Yard oilers

This new stand alone release based on the legendary War in the Pacific from 2 by 3 Games adds significant improvements and changes to enhance game play, improve realism, and increase historical accuracy. With dozens of new features, new art, and engine improvements, War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition brings you the most realistic and immersive WWII Pacific Theater wargame ever!

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how do players use them , is it worth just keeping them in port all the time?
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I used them for short distance fuel runs to forward bases....GP
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I keep a few in remote islands like Christmas, Canton, Pago-Pago and Midway as a floating backup fuel reserve.
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They are useful at dot bases.
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Very useful to refuel PT boats at frontline bases.
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LargeSlowTarget wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:30 am Very useful to refuel PT boats at frontline bases.
Unfortunately they are quite vulnerable for bombardments by air and naval kind.

To add, even vs. AI I have lost quite a few tenders in Port Moresby... 8-)
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