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Old 05-08-24, 09:13 AM   #3
KaleunMarco
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Hi All,

I'm running FotRU and I'm nice and lined up on a task force, aiming for a Heavy Cruiser. . . but unfortunately, there's a destroyer coming up its side and it's going to pass 2-300 yards behind me.

No problem, I think, I'll lower the scope and wait for him to pass. I lower scope, I'm already running silent, all stopped, and it's a very dark night with a bit of fog (though seas are calm). I'm in a Tambor class so I'm at 60 feet. I set depth to 100 feet and wait. . . and right around 300 yards, I'm detected and the whole task force goes nuts.

I'm not complaining, but I'm just wondering by what game mechanic I'm being detected? Just a lucky passive sonar operator that close to me?

Thanks for any advice.
i agree with 1Patriot: you should have been detected earlier.

when you find yourself in this situation, take your best shot before the escort reacts to you and then go deep, evade and plan for a subsequent attack.

in a similar situation, but with heavy winds, the escort might pass you without detecting you.

keep at it and good luck!

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