Grenadier right into the harbor and find those IJN Warships. Hopefully, I'll find some cruisers, carriers and battleships.

Lt. Commander Eugene Williams, USN

I'm afraid Armistead calling LCDR Williams a coward has ticked him off. I hope he doesn't try something foolish. :timeout:

[Red October1984]

I'm afraid Armistead calling LCDR Williams a coward has ticked him off. I hope he doesn't try something foolish. :timeout:

Sitting in very shallow waters looking at 7 Cruisers, an oiler, and a carrier and possibly a battleship makes me a coward? :O:

Just wait til 0230....Just wait..... :O:

I'm going to go to Radar Depth and fire my Mk 14s at long range.

[Father Goose]

Try cutting the cam off, it's actually fun being stuck in your sub only why under attack. You might be surprised what all happens.

I'm afraid what may be a surprise is also known as..."Burial at Sea". :O:
Where's my whiskey bottle? :confused:

[Red October1984]

I'm afraid what may be a surprise is also known as..."Burial at Sea". :O:
Where's my whiskey bottle? :confused:

Remember? I put it in the storage locker to be safely returned when we complete the patrol.

I'm not able to raise my periscope or come to radar depth.

There's a subchaser circling above me. No active sonar...no depth charges....just guns.

Again, the need for a deck gun arises... But then again, there's a BATTLESHIP at anchor a few NM away. Looks like Yamato to me. :hmmm:

Batteries are below 25% and I need to surface soon. I think I'm going to head for some deeper waters in the harbor and try to shake this subchaser. :salute:

Just in case, these may be my last words. :arrgh!:

[Father Goose]

Just in case, these may be my last words. :arrgh!:

And it's times like these that I really enjoy the view here on Matalava Island. :sunny:
If you get out alive, why don't you set a course just north of Papua New Guinea, near the Solomons Islands. I'll spot some Jap planes for you. Good luck!

[Red October1984]

And it's times like these that I really enjoy the view here on Matalava Island. :sunny:
If you get out alive, why don't you set a course just north of Papua New Guinea, near the Solomons Islands. I'll spot some Jap planes for you. Good luck!

How did you end up living out there, if I may ask? :hmmm:

[Father Goose]

How did you end up living out there, if I may ask? :hmmm:

Father Goose is a 1964 romantic comedy film set in World War II, starring Cary Grant, Leslie Caron and Trevor Howard. The film won an Academy Award for its screenplay.

While the Royal Australian Navy evacuates Salamaua in February 1942 ahead of a Japanese invasion, Commander Frank Houghton coerces old friend, American beachcomber Walter Eckland, into becoming a coast-watcher for the Allies. Houghton takes Eckland, who is uninterested in anything other than fishing and drinking, to deserted Matalava Island to watch for Japanese planes. Houghton rewards Eckland's sightings with directions to one of the whisky bottles hidden around the island, once coast-watchers on other islands confirm it. To ensure Eckland remains on duty Houghton's naval vessel "accidentally" hits his boat, leaving a large hole in its hull.

Houghton finds a replacement watcher, but Eckland has to retrieve him from nearby Bundy Island. He unexpectedly finds Frenchwoman Catherine Freneau and seven young schoolgirls under her care stranded there. She informs him that the man he came for was killed in an air raid, and Eckland reluctantly takes them back to Matalava with him.

There is no way to evacuate them safely. At first, Houghton promises them a parachute drop with more supplies, but there is too much enemy activity in the area to accomplish it safely. The fastidious Freneau and the slovenly and uncouth Eckland's personalities clash; they call each other "Miss Goody Two Shoes" and "a rude, foul-mouthed, drunken, filthy beast". He adjusts to her and her girls, however, and cares for her through what they mistakenly believe is a deadly snakebite. Freneau learns that Eckland had been a history professor before he fled civilization to the South Pacific.

