I did it again!

I'm goin' down · 04-24-13, 09:40 PM

After sneaking into Truk Lagoon in the Barbarinna, and sinking a freighter, destroyer, FUSO BB, and Hiryu Fleet Carrier, my boat's batteries were quite low. Rather than risk a race to the open sea on the surface or just below it (partially submerged so that batteries would recharge), I moored in a nearby Japanese boat slip. It was bracketed by three freighters, so no destroyers located it. Then I surfaced and recharged the batteries. I took awhile as time compression was restricted to 4x, but finally was able to recharge them to the point where I could submerge and escape. After departing Truk, I made my way to Midway where I was awarded the Silver Star.

Cybermat47 · 04-24-13, 09:53 PM

Good one!

knight76 · 04-25-13, 01:29 AM

I'm playing if they sink me I restart, so that is way to risky for me lol.

Great work, did you take any screenshots?

I'm goin' down · 04-25-13, 06:27 AM

no screenshots. I pulled this off once before, but on that occasion two destroyers and one patrol boat tried to sink my boat. The quay wall in the boat slip absorbed all of the depth charges. The destroyers sunk the patrol boat in their attack, but never hit my boat.

Armistead · 04-25-13, 09:41 AM

I don't believe you.

fireftr18 · 04-25-13, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

I don't believe you.

I hope you're not thinking about starting another court marshall proceeding.

torpedobait · 04-25-13, 03:30 PM

Going down, before the Admiral has you up on charges, please state your mods configuration, percent realism, etc. Those factors could weigh in his decision.

Father Goose · 04-25-13, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

I don't believe you.

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Originally Posted by fireftr18

I hope you're not thinking about starting another court marshall proceeding.

Oh no...just when I was starting to become acclimated to my island again.

Armistead · 04-25-13, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fireftr18

I hope you're not thinking about starting another court marshall proceeding.

Actually, it never crossed my mind, until you guys mentioned it. However, I see no charges here. IGD has been a friend of mine for numerous years, I should've just took his word. He may be stupid, but he's never been a liar, so my apology to him.

les green01 · 04-26-13, 08:12 AM

lol comeon we need another trial

I'm goin' down · 04-26-13, 08:36 AM

Oh. My crew is modest. They did want me to disclose that after floating into Tokyo Bay on the surface in high tide in broad daylight, the Barbarinna successfully attacked and sunk the Yamamoto, which was surrounded and protected by eight dds, via a surface attack using only the deck mounted 50 caliber anti aircraft gun. There is no point in wasting torpedoes on the easy targets.

Father Goose · 04-26-13, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

I see no charges here.

Wow, that was a close one!

Now back to my nap.

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Originally Posted by les green01

lol comeon we need another trial

What's that old saying, "be careful what you wish for"?
If I recall, the next "person of interest" on Admiral Armistead's docket was one...."les green01". You might consider yourself fortunate that court was adjourned...for now, and continue to "lay low".

les green01 · 04-26-13, 09:35 AM

me lay low never lol maybe I should harbor raid too nah not my style

Father Goose · 04-26-13, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by les green01

me lay low never lol maybe I should harbor raid too nah not my style

I know for a fact the Admiral does not take kindly to harbor-raiding. You don't mess with someone of the Admiral's self-appointed rank and stature and get away with it. Think I'm kidding, ask LCDR Eugene Williams...if you can find him.

Williams may have been cleared of charges but did you notice how he mysteriously disappeared after the trial. The Admiral is a very powerful and influential force. By the way, have you seen the Ubirat bilge lately, someone is down there scraping it and putting a new coat of paint on it.

Just to refresh your memory:

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Originally Posted by Armistead

I've got a paint scraper and wire brush waiting for you when you get back, the Ubirat bilge needs a good cleaning.

Sailor Steve · 04-26-13, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fireftr18

I hope you're not thinking about starting another court marshall proceeding.

That's not possible, in any world.

A court martial, on the other hand...

04-24-13, 09:40 PM	#1
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	I did it again! After sneaking into Truk Lagoon in the Barbarinna, and sinking a freighter, destroyer, FUSO BB, and Hiryu Fleet Carrier, my boat's batteries were quite low. Rather than risk a race to the open sea on the surface or just below it (partially submerged so that batteries would recharge), I moored in a nearby Japanese boat slip. It was bracketed by three freighters, so no destroyers located it. Then I surfaced and recharged the batteries. I took awhile as time compression was restricted to 4x, but finally was able to recharge them to the point where I could submerge and escape. After departing Truk, I made my way to Midway where I was awarded the Silver Star.

04-24-13, 09:53 PM	#2
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Good one! __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

04-25-13, 01:29 AM	#3
knight76 Watch Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 16 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I'm playing if they sink me I restart, so that is way to risky for me lol. Great work, did you take any screenshots? __________________ Wife didnt appreciate it when recently whilst she was talking i quiped.....\"rig for silent running\".

04-25-13, 09:41 AM	#5
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I don't believe you. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

04-25-13, 03:30 PM	#7
torpedobait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,073 Downloads: 397 Uploads: 0	Going down, before the Admiral has you up on charges, please state your mods configuration, percent realism, etc. Those factors could weigh in his decision. __________________ Run Silent, Run Deep, and Sink 'em All

04-25-13, 06:27 AM	#4
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	no screenshots. I pulled this off once before, but on that occasion two destroyers and one patrol boat tried to sink my boat. The quay wall in the boat slip absorbed all of the depth charges. The destroyers sunk the patrol boat in their attack, but never hit my boat.

04-26-13, 08:12 AM	#10
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	lol comeon we need another trial __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

04-26-13, 08:36 AM	#11
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	I would never make up a story. This is serious business! Oh. My crew is modest. They did want me to disclose that after floating into Tokyo Bay on the surface in high tide in broad daylight, the Barbarinna successfully attacked and sunk the Yamamoto, which was surrounded and protected by eight dds, via a surface attack using only the deck mounted 50 caliber anti aircraft gun. There is no point in wasting torpedoes on the easy targets. Last edited by I'm goin' down; 04-26-13 at 12:04 PM.

04-26-13, 09:35 AM	#13
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	me lay low never lol maybe I should harbor raid too nah not my style __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy