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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/16/2007 12:40:47 AM   
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August 14, 1943

Location: 280 miles east-southeast of Iwo Jima
Course: South
Attached to: TF 46
Mission: Transport
System Damage: 0
Float Damage: 0
Fires: 0
Fuel: 418

Orders: Escort tankers to Truk

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The short-tailed albatross bobs among the waves, waiting for a fish of suitable size to come unwarily near the surface. The bird is quite alone on the wide, wide ocean. It and others of its kind spend years entirely at sea, returning to land only rarely to breed.

The bird, however, is not quite as alone as it thinks. As it paddles slowly along, head erect and alert, it is spied by a lookout aboard tanker Arima Maru. The lookout, more alert than knowledgeable, announces that he has just seen a periscope some 850 meters to port.

The bird hears a distant whooping noise, quite unlike the call of any bird or animal the albatross has ever heard. It turns it’s head in alarm and sees a hard-charging Japanese destroyer pointed straight at it. White water cascades away from the ship’s flaring bow.

While Hibiki charges the contact the crew of Arima Maru’s 3” deck gun swings enthusiastically into action. The gun booms, and suddenly the ocean trembles around the bird as a geyser of water erupts some 50 meters away.

That’s enough for the albatross. With an alarmed squawk it beats its wings and begins to pick up speed. It takes the large bird some time to get airborne, but it does so unmolested and is soon flying off to some quieter part of the ocean.

---

Hibiki’s bridge crew gets a good laugh out the incident afterwards. False sighting reports are not unknown, and they have at times attempted to make war against whales, dolphins, and floating logs.

“Of course,” points out Ensign Izu, “we really should arrest ourselves.”

“Arrest ourselves?” asks Lieutenant Sugiyura. “Why should we do that?”

“That was a short-tailed albatross,” explains Izu. “The Japanese government banned hunting them back in ’33. There are very few left.”

“Then I am glad that one got away,” says Captain Ishii with a laugh. “I would hate to spend the rest of the voyage in the brig.”

“Besides,” says Sugiyura, “is it really hunting when you do it with naval cannon?”

“That’s a good point, Lieutenant,” says Ishii. “And perhaps we should send a message to Arima Maru to switch to bird shot. It might improve their chances of hitting something.” *


*Author’s note: Captain Ishii is unaware at this point that the Imperial Japanese Navy will in fact eventually deploy the 18” san shiki anti-aircraft shell, which might in fact be considered birdshot of a sort.


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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/16/2007 2:47:32 AM   
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Good thing they didn't hit the thing. Terribly bad luck to kill albatrosses...

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/16/2007 5:24:25 AM   
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Yes.....'Tis an ancient mariner that stopeth one of three
         By thy long gray beard and withering eye
         Why wherefore stopeth thou me?

         There was a ship quote he.......

          you know the rest:).

My aplogies to Mr. Colerigde, if I misspoke my lines.  It is no fault of his, but only that of an aging memory.

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/17/2007 1:43:42 AM   
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August 15, 1943

Location: 300 miles northeast of Pagan
Course: South
Attached to: TF 46
Mission: Transport
System Damage: 0
Float Damage: 0
Fires: 0
Fuel: 389

Orders: Escort tankers to Truk

---

The convoy reaches the halfway mark of its journey without yet encountering any enemy submarines. The weather, already warm as they departed Tokyo, grows warmer. No word reaches them of what might be happening with the fleet at Truk, but it seems certain that the fuel the convoy carries is still badly needed. With this in mind the tankers and their escorts beat steadily southwards. Truk is now five days ahead.



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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/17/2007 1:47:33 AM   
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Location: 300 miles east of Saipan
Course: South
Attached to: TF 46
Mission: Transport
System Damage: 0
Float Damage: 0
Fires: 0
Fuel: 361

Orders: Escort tankers to Truk

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The heat strikes Midshipman Tanabe like a blow when he enters the companionway. By the time he reaches boiler room number two he is sweating profusely. Tanabe has been sent to retrieve some fuel consumption reports from Chief Engineer Sakati, and he looks around through the noise and activity for engineer.

