What Would You Do Now?

Fish40 · 05-05-07, 04:59 AM

It's January27,1943. I have been ordered to patrol off the Philoppines. I decided to top off my fuel tanks in Tulagi, to ensure plenty of cruising time. I then recieve a radio message telling me of the impending invasion of the Solomon Isl., on the 29th, and that any patrols in the area should lend a hand.

By this time, I'm out of the immediate area but recieve two contact reports: One is of an enemy convoy heading South towards the invasion area, and two is an enemy taskforce heading North away from the area.

After some calculating, I'm in position to attack either group! I have made Radar contact with both units, which are now approaching my position from either direction rather quickly. I need to make a choice! I'm thinking I should attack the convoy, which is undoubtably bringing either troops or supplies to reinforce the garrison on the Solomons against the American invasion. What would you do?

Einzelganger · 05-05-07, 05:28 AM

This depends on how you want to approach the game.

I suppose it would be historically correct to go after the convoy, but if that's no concern to you then why not go nuts on the taskforce ?

I'd go after the convoy but either should get you some good things.

Sailor Steve · 05-05-07, 10:31 AM

I'd take the convoy; gotta help them marines take Guadalcanal.

Snuffy · 05-05-07, 10:45 AM

In bound needs taken out.

FAdmiral · 05-05-07, 04:43 PM

I would take the convoy, the TF has already done its job...

JIM

cdrsubron7 · 05-05-07, 04:59 PM

Agree with the others, attack the inbound.

cdrsubron7

mookiemookie · 05-05-07, 05:41 PM

Yep. Inbound always takes precedence over outbound.

Fish40 · 05-06-07, 10:43 PM

Mission accomplished! The inbound convoy consisted of four Destroyers, and two Passenger Liners, probrably transporting troops to the front. To make a long story short, they didn't make it. Destroyers started pinging away, I dove through a thermal layer, and they lost contact. The end!

FAdmiral · 05-06-07, 11:25 PM

Another job well done by the US Navy Silent Service....

JIM

05-05-07, 04:59 AM	#1
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	What Would You Do Now? It's January27,1943. I have been ordered to patrol off the Philoppines. I decided to top off my fuel tanks in Tulagi, to ensure plenty of cruising time. I then recieve a radio message telling me of the impending invasion of the Solomon Isl., on the 29th, and that any patrols in the area should lend a hand. By this time, I'm out of the immediate area but recieve two contact reports: One is of an enemy convoy heading South towards the invasion area, and two is an enemy taskforce heading North away from the area. After some calculating, I'm in position to attack either group! I have made Radar contact with both units, which are now approaching my position from either direction rather quickly. I need to make a choice! I'm thinking I should attack the convoy, which is undoubtably bringing either troops or supplies to reinforce the garrison on the Solomons against the American invasion. What would you do?

05-05-07, 05:28 AM	#2
Einzelganger Electrician's Mate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 135 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	This depends on how you want to approach the game. I suppose it would be historically correct to go after the convoy, but if that's no concern to you then why not go nuts on the taskforce ? I'd go after the convoy but either should get you some good things. __________________ Den Tipperary song, wenn ich bitten darf !

05-05-07, 10:31 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'd take the convoy; gotta help them marines take Guadalcanal. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-05-07, 10:45 AM	#4
Snuffy XO Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 420 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	In bound needs taken out. __________________ ----------------- Snuffy!

05-05-07, 04:43 PM	#5
FAdmiral Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 1,079 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I would take the convoy, the TF has already done its job... JIM __________________ If you\'re not taking losses, you\'re not doing enough. RAdm. Kelly Turner, USN ********************************** www.fairtax.org

05-05-07, 04:59 PM	#6
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	Agree with the others, attack the inbound. cdrsubron7 __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

05-05-07, 05:41 PM	#7
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Yep. Inbound always takes precedence over outbound. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

05-06-07, 10:43 PM	#8
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	Mission accomplished! The inbound convoy consisted of four Destroyers, and two Passenger Liners, probrably transporting troops to the front. To make a long story short, they didn't make it. Destroyers started pinging away, I dove through a thermal layer, and they lost contact. The end!

05-06-07, 11:25 PM	#9
FAdmiral Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 1,079 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Another job well done by the US Navy Silent Service.... JIM __________________ If you\'re not taking losses, you\'re not doing enough. RAdm. Kelly Turner, USN ********************************** www.fairtax.org