Atacking escorts

gimpy117 · 01-11-09, 10:15 PM

unless they're on to you don't do it...

peabody · 01-11-09, 11:33 PM

Everything that is commented above plus an addition. When I first started, I thought it would be a good idea to try to take out the lead escort, but realized rather quickly that if you are lucky enough to get it, the explosion alerts the convoy, now EVERYONE is zig-zagging, and all the escorts are headed your way.

Peabody

rifleman13 · 01-11-09, 11:38 PM

If they're really a threat, you could always aim and fire either the aft or fore while they're coming at you at 0 degrees AOB, preferably with a Mk 18 or a 27...

It usually works... if I'm lucky!

Petr · 01-12-09, 01:25 AM

Problem is, that I received an order to attack escorts. and I dont know, how to do that.

rifleman13 · 01-12-09, 06:38 AM

Order to attack escorts?

Maybe the order was meant for what are the escorts are escorting:
Capital ships and merchant ships.

Those are the primary targets, sink the escorts if you have to: use Mk 27 Cutie if possible.

Petr · 01-12-09, 02:38 PM

I reported contact with convoy and I get new task to my tasklist "Attack escorts".

Rockin Robbins · 01-12-09, 02:53 PM

If you're going to purposely attack escorts before detection, I'd target them from the side, just like a merchant. Down the throat shots are not very accurate and are basically creatures of survival. They aren't a primary attack method.

Once you're detected, hopefully by very loud booms, you can think about using the down the throat angle.

tomoose · 01-12-09, 02:56 PM

"Attack escorts"?? I don't think I've received that message before. I'm using 1.4 with TMO and RSRD.

Personally I'd ignore that message and concentrate on the merchants. As RR stated above escorts should be avoided if possible (sometimes easier said than done, LOL).

Red Lord of Chaos · 01-15-09, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petr

I reported contact with convoy and I get new task to my tasklist "Attack escorts".

I've had that message also, In a Porpoise out of Manilla during the invasion of the Phillipenes. I wound up ignoring them because you can always find unescorted merchants elsewhere.

01-11-09, 10:15 PM	#1
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01-11-09, 11:33 PM	#2
peabody Admiral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York State, USA Posts: 2,390 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 7	Everything that is commented above plus an addition. When I first started, I thought it would be a good idea to try to take out the lead escort, but realized rather quickly that if you are lucky enough to get it, the explosion alerts the convoy, now EVERYONE is zig-zagging, and all the escorts are headed your way. Peabody __________________ System Spec: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3, PentiumD Dual Core Presler 945 3.4Ghz, Gigabyte Geforce 7600GS, 2-1GB Corsair XMS2 800Mhz in Dual Channel, 2-WD 250 SATA 3Gb/s, Onboard Realtek HD 7.1 Audio, DVD ROM, DVD burner, Hiper 580 Watt Power supply, WinXP SP2.

01-12-09, 02:53 PM	#7
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	If you're going to purposely attack escorts before detection, I'd target them from the side, just like a merchant. Down the throat shots are not very accurate and are basically creatures of survival. They aren't a primary attack method. Once you're detected, hopefully by very loud booms, you can think about using the down the throat angle. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

01-12-09, 02:56 PM	#8
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Stock or mod?? "Attack escorts"?? I don't think I've received that message before. I'm using 1.4 with TMO and RSRD. Personally I'd ignore that message and concentrate on the merchants. As RR stated above escorts should be avoided if possible (sometimes easier said than done, LOL).

01-11-09, 11:38 PM	#3
rifleman13 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: Depth-charged to Kingdom Come Posts: 927 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	If they're really a threat, you could always aim and fire either the aft or fore while they're coming at you at 0 degrees AOB, preferably with a Mk 18 or a 27... It usually works... if I'm lucky!

01-12-09, 01:25 AM	#4
Petr Mate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 51 Downloads: 151 Uploads: 0	Problem is, that I received an order to attack escorts. and I dont know, how to do that.

01-12-09, 06:38 AM	#5
rifleman13 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: Depth-charged to Kingdom Come Posts: 927 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Order to attack escorts? Maybe the order was meant for what are the escorts are escorting: Capital ships and merchant ships. Those are the primary targets, sink the escorts if you have to: use Mk 27 Cutie if possible.

01-12-09, 02:38 PM	#6
Petr Mate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 51 Downloads: 151 Uploads: 0	I reported contact with convoy and I get new task to my tasklist "Attack escorts".