There are three crewman on duty here, all of them enlisted men. To Tanabe’s horror they are not only out of uniform, they are hardly wearing clothing at all. The nearest man is peering at some gauges next to a loudly hissing valve. The man frowns, taps a gauge with a wrench, then nods in satisfaction at something he sees.

Tanabe steps up to him. The man finally notices his presence and comes to attention. He is wearing a t-shirt, briefs, and shoes. The shoes seem almost incongruous, but Tanabe can feel heat radiating from the floor through his own shoes. Tanabe feels such indignation at the fellow’s appearance that he forgets his errand for a moment

“Sailor, do you consider this proper attire?” he snaps. The sailor looks at him.

“Uh, sir, yes sir,” the man says. “Your uniform looks quite nice, sir. Very white.”

“Not me, you idiot!” Tanabe says. “Your uniform. Or your underwear, I should say.” The man looks down at himself. He is quite grimy.

“I don’t understand, sir,” he says. Tanabe grimaces. They trust this imbecile to help keep the ship’s boilers in working order?

“What is your name, sailor?’ he barks. “I am putting you on report for…”

“Is there a problem, Midshipman?” comes a gruff voice from behind him. Tanabe turns and sees Lieutenant Sakati standing behind him. To his dismay he sees the chief engineer is hardly better dressed than the sailor, though he does have uniform “tropical duty” shorts on. Tanabe comes to attention and salutes. To his discomfort he can feel sweat building up under his cap. A trickle runs down into his left eye just as he salutes.

“Sir, this man’s uniform is…well, nonexistent, sir,” he says.

Sakati nods kindly. “Midshipman Tanabe, is it?” he inquires. “Just out of the Naval Academy, correct?”

“Yes sir,” says Tanabe.

“Tell me, Midshipman, when and where did you take your training cruise?” Sakati asks.

“This past winter, sir, in the Sea of Japan,” says Tanabe. Sakati nods.

“I see,” says Sakati. “Well, lad, it is what, thirty one degrees topsides right now?” *

“Yes sir,” says Tanabe.

“It’s about thirty-nine and a half degrees down here,” says Sakati. Sweat again courses down Tanabe’s face. More sweat collects under the tightly buttoned collar of his jacket. “And it gets much hotter. I can tell you from experience that a man dressed as you are will last about ten minutes, maybe fifteen, before passing out. Longer if one is just standing there and not actually working, but I think you are perhaps beginning to get the idea?”

Indeed Tanabe is. He feels as though he is beginning to roast. “Yes sir,” he says.

“As a result we who work the engines and boilers aren’t much for wearing proper uniforms,” says Sakati. “It is hard to work effectively when one is unconscious.”

Tanabe is starting to crave water. He almost gets the feeling that Sakati is keeping him standing here near the boiler to emphasize his point, but the older man’s voice remains friendly and informative.

“Yes sir,” he says. “I see have much to learn about some things, sir.”

“Indeed,” says Sakati. “I am sure you will do just fine, Midshipman.” He hands Tanabe a clipboard. “Here are the figures the captain wants. Why don’t you head back topsides now? You are beginning to look a bit flushed.” Tanabe grasps the clipboard gratefully. He snaps a salute with as much vigor as he can muster and almost flees the boiler room. By the time he gets back on deck his jacket is open and his cap is off.


*88 degrees fahrenheit topsides, 103 degrees in the boiler room.

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/17/2007 8:11:50 AM   
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bah -when it reaches 145 f at the watertenders position -then come and talk about it getting hot!

Nice to see the stoker world getting a mention.

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/18/2007 4:08:16 AM   
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bah -when it reaches 145 f at the watertenders position -then come and talk about it getting hot!

