Re: [Epic] [Fwd: War Engine Names]

From: Mike Bowen <mbowen_at_...>
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 1998 12:35:36 -0600 (CST)

On Fri, 20 Feb 1998, Harlequin Master wrote:

> > 'Hood' should be reserved for the SHV that tends to explode impressively
> > the first time anything is fired at it ......... (sounds like my
> scorpions)...
> > JAC
>
> Nope, should only explode on the first critical damage.
>
> BTW, HMS Hood exploded when the shells from Bismark hit at the same time as
> the doors to the guns' ammo supply were also open.
>
> A huge flashback occurred and Hood exploded!!

Wasn't the last guess on this that a 15" shell lit off a secondary 6"
magazine( or torpedo warheads) which chain reactioned into the main
magazine?

A "lucky" shot, indeed.

>
>
> Harlequin Master
>

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mike
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