From the CoD HQ
The tide of battle lies in the balance with the release of Map Pack 2. As our boys in the ocean continue to escort valuable Allied merchant vessels, the threat of the Axis U-boat looms heavily across their path. It’s going to be our job to help alleviate some of that pressure by striking right at the source: the submarine pen itself.
Don’t get too excited about seeing Germany, soldiers, our prize lies in Japanese waters. Intelligence reports suggest the presence of the Imperial Navy’s Sen Toku type I-400 class submarine. The risk to our planes is too great for a bombing run, so we’re being sent in to ensure a complete lockdown of the sub pen, and in particular the I-400.
The I-400 displaces 5,223 tons while surfaced and measures just over 400 feet, enough to make our own USS Argonaut seem miniature in comparison, making it the largest submarine in existence. But that’s not the real kicker about it. While only three Sen Toku type submarines have been confirmed, the I-400, I-401 and I-402, their dual-capability as an aircraft carrier is what makes them truly frightening.
Up to three Aichi M6A1 Seiran floatplane bombers, with parts for a fourth, can be stored on the I-400, with a total prep time of 45 minutes until ready for launch. Each plane is capable of carrying one aerial torpedo or bomb weighing up to 800kg to a range of 642 nautical miles. The threat this capability poses to both our seafaring and coastal Pacific operations is too great to ignore.
We need you to get in there, neutralize the enemy, and prevent this monster from seeing any action. This operation isn’t going to be an easy one, soldiers. By the looks of our reconnaissance as seen in the base’s map layout, the Japanese are holing up their precious I-400 in tight quarters. Keep light on your toes to avoid the betties and watch each other’s backs when the bullets start flying.
Good luck, soldiers. May your actions create safer waters.
Subject: Battlefield Awarness: Sub Pens 
Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:30 am
