Silent Service

Silent Service casts the player as a United States Navy submarine commander operating in the Pacific theater following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The core experience involves undertaking extended patrols from various Allied bases, with missions that can last for months.

Players manage a range of operational factors that influence the challenging simulation, including weapon reliability and the technical limitations of their vessel. The strategic context evolves based on a selected time period, affecting both the available technology and the nature of enemy opposition.

Several distinct modes of play are offered, from isolated training scenarios and historical engagements to continuous campaigns spanning multiple patrols. Success in these endeavors is measured against the historical record of the submarine service during the conflict.