Was I wrong

Jan 26, 1941. USS Pickerel, (porpoise class) So We are on our way to drop of a cloak and dagger type guys on the coast just west of Kishiwada (135deg 21min E, 34deg 26min N). Heading North through the shallow straights between Tokushima and Gobo We found ourselves comimg within spitting distance of a plump juicy convoy headed out to sea, loaded up to the gunnels with army supplys to create who knows what kind of headaches for our boys.

Now Comsubpac says our taxi mission is Top secret but the convoy was too tempting. We engaged and sank two modern composite freighters and medium old split freighter. (total of 19k + tonnes)

Was I wrong to risk the mission for such targets?

[AVGWarhawk]

Anything else is secondary to sinking targets.

What if the mission was of such importance to the war effort that it was of a higher priority? would the brass tell a skipper as much or would they keep quiet for the sake of security?

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by simonb1612

What if the mission was of such importance to the war effort that it was of a higher priority? would the brass tell a skipper as much or would they keep quiet for the sake of security?

You listen to the brass and keep quite/undetected.

[SteamWake]

Originally Posted by simonb1612

What if the mission was of such importance to the war effort that it was of a higher priority? would the brass tell a skipper as much or would they keep quiet for the sake of security?

Yes in real life you would have been issued strict orders to not deviate from your assigned task under any circumstanses.

But... this is a game so 'role play' it as you see fit.

Thanks for the advice about RL situations. Now I only hope that I can complete the drop off as ordered. Things are getting interesting... Currrent position 134deg 58min E, 34deg 16min N. just about to enter very shallow waters SE of Sumoto. Popped my head up for some fresh air as teh Co2 concentration was 21% an got a very rude introduction to a couple of shore batteries Oops. Nothing worse than a few nearby splashes and a lot of egg on face! It is 21.35hrs and the sun is just on the horizon....We are back at periscope depth. The shore batteries called for air support but fortunately they are dropping their ordinance at least 300yds behind me....

How exciting is game??? Great work UBI

[SilentOtto]

So now you are shooting it up with shore batteries which are going to call for air support which is going to search for you... tsk tsk tsk... those spies must hate you!!

[kapitan_zur_see]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Anything else is secondary to sinking targets.

I totally agree! mission doesn't provide tonnage and eats out valuable diesel , diesel you could use to chase those japanese eheh

[SteamWake]

I think what alot of folks overlook is the oppertunity to 'role play' in this game.

If you "believe" its a super secret mission of utmost importance well play it that way.

If not... shoot first ask questions later.

If I get into the same situation I might try to call in a sighting report and see what Comsubpac says. That should give me a better feel for the priority of my mission....As it was when I got home there were shiny new medals for me and the crew

[sparkomatic]

personally I would not have attacked...of course I would have marked the charts and dreamt about trying to return, but the mission dictated otherwise

[edjcox]

You will not be chosen for any more missions involving war critical intelligence. You exhibited your total and complete lack of discipline by needlessly exposing your vessel and crew to te enemy prior to the completion of your mission objective. Your total disregard for the training and import of the agents entrusted to your care, their war vital mission, has jeopardized nearly a year of planning and effort. As a direct result of your attack Japanese Intelligence doubled it's efforts in the coastal zone of your agents landing and one agent was captured. He was however able to swallow his purple pill priot to any serious interrogation and the mission objectives remained secure.

Yes the agents were able to set up their networks and we now have clear intelligence that the German U-Boats vital cargo's only partially reached Japanese hands in Shanghai and that the carrying vessel was sunk enroute. The primary (to be known as the Manhattan project) remains secure and clearly in the lead.

Your vessel will be reassignd to a new skipper. Your cew has already been dispersed into the fleet. You've been assigned to Shemya as a Naval liason to the Army's weather station there. We anticipate your assignment to last a minimum of 18 months.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

We've arranged your passage on a small crab vessel that has been serving just south of the Bearing Sea as a radio intercept vessel...

Enjoy the exile...

Do I have time to pack my warm socks?

[pugwash1]

You are only wrong if it goes bad, otherwise you are a hero, that is why the captain is king. Hopefuly in real life if the objective is of major importance then it would have been made quite clear that NOTHING should be allowed to compromise your mission. A lot of lads have killed of a bunch of there pals becouse they thought they new best, can't condem them just have to feel sorry. on the other end a few have died for no reason following dumb ass orders! In the game if a juicy tanker came by and I had a clear shot with no one else around she would be smoke.

[Front Runner]

"Conduct unrestricted air and submarine warfare against Japan" says it all....