The "frustrated spinster" and the "undisciplined, self-indulgent escapist" fall in love and arrange to be married by a military chaplain over the radio. Strafing by a Japanese airplane interrupts the ceremony. Since they have been detected Houghton sends an American submarine to pick them up, but an enemy patrol boat shows up at the same time. Eckland takes his boat out to lure the Japanese vessel out beyond a reef so the submarine can torpedo it. His boat is sunk, but Eckland survives and the submarine safely evacuates everyone.

"And now you know the rest of the story."

[Red October1984]

Father Goose is a 1964 romantic comedy film set in World War II, starring Cary Grant, Leslie Caron and Trevor Howard. The film won an Academy Award for its screenplay.......

I see... I wonder how they decided on that title? :hmmm:

"And now you know the rest of the story."

So your entire profile is a lie? :) That, or you never were evacuated. :O:

[Father Goose]

I see... I wonder how they decided on that title? :hmmm:

Walter Eckland's code name was "Mother Goose" and ended up with all those kids on the island, hence "Father Goose".

So your entire profile is a lie? :) That, or you never were evacuated. :O:

No more a lie than any of your imaginary stories. :har:

[Red October1984]

No more a lie than any of your imaginary stories. :har:

Fair enough. :D

UPDATE!

I'm breaking off of a third attempt to get within range of the Battleship and Carrier group. This little dumb subchaser is not letting up....Oh I wish I had a deck gun....

I tried torpedoes...I think I will load those Mk 27 Cutie Torpedoes for the Anti-ASW Job next time I enter the Truk Harbor Area. I managed to get away long enough to charge my dead batteries. I'll have to try again until I get this. IIRC, there was Flash Traffic indicating that there are more Warships coming later....

:rock: but at the same time :dead:

[Father Goose]

Torpedo status? Crew morale? New orders?
Are you returning to Truk Harbor?

[Armistead]

Well, I hate cowards. I would be on patrol, but we stopped at Wewak for some repairs.

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/Armistead1424/SH4Img2011-08-01_171802_360-1-2.jpg

[Red October1984]

Torpedo status? Crew morale? New orders?
Are you returning to Truk Harbor?

Torpedo Status: Full load of Mk 14s and 23s minus a 14 and 23

Crew Morale: Still high. We're optimistic about this attack.

New Orders: Negative. We left Pearl to intercept this battle group. Intercept this battle group, we will.

I am currently breaking off of an approach within Truk harbor. I have to do something about that subchaser to get within torpedo range of the Battle Group. It's too agile to hit with a torpedo and I have no deck gun. :hmmm:

Any ideas on that one? :06:

[Father Goose]

Torpedo Status: Full load of Mk 14s and 23s minus a 14 and 23

Hmmm :hmmm: , one torpedo short of a full load for each type. Better not let Armistead hear about that. :O:

[Father Goose]

OK Red, enough of this boring cowardly patrols. It's time to step up and take on a convoy with 10 veteran escorts in shallow water. I'll be glad to hook you up on the mean convoys, just give me your date.


I am currently breaking off of an approach within Truk harbor. I have to do something about that subchaser to get within torpedo range of the Battle Group. It's too agile to hit with a torpedo and I have no deck gun. :hmmm:

Any ideas on that one? :06:

"Admiral Armistead" wants you to take on 10 veteran escorts in shallow waters and you're letting one lonely sub-chaser kick your butt?!!! Embarrassing! :oops:

LCDR Williams, dispose of the sub-chaser and proceed with your orders. The admiral does not have time for this and he certainly does not want to hear about what you don't have. He suggests next time you're in port, you put in a requisition for a deck gun. That will be all. :salute:

[Armistead]

You broke off contact to do what, chase a sub chaser that is chasing you, do some cowardly harbor raiding? Every patrol has you "breaking off" from the fight. I think the stress is too much, you're just not skipper material.

I've got a paint scraper and wire brush waiting for you when you get back, the Ubirat bilge needs a good cleaning.

