Very important Task Force

krashkart · 11-10-10, 04:44 PM

I've run across a similar group in the North Sea, but I don't remember what class of DD they were. I just remember there being four of them out there patrolling.

Missing Name · 11-10-10, 04:53 PM

It's late 1942.

The arrow shows the approximate direction of the TF, with the tip right about where I intercepted it.

@ Opeks: I'd be happy to find a couple boxships. They should actually be MORE valuable than a battleship, I thought. Anyone know the renown values for an Illustrious class or the escort carriers?

K-61 · 11-10-10, 11:14 PM

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Once again, the magical Uboot => Brest teleporter saves the day!

Cheater!

CCIP · 11-10-10, 11:40 PM

Nothing strange about them. Hunter-killer groups were one of the cornerstones of the successful allied ASW strategy. Captain Johnnie Walker was in large part responsible for promoting this idea, and every time I run into a group of Black Swans, I sure do feel a bit of a chill... definitely one of the most determined threats you can meet!

"Walker led from Starling, a newly-commissioned Black Swan-class sloop. The group was intended to act as re-inforcement to convoys under attack, with the capacity to actively hunt and destroy U-boats, rather than be restricted to escorting convoys. Walker had suggested the innovative idea to Commander-in-Chief Western Approaches Command Sir Max Horton. The combination of an active hunting group and a charismatic, determined and innovative anti-submarine specialist such as Walker would prove to be a potent force.

Walker sank more U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic than any other British or Allied commander and was instrumental in the Allied victory of the Battle of the Atlantic, one of the most important campaigns of the war. "

So in reality, you think you were stalking a task force, but it's actually a task force whose sole purpose is stalking you!

Missing Name · 11-11-10, 12:06 AM

...then that brings me to my other questions. Why were they oblivious to me despite plenty of frantic above- and below-surface movements? The only destroyer that was attempting to search was going the wrong way.

CCIP · 11-11-10, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Missing Name

...then that brings me to my other questions. Why were they oblivious to me despite plenty of frantic above- and below-surface movements? The only destroyer that was attempting to search was going the wrong way.

Game AI being dumb

I've certainly had my share of extremely ugly encounters with these groups, though. Don't think they can't hear you if they're sailing straight. But a lot depends on the game config/mod you're using, too.

11-10-10, 04:53 PM	#2
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	It's late 1942. The arrow shows the approximate direction of the TF, with the tip right about where I intercepted it. @ Opeks: I'd be happy to find a couple boxships. They should actually be MORE valuable than a battleship, I thought. Anyone know the renown values for an Illustrious class or the escort carriers? __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff Last edited by Missing Name; 11-10-10 at 05:05 PM.

11-10-10, 11:40 PM	#4
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Nothing strange about them. Hunter-killer groups were one of the cornerstones of the successful allied ASW strategy. Captain Johnnie Walker was in large part responsible for promoting this idea, and every time I run into a group of Black Swans, I sure do feel a bit of a chill... definitely one of the most determined threats you can meet! "Walker led from Starling, a newly-commissioned Black Swan-class sloop. The group was intended to act as re-inforcement to convoys under attack, with the capacity to actively hunt and destroy U-boats, rather than be restricted to escorting convoys. Walker had suggested the innovative idea to Commander-in-Chief Western Approaches Command Sir Max Horton. The combination of an active hunting group and a charismatic, determined and innovative anti-submarine specialist such as Walker would prove to be a potent force. Walker sank more U-boats during the Battle of the Atlantic than any other British or Allied commander and was instrumental in the Allied victory of the Battle of the Atlantic, one of the most important campaigns of the war. " So in reality, you think you were stalking a task force, but it's actually a task force whose sole purpose is stalking you! __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart) Last edited by CCIP; 11-11-10 at 12:08 AM.

11-11-10, 12:06 AM	#5
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	...then that brings me to my other questions. Why were they oblivious to me despite plenty of frantic above- and below-surface movements? The only destroyer that was attempting to search was going the wrong way. __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff

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11-10-10, 04:44 PM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	I've run across a similar group in the North Sea, but I don't remember what class of DD they were. I just remember there being four of them out there patrolling.