Nice to see the stoker world getting a mention.


Sakati did say it gets much hotter than that, and it does. He and his men don't get enough attention in this AAR, but that's the nature of the job. It's vital work, especially for a ship such as a destroyer that relies on speed, but it goes on largely unseen and unnoticed. At least until the engines are knocked out in the middle of a battle...

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/18/2007 4:08:29 AM   
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August 17, 1943

Location: 350 miles east-southeast of Guam
Course: South
Attached to: TF 46
Mission: Transport
System Damage: 0
Float Damage: 0
Fires: 0
Fuel: 339

Orders: Escort tankers to Truk

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From the diary of Petty Officer Second Class Taiki Takahashi:

August 17, 1943

We are well on towards Truk now and no sign of trouble. Considering the tales we heard in Tokyo of convoys devastated by submarine attacks it seems to good to be true. Of course, I have already heard whisperings among the crew that this is Benzaiten’s doing. One man even said something about “her hand hovering protectively over us.” Someone else pointed out that Benzaiten is a snake and doesn’t have hands. The answer to that was that the snake is just the symbol of the goddess, who of course can have as many hands as she pleases. I think the Benzaiten idea is just nonsense, but whatever the reason I’m glad things have been uneventful so far.

So far. That’s the thing about war, of course. You can go on for days, even weeks, without a single thing happening, and then without warning you can be plunged from a sound sleep into a fight for your life.

The drills with the gun crew are going well, and I think that by the time we are someplace where there is danger of air attack the crew will be ready. Yesterday a magazine on the number three barrel jammed. It turns out the guide flange was slightly bent. We will have to watch for that, it is not the first time this problem…


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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/18/2007 4:10:43 AM   
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August 18, 1943

Location: 435 miles northeast of Truk
Course: Southwest
Attached to: TF 46
Mission: Transport
System Damage: 1
Float Damage: 0
Fires: 0
Fuel: 314

Orders: Escort tankers to Truk

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Message from Southeast Fleet Headquarters at Truk to all Japanese ships in the area:

Very heavy enemy submarine activity has been observed in this area within the last forty-eight hours. This is likely a response to our recent fleet movements. Heaviest concentration of submarines is to the south and southwest, but reconnaissance flights show signs of activity all around the islands. Exercise great caution approaching or leaving area.


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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/18/2007 5:02:31 AM   
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Forshadowing...

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/18/2007 11:56:17 AM   
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Gulp!


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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/18/2007 5:39:51 PM   
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Gulp!




i suspect you just misspelled "glub"...

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/18/2007 7:06:10 PM   
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No, that comes later... first you must swallow the fish. Gulp!

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/19/2007 6:24:54 AM   
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Somebody's gonna hurt someone.
Before the night is through.

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/19/2007 11:55:04 AM   
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I CANT TAKE THE SUSPENSE AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/19/2007 10:30:20 PM   
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Oh, what are you lads worried about! The Hibiki's group is approaching from the northeast, not the south and southwest. That should lessen the danger, shouldn't it?

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/19/2007 10:44:56 PM   
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What sub CO would be dumb enough to take on the escorts when there are juicy tankers to be had?  Maybe the AI....

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/19/2007 10:55:39 PM   
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Well, maybe he'd have no choice...

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/20/2007 1:43:59 AM   
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Hate sub-laid mines...
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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/20/2007 4:23:15 AM   
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What sub CO would be dumb enough to take on the escorts when there are juicy tankers to be had?  Maybe the AI....


I'm not sure I've ever seen an Allied sub go after a Japanese destroyer escorting a merchant convoy. It seems like the merchant ships are always the target.

On another topic, it's been hard to find time to write the last couple of days with the holidays approaching and all. My apologies. It's time we found out what happens to the convoy on approach to Truk.

