Taking over for George Miller-Career #4

[TorpX]

That's good news! The folks in town will be wanting him to make a speech at the Founders' Day picnic.

Oh, and we'll have fireworks, hot dogs and beer, too.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by TorpX

That's good news! The folks in town will be wanting him to make a speech at the Founders' Day picnic.

Oh, and we'll have fireworks, hot dogs and beer, too.

I've been told that I need to "surface every once in a while" and that "Your holding onto the periscope too tight" and also "Ole Red is one torp short of a full load"

I know for a fact that I've got a full complement of Mk 14s and at least George Miller got to go home and meet his newborn kids! Eugene Williams is going to have to step up and do his part now.

I really get into SH4 sometimes....

[les green01]

fair seas and good hunting I hope for you red

[TorpX]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

I really get into SH4 sometimes....

Yeah, me too.

[Father Goose]

Originally Posted by TorpX

That's good news! The folks in town will be wanting him to make a speech at the Founders' Day picnic.

Oh, and we'll have fireworks, hot dogs and beer, too.

I heard retired Commander Miller may be opening up a hardware store in town to help support the kids.

Originally Posted by Red October1984

I've been told that I need to "surface every once in a while" and that "Your holding onto the periscope too tight" and also "Ole Red is one torp short of a full load"

I know for a fact that I've got a full complement of Mk 14s and at least George Miller got to go home and meet his newborn kids! Eugene Williams is going to have to step up and do his part now.

There's a rumor pierside that the deployment of the USS Grenadier is delayed due to a couple unchecked boxes in Commander Williams' mental evaluation. Hope that's just an oversight.

[Red October1984]

Admiral Armistead

SIR, I am not returning to base until you publicly drop the false charges brought against me. There is confirmation that Yamato and Hiryu sit at the bottom of Truk Harbor. I am being falsely accused and I do believe that either you have false intel or I am being framed.

I do not wish to stand trial for something I did not do. I suggest that you inspect your direct subordinates. Lt. Goose may be working for the enemy by trying to shut down the USS Grenadier.

Sir, with all due respect, I think this is stupid. I am being tried for falsified medical records among other things. I'll have you know that before the USN approves anybody to Submarine School, the recruits undergo a Psychiatric Evaluation to see if they are fit for Submarine duty. After I completed my Naval Academy Education and was commissioned, I passed this Evaluation with flying colors. They wouldn't have let me be a submariner otherwise.

Sir,

I will return to base. I want to meet with my officers before anybody comes aboard or goes ashore. I want the MP's to detain Lt. Goose on charges of espionage. It may be a leak in our system or maybe our radio communications are compromised. I think you should explore your options before you single me out and blame me for something that I didn't do or wasn't involved in.

Regards,

Lt. Commander Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Does anybody else see a WW2 replay of the show Last Resort here?

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Admiral Armistead

SIR, I am not returning to base until you publicly drop the false charges brought against me. There is confirmation that Yamato and Hiryu sit at the bottom of Truk Harbor. I am being falsely accused and I do believe that either you have false intel or I am being framed.

I do not wish to stand trial for something I did not do. I suggest that you inspect your direct subordinates. Lt. Goose may be working for the enemy by trying to shut down the USS Grenadier.

Sir, with all due respect, I think this is stupid. I am being tried for falsified medical records among other things. I'll have you know that before the USN approves anybody to Submarine School, the recruits undergo a Psychiatric Evaluation to see if they are fit for Submarine duty. After I completed my Naval Academy Education and was commissioned, I passed this Evaluation with flying colors. They wouldn't have let me be a submariner otherwise.

Sir,

I will return to base. I want to meet with my officers before anybody comes aboard or goes ashore. I want the MP's to detain Lt. Goose on charges of espionage. It may be a leak in our system or maybe our radio communications are compromised. I think you should explore your options before you single me out and blame me for something that I didn't do or wasn't involved in.

Regards,

Lt. Commander Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Does anybody else see a WW2 replay of the show Last Resort here?

Cmdr. Williams.

It is clear you don't understand proper navy protocol. YOU DO NOT ORDER ME. No charges have been brought against you yet, it's a DAMN hearing, a hearing in which you can defend your good name.

Your claims against Lt. Goose are unfounded and without evidence, yet you want him charged, why at the same time you refuse to face the suspected charges against yourself.

Your Patrol Report...YOUR REPORT is the evidence against you. You did this to yourself. You stated "I just don't want to lose career so early"
You claimed the Hiryu was creeping around the harbor blowing fireballs out it's arse engulfing your crew, after you claimed you SUNK IT. You then asked "What is going on here, possible VOODOO by the Admiral himself".
You blamed a Subchaser for foiling your attack, even though it wasn't attacking you.

This is your last chance to explain yourself. Report to base at once or I will have you shot on site. LAST CHANCE NIMWIT..........

[Red October1984]

I returned to base days ago. I've been in Pearl Harbor for a week.

And I never said that the Hiryu was blowing fire out of it's arse.

I said it was moving and leaving a trail of fire in the water. My XO can confirm this. Since I'm already here, why don't we start the hearing ASAP.

Somebody start a "Hearing for LTCmdr George Williams" thread cause this one is for my patrols. Obviously, those are going to be put on hold for a bit.

[Father Goose]

Originally Posted by Armistead

When and if the USS Grenadier returns to port, take Cmdr. Willians into custody for Article 32 hearing. Take proper action to secure crew and evidence for hearing.

To: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

You are hereby ordered by Admiral Armistead to be taken into custody for an Article 32 hearing which will be scheduled as soon as possible.

I would like to remind you that the Imperial Japanese Navy currently has forces throughout the Pacific threatening American lives and vessels. The Admiral's patience with this matter is growing very thin. We need to resolve this and continue our wartime efforts to defeat the enemy.

As requested earlier, please provide the Admiral the current date of your patrol. Also provide the names and ranks of the deceased crew members.

As noted earlier in the Admiral's correspondence with you, no charges have been brought against you at this time. You will have an opportunity to answer all questions and defend your good name.

You will be notified regarding the hearing date/time. Good day sir.

Lt. Goose, USN

[Armistead]

To: LCDR Eugene D. Williams, USN, USS Grenadier

Article 32 Hearing.

Be advised.

You were ordered arrested and held without bond. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to military or civilian counsel,, so forth and so on, etc...

Formal Charges:

Failure to attack the enemy in order to progress career.
Dereliction of duty
Falsifying reports, logs.
Failure to provide medical care to crew.
Failure to follow commands and orders.
Wantonly shooting and killing 21 protected wading birds.

The accused has a right to waive an Article 32 investigation and such waiver may be made a condition of a plea bargain. If the investigation is not waived, the accused is entitled to be present throughout the investigative hearing.

We offer you the following plea deal. If you resign from the service, never to return to Subsim, agree never to play SH4 again, all charges formal and otherwise will be dropped.

Do you accept our plea bargain?


Admiral Armistead

CC Lt Goose