Reasons not to "buy" a type IX

[Ducimus]

I rather liked this post from uboat.net:

http://www.uboat.net/forum/read.php?...111&t=9039&v=f

A reference was made in \"Silent Hunters\" to older skippers being assigned to the type IX boats precisely because of their age. The older skippers, it was reasoned, would have the patience needed to search a larger target area (possibly with little or no enemy contact), for longer durations, have the discipline necessary to attack alone, and the retrospect to handle a larger crew for longer periods. Because the type IX boats were bigger and slower, the older commander would have the patience, combined with prudence, to choose his attacks more carefully than a younger man.

[stabiz]

Originally Posted by andy_311

Well I always go for the 2nd Flottilla why have a little boat that can only go to mid Atlantic when you can get an IXC or later an IXD2 that can go any where try going to Penang in a VIIB or VIIC I doubt if you ever get there (unless you got unlimited range ).Okay IX boats are big IXD2 takes something like 42 seconds to dice to pd torpedo load out excellent the IXD2 got 24 fish you don't see that in a VIIB or VIIC.

Some like dolphins, and some like whales.

[U-104]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

I rather liked this post from uboat.net:

http://www.uboat.net/forum/read.php?...111&t=9039&v=f

Does that mean I'm old?

[Deep-Six]

Originally Posted by U-104

Does that mean I'm old?

Do you want me to answer that?

[Cpt.Thorne]

Go to Lorient get you IX boat and transfer to some other flottille

[Ducimus]

(A five minute rewrite of a poem, so its not going to ryme perfect. Orginally galloping ghost of the japanese coast By Constantine Guiness. And yes im bored right now )



I'm the galloping ghost of the Carribean coast.
You don't hear of me and my crew
But just ask any man off the coast of Cancun.
If he knows of the U-182.

I look flat and fat, a seacow at that,
All alone with no one at my side,
But we'll tell you a story of battle and glory,
As enemy waters we ride.

I've been stuck on a rock, felt the depth charge's shock,
Been north to a place called St John's,
and I've sunk me two freighters atop the equator
Hot work, but the sea was cold blue.

I've cruised close inshore and carried the war
to the sleeping giant the japanese awakened,
While they sent out their planes, i could hear New Orleans,
So I stayed, and listened to the tunes.

When we rigged to run silently, deeply I dived,
And within me the heat was terrific.
My men pouring sweat, silent and yet
Cursed me and the whole damned Atlantic.

Then destroyers came sounding and depth charges pounding
My submarine crew took the test.
Far in that far off land there are no friends on hand,
To answer a call of distress.

I was blasted and shaken (some damage I be taken),
my hull bleeds and pipe lines do, too
I've come in from out there for machinery repair,
And a rest for me and my crew.

I got by on cool nerve and in silence I served,
Though I took some hard knocks in return,
One propeller shaft sprung and my battery's done,
But the enemy ships I saw burn.

I'm the galloping ghost of the Caribean coast,
You don't hear of me and my crew.
But just ask any man off the coast of Cancun,
If he knows of U-182

[Tuddley3]

About the Lorient harbor, I just transfered to Lorient, bought an IXC. Normally the Base faces South, but I noticed it is facing West now. Have not been to Lorient yet since installing War Ace Campaign, did Hansolo have something to do with this. I basically just drive straight out of the SubPen and right out the mouth of the harbor.

I UBWA

[Subwolf]

I wanna be a part of Operation Drumbeat, and head for the U.S. coast to hunt. Then I need a IX, so my answer is obvious

[SubConscious]

Nice work, Ducimus! It reads like an old sea shanty.
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Reasons to love the IX

1. Extra Torpedoes & two stern tubes
2. Greater Range: Less time in port, more diverse patrol areas
3. 105mm Deck Gun is much more effective than the 88mm
4. 37mm Flak Gun can take down all small craft and aid in the sinking of larger ones
5. Greater Surface Speed

Granted, the IX aren't as maneuverable as the VII boats, but I think they more than make up for this in terms of their increased effectiveness as weapons of war.

Good luck!

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by SubConscious

Nice work, Ducimus! It reads like an old sea shanty.
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Reasons to love the IX

1. Extra Torpedoes & two stern tubes
2. Greater Range: Less time in port, more diverse patrol areas
3. 105mm Deck Gun is much more effective than the 88mm
4. 37mm Flak Gun can take down all small craft and aid in the sinking of larger ones
5. Greater Surface Speed

Granted, the IX aren't as maneuverable as the VII boats, but I think they more than make up for this in terms of their increased effectiveness as weapons of war.

Good luck!

Totally agree with you on all the above ...hence my sig

[kiwi_2005]

Originally Posted by Cpt.Thorne

Go to Lorient get you IX boat and transfer to some other flottille

@ hyperion2206
Get the IX boats, IXD2 when its available they're nice looking boats, probably the real reason i get them is cause i like the look of them, and when on the bridge, looking straight ahead the uboat looks better i can see more of the front, compared to the VIIB/C i just see a little point, makes me feel like im in a large bucket. My reasons are crap for wanting to get one but thats the real reason why i grab a IX boat. I go for the look.

Oh and longer range, more torpedos less cramp conditions, better weapons - flak guns (*unless u get the VIIC U flak boat*)

[Ducimus]

Originally Posted by SubConscious

Nice work, Ducimus! It reads like an old sea shanty.
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The orginal poem is here :
http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1305598

Kinda gets me jazzed for SH4 every time i read it.

[hyperion2206]

Well, I finally decided NOT to get a IX boat, I'd rather stick with my good old VIIc U-95. I tried the IX and I didn't really impress me, sorry guys. But many thanks for your oppinions!!!!!!

[stabiz]

Long live the VIIC! (Although I`m having alot of fun in an IXC right now ... come to think of it: Long live U-boats!)

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by hyperion2206

Well, I finally decided NOT to get a IX boat, I'd rather stick with my good old VIIc U-95. I tried the IX and I didn't really impress me, sorry guys. But many thanks for your oppinions!!!!!!

SISSY....ROFLMAO