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/20/2007 4:23:21 AM   
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August 19, 1943

Location: 250 miles northeast of Truk
Course: Southwest
Attached to: TF 46
Mission: Transport
System Damage: 1
Float Damage: 0
Fires: 0
Fuel: 289

Orders: Escort tankers to Truk

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The Japanese have concentrated their aircraft carriers and most of the Combined Fleet at Truk. They expect an Allied lunge towards Lae, which seems the next logical move in the enemy’s active campaign in New Guinea. All of this activity cannot be concealed from enemy reconnaissance planes. The response has been, as the Japanese have noted, a very heavy concentration of submarines around Truk. The enemy no doubt wants to keep as many eyes as possible on the Japanese fleet. And if a Japanese carrier were to find a torpedo or two that would no doubt be a nice bonus.

Into this ring of submarines sails Task Force 46. Without knowing it they are entering the overlapping patrol zones of three US submarines; Grunion, Cuttlefish, and Bonefish. Though the task force is zigzagging the tankers are still painfully easy targets.

But only if they are seen. Shortly before the Japanese ships arrive Grunion is pulled to the south by a false report of enemy ships east of the archipelago. Cuttlefish, which already has a reputation as a hard-luck boat, develops battery trouble and remains at the northwest end of her patrol leg while repairs are underway. And Bonefish has no information that the Japanese tankers are approaching the area and is also out of position as they come through.

Through this unintentional but fortunate gap lumber the tankers and their anxious escorts. They pass completely unnoticed and the ocean remains as calm around them as if it was peacetime. By the time the sun rises the next morning the Japanese ships are entering the large and spacious anchorage at Truk. As the tankers queue up to unload their badly needed cargo Hibiki drops anchor. The first and most important part of the voyage has been a success.


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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/20/2007 9:58:28 AM   
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HUZZA! HUZZA! HUZZA! oh crap this aint a british boat.

oh well.

It would seem that Hibiki's luck is continuing to hold.

Well done so far Cuttlefish. I am pleased the boat named after you... failed.



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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/20/2007 10:26:12 AM   
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Hate sub-laid mines...
Watch out Hibiki-boys! Be carefull...


Your collar is not straight GH. If you can't find your sunglasses, they are on top of your head...


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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/20/2007 10:28:20 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Cuttlefish

Shortly before the Japanese ships arrive Grunion is pulled to the south by a false report of enemy ships east of the archipelago. Cuttlefish, which already has a reputation as a hard-luck boat, develops battery trouble and remains at the northwest end of her patrol leg while repairs are underway. And Bonefish has no information that the Japanese tankers are approaching the area and is also out of position as they come through.

Through this unintentional but fortunate gap lumber the tankers and their anxious escorts. They pass completely unnoticed and the ocean remains as calm around them as if it was peacetime. By the time the sun rises the next morning the Japanese ships are entering the large and spacious anchorage at Truk.


Chalk up another one for Benzaiten! (I hope Jagfluger has his blood pressure medication handy . . . )


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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/21/2007 9:39:44 PM   
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August 20, 1943

Location: Truk
Course: Docked
Attached to: TF 46
Mission: Transport
System Damage: 1
Float Damage: 0
Fires: 0
Fuel: 261

Orders: Escort tankers to Truk

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Hibiki spends some time at the docks at Dublon Island to refuel. While this operation is underway Captain Ishii goes ashore to confer with the other captains in the task force and to pick up news and information.

Other islands in the archipelago house most of the Army troops and air bases here, but Dublon is the center of Japanese naval activity at Truk. Ishii is astounded at the changes to the island since Hibiki’s first visit here in the spring of 1942. A new complex of a dozen reinforced concrete buildings is being constructed as naval headquarters and will be operational soon. There are new harbor facilities, including a thirty ton floating crane and a 2500 ton dry dock. The fleet hospital with 850 beds is now operational, and there are new stores, radio facilities, and recreational establishments.

