Tell ya what Ogun, if you wish to write fiction, there are newsgroups up on usenet where you can post it for peer review.
The event I am referring to involved SELECTOR as the person who had taken command of the CV. If this is different from the one you are talking about then state so. If not, then you really need to consider therapy.
The situation was this: My squad was flying out of (I believe) A20 on the NDILSES map. Our CV had spawned from the port south of that field. We had just repulsed an attack by carrier aircraft from an enemy CV spawned at P39. They also controlled A40 and 41. This fight had taken place just southwest of our port (P21?).
This was when our CV was steered towards A41 and 42. It was not possible to defend that CV when we were undermanned by 30 or more people. CVs are offensive weapons, but they still need to be defended against airstrikes. Who was going to defend that carrier? Your squad? But wait, you were going on a secret sneak attack mission.... How many were staying behind to CAP the task force?
In addition, I stated then, and repeated before that I did not want the carrier. I, and several others, wanted it sailed to safe waters, where it could be protected until it was needed for something besides ill advised squadie boondoggles. Later, some other person took it up to A8 where it was sunk. By then I had already written it off in my mind. The one and only time that I took command of the CV was to redirect it east of 19, but your squadie sent it back west again. Later, we lost the port, and everything east from there to A18, where we held them. If you can name the date, I might have film from those sorties, complete with message buffer. You can speak with Hammer about what took place, because he and I were discussing this issue on the squad channel at that time.
Now for the rest of your comments:
When you have limited resources, you must limit your offensive fighting or you will over-extend and get crushed. Attacks must be limited in scope and objective, the primary focus being to keep the enemy off-balance and prevent them from concentrating their power at one location. Attacking in 8 different directions severely depletes combat power and virtually assures that you will be defeated in detail. Resources must be husbanded, and used with great care. A rare opportunity to launch a major offensive may present itself, but always exercise caution. Remember the Battle of the Bulge or Gettysburg as examples of over-extention that seriously diminished ability to defend what remains.
I suggest that any study of naval warfare science and history will be of benefit.
When you have at least parity, then you can begin to think about major offensive campaigns. Take note of how the U.S. fought in the Pacific during 1941-42. Learn from this example.
Where did I learn this? I have a background in Naval Aviation. I won't go into detail or Lazs will need additional self-esteem therapy.
Your comment: "It amazes me that you just assume that Your concept of where the cv should be and what it should do is the only correct concept."
My concept is based upon education, actual experience and 35 years of Naval wargaming.
This line is amusing: "If it's about brainpans, I suggest you not tangle with said squadie or myself because you'll get embarassed."
I'm already embarassed about my wasting time debating pointless issues. Beyond that, be advised, I'm not even slightly impressed. Oh, and remember your comment about rankings? Well, I've looked at the scores and stats you two guys have generated. Here's some advice, just to you: Park your plane at the end of a runway, wait for enemy aircraft killed by AI ack to crash nearby and get the proxy. Why? Because you'll accumulate kills 4 times faster than you're doing now, and you'll be able to honestly say that you only die when vulched. Leviathn was rated 1433 last tour. Do you consider yourself 800 ranks better than him? In your dreams......
I mean really, that comment is remarkable considering that it appears that you fly around with "SHOOT ME" painted on your plane in large letters.
With respect to "having fun", I do have fun. However, I take my fun seriously.
My regards,
Widewing
