What age would you want to serve?

AriesRCN · 11-21-12, 01:25 AM

Hi there

I am an amature writer and i love starting new ideas. I am just curious to see if you could pick any time period to be a submariner, what age would you choose and why?

I am thinking WW1 because the subs are not as advanced and seems more pioneer like adventure.

Cybermat47 · 11-21-12, 02:10 AM

Hmm...

Probably right now, what with no one trying to blow me up

Harald_Lange · 11-21-12, 05:39 AM

Definitely right now. Even considering the relative safety of modern subs, I reckon I'd still be a nervous wreck though.

I actually had quite a vivid dream a few nights ago about sinking to the bottom in a Type IX U boat, admittedly it was after playing the exact same scenario out in SH3 before bed, but it was terrifying :P

Sailor Steve · 11-21-12, 08:17 AM

1960. Around the world underwater, with Beach as captain.

I volunteered for subs when I was in radio school in 1969. They didn't take me.

Cybermat47 · 11-21-12, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I volunteered for subs when I was in radio school in 1969. They didn't take me.

I did wonder why the Warsaw Pact's sub campaign got even better around then...

Red October1984 · 11-21-12, 05:30 PM

I'd serve in the Cold War 1980s. Ive got an army family so joining the navy is unheard of. I plan to go air force. But if i had to go to the navy and i had to pick a time to go, it'd be the 1980s.

Gerald · 11-21-12, 05:33 PM

Same as me,in 1980s in the navy....too tall for air force

Red October1984 · 11-21-12, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Same as me,in 1980s in the navy....too tall for air force

Thats my big concern right now. My height. Im tall....Hopefully short enough to fly an A-10.

AriesRCN · 11-24-12, 08:35 PM

I love the A-10 Warthog and wish Canada would buy a squadron

Sailor Steve · 11-24-12, 08:48 PM

So, when would you want to serve as a submariner?

AriesRCN · 11-25-12, 06:52 AM

For me, it would be WW1.

As i said, i think it would be a pioneer like adventure compared to todays subs.

Then again, i am too tall for our subs and my job is anti surface / anti air plus electronic warfare.

Sailor Steve · 11-25-12, 08:33 AM

Cool.

And WELCOME ABOARD!

u crank · 11-25-12, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AriesRCN

For me, it would be WW1.

As i said, i think it would be a pioneer like adventure compared to todays subs.

Then again, i am too tall for our subs and my job is anti surface / anti air plus electronic warfare.

Hey AriesRCN, nice to know you're watching over the rest of us Canucks.

Welcome to SUBSIM.

markdenny · 01-03-13, 07:24 AM

Back in the early 80's i was in the sea cadets and had a chance to serve a week on an oberon class submarine HMS ONSLAUGHT loved every minute great fun so i'd go back to then.Joined the army in the end served 3 years in the ROYAL GREEN JACKETS

Dammit_Carl! · 01-03-13, 11:08 AM

Despite my enjoyment of reading, and to a lesser extent playing via pc, naval-themed things, ol' D_C here doesn't "do," water well.

Hence my joining the Army and now being in the Air Force Reserve.

11-21-12, 01:25 AM	#1
AriesRCN Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 18 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	What age would you want to serve? Hi there I am an amature writer and i love starting new ideas. I am just curious to see if you could pick any time period to be a submariner, what age would you choose and why? I am thinking WW1 because the subs are not as advanced and seems more pioneer like adventure.

11-21-12, 02:10 AM	#2
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,386 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 22	Hmm... Probably right now, what with no one trying to blow me up __________________ 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

11-21-12, 08:17 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	1960. Around the world underwater, with Beach as captain. I volunteered for subs when I was in radio school in 1969. They didn't take me. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-21-12, 05:30 PM	#6
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	I'd serve in the Cold War 1980s. Ive got an army family so joining the navy is unheard of. I plan to go air force. But if i had to go to the navy and i had to pick a time to go, it'd be the 1980s. __________________

11-21-12, 05:33 PM	#7
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,223 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	Same as me,in 1980s in the navy....too tall for air force __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-21-12, 05:39 AM	#3
Harald_Lange Ensign Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Harbour, Periscope depth. Posts: 235 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Definitely right now. Even considering the relative safety of modern subs, I reckon I'd still be a nervous wreck though. I actually had quite a vivid dream a few nights ago about sinking to the bottom in a Type IX U boat, admittedly it was after playing the exact same scenario out in SH3 before bed, but it was terrifying :P

11-24-12, 08:35 PM	#9
AriesRCN Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 18 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	I love the A-10 Warthog and wish Canada would buy a squadron

11-24-12, 08:48 PM	#10
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	So, when would you want to serve as a submariner? __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-25-12, 06:52 AM	#11
AriesRCN Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 18 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	For me, it would be WW1. As i said, i think it would be a pioneer like adventure compared to todays subs. Then again, i am too tall for our subs and my job is anti surface / anti air plus electronic warfare.

11-25-12, 08:33 AM	#12
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Cool. And WELCOME ABOARD! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-03-13, 07:24 AM	#14
markdenny Sparky Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stow,lincolnshire GB Posts: 150 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Back in the early 80's i was in the sea cadets and had a chance to serve a week on an oberon class submarine HMS ONSLAUGHT loved every minute great fun so i'd go back to then.Joined the army in the end served 3 years in the ROYAL GREEN JACKETS

01-03-13, 11:08 AM	#15
Dammit_Carl! Torpedoman Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: WNC, USA Posts: 115 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Despite my enjoyment of reading, and to a lesser extent playing via pc, naval-themed things, ol' D_C here doesn't "do," water well. Hence my joining the Army and now being in the Air Force Reserve.