Why it would be better to Command Japanese Subs

[SubConscious]

Reasons why it would be better to command Japanese submarines in the WWII Pacific Theater:

1. Your primary targets are capital ships. Sure sinking merchants is fun, but battleships, cruisers, and aircraft carriers are far more interesting. The US Navy also has a LOT of available targets, with more being built throughout the war years. Forget convoys - How much fun would it be to try to thwart an invasion force?

2. It’s more challenging to play on the losing side. To me, it’s more fun to play on the side of the underdog than the sure winner.

3. The potential significance of an individual’s effort would be greater on the Japanese side. This can obviously be debated, but the point I’m trying to make here is that when playing on the side of the Allies, the numeric and technological superiority obtained once the war industry got into full swing essentially made the outcome a given. In contrast, a single Japanese submarine commander could conceivably delay the defeat of Japan to a significant degree by taking out the American aircraft carriers.

4. The possibility of still using your favorite German U-Boat (no need to change that multi-layer sig!).

5. There are further opportunities to sink British ships for those die-hard sore losers.

6. We’d have the opportunity to learn a little Japanese (well, at least the phrases commonly heard on I-boats).

7. Those spiffy chrysanthemums on the front of the conning tower.

8. The “Long Lance” Torpedo: Reportedly one of the best, if not the best, of the war.

9. Finally some new music on the gramophone!

10. Hot anime pin-ups in the Sonar/Radio room.

Please feel free to add to this list.


(I realize that SH IV is already set for American subs. I'm gearing up for SH V or maybe SH VI. )


Just in case you're curious about these subs: http://www.combinedfleet.com/sensuikan.htm