Enemy will never retreat

[Hemidal]

I've noticed strange AI behaviour in missions where there is that annotation. AI instead of trying to find my ships (or transports) is always going in opposite direction (my ships can be sighted or not). AI tends to retreat whenever flag ship is damaged (or sunk) and often missions turn into riveting 2-3kn chases of beaten up BB or DD. IDK is that a bug or intel lies about braver of AI?

[AurumCorvus]

It has been commented and discussed before. My personal view, which isn't shared by everyone, is that the AI is allowed to distance itself, which means it tries to engage at near-max ranges (about 5% it feels like [super-accurate, I know], try turning your ships over to the AI to see what I'm talking about).

In terms of dealing with it: Reduced ammo oxygen torps on the underwater forward mount, especially in later years. Either the torpedo hits, and the ship slows down, or the ship has to go lateral to dodge, which gives you a nice boost in catching it.