Maybe one more chance. If you return back to base as I suspect you will, I need the year and month you're in. I'll send you on your next patrol and expect you to attack and defeat the enemy or die trying.

[Father Goose]

I've got a paint scraper and wire brush waiting for you when you get back, the Ubirat bilge needs a good cleaning.

Oh now you've done it...you've ticked off the admiral. :eek:

[les green01]

LCDR Williams go in there with silent running on, if that don't work forget the puny little sub chaser head for them capital ships attack them or park up against one raise your scope up let the sub chaser see your scope maybe if he shoots instead of hitting you he might hit the capital ship.The capital ship skipper might think the chaser skipper has done nuts on sake and sinks the chaser for you,then you go in reverse and you sink the capital ship.

[Red October1984]

Well...I'm going to man the hell up and I guess that subchaser better get it's machine guns ready.

I'm not breaking off this time. I'll ram the chaser if I have to. Or I could pull my fav and surface underneath him. :O:

[fireftr18]

LCDR Williams go in there with silent running on, if that don't work forget the puny little sub chaser head for them capital ships attack them or park up against one raise your scope up let the sub chaser see your scope maybe if he shoots instead of hitting you he might hit the capital ship.The capital ship skipper might think the chaser skipper has done nuts on sake and sinks the chaser for you,then you go in reverse and you sink the capital ship.

:k_rofl:

[Red October1984]

BATTLESTATIONS!

I have fired a salvo of Mk 14's at the IJN Hiryu and have sunk it. Currently, I am dropping to 72 feet to reload my tubes and shoot the IJN Yamato! :up:

[Armistead]

BATTLESTATIONS!

I have fired a salvo of Mk 14's at the IJN Hiryu and have sunk it. Currently, I am dropping to 72 feet to reload my tubes and shoot the IJN Yamato! :up:

See your back harbor raiding helpless ships, the shame you must feel.

I actually raided Truk myself, but just to test some changes. Sunk the Nagato and Yamato, but never made it out of Truk. Course, I've scripted Truk to make it hard, massive shore guns, elite patrols, subnets and minefields. I just can't deal with the shame of riding in on the surface and sink a bunch of helpless capital ships.:O:

[Father Goose]

Early reports indicate no lives lost on the Hiryu. They were all on shore leave!!! :oops:
Still awaiting a status report on the sub-chaser.

[Red October1984]

Early reports indicate no lives lost on the Hiryu. They were all on shore leave!!! :oops:
Still awaiting a status report on the sub-chaser.

Well...the subchaser's skipper obviously doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground. If anyone needs shore leave, it's that guy. He obviously knows where I am...but no depth charges. If that thing drops depth charges, I would've died long ago...

Currently, it's making its rounds around the capital ships. :03: I'm going to let it slide. I've put 5 torpedoes into Yamato and she's still afloat. :-?

[Armistead]

Patrol Report:

USS GRENADIER {SS 210}
Eugene "Killer" Williams {Commanding}

1 January, 1943.
Patrolling western approaches to Truk. At 0620, enemy TF spotted containing 3 carriers.
0633 Breaking off contact.

2 January
Spotted enemy subchaser. Fired 3 torps from 8000 yards, dived to 600 ft, rigged for silent running.
Escaped unharmed.

4 January
Picked up convoy on radar at 5kts. Unable to get in attack position by nightfall.

6 January
Picked up TF on radar at 32 kts. Unable to get in position, but we gave a good chase.
Broke contact.

11 January
Enemy TF spotted.
Breaking off to fomulate plan of attack.
Lost contact, but good planning by crew.

15 January
Upset stomach, patrolled submerged.

17 January.
Ship spotted at nightfall. I ordered battle surface, all guns manned. We charged enemy at 17kts all guns firing. After a daring 3 hour running gun battle we sent enemy to the deep. Very proud of myself and crew.

Sunk:
1 Fishing boat {Sampan Class} of 5 tons.


