The Unfortunate tale of U-27

Hotwire · 08-31-05, 01:21 PM

There I was, Fresh install of SHIII. Rub installed as well, to boot.

She was a pristine beauty, Flag flapping in the wind that managed to breach the walls of the sub pen. My crew looking at me eagerly as we set off on our way.

I pointed out to Hans that he should probably be looking out to see instead of at my face, then retreated to my bunk, Chopin playing gently over the gramophone.

Fast forward to grid AM46.

Submerged and listening for our first contact of the patrol, tensions were high, hopes low. We had not seen a glimpse of anything apart from a few Luftwaffe and a couple of german shipping merchants.

I was pouring myself a coffee when I heard the words that changed our hopes.

"Merchant, sir! 90 degrees, medium speed and closing!"

After wiping the coffe out of my lap, I headed to the periscope to see if I could see anything.

"Johan, I've got nothing. Set a course to intercept."

"Aye sir."

A while later, she came into view, A C3, bobbing along like a bulbous whale.

"Johan, order the crew to prepare themselves, and set us up for intercept."

"Aye..sir."

I went to pour myself another coffee. and try to steal an orange when No one was looking, when i heard a shout from the hydrophones.

"SIR! WARSHIP, 175 DEGREES, MOVING FAST AND CLOSING!"

Oh crap.

"SIR! MAKE THAT TWO!"

Oh crap.

"SIR, MAKE THAT THREE!"

Mommy?

I order silent running and a 90 degree turn to starboard.

No luck, they must of spotted the periscope. Why didn't I look around instead of focusing on the whale?

"Depth charges in the water, Sir!"

Pah, Miles away.

"Turn 20 degrees to port."

"Er, Sir?"

"DO IT!"

"Aye sir."

*CRUNCH.*

The sound of tearing metal screamed through my ears. Water began running down my back.

I'd forgotten about the merchant.

All hands lost. Despite valiant efforts from the crew.

Dowly · 08-31-05, 01:25 PM

So you were rammed by the merchant??? While three warships couldn`t get you dead??? Tough luck....

Hotwire · 08-31-05, 01:27 PM

Not so much 'rammed by the merchant' ... more a case of 'In my haste to get away from the Destroyers... I went and headbutted the merchant with my conning tower.'

Dowly · 08-31-05, 01:35 PM

I wouldn`t be surprised if I`d collide with another ship, while I`m dodging these:

Frickin RAF!

FAdmiral · 08-31-05, 02:38 PM

One thing Hotwire, if you can't do multitasking yet, you had better
learn it before starting another campaign....'

'

JIM

Twelvefield · 08-31-05, 03:08 PM

It's kismet: to preserve to order of the Universe, that sub was meant to die. Good thing you can start another -- happier hunting next time!

08-31-05, 01:21 PM	#1
Hotwire Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Port of Southampton, UK Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Unfortunate tale of U-27 There I was, Fresh install of SHIII. Rub installed as well, to boot. She was a pristine beauty, Flag flapping in the wind that managed to breach the walls of the sub pen. My crew looking at me eagerly as we set off on our way. I pointed out to Hans that he should probably be looking out to see instead of at my face, then retreated to my bunk, Chopin playing gently over the gramophone. Fast forward to grid AM46. Submerged and listening for our first contact of the patrol, tensions were high, hopes low. We had not seen a glimpse of anything apart from a few Luftwaffe and a couple of german shipping merchants. I was pouring myself a coffee when I heard the words that changed our hopes. "Merchant, sir! 90 degrees, medium speed and closing!" After wiping the coffe out of my lap, I headed to the periscope to see if I could see anything. "Johan, I've got nothing. Set a course to intercept." "Aye sir." A while later, she came into view, A C3, bobbing along like a bulbous whale. "Johan, order the crew to prepare themselves, and set us up for intercept." "Aye..sir." I went to pour myself another coffee. and try to steal an orange when No one was looking, when i heard a shout from the hydrophones. "SIR! WARSHIP, 175 DEGREES, MOVING FAST AND CLOSING!" Oh crap. "SIR! MAKE THAT TWO!" Oh crap. "SIR, MAKE THAT THREE!" Mommy? I order silent running and a 90 degree turn to starboard. No luck, they must of spotted the periscope. Why didn't I look around instead of focusing on the whale? "Depth charges in the water, Sir!" Pah, Miles away. "Turn 20 degrees to port." "Er, Sir?" "DO IT!" "Aye sir." CRUNCH. The sound of tearing metal screamed through my ears. Water began running down my back. I'd forgotten about the merchant. All hands lost. Despite valiant efforts from the crew.

08-31-05, 02:38 PM	#5
FAdmiral Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 1,079 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	One thing Hotwire, if you can't do multitasking yet, you had better learn it before starting another campaign....'' JIM __________________ If you\'re not taking losses, you\'re not doing enough. RAdm. Kelly Turner, USN ********************************** www.fairtax.org

08-31-05, 01:25 PM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	So you were rammed by the merchant??? While three warships couldn`t get you dead??? Tough luck....

08-31-05, 01:27 PM	#3
Hotwire Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Port of Southampton, UK Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not so much 'rammed by the merchant' ... more a case of 'In my haste to get away from the Destroyers... I went and headbutted the merchant with my conning tower.'

08-31-05, 01:35 PM	#4
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I wouldn`t be surprised if I`d collide with another ship, while I`m dodging these: Frickin RAF!

08-31-05, 03:08 PM	#6
Twelvefield Planesman Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 186 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's kismet: to preserve to order of the Universe, that sub was meant to die. Good thing you can start another -- happier hunting next time!