There are a lot of auxiliary and cargo ships in the anchorage but very few warships. Ishii gathers what news he can and then returns to his ship. There he speaks with Lieutenant Miharu and informs him that it will take two days to unload the tankers. Hibiki and the convoy will then return immediately to Japan.

“I had thought we might be detached and remain here,” comments his executive officer. “There must be some destroyers that need work in the Home Islands that could make the trip back in our place.”

“Apparently not,” says Ishii. “As you have seen, the fleet is not here. It is somewhere to the southwest, keeping an eye on the enemy’s movements.”

“What’s going on?” asks Lieutenant Miharu.

“The enemy has attacked and captured Salamaua,” Ishii says. “No surprise, the place was virtually undefended. Lae is expected to be next, and it will be a much more seriously blow if they succeed there. More to the point, the landings at Salamaua were covered by at least two enemy carriers, and perhaps as many as six. They apparently had no desire to repeat their experience in taking Buna, when our carriers appeared and cost them many ships.”

“Our own carriers are in the area,” says Miharu. “Why didn’t they attack?”

Ishii shakes his head. “The enemy was very careful to keep his carriers under the cover of their land-based air,” he says. “I don’t need to tell you what a formidable asset that is. With the fall of Port Moresby and the expansion of the airfield at Buna the enemy now has a great number of airplanes in the area.” Lieutenant Miharu vividly remembers seeing hordes of enemy heavy bombers over Rabaul and agrees.

“That’s all I was able to pick up about where matters stand,” says Ishii. “That, and that we are supposed to get those tankers back to Japan as soon as possible. But I do not know why.”

“Then with your permission, sir, I will authorize brief leaves for the crew this afternoon and tomorrow,” says Miharu. “And I will speak to Paymaster Kataoka about taking on some fresh fruit and other stores.”

Ishii nods. “Do that,” he says. “We still have to get back out through that submarine cordon, and I want to have the crew as rested and alert as possible.”


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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/22/2007 12:50:30 AM   
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August 21, 1943

Location: Truk
Course: Docked
Attached to: TF 46
Mission: Transport
System Damage: 1
Float Damage: 0
Fires: 0
Fuel: 475

Orders: Escort tankers back to Japan

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Petty Officer Okubo is ashore on Dublon Island. His task is to keep Hibiki’s enlisted men from having too much fun. This is a job that suits him well, because if there is one thing he enjoys it is preventing other people from having fun.

The actual orders to the crew are to avoid being “drunk and disorderly.” Since Hibiki is headed back out to sea tomorrow the crew are just supposed to stretch their legs and relax a bit. Dire penalties have been threatened for those who overstep this restriction. Waking up in the morning with a hangover the day the ship sails is kind of a naval tradition, but Captain Ishii does not want someone who is trying to spot something as subtle as a periscope amid sun-dappled waves to be suffering from a throbbing headache while they do so.

Thus Okubo and several other officers and noncoms are ashore keeping an eye on things. So far Okubo has not had an opportunity to bring anyone up short. That’s the trouble with a veteran and well-trained crew, he thinks, they know where the lines are and don’t usually step over them.

As he passes a warehouse he sees Ariga and several other sailors loading a small truck with crates. He doesn’t even consider going over and harassing them, not since that little conversation he had with Shun a couple of months ago. He moves on, coming to a row of bars and gambling houses.

The first place he checks appears to be a haunt of naval guard troops – the 41st Naval Guard unit is in charge of security for the island – and he moves on after a quick look around. The second place has a couple of tables full of Hibiki’s sailors, but they are doing more eating than drinking. He gives them a hard look just to let them know he is watching and then leaves.

As he approaches the third place he sees a pair of Hibiki’s sailors entering ahead of him. He steps inside, blinking for a moment as he moves from the bright sunshine to the dimness within. The tables are crowded with sailors, but these are merchant types. He does not see his crewmen. His eyes narrow. Ah, he thinks, they are trying to stay out of sight by using a private room. If they think they can fool Okubo by such tactics they are mistaken. He sees a closed door at the back and knows from long experience that this will lead to such a private room. He strides towards it.