20 January
Returning to base.

[Red October1984]

Patrol Report:

USS GRENADIER {SS 210}
Eugene "Killer" Williams {Commanding}

1 January, 1943.
Patrolling western approaches to Truk. At 0620, enemy TF spotted containing 3 carriers.
0633 Breaking off contact.

2 January
Spotted enemy subchaser. Fired 3 torps from 8000 yards, dived to 600 ft, rigged for silent running.
Escaped unharmed.

4 January
Picked up convoy on radar at 5kts. Unable to get in attack position by nightfall.

6 January
Picked up TF on radar at 32 kts. Unable to get in position, but we gave a good chase.
Broke contact.

11 January
Enemy TF spotted.
Breaking off to fomulate plan of attack.
Lost contact, but good planning by crew.

15 January
Upset stomach, patrolled submerged.

17 January.
Ship spotted at nightfall. I ordered battle surface, all guns manned. We charged enemy at 17kts all guns firing. After a daring 3 hour running gun battle we sent enemy to the deep. Very proud of myself and crew.

Sunk:
1 Fishing boat {Sampan Class} of 5 tons.


20 January
Returning to base.



:nope: :nope: :nope:

I'm not that bad. I just don't want to lose this career so early and it's just hard to attack a large group of warships in 65 feet of water. The game is glitching with the Hiryu. It's been burning for almost a whole day and the wreck moves....It sets the water on fire wherever it goes and it just creeps around the harbor. Seeing this in my periscope actually broke both periscopes and hurt my watch crew. WTF IS GOING ON?!

ARMISTEAD! WHAT VOODOO CURSE DID YOU CAST?! :dead:

[Father Goose]

Patrol Report:

USS GRENADIER {SS 210}
Eugene "Killer" Williams {Commanding}

1 January, 1943.
Patrolling western approaches to Truk. At 0620, enemy TF spotted containing 3 carriers.
0633 Breaking off contact.

2 January
Spotted enemy subchaser. Fired 3 torps from 8000 yards, dived to 600 ft, rigged for silent running.
Escaped unharmed.

4 January
Picked up convoy on radar at 5kts. Unable to get in attack position by nightfall.

6 January
Picked up TF on radar at 32 kts. Unable to get in position, but we gave a good chase.
Broke contact.

11 January
Enemy TF spotted.
Breaking off to fomulate plan of attack.
Lost contact, but good planning by crew.

15 January
Upset stomach, patrolled submerged.

17 January.
Ship spotted at nightfall. I ordered battle surface, all guns manned. We charged enemy at 17kts all guns firing. After a daring 3 hour running gun battle we sent enemy to the deep. Very proud of myself and crew.

Sunk:
1 Fishing boat {Sampan Class} of 5 tons.


20 January
Returning to base.

Admiral Armistead, the personnel file you requested just came in and your suspicions were founded sir. LCDR Williams is in fact a direct descendant of Civil War General George B. McClellan. That may explain the above patrol report sir.

[Father Goose]

IIRC, there was Flash Traffic indicating that there are more Warships coming later....

So is it a fair assessment to say that you are inside a harbor with two broken periscopes with injured crew members...all of this as warships could be arriving at any time? :hmmm:

[Armistead]

:nope: :nope: :nope:

I'm not that bad. I just don't want to lose this career so early and it's just hard to attack a large group of warships in 65 feet of water. The game is glitching with the Hiryu. It's been burning for almost a whole day and the wreck moves....It sets the water on fire wherever it goes and it just creeps around the harbor. Seeing this in my periscope actually broke both periscopes and hurt my watch crew. WTF IS GOING ON?!

ARMISTEAD! WHAT VOODOO CURSE DID YOU CAST?! :dead:

Let's review, maybe we can find some clues to your issues........

