[JoeCorrado]

Using 1.5 and TMO 1.9

After a mostly uneventful passage from Pearl, I arrived on station in the East China Sea. I had taken several depth charge attacks from a persistent and very alert destroyer along the way and although I did receive some minor damage, my repair crew put everything to right again in short order- zero percent hull damage and no systems showing any damage , I continued to my station in perfect fighting condition... I thought.

After completing the long journey and during the course of my patrol, I spotted two merchants who were on course to pass one another in opposite directions at a distance of about 1600 yards... I was thrilled to find that their courses and my own position would allow for a nearly perfect firing solution for my boat to take out both ships with shots from both bow and stern tubes at nearly perfect angles and distances.

I licked my chops as I waited silently for these two sheep to sail blissfully unaware right into my sites. I fired 2 stern torpedoes at the first target as she entered the kill zone. Sweet! I immediately shifted my attention to the second ship which was now coming into the perfect position for my attack on her. My fish were all set up, tubes open, waiting for just for this moment to complete the synchronized attack; I fired the first of what was to be a 3 torpedo spread... nothing happened.

Instead I get a message that there is too much damage to the tubes to fire the torpedoes. WTF? I quickly checked my damage screen and sure enough- no damage of any sort anywhere on the ship shows up. Next I check the crew status- torpedo room fully staffed and all crew members showing alert. Readiness of the compartment shows in great condition- fully green and ready. I try firing tube two- nothing. I try firing tubes 3 thru 8 all are no goes. Each showing the same message- too much damage to the tubes to fire the torpedoes.

What is going on?

After chasing down the second merchant and taking her out with my stern tubes I am returning to port now with but a single fish left to me that I can use. Hoping that IT is not a dud if I need it.