Orcsen Oukokushi ~Yaban na Orc no Kuni wa, Ikanishite Heiwa na Elf no Kuni wo Yakiharau ni Itatta ka~ - Vol. 5 Ch. 15 - The Red-Eyed Vanguard

[DexFran]

I guess they based this chapter in the first battle of the russo japanese war, its very similar.
The difference this time, the attack was after the declaration of war

 

[Kalamel]

i might be wrong but it seems like if they couldn't guarantee working torpedoes then there's no way they could guarantee working thermite artillery, which is way riskier to carry

From the description, torpedoes didn't fail from unintended detonation. Most of them failed from propulsion system. I think they would not be the same with artillery shells.

But yes, thermite formula adjusted for combat would be terrible to handle, and damage control. If I'm the captain, I'd probably used most of them early and avoid having them in gunfight.

 

[SunSun]

From the description, torpedoes didn't fail from unintended detonation. Most of them failed from propulsion system. I think they would not be the same with artillery shells.

But yes, thermite formula adjusted for combat would be terrible to handle, and damage control. If I'm the captain, I'd probably used most of them early and avoid having them in gunfight.

Failed gyros too or ballast. Early torpedoes had an average failure rate of 50% if I remember correctly.

 

[GonzaloEV]

First chapter to not make me hungry.
Apt for depicting the start of a war... but still man.
Where's the meat??!!??
Well technically, it's at the bottom of the harbour.

Burning in the sea....

 

[BanzaiYuri]

Dark skin, red eyes!? Daughters of Nocturne! ;P

A shell nicknamed The Devil's Intention? Making Tanya proud XD

Pg 47, oh great, gotta throw in an OP Japan eh?

Pg 54, Welcome Erofu McArthur XD

 

[SenpaiDaisuki17]

Is that a McArthur Leyte Landing reference in the final page?!

 

[jarjaxle]

It's Payback Time you Racist Bitches

 

[lesseffective]

*necessary snipe.

The previous translation left a significant amount to be desired. If this snipe encourages better translations in a competition between the two, I'm all for it.

Farmaria -> Falmaria -> Pharmaria -> Falmaria would like to have some words.

You should have one for any series, but especially for one like this, you need to have a master document of people, places, and things. Even moreso if you rely on machines to do translation, because they're not going to be consistent for every page.

 

[ImAFuckinNerd]

Farmaria -> Falmaria -> Pharmaria -> Falmaria would like to have some words.

You should have one for any series, but especially for one like this, you need to have a master document of people, places, and things. Even moreso if you rely on machines to do translation, because they're not going to be consistent for every page.

Im not entirely certain why I'm being quoted, but I do agree.

However, as inconsistent as such a machine may be, this chapter was much less painful to read through. I did not feel like I was forcing myself to read through it.

The chapter previous on the other hand was so incredibly unpleasant that I had trouble even piecing together what the meaning of some sentences were.

Also, if I may ask with my tired and headache-addled mind, what am I being quoted about? I am very confused.

 

[lesseffective]

Im not entirely certain why I'm being quoted, but I do agree.

However, as inconsistent as such a machine may be, this chapter was much less painful to read through. I did not feel like I was forcing myself to read through it.

The chapter previous on the other hand was so incredibly unpleasant that I had trouble even piecing together what the meaning of some sentences were.

Also, if I may ask with my tired and headache-addled mind, what am I being quoted about? I am very confused.

Ah, a fellow migraine haver (I actually have a bottle with some butalbital/acetaminophen pills I need to attend to myself)...

It mostly comes down to "I'm not sure depending on the guy who says 'to bad' on his opening page is the one you want to look to for 'better translations.'"

 

[Wolvenworks]

Holy legibility batman

Still need consistency on terminologies tho

 

[vodkavodka]

What is the maximum altitude of the giant eagles? Reconnaissance during the day before the attack would have easily revealed whether some enemy ships are missing. Are elves that good at sniping the eagles?

 

[rluka]

What is the maximum altitude of the giant eagles? Reconnaissance during the day before the attack would have easily revealed whether some enemy ships are missing. Are elves that good at sniping the eagles?

If this is the same as in chapter 10, the spies can’t enter Elfind (knowing how exclusive that country is). They only go as close as they can and indirectly observe the ships moving in and out of the port from distance. Done in long time, assuming that ships will eventually have to move, so you can predict the number of ships inside just by checking on who sails through the door.
And the attack is done at night. The great eagles and kobolds might have visual difficulties here.

 

[vodkavodka]

If this is the same as in chapter 10, the spies can’t enter Elfind (knowing how exclusive that country is). They only go as close as they can and indirectly observe the ships moving in and out of the port from distance. Done in long time, assuming that ships will eventually have to move, so you can predict the number of ships inside just by checking on who sails through the door.
And the attack is done at night. The great eagles and kobolds might have visual difficulties here.

This makes sense when we're talking about long-term monitoring. Entering a sovereign country's airspace without a valid reason is not a good idea. But what about a few hours before the invasion? When you already have a casus belli? It's a bad idea not to do that.
Also, now that I've read the next chapters, I know that the big birds have very good night vision and can do reconnaissance at night just fine.