"I'm not that bad"
"I just don't want to lose career so early"
"Hard to attack"
"The game is glitching"
"The wreck moves"
"Both periscopes broke and hurt watch crew"
"what is going on"
"Voodoo curse"

Let me think on it......:03:

[BigWalleye]

Hey, Armistead! Are you willing to become the missing ComSubPac and review/critique our performance? Uncle Charlie's staff sends us new assignments, and sometimes even a medal or two if we done good. But never a word of praise or criticism from the Old Man. You want the job? We could all post our PatReps and you could carve us a new one when we don't do 110% success. You'd be filling a real need!:)

[Red October1984]

Let's review, maybe we can find some clues to your issues........

"I'm not that bad"
"I just don't want to lose career so early"
"Hard to attack"
"The game is glitching"
"The wreck moves"
"Both periscopes broke and hurt watch crew"
"what is going on"
"Voodoo curse"

Let me think on it......:03:

Fine. I guess I'll just take some screenshots to prove that my periscopes are destroyed and there's a moving glitchy wreck. :stare:

[les green01]

LCDR Williams have you been into the torpedo juice :haha::har:

[Armistead]

Hey, Armistead! Are you willing to become the missing ComSubPac and review/critique our performance? Uncle Charlie's staff sends us new assignments, and sometimes even a medal or two if we done good. But never a word of praise or criticism from the Old Man. You want the job? We could all post our PatReps and you could carve us a new one when we don't do 110% success. You'd be filling a real need!:)

I'm rather busy reading "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. I don't like hurting peoples feelings, so I'm not sure I'm the man for the job. You could ask Sailor Steve.

My goal is to remain positive and encourage new players to do the best they can.

[Armistead]

Fine. I guess I'll just take some screenshots to prove that my periscopes are destroyed and there's a moving glitchy wreck. :stare:

Don't worry about SS, my guess is you would come back without any and blame it on Photobucket.

I know you think you see fire balls chasing your sub, hurting your crew and burning up both scopes. We understand your many fears. We are only concerned for your well being. Now, go lay in your bunk, the Doc will be alone to give you a lil shot of vitamins. It won't hurt too much, just close your eyes and go to a happy place.

We're very proud of your almost attack on the subchaser and I'm gonna give you a vacation when you return to base.

[Father Goose]

There's a rumor pierside that the deployment of the USS Grenadier is delayed due to a couple unchecked boxes in Commander Williams' mental evaluation. Hope that's just an oversight. :roll:

I know you think you see fire balls chasing your sub, hurting your crew and burning up both scopes. We understand your many fears. We are only concerned for your well being. Now, go lay in your bunk, the Doc will be alone to give you a lil shot of vitamins. It won't hurt too much, just close your eyes and go to a happy place.

We're very proud of your almost attack on the subchaser and I'm gonna give you a vacation when you return to base.

I'm afraid those unchecked boxes in his mental evaluation are coming back to haunt him. :(

[les green01]

ComSubPac Sailor Steve oh no I be in trouble he would take away all my tonnage for bad spelling and bad grammer it would be great if someone would do it though.red keep up the good work been awhile since I had a good laugh

[Red October1984]

I managed to get far enough away so I could go to "Decks Awash" and use the UZO and sink the Yamato.

I am currently RTB. Torpedoes expended. :arrgh!:

Kills: IJN Hiryu, IJN Yamato, and a Heavy Cruiser

[TorpX]

Ummmm....

My spidey sense tells me Admiral Armistead is not in the mood to hand out any medals today. :rotfl2:

[Red October1984]

Ummmm....

My spidey sense tells me Admiral Armistead is not in the mood to hand out any medals today. :rotfl2:


Then this Admiral can handle the repairs that I need since he thinks I'm a coward for sinking the biggest battleship ever and a jap carrier.

[Father Goose]

In preparing Admiral Armistead's morning briefing, I find the USS Grenadier is returning to base from it's last patrol. The patrol consisted of a "harbor-raiding" sighting-seeing cruise (with external camera no doubt), playing ring-a-round-the-rosie with one...repeat one sub-chaser, and firing upon various ships tied up at port which were unmanned, unable to defend themselves, and posed no immediate threat to American lives or vessels.

