How to Use - Torpedoes

## Overview

*Torpedoes* are water-bound type of missile-like weapons feature an explosive on it's tip. These weapons are self-propelled by a propeller. This weapon is can move quickly thought the water. Should they strike a target, they will explode causing considerable amount damage to it's target.
There are different types of Torpedoes.

### Using Torpedoes

Torpedoes can be fired from surface ships and submarines. However, due to development currently, only submarines may use TDC, which functions not unlike Firecontrol sign used on older Navycraft. Torpedoes while functional are subject to change, so it has not been perfected. The following is rough instructions on how the ships work.

Torpedoes fired **from submarines** use How Build - Torpedoe Tubes, which have signs, levers or buttons how they are fired. However, surface mounted torpedoes must be directly touched by a player to be fired. Instructions for Direct-Fire or Standard Firing and Limited Guided should be considered as temporary setup for surface and likely future aircraft.

Torpedoes have currently three modes of firing. Direct-Fire, Limited Guided Fire, and TDC Guided.

The following is written per type vehicle torpedoes are fired from.

### Ship Torpedoes

These torpedoes, no matter what type they are can be mounted on a platform or structure. However, they can a Torpedoman's mate (sailor who fires the torpedo), can manually move the torpedo for loading and crudely firing it.

#### Direct-Fire/Unguided Torpedo Fire

The following is steps firing a torpedo. As of this writing, surface mounted torpedoes have no actual controls, requires the torpedo-man/gunner to shift click the torpedoes to fire it from the launcher. Direct-Fire Torpedoes are faster than guided torpedoes. Thus good when you need fire in a hurray.

* Step 1: Wait for the target is directly in front of the launcher or timed when it will arrive where you fire the torpedoes.
* Step 2: Hold Shift, left click tail of the torpedo. This will fire the torpedo.

#### Limited Guided Fire

Limited Guided Fire, is a temporary setup to allow players to control torpedoes visually. This may not be permanent.

* Step 1 - Spot Enemy Target:
* Step 2 - Firing : Hold Shift, right click tail of the torpedo and look at the Target the vehicle is firing at. The torpedo will track where you at.

### Submarine Torpedoes

Torpedoes found on submarine are fired from torpedo tubes mounted usually in bow (the front) or the stern (the back) submarine.
Torpedo tubes are 8 block long tubes, need room for a button (to fire it) and (level) to close to the outer torpedo doors (Clay block).

#### Firing Torpedoes from a Submarine

* Step 0 - Spot the Enemy: Using Periscope or by person visually spotting a target. The person control submarine must turn the helm, so the torpedo tubes are aimed at the target.
* Step 1 - Open the Outer Doors: Click side lever/button to open the outer door.
* Step 2 - Fire when Ordered: When the person spotting (on the periscope) The player will click the button/level over the inside torpedo door to **FIRE** the weapon. Also the person on periscope can do shift+left click to fire the tubes.

#### TDC

While using Torpedo Direct Control (TDC), once the torpedo is ready to fire (loaded or other wise) the operator of the TDC will click the selected tubes they wished fired. Once done, a player on the Attack Periscope, will click with the blazer rod at the target they wish the torpedoes to hit. See TDC for further information on this additional feature.

#### Loading Torpedoes Tubes

Torpedoes may be handled by a player by clicking on the warhead (front) of the torpedo lift and lower the weapon. While clicking on the tail of the torpedo (the propeller) move it forwards or backwards. The player must pull this weapon to move. Punching the weapon (right clicking) the propeller will cause it to move forwards to it's where Torpedoman's mate (the loader). The Torpedoman's mate must punch the weapon fully into the tube and then close the inside door to completely load the weapon. Once done, they must flood the tube, it will be shown as Ready once the door is closed.

## Video Tutorials

**How to Fire Torpedoes from Ships**

**How to Fire Torpedoes from Submarines**

**5 Minutes of High-Caliber - Submarine Gameplay**

## Links

* Torpedoes - Different Types of Torpedoes and how to customize them.