Starting a career

joejccva · 09-01-09, 10:54 PM

Question:

If I start a career on Dec 6th 1941, and pick a sub class like a Tambor or Gar class US sub...can I ever switch to a Gato class later on in the war? Not sure exactly how that works. I know you can request a transfer to a different station, but can you change subs?

Thanks.

Armistead · 09-01-09, 10:58 PM

As you complete missions, sink ships, ect..eventually you'll be offered a better boat, usually after 3 patrols, better you do, faster it happens.

peabody · 09-01-09, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejccva

Question:

If I start a career on Dec 6th 1941, and pick a sub class like a Tambor or Gar class US sub...can I ever switch to a Gato class later on in the war? Not sure exactly how that works. I know you can request a transfer to a different station, but can you change subs?

Thanks.

A new sub 'may' be offered to you but you can't pick one.

Peabody

joejccva · 09-01-09, 11:14 PM

Great..thanks guys. One more question please.

What is the difference between choosing the SubPac region command or the "Task Force" ones?

thor headsplitter · 09-01-09, 11:25 PM

If you choose Subpac your first Homeport will be Pearl Harbor HI. The Task Force Homeport will start out as Cavite Base near Manila P.I.

Sledgehammer427 · 09-01-09, 11:57 PM

I always preferred a Salmon class right outta Manila. After that, Narwhal from Pearl!

SteamWake · 09-02-09, 12:19 PM

When sailing out of pearl dont forget to stop at midway and top off the tanks.

Otherwise you might not make it back.

I quite often stop at midway on the way back too

09-01-09, 10:54 PM	#1
joejccva Mate Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 56 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Starting a career Question: If I start a career on Dec 6th 1941, and pick a sub class like a Tambor or Gar class US sub...can I ever switch to a Gato class later on in the war? Not sure exactly how that works. I know you can request a transfer to a different station, but can you change subs? Thanks.

09-01-09, 11:25 PM	#5
thor headsplitter Watch Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 18 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	Subpac vs Task Force If you choose Subpac your first Homeport will be Pearl Harbor HI. The Task Force Homeport will start out as Cavite Base near Manila P.I.

09-01-09, 11:57 PM	#6
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	I always preferred a Salmon class right outta Manila. After that, Narwhal from Pearl! __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

09-02-09, 12:19 PM	#7
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	When sailing out of pearl dont forget to stop at midway and top off the tanks. Otherwise you might not make it back. I quite often stop at midway on the way back too __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

09-01-09, 10:58 PM	#2
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	As you complete missions, sink ships, ect..eventually you'll be offered a better boat, usually after 3 patrols, better you do, faster it happens.

09-01-09, 11:14 PM	#4
joejccva Mate Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 56 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Great..thanks guys. One more question please. What is the difference between choosing the SubPac region command or the "Task Force" ones?