Noted are no instances where the USS Grenadier was actually fired upon. (Sorry, fireballs emitting from "glitchy" sinking vessels do not count). While displaying what as been previously described as "cowardly behavior", the Grenadier received damage to various parts of the sub but far more importantly lost several crew members.

To: LCDR Eugene Williams, USN
The admiral will want a list of the names of the deceased crew members upon your return to base. He will also want you to report to his office at 07:00 with your month and year statistics.

Your future as a submarine skipper will be evaluated by Admiral Armistead and you will be advised how he plans to use your services during the remaining war effort. Good day sir. :salute:

[Armistead]

Thank you for the briefing Lt. Goose. Please send this Flash to USS Grenadier. When and if the USS Grenadier returns to port, take
Cmdr. Willians into custody for Article 32 hearing. Take proper action to secure crew and evidence for hearing.

Flash:
USS Grenadier Eugene Williams CO
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Credit not given for claimed sinking of Yamato, Hiryu or any other ship. All were spotted yesterday in Tawi by US aircraft.
Return to base at once.

Subpac

[Father Goose]

Hey, Armistead! Are you willing to become the missing ComSubPac and review/critique our performance? Uncle Charlie's staff sends us new assignments, and sometimes even a medal or two if we done good. But never a word of praise or criticism from the Old Man. You want the job? We could all post our PatReps and you could carve us a new one when we don't do 110% success. You'd be filling a real need!:)

Thoughts while preparing for Article 32 hearing:
And to think...BigWalleye wanted to promote Admiral Armistead to ComSubPac. I don't think their brig is big enough! :o

BigWalleye is probably having second thoughts right about now. "Be careful what you wish for."
You don't want to mess around with this admiral. LCDR Williams is finding that out the hard way. :arrgh!:

[Armistead]

Keep an eye on Cmdr Fifi as well.

[BigWalleye]

BigWalleye is probably having second thoughts right about now. "Be careful what you wish for."

It seemed like a good idea at the time.

[Red October1984]

I'm going to transfer so I won't have to deal with you guys... :nope:

[Father Goose]

I'm going to transfer so I won't have to deal with you guys... :nope:

Transfer? I hope you're not thinking about going AWOL. I would advise LCDR Williams turn himself in to the MPs and await his Article 32 hearing. Poor fella, this just wasn't his war. :nope:

I would recommend a new young skipper starting a new career, check in with Admiral Armistead for areas to patrol. The admiral has excellent intel on prospective conflicts and I think a young skipper could really learn a lot from his guidance. :up:

[Red October1984]

Who made Armistead the Admiral anyway? :hmmm:

I'm transferring from Pearl Harbor. I don't need this. :dead::03:

[fireftr18]

Who made Armistead the Admiral anyway? :hmmm:

I'm transferring from Pearl Harbor. I don't need this. :dead::03:

He got it the same way everyone else here got their positions. :hmmm: It's self appointed. :arrgh!: You don't think anyone would honestly trust me enough to make me in charge of assigning new shipmates jobs, do you? :03:

[Armistead]

Who made Armistead the Admiral anyway? :hmmm:

I'm transferring from Pearl Harbor. I don't need this. :dead::03:

You don't just transfer!! Get your arse back to Pearl ASAP. Maybe you're survive the upcoming investigation, maybe not, but stand it like a man. If you're not back in Pearl by tomorrow, we'll consider you AWOL.

Thest threats aren't going to help your case. My advise is to seek legal advice. Feel free to choose anyone you wish or if you can afford it, you can hire your own.

[Red October1984]

You don't just transfer!! Get your arse back to Pearl ASAP. Maybe you're survive the upcoming investigation, maybe not, but stand it like a man. If you're not back in Pearl by tomorrow, we'll consider you AWOL.

Thest threats aren't going to help your case. My advise is to seek legal advice. Feel free to choose anyone you wish or if you can afford it, you can hire your own.

