Battle of the First Salvo

[GBOATZ]

Frenetic and challenging scenario that kept both me as the US and the AI as Israel and Turkey pretty busy. However, I was curious as to why about halfway through the scenario I was chopped an Israeli SAAR flotilla when I had a large Battleship SAG of my own. The Israeli flotilla did not materially participate in any way that I saw. I guess had I encountered some serious damage to my Carrier and Battleship groups they may have had some had some effect? I particularly liked that the AI staged a little surprise in Turkey for a large group of pesky Badger Bombers that attacked my ships from the north [:D]

Although all the USSR ships were destroyed, my final score was 100 points, however I received no indication if that was poor, average or a triumph so I'm not sure either from my score or the scenario briefing if there was more I was to have done. Perhaps somewhere in the not too distant future some type of trigger as used in versions of Harpoon would appear, show an image or play music of some kind to indicate the end of the scenario or that victory conditions have been met? Instead when I searched around with still over a day and 3 hours to kill, that's when I used to the Scenario editor to see if there were any more enemy platforms that needed my attention (there weren't). However, overall, I was pleased with the detail and strategy needed to complete the scenario, but as mentioned in the briefing, if Survival from attack was the only criteria, then I am pleased as I only lost one aircraft. Hopeful you'll feel inspired to create more large scenarios like this one in the future! [:)]

SIDE: US
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LOSSES:
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1x F/A-18A Hornet


EXPENDITURES:
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10x 127mm/54 HECVT
26x 127mm/54 HiCap
1x 76mm/50 Twin Frag Burst [2 rnds]
8x 76mm/50 Twin HE Burst [2 rnds]
16x RGM-109B Tomahawk TASM
14x RGM-84D Harpoon IC
48x AGM-88A HARM
56x AGM-84C Harpoon IB
8x RGM-84A Harpoon IP
10x RGM-84C Harpoon IB
28x AGM-62B Walleye II ER/DL
140x AIM-54A Phoenix
10x RIM-67B SM-2ER Blk I
84x AIM-7M Sparrow III
8x RGM-109C Tomahawk Blk II TLAM
12x AIM-9M Sidewinder
10x Generic Chaff Salvo [5x Cartridges]
20x Sea Dart Mod 1
1x RIM-66A SM-1MR Blk IV
8x 20mm/85 M61A1 Vulcan Burst [100 rnds]
136x RIM-66H SM-2MR Blk II
13x RIM-66J SM-2MR Blk II
1x RIM-7M Sea Sparrow
6x AGM-65E Maverick Laser
6x 25mm GAU-12/U Burst [60 rnds]



SIDE: USSR
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LOSSES:
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1x SSV Mirnyy [Pr.393A]
3x EM Sovremenny I [Pr.956]
1x RKR Slava [Pr.1164 Atlant]
1x SKR Krivak II [Pr.1135M Burevestnik-M]
2x BDK Ropucha I [Pr.775]
1x VT Dubna [Kerch]
1x PRTB Amga [Pr.1791]
12x Yak-38M Forger A
24x Tu-16K-26PM Badger G Mod
12x MiG-31 Foxhound
8x Ka-25Ts Hormone B
1x BPK Kashin Mod [Pr.61M]
1x RKR Kirov [Pr.1144 Orlan]
1x TAKR Minsk [Pr.1143 Krechyet]
1x BPK Udaloy I [Pr.1155]
1x BPK Kresta II [Pr.1134A Berkut A]
1x PKR Moskva [Pr.1123 Kondor]
1x SKR Krivak I [Pr.1135 Burevestnik]


