NM2 Remotely detonated mines "'Ohu Mameo"
To combat the Hetham menace, we've started work to improve our mines with 'Ohu Mameo.
The 'Ohu Mameo is paired with a couple indicator loop sub detector, which detects submarines as they enter into it's radius, signaling the operator. The outer loop is at the edge of the mines explosive radius and the inner loop being inside it's "kill raduis", where a kill is practically guaranteed against Hethams. Standard procedure is to alert local sub hunters once a sub enters the first loop and detonating it once it enters the second. The 'Ohu Mameo can be operated either from shore installations or ASW ships (currently only the little Ho') with installations being basically immune to counterattack from subs but limited in range, and Ships having to set up but being able do so anywhere we have the tiniest bit of control.Obsolete
NM2 Controlled mine "'Ohu Mameo"
In response to the Embralish "Wolfpacks" We've decided to secure our coast with minefields. However, our current contact mines are just as much a danger to us as the Embralish, so we've begun work on our version of an old design, controlled mines.
'Ohus are typically deployed with two indicator loops to detect submarines, and an observer somewhere to keep an eye out for surface craft. One indicator loop is to be deployed outside the 'Ohu's kill radius and one is to be deployed inside it, standard procedure being to alert sub hunters once the outer indicator loop is tripped and detonating it once the inner loop is tripped. For small surface craft, it mainly relies on the observer relaying information to the operator. The 'Ohu Mameo can be deployed 15 kilometers from it's operator's station max, though one needs to be fairly high up to observe surface craft at that distance. What makes the 'Ohu worthwhile ultimately, is the fact it can be safely deployed anywhere along our shore, regardless of whether or not
our boats frequent the area.
A rough addition, will probably be worked on later.