Because defecting isn't going to measurably hasten the end of the war? Given that his plan is currently looking like "get famous and popular then coup d'etat", which might actually work at ending the war early with less horribleness, defecting isn't a good option.
He could maneuver the ship into a disadvantages position, and then surrender the ship to the British. Once he was a prisoner he could give them all of the information he has on hand. While I find it unlikely that the British would let him remain in command of the ship I'm fairly confident that he knows that the British aren't going to execute them. Again, this may just be my CANADA! showing.
No matter what a lot of people are going to die. A lot of Germans are going to die. The wheel of war has begun to turn and it will have its tithe in blood.
Again, how? How can he convince a lot of normal German citizens, none of whom have the knowledge he does, that they should abandon Germany before they've even hit the figurative iceberg? We have the benefit of rational hindsight. The crews of Blucher *neigh* and Biscuit don't. Besides, an attempt to do anything that looks even remotely like he took the easy way out will besmirch him. He just got commended by Mustachio himself, and is in charge of the most advanced battleship in the Kriegsmarine. If he doesn't die in battle, or go down with the ship, there will have to be a very good reason.
The Bulgarians were in a better position than the Armenians. And Nazis tend to be the basis of most evil empires. *looks at the Galactic Empire*
I think a closing quotation mark is missing here?
Well, Blucher, having a demon made flesh stare at you and call you friend has a marked tendency to do that to anyone who is sane and has a conscience.
I will admit that Schreiber definitely has a will of iron during his conversation with Hitler. Not many would be able to resist such urges that stoically.
I wonder, just how long before MJ12's favorite catchphrase will become applicable for our unfortunate German time-traveler?
The C&C: Red Alert series of games (or at least the first one) is a valid example, I think.
I concur.
Being Schreiber is suffering. If he fails, then he loses everything and his girls are either scrapped or otherwise killed.
Depends.
So nobody's commenting on Bismarck and Blucher being determined to become shipgirls?
Herein lies quite the quandry.
I think many are still reeling from Hitler.
I honestly don't think Scheiber has a chance in hell. Even if he survives this trip (which isn't a given considering he's going to face worse odds at Denmark Strait now) he's still going to have to deal with everything the Brits will throw at St.Nazaire, Brest, and the other ports as well as more sorties against even tougher opponents. Add to that Nazi political backstabbing...
Since he's on Bisko now, he's probably going to lose Blücher, who will reappear as a shipgirl at a suitably dramatic time?