Did you get my PM?

That's the only way you'll get me into port without a transfer to Fremantle or Brisbane.

I am currently awaiting your decision at an undisclosed location in the South Pacific.

[TorpX]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Tell CO Williams not to worry. Even if, worst comes to worst, and he is finished in subs, there is always the surface fleet. I know a staff officer of a minesweeper flotilla. A command slot just opened up on the USS Caine. Pleasant duty, on a good ship, I'm told. :03:


Keep an eye on Cmdr Fifi as well.

I don't know about you guys, but I'm going to scour the base before I go on my next patrol. I need to find a yeoman with a special ability, to embellish, er.... type patrol reports.

[Armistead]

Did you get my PM?

That's the only way you'll get me into port without a transfer to Fremantle or Brisbane.

I am currently awaiting your decision at an undisclosed location in the South Pacific.


My fears that you were egg hatched and not born are no longer suspect.
Your chances to join the rest of upright humanity are becoming slim.

This isn't a negotiation, get your butt back to base. How dare you send such a request directly by PM to me. We go through the proper channels here, you report to Lt. Goose, he reports to me. Threaten me to stay hidden until I drop charges, have you lost your mind...You moron, we haven't filed charges yet, it's a simple hearing. You forum barnacle, we should shoot you from the stern tube into Tokyo harbor and be rid of you.

Get this nimwit, I'm asking the questions here, From now on, you will speak only when spoken to, and the first and last words out of your sewer mouth will be "Sir!" Do you understand that??

Return to base at once, no options or be considered an enemy to the USN and Subsim.

[Red October1984]

Admiral Armistead

SIR, I am not returning to base until you publicly drop the false charges brought against me. There is confirmation that Yamato and Hiryu sit at the bottom of Truk Harbor. I am being falsely accused and I do believe that either you have false intel or I am being framed.

I do not wish to stand trial for something I did not do. I suggest that you inspect your direct subordinates. Lt. Goose may be working for the enemy by trying to shut down the USS Grenadier.

Sir, with all due respect, I think this is stupid. I am being tried for falsified medical records among other things. I'll have you know that before the USN approves anybody to Submarine School, the recruits undergo a Psychiatric Evaluation to see if they are fit for Submarine duty. After I completed my Naval Academy Education and was commissioned, I passed this Evaluation with flying colors. They wouldn't have let me be a submariner otherwise.

Sir,

I will return to base. I want to meet with my officers before anybody comes aboard or goes ashore. I want the MP's to detain Lt. Goose on charges of espionage. It may be a leak in our system or maybe our radio communications are compromised. I think you should explore your options before you single me out and blame me for something that I didn't do or wasn't involved in.

Regards,

Lt. Commander Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Does anybody else see a WW2 replay of the show Last Resort here?

[Armistead]

Admiral Armistead

SIR, I am not returning to base until you publicly drop the false charges brought against me. There is confirmation that Yamato and Hiryu sit at the bottom of Truk Harbor. I am being falsely accused and I do believe that either you have false intel or I am being framed.

I do not wish to stand trial for something I did not do. I suggest that you inspect your direct subordinates. Lt. Goose may be working for the enemy by trying to shut down the USS Grenadier.

Sir, with all due respect, I think this is stupid. I am being tried for falsified medical records among other things. I'll have you know that before the USN approves anybody to Submarine School, the recruits undergo a Psychiatric Evaluation to see if they are fit for Submarine duty. After I completed my Naval Academy Education and was commissioned, I passed this Evaluation with flying colors. They wouldn't have let me be a submariner otherwise.

Sir,

I will return to base. I want to meet with my officers before anybody comes aboard or goes ashore. I want the MP's to detain Lt. Goose on charges of espionage. It may be a leak in our system or maybe our radio communications are compromised. I think you should explore your options before you single me out and blame me for something that I didn't do or wasn't involved in.

Regards,

Lt. Commander Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Does anybody else see a WW2 replay of the show Last Resort here?

