I had an idea out of the blue today. Could the Night Fighter Command system be adapted to wargame the X or XE Craft midget submarine missions against the Tirpitz and the Japanese heavy cruiser Takao in 1943-45? This sounds daft but I think it might work, if you adapt the search and attack mechanisms to the avoidance of underwater navigation hazards, torpedo nets, mines and enemy patrol boats, the objective being to plant explosive charges or limpet mines under the target then try to get away. The crew would have suitable skill ratings and would have to use these to pass skills tests for piloting / navigation, stealthy use of the periscope, management of buoyancy and mechanical problems, and underwater frogman tasks. There would be mission route maps for the fjords of Norway and Singapore Harbour. I need to give this some more thought and do some research but I reckon it's got potential?
Good idea - I did the mini sub module for Greg Smiths upcoming japanese sub game called Sensuikan. This would easily fit with those boats as well. Should we talk more?
ReplyDeleteYes, that would be great. I did think about Japanese midget subs as well but it's not something I'm familiar with at all. Also the Seehund might be a possibility
DeleteSounds great- go for it.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Will do!
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