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kvbrock82 · 07-11-07, 05:25 AM

GWX, 80-something realism. Sept/Oct 1939. South of England.

I decided to head into Plymouth for a quick look around on my way back to base with 4 eels left yesterday after a patrol that seemed doomed to mediocrity. While i snuck in i noticed the outline of a battleship docked in port at a very tight angle. I ran silent and maneouvered my sub inside the dock for a better look and possibly, a clear line of sight. I managed to sneak in and after some extremely uncomfortable tight turning i got within 400 metres to 30 degrees port of her. Upon lifting my scope i compared my view to my notepad. It was far too dark to get a clear ID but after some detailed observation i concluded that my target was a Revenge class battleship.

I set my TDC; speed 0, angle 30 degrees, bearing 0 for some compartment targeting, magnetic fuse just below draft since i couldnt get in a better angle and an ignition fuse would certainly bounce off the ship from where i was.... i targeted 4 different spots on the ship, paying special attention to the ammunition compartments. Just as i was finishing my calculations, the revenge cruiser's flood lights came to life. At this point i almost wet my pants. Without further hesitation i manually targeted the scope at the ship and fired all 4 front eels.

1st eel dud

, 2nd eel also failed to explode

, 3rd eel approached the rear ammunition compartment and made beautiful contact

, 4th eel also made its mark at the far rear. 3 seconds later i was witness to the most beautiful and awe inspiring firework feast of my life. A MASSIVE explosion ripped through the engine bay area and the whole ship blew up as 4 seperate explosions ripped through the ship, tearing her in two. I lowered my scope and made haste, the destroyers will be upon me soon. Silent running, just below the surface i made my escape. I maneouvered around the 4 V&Ws, 2 corvettes, and 2 torpedo boats. This took a lot of twisting and turning but after a couple of hours i was back out in open water. I plotted for home and finally made it.. this was to be an outstanding mission after a long list of low-medium tonnage targets.

Upon arriving to check my tonnage i was hit by a surprise. The battleship was infact not a Revenge class but the almighty HMS HOOD!

a nice 40000+ tonnage to my belt. Quite a feat for an amateur captain on his 2nd Patrol i thought! :rotfl:

Im sorry for rambling on but i was so excited that i had to tell somebody... especially since my girlfriend didnt seem very amused at how excited i was and how seriously i took this fantastic victory for zi germans!

this game kicks some serious ass.

07-11-07, 05:25 AM	#1
kvbrock82 Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Malta Posts: 137 Downloads: 240 Uploads: 0	Lovely Surprise on my 2nd Patrol GWX, 80-something realism. Sept/Oct 1939. South of England. I decided to head into Plymouth for a quick look around on my way back to base with 4 eels left yesterday after a patrol that seemed doomed to mediocrity. While i snuck in i noticed the outline of a battleship docked in port at a very tight angle. I ran silent and maneouvered my sub inside the dock for a better look and possibly, a clear line of sight. I managed to sneak in and after some extremely uncomfortable tight turning i got within 400 metres to 30 degrees port of her. Upon lifting my scope i compared my view to my notepad. It was far too dark to get a clear ID but after some detailed observation i concluded that my target was a Revenge class battleship. I set my TDC; speed 0, angle 30 degrees, bearing 0 for some compartment targeting, magnetic fuse just below draft since i couldnt get in a better angle and an ignition fuse would certainly bounce off the ship from where i was.... i targeted 4 different spots on the ship, paying special attention to the ammunition compartments. Just as i was finishing my calculations, the revenge cruiser's flood lights came to life. At this point i almost wet my pants. Without further hesitation i manually targeted the scope at the ship and fired all 4 front eels. 1st eel dud , 2nd eel also failed to explode , 3rd eel approached the rear ammunition compartment and made beautiful contact , 4th eel also made its mark at the far rear. 3 seconds later i was witness to the most beautiful and awe inspiring firework feast of my life. A MASSIVE explosion ripped through the engine bay area and the whole ship blew up as 4 seperate explosions ripped through the ship, tearing her in two. I lowered my scope and made haste, the destroyers will be upon me soon. Silent running, just below the surface i made my escape. I maneouvered around the 4 V&Ws, 2 corvettes, and 2 torpedo boats. This took a lot of twisting and turning but after a couple of hours i was back out in open water. I plotted for home and finally made it.. this was to be an outstanding mission after a long list of low-medium tonnage targets. Upon arriving to check my tonnage i was hit by a surprise. The battleship was infact not a Revenge class but the almighty HMS HOOD! a nice 40000+ tonnage to my belt. Quite a feat for an amateur captain on his 2nd Patrol i thought! :rotfl: Im sorry for rambling on but i was so excited that i had to tell somebody... especially since my girlfriend didnt seem very amused at how excited i was and how seriously i took this fantastic victory for zi germans! this game kicks some serious ass.