Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Q: What can I do on the tactical map?

A: You can enter your own markers and information on the map.

For this, you have a ruler, a marker, a pair of compasses and a protractor. You can add radii, distances and angles, and can then incorporate this data into your planning and calculations.

By clicking on a U-boat icon on the map, you can plot its course without having to switch to the respective boat.

Left-clicking will set waypoints on the map and right-clicking will confirm the course. Right-clicking on a waypoint that has already been set and confirmed will delete said waypoint.

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Q: What’s the purpose of the officers?

A: Officers can execute tasks for you when you issue the relevant order. Each officer type has its own abilities and tasks.

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Q: How do I give orders to my officers?

A: Click on the portrait of an officer to select a command you want to give. Some commands require certain conditions to be met, before you can issue them. For example, some commands only will be available when you are submerged.

If you are uncertain about the conditions and what effects a command actually will have, hold your mouse pointer over the option. You will receive all important information in a tool tip.

All feedback to issued commands will appear under the portrait of the officer.

Each officer will gain experience over time and become more effective in their field of expertise.

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Q: How does the experience level of officers affect their performance?

A: Every time you take officers or crew members on a deployment with you, they will gain experience and become more efficient. The more experienced an officer or a crew member is, the more quickly and effectively they will carry out their actions in a combat situation.

Take good care of your crew, as long-serving veterans are valuable!

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Q: What’s the purpose of the weapons officer?

A: He can identify the type of target you have selected and calculate the distance to the target, its speed, and the relative steering angle of the torpedo. Once all these steps have been carried out, he can use the torpedo data computer (TDC) to fire a programmed torpedo, if you have activated a torpedo tube beforehand.

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Q: What’s the purpose of the watch officer?

A: The role of the watch officer is to track the target, and he can also inform you about the home port, the ship’s name and the year of construction. This may prove to be vital information during missions that have specific targets!

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Q: What’s the purpose of the chief engineer?

A: He can, at your request, issue the order to crash dive to escape from enemy attacks. He can also charge the U-boat’s batteries or switch to silent running mode. He will also send a repair team to contain any urgent damage if the U-boat takes a hit.

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Q: What’s the purpose of the navigator?

A: He will help you plan your route. He will automatically set the course for you to your home base, resume the course should the original course be interrupted, or guide your U-boat to pursue the selected target at a safe distance. Apart from setting courses, he will also inform you of the current route and your U-boat’s navigational capabilities.

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Q: What’s the purpose of the sonar operator?

A: He sometimes provides you with information on the position and route of enemy ships that will determine your combat strategy. He can use either the sonar or the hydrophone report to do this. You can use the information gleaned from this to assess the distances of enemy ships more effectively when you are submerged.

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Q: What’s the purpose of the radio operator?

A: He can send a weather report or enemy contact report to HQ. He can use the on-board radar system, if one is installed, to locate enemy units.