How to Triangulate in IRON NEST
Triangulation is the hardest mechanic for new Operators, and the simplest mistake is treating a spotter bearing as the turret bearing. It is not. A spotter tells you where the threat is from their position — you still need to draw the line from your own gun.
The Bearing Error
The most common bad shot is copying a spotter bearing straight into the turret. Spotter reports, distance reports, corrections, railway waypoints, and vessel courses all help you locate a point — but they are not automatically the bearing that goes into the turret.
Two-Spotter Intersection
- Plot bearing from Spotter 1
- Plot bearing from Spotter 2
- Mark where the two lines cross — that is the target
- Draw one final line from your current position to that point
- Use that line for bearing and range
Position Reports After Movement
After an Emergency Move, a single Position Report can leave Iron Nest somewhere along an entire line. If your next shot depends on the exact firing origin, buy the second report rather than guessing.
FAQ
Why is my spotter bearing wrong for the turret?
A spotter bearing begins at the spotter, not at Iron Nest. The final firing line must begin at your current turret position.
What does a two-spotter intersection look like?
In Fire and Light, 96° from Spotter 1 and 53° from Spotter 2 located the hostile position. The final line from Iron Nest was about 65.7° bearing at 12.91 km.
When do I stop before firing?
If your turret bearing is identical to one of the spotter reports, stop. Re-draw the line before you fire.