If that occurs the crew will keep trying unless you toggle charging off. Also, batteries can become damaged so that they will not recharge to 100%.While this is generally how you want it, postponing the recharging can get you an extra knot or two of speed if you need to be somewhere in a hurry.Normally, as soon as the boat surfaces, one of the diesels is used to recharge the batteries rather than to drive the sub's electric motor.
When running submerged, the sub runs on battery power. Releases bubble emitting decoys that might confuse enemy sonar-men aiding you in evading tracking. This maneuver is often used when there is a strong likelihood that you have or soon will be spotted an enemy aircraft or surface craft. Orders an immediate dive followed by a 90 degree turn to starboard.
The more leisurely Surface command, the "S" key, will bring you to the surface more gradually but will not expend as much compressed air.This command is the fastest way to surface but uses a lot of your compressed air supply.Without subsequent commands crush depth can quickly be passed.īlow all ballast and take the boat up quickly. Doing this in deep water is only safer for a time. If this is done in shallow water damage will most likely result from striking the bottom too quickly. Useful in quickly returning to your main battle station.įlood all main tanks and speed up to flank to take the boat down as quickly as possible. While this tab is active the following sub-tab commands are available: 1 Tabs accessible from the Command Room.