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Old 06-24-06, 01:36 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Threadfin
...In my opinion morale should be a function mostly of how successful the boat is (a combat insignia pin is a big morale booster) modified by how often or intensely the boat comes under counterattack. Mechanical breakdowns could play a part. A smooth running ship is better than a bucket of bolts for morale. Another morale factor is the base chosen for refit. Submariners were much more happy to go to Pearl or Brisbane than Midway, Saipan or Guam for example.
Yep. Especially if you wind up with a "HOR" boat. As a player, even my own morale would go up considerably if I had one and got to the point they were finally hauled out and turned into razor blades.

Fremantle was also good for morale. Lots of girls.
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