“Sir, I am very sorry, but this is reserved,” says the proprietor, a short, balding little man who appears suddenly in front of him. “They wish to remain private.”

Okubo growls at him. “I’ll bet they do,” he says. “Move aside!” The proprietor gives a nervous shrug and does so, and Okubo wrenches open the door.

A dozen men are seated cross-legged around a table inside the small, smoke-filled room. They turn hostile eyes on him, and Okubo realizes why they wished to remain private. This is a navy island, and soldiers from the 56th Infantry Division would naturally want to keep a low profile while here.

The soldier nearest the door, a sergeant, snubs out his cigarette before standing. “You want something, sailor boy?” he growls. Okubo pales a little. The man is almost as broad through the chest and shoulders as Shun is.

“My mistake,” he says quickly. “I was looking for two of my sailors.”

“Ah,” says the sergeant. “I do not think you will find them here.” He grins suddenly. “Try the brothels. They usually give the women the day off when a new navy ship comes in. The sailors put on kimonos and take their place.” There are hoots of laughter from the soldiers behind him. Okubo clenches his fists. This is more than he is willing to stand and take from some ape.

“At least,” he says, “sailors use women, not the local wildlife.” There is sudden silence from the table. The other eleven men stand up, and they look angry. Okubo realizes this would be a good time to leave. Before he can put this plan into action, however, the sergeant lunges towards him.

To give Okubo some credit he puts up a pretty good fight for the short time the fight lasts.

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Taiki is strolling along a street in front of several bars and other dives. He is keeping an eye on the crew ashore to make sure they stay out of trouble. In fact he does not expect to have to take any action; the crew knows what is expected of them and he is just “showing the flag” to give them a bit of a reminder.

As he passes a bar, though, one of Hibiki’s sailors comes running out. “Hurry, Petty Officer, they’re killing him!” says the man.

“What? Killing who?” demands Taiki, but he is already moving, following the man inside. The place inside is mostly empty, except for a handful of merchant sailors and another of Hibiki’s men. They are all looking at a closed door at the back, near which stands the proprietor, wringing his hands.

“It’s Petty Officer Okubo!” says the sailor. “He came in right behind us and charged into a room full of soldiers!” Taiki frowns. He can hear the sound of blows even from here. He looks around quickly and realizes that while he can count on the two men from Hibiki there may not be much other help to be had here.

He strides over to the door and throws it open. There are a dozen soldiers in the room, and several of them have Okubo up against a wall. Okubo looks dazed, and there is blood on his face. The soldiers turn and look at Taiki, and the looks are decidedly unfriendly. Taiki’s mind races.

“There are fifty men from his ship headed this way!” he tells them urgently. “Quickly, run while you can!”

The soldiers do not stick around to verify Taiki’s claim. They release Okubo, who slumps to the ground, and bolt out the back door. Within ten seconds the room is vacated. Taiki breathes a deep sigh and then goes to check on his fellow petty officer. Okubo is semi-conscious at best and he is obviously hurt. Taiki directs the two sailors to help him, and together they semi-carry him out to the street.

Riku has a work crew nearby, Taiki recalls, and they have a truck from the motor pool. Taiki sends one of the sailors to have them bring the truck over here. This is done, and Okubo is laid in the back across some Chinese cabbages. Taiki climbs in beside him and Riku puts the truck in gear and heads towards the docks.



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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/22/2007 1:34:19 AM   
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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/22/2007 2:05:02 AM   
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Well, at least he finally put his money where his mouth is. I'm hoping it will teach him some humility.

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/22/2007 3:05:23 AM   
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Ah, the old inter service rivalry.  This really continues to get better and better.  

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RE: Small Ship, Big War - 12/22/2007 3:22:32 AM   
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Well done and one can only wonder what Shun might have done...


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