Cmdr. Williams.

It is clear you don't understand proper navy protocol. YOU DO NOT ORDER ME. No charges have been brought against you yet, it's a DAMN hearing, a hearing in which you can defend your good name.

Your claims against Lt. Goose are unfounded and without evidence, yet you want him charged, why at the same time you refuse to face the suspected charges against yourself.

Your Patrol Report...YOUR REPORT is the evidence against you. You did this to yourself. You stated "I just don't want to lose career so early"
You claimed the Hiryu was creeping around the harbor blowing fireballs out it's arse engulfing your crew, after you claimed you SUNK IT. You then asked "What is going on here, possible VOODOO by the Admiral himself".
You blamed a Subchaser for foiling your attack, even though it wasn't attacking you.

This is your last chance to explain yourself. Report to base at once or I will have you shot on site. LAST CHANCE NIMWIT..........

[Red October1984]

I returned to base days ago. I've been in Pearl Harbor for a week.

And I never said that the Hiryu was blowing fire out of it's arse.

I said it was moving and leaving a trail of fire in the water. My XO can confirm this. Since I'm already here, why don't we start the hearing ASAP. :shifty:

Somebody start a "Hearing for LTCmdr George Williams" thread cause this one is for my patrols. Obviously, those are going to be put on hold for a bit.

[Father Goose]

When and if the USS Grenadier returns to port, take Cmdr. Willians into custody for Article 32 hearing. Take proper action to secure crew and evidence for hearing.

To: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

You are hereby ordered by Admiral Armistead to be taken into custody for an Article 32 hearing which will be scheduled as soon as possible.

I would like to remind you that the Imperial Japanese Navy currently has forces throughout the Pacific threatening American lives and vessels. The Admiral's patience with this matter is growing very thin. We need to resolve this and continue our wartime efforts to defeat the enemy.

As requested earlier, please provide the Admiral the current date of your patrol. Also provide the names and ranks of the deceased crew members.

As noted earlier in the Admiral's correspondence with you, no charges have been brought against you at this time. You will have an opportunity to answer all questions and defend your good name.

You will be notified regarding the hearing date/time. Good day sir. :salute:

Lt. Goose, USN

[Armistead]

To: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Article 32 Hearing.

Be advised.

You were ordered arrested and held without bond. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to military or civilian counsel,, so forth and so on, etc...

Formal Charges:

Failure to attack the enemy in order to progress career.
Dereliction of duty
Falsifying reports, logs.
Failure to provide medical care to crew.
Failure to follow commands and orders.
Wantonly shooting and killing 21 protected wading birds.

The accused has a right to waive an Article 32 investigation and such waiver may be made a condition of a plea bargain. If the investigation is not waived, the accused is entitled to be present throughout the investigative hearing.

We offer you the following plea deal. If you resign from the service, never to return to Subsim, agree never to play SH4 again, all charges formal and otherwise will be dropped.

Do you accept our plea bargain?


Admiral Armistead

CC Lt Goose

[Red October1984]

The date is July 18th 1943

There are no deceased crew members and very few were wounded. The Crew's safety is very important to me.

I do not accept that Plea Bargain and I will say no more until I have a lawyer

[Father Goose]

The date is July 18th 1943

There are no deceased crew members and very few were wounded. The Crew's safety is very important to me.

I do not accept that Plea Bargain and I will say no more until I have a lawyer

To: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

This information has been received and is being processed. The Navy is relieved that there were no lives lost on this patrol.

Upon review, Admiral Armistead will make his decision on how to proceed and schedule a hearing.
Stand by for a "Notice of Hearing".

Lt. Goose, USN

[Father Goose]

NOTICE OF HEARING

Article 32 Hearing will be heard on July 28, 1943.

Plaintiff : USN, Subsim Bureau of Investigation. US Govt.
Defendant: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier
AKA Red October

Please see a new thread regarding the Article 32 Hearing.