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02-17-15, 09:29 PM | #4741 |
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Scouting ahead of Adm Scott's blocking force, USS Drum's hydrophone picked up a large force moving down the Slot at speed. They turned North at full speed to intercept, and, in the last reflections of the setting sun, the lookouts were able to make out 2 large seaplane tenders leading a column of destroyers. A quick wireless report was sent, but Henderson called back that it was too late for another sortie. The officers huddled, and decided on an all-tube abeam spread at at long range targetting the tenders. Thus, running a parallel course with convoy, Drum launched 10 fish from 6000 yards and turned Southwest at flank speed. Minutes later, flashes on the horizon and a pillar of darkness blocking out the stars informed the crew of their success. A brief chase ensued, but the Gato's new radar helped it stay out of view of the suspicious but clueless destroyers.
The spotlights and star shells failed to find the escorts' prey; they did, however, reveal the fantail of one tender slipping beneath the waves, while the other listed dead in the water. The tubes were about reloaded, and Scott's cruisers were still hours away; Cmdr Supplies decided to bring his boat around for another run to finish off the tender and her heavy equipment bound for the Japs on Guadalcanal. But even as Drum was coming about, her hydrophones picked up another line of warships coming down the Slot, this time even faster and en route to collide with Scott near Savo. The earlier, northern squadron had been stalled and stripped of its capital ships; Cmdr Supplies turned west, hunting more dangerous game. Ominous returns appeared on the radar scope, and all crew were called to general quarters as Drum closed on the new force at a combined speed of 50 knots. Hours had passed since the first torpedoes had struck the Chitose, when Drum's lookouts spotted one, then another, and yet a third pagoda on the forward horizon. She again assumed a parrallel course as the periscope was raised for a peek over the horizon. Not battleships but heavy cruisers led this column, again with destroyers in the rear. Drum set up for another long-range spread, but lady luck was feeling less charitable. Two hits sent one Takao to the bottom, but the other 8 fish were gone without a trace. These destroyers were more cautious, being fewer in number, but still made it tough for Drum to set up for another shot. A desperate last salvo of her 4 remaining torpedoes went hitless in the ninth, as the Scott's 9 ships approached the Japs' remaining 2. Drum had been put to bay by the escorts, and was well out of range to join the engagement with her deck gun. Nonetheless, her crew was treated to a fearsome show of fireworks as Scott's ships came alongside the enemy. The outnumbered Takao's made Scott's small fleet pay dearly. Even with theirlisting decks awash and water seeming ready to pour into the turrets, their 8" broadsides wrought fearsome carnage, setting USS Boise alight and sinking all 5 destroyers. Drum turned for home. 24 torpedoes spent for 30,000 tons of Japanese warships, with another 26,000 tons sunk by Scott's cruisers at a cost of 5 tin cans totalling almost 10,000 tons and a thousand men. It had not been pretty, but the Tokyo Express had suffered a serious derailment. PS - I guess the Takao's are thrown in (instead of the more historical Furutaka's) so their gun weight can make up for the absence of long lance torpedoes. Still, when these bad boys have a 20-degree list with water lapping at their gunports and are still firing full broadsides, the word "overpowered " comes to mind
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02-22-15, 01:28 AM | #4742 |
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I'm getting things in order to stream myself playing Silent Hunter 4. This should be an educational experience, since, outside of the tutorial, I haven't sunk anything yet.
If you're interested in dropping in and giving me some pointers, it's going to be at my Hitbox channel, starting at 4 PM PST, Sunday the 22nd. The first stream is going to be a shakedown cruise of sorts, heading out of port, making sure the stream works okay, and playing some music. |
02-22-15, 04:01 PM | #4743 |
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December 7, 1941
FROM: Commander Submarine Force, Task Force 3/51/71 Cavite Naval Base, Manila, Philippines TO: Lieutenant Commander Fred Sloniker Commanding Officer, USS S-38 (SS-143) Your boat and crew have completed training and are now ready for combat operations. Review your enclosed operation order, and make your boat and crew ready for sea. As a side note, my grandfather, after whom I was named, served in World War II and was a Marine for 20 years. Hopefully I won't embarrass the family name. Operational Order December 7, 1941 TO: Fred Sloniker, USS S-38 (SS-143) DEPART ON: December 8, 1941 Proceed at best speed to Vigan via Lingayen Gulf and conduct combat patrol and reconnaissance. Remain on station for 12 hours in the Lingayen Gulf and within 40nm of its center point. Make daily reports as necessary to TF3 OBJECTIVE: Recon of Lingayen Gulf Stream starts 4 PM PST! |
02-23-15, 12:32 AM | #4744 |
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What happens next? Find out on Tuesday, February 24, at 5 PM PST! |
02-25-15, 05:21 PM | #4746 |
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Pictured: the good kind of 'target rich environment'.
Shall we surface the boat and have another look around for targets, or will we sit in the deep for a few more hours just to make sure? [s]Find out on Hitbox Wednesday, February 25, at 5 PM PST![/s] Stream over. Last edited by FredMSloniker; 02-25-15 at 10:02 PM. |
02-25-15, 10:02 PM | #4747 |
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Is there anyone who wants me to continue these invitations? I haven't seen any takers from this forum yet...
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03-05-15, 05:14 AM | #4748 |
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Hi all just a screenshot to share, some of yours are awesome, will have to try more mods to get the game looking great.
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03-09-15, 09:16 PM | #4750 |
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This one wasn't in the rec manual!
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03-10-15, 07:24 AM | #4751 |
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03-10-15, 02:55 PM | #4752 |
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In that case, I shall continue! Let me get you caught up.
Forget you, game over screen. I have plenty to regret. That was a good clean kill that I botched because I didn't think a little freighter could be any sort of threat to a submarine. Instead, it proved able to kill the sub in a single shot. Live and learn. Or learn and die, as the case may be. Click for the January 3, 1942 intro video! January 3, 1942 rolls around, and Lieutenant Commander Fred Sloniker is hauled out of the drink, hooked up to some jumper cables, and stuffed into the USS Plunger (SS-179), recipient of the most battle stars of any boat in its class. It's a tough legacy to live up to, but hopefully he can manage it.
What happens next? Find out Tuesday, March 10, at 5 PM PDT on Hitbox! Last edited by FredMSloniker; 03-10-15 at 05:38 PM. |
03-19-15, 10:51 AM | #4753 |
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03-19-15, 10:53 AM | #4754 |
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Hey where did you spot the infamous Ghost Ship
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03-19-15, 08:41 PM | #4755 |
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