A question about inserting special agents.

Ivan Putski · 02-10-09, 11:15 PM

First off I`ve played SHIV since it`s been out. I recently switched from RFB/ RSRDC to TMO 1.6.3, and its big on inserting agents. I`ve done a search, but have`nt found what I was looking for, so I`m asking for help here.

I need to know what the parameters are for inserting an agent. Do you have to be a certain distance from the drop, and what key inserts the agent, the manual is of little help? Thank you. Puts

Torplexed · 02-10-09, 11:20 PM

There is no key that I know of. You basically have to maneuver your submarine so close to the shore at the insertion point that you could practically put a gangplank out and the agents could walk ashore. However, at some point you will hear a metallic banging noise (which is ironic since the raft is made of rubber) and off the agents go (to sell insurance or whatever it is they do). Best to do these maneuvers at a very slow speed to avoid damaging the sub or sonar heads.

Yeah...it'd be nice if the manual gave some parameters.

Ivan Putski · 02-11-09, 12:34 AM

Thank you Torplexed, sorta what I was expecting, but was unsure. Puts

VonGlaus · 02-11-09, 01:05 AM

I'm on TMO 1.62, and RSRDC. Just completed an insert mission. Found out I could be well over 1 mile offshore, as long as I went to all stop. When I did that, got the message box to insert agent, and off he went as quiet as can be. Of course, he flipped over halfway to shore, but that little guy kept paddling away...

Ivan Putski · 02-11-09, 01:21 AM

VonGlaus, do you go to the star, or actual city to insert? I`m thinking city, but could be wrong. Thanks Puts

jazzabilly · 02-11-09, 01:54 AM

As close to the star that you can get without running aground. I always wait 'til night, creep in at periscope depth, surface when it gets shallow, and move right up to the star.

As soon as you see the rubber raft, you're done. Back out, get clear and radio for another assignment. Maintain radio silence until you are well clear of the insertion site.

Then our guy goes and blows stuff up, or makes crank phone calls or something like that.

Ivan Putski · 02-11-09, 02:13 AM

Great, thank you jazzabilly. Puts

JonB · 02-11-09, 04:06 AM

And for the record, you cant go much faster then about 1 knot when inserting.

rubenandthejets · 02-11-09, 06:08 AM

As long as they get off, you're gold. Same with dropping supplies-you don't have to wait for your crewmen to come back. They can drown on the way in, no problem.

steinbeck · 02-11-09, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan Putski

First off I`ve played SHIV since it`s been out. I recently switched from RFB/ RSRDC to TMO 1.6.3, and its big on inserting agents. I`ve done a search, but have`nt found what I was looking for, so I`m asking for help here.

I need to know what the parameters are for inserting an agent. Do you have to be a certain distance from the drop, and what key inserts the agent, the manual is of little help? Thank you. Puts

When you are close enough inshore, a popup appears telling you to 'Launch'. I always come in at 1 knt and then dead stop until the popup.

steinbeck

Ivan Putski · 02-11-09, 10:21 AM

Thanks for clearing this up guys. Puts

SteamWake · 02-11-09, 11:18 AM

Your question has been answered adaquately however for future reference

How to complete a mission : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=111509

02-10-09, 11:15 PM	#1
Ivan Putski Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Memphis, Tn. U.S.A. Posts: 548 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	A question about inserting special agents. First off I`ve played SHIV since it`s been out. I recently switched from RFB/ RSRDC to TMO 1.6.3, and its big on inserting agents. I`ve done a search, but have`nt found what I was looking for, so I`m asking for help here. I need to know what the parameters are for inserting an agent. Do you have to be a certain distance from the drop, and what key inserts the agent, the manual is of little help? Thank you. Puts __________________ " Is He?..........Yeah..........Nothing Moving, But His Watch."

02-10-09, 11:20 PM	#2
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	There is no key that I know of. You basically have to maneuver your submarine so close to the shore at the insertion point that you could practically put a gangplank out and the agents could walk ashore. However, at some point you will hear a metallic banging noise (which is ironic since the raft is made of rubber) and off the agents go (to sell insurance or whatever it is they do). Best to do these maneuvers at a very slow speed to avoid damaging the sub or sonar heads. Yeah...it'd be nice if the manual gave some parameters. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

02-11-09, 12:34 AM	#3
Ivan Putski Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Memphis, Tn. U.S.A. Posts: 548 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thank you Torplexed, sorta what I was expecting, but was unsure. Puts __________________ " Is He?..........Yeah..........Nothing Moving, But His Watch."

02-11-09, 01:21 AM	#5
Ivan Putski Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Memphis, Tn. U.S.A. Posts: 548 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	VonGlaus, do you go to the star, or actual city to insert? I`m thinking city, but could be wrong. Thanks Puts __________________ " Is He?..........Yeah..........Nothing Moving, But His Watch."

02-11-09, 01:54 AM	#6
jazzabilly Planesman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 186 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	As close to the star that you can get without running aground. I always wait 'til night, creep in at periscope depth, surface when it gets shallow, and move right up to the star. As soon as you see the rubber raft, you're done. Back out, get clear and radio for another assignment. Maintain radio silence until you are well clear of the insertion site. Then our guy goes and blows stuff up, or makes crank phone calls or something like that. __________________ If it's a fair fight, then you didn't plan it properly. ====================================

02-11-09, 01:05 AM	#4
VonGlaus Gunner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 92 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	I'm on TMO 1.62, and RSRDC. Just completed an insert mission. Found out I could be well over 1 mile offshore, as long as I went to all stop. When I did that, got the message box to insert agent, and off he went as quiet as can be. Of course, he flipped over halfway to shore, but that little guy kept paddling away...

02-11-09, 02:13 AM	#7
Ivan Putski Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Memphis, Tn. U.S.A. Posts: 548 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Great, thank you jazzabilly. Puts __________________ " Is He?..........Yeah..........Nothing Moving, But His Watch."

02-11-09, 04:06 AM	#8
JonB Bosun Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halmstad, Sweden Posts: 69 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	And for the record, you cant go much faster then about 1 knot when inserting.

02-11-09, 06:08 AM	#9
rubenandthejets 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 279 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	As long as they get off, you're gold. Same with dropping supplies-you don't have to wait for your crewmen to come back. They can drown on the way in, no problem. __________________ HMAS Sydney III "Thorough and Ready"

02-11-09, 10:21 AM	#11
Ivan Putski Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Memphis, Tn. U.S.A. Posts: 548 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thanks for clearing this up guys. Puts __________________ " Is He?..........Yeah..........Nothing Moving, But His Watch."

02-11-09, 11:18 AM	#12
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Your question has been answered adaquately however for future reference How to complete a mission : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=111509