EXPENDITURES:
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121x SA-N-6a Grumble [5R55RM]
19x SA-N-7 Gadfly [9M38]
53x AK-130 130mm/54 Twin Frag Burst [2 rnds]
16x SA-N-4b Gecko [9M33M3]
29x PK-2 Chaff [TSP-47]
25x AK-630M 30mm/65 Gatling Burst [400 rnds]
13x PK-16 Chaff [TSP-60U]
16x SA-N-3b Goblet [4K65]
43x AA-9 Amos [R-33, SARH]
19x Generic Flare Salvo [4x Cartridges, Single Spectral]
15x AA-8 Aphid [R-60TM]
4x 23mm Gsh-6-23 [50 rnds]
54x Generic Chaff Salvo [4x Cartridges]
28x AS-6 Kingfish A Mod 3 [KSR-5M, ASM]
16x SS-N-12 Sandbox Mod 1 [P-500 Bazalt]
20x SS-N-19 Shipwreck [P-700 Granit]
27x SA-N-9 Grinch [9M330-2 Kinzhal]
48x AK-100 100mm/70 Frag
8x AK-726 76mm/60 Twin Frag Burst [2 rnds]
12x AK-630 30mm/65 Gatling Burst [400 rnds]
8x SA-N-4a Gecko [9M33]
13x SA-N-3a Goblet [4K60]
3x AK-725 57mm/80 Twin Frag Burst [6 rnds]
1x AK-725 57mm/80 Twin HE Burst [6 rnds]



SIDE: Turkey
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LOSSES:
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6x F-16C Blk 30 Falcon
10x F-4E Phantom II


EXPENDITURES:
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23x Generic Chaff Salvo [5x Cartridges]
51x AIM-7E2 Sparrow III
34x AIM-9L Sidewinder
12x Generic Flare Salvo [3x Cartridges, Single Spectral]
8x AIM-9P-4 Sidewinder
5x 20mm/85 M61A1 Vulcan Burst [100 rnds]



SIDE: Isreal
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LOSSES:
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2x Mastiff UAV
2x F-15A Eagle [Baz]
5x F-16C Blk 30 Falcon [Barak]
5x F-15C Eagle [Baz]
8x Kfir C.7
6x A-4N Skyhawk [Ahit]


EXPENDITURES:
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82x AIM-7F Sparrow III
36x Generic Chaff Salvo [5x Cartridges]
11x Generic Flare Salvo [3x Cartridges, Single Spectral]
61x AIM-7M Sparrow III
12x 20mm/85 M61A1 Vulcan Burst [100 rnds]
6x Python 3
10x 30mm DEFA 553 x 2 Burst [50 rnds]
24x Mk82 500lb LDGP
16x AGM-62A Walleye I ER/DL



SIDE: Syria
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LOSSES:
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10x RK Osa II [Pr.205ER/U]
36x MiG-21bis Fishbed N
24x MiG-23ML Flogger G
12x MiG-29 Fulcrum A


EXPENDITURES:
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10x PK-16 Chaff [TSP-60U]
68x AK-230 30mm/65 Twin Burst [50 rnds]
76x AA-7 Apex C [R-24R, SARH]
46x AA-10 Alamo A [R-27R, MR SARH]
3x AA-8 Aphid [R-60TM]
41x Generic Chaff Salvo [5x Cartridges]
18x 23mm Gsh-23L Burst [40 rnds]
10x AA-2c Advanced Atoll [R-13M]
6x AA-11 Archer [R-73]
1x 30mm Gsh-30-1 Burst [30 rnds]

[Yokes]

ORIGINAL: GBOATZ

However, I was curious as to why about halfway through the scenario I was chopped an Israeli SAAR flotilla when I had a large Battleship SAG of my own. The Israeli flotilla did not materially participate in any way that I saw.

I was staying true to the book. In subsequent scenarios I am leaning more towards being less literal to the book and more "playable". Some day I may go back and re-work this scenario with that in mind.

Although all the USSR ships were destroyed, my final score was 100 points, however I received no indication if that was poor, average or a triumph so I'm not sure either from my score or the scenario briefing if there was more I was to have done. Perhaps somewhere in the not too distant future some type of trigger as used in versions of Harpoon would appear, show an image or play music of some kind to indicate the end of the scenario or that victory conditions have been met?

I thought I added a victory trigger that should have gone off. I will take a look to see if I messed this up.

Hopeful you'll feel inspired to create more large scenarios like this one in the future! [:)]

You want large? I'll give you large! Try this monster out.

I noticed in your expenditure log you never shot off the big 16 inchers on the USS New Jersey. You missed out on some fun! Shooting at Osa missile boats with 16 inch shells is the very definition of "overkill".

Thanks for sharing! I've got two more scenarios out from this book and another one currently in work.

Yokes

[GBOATZ]

Hi Yokes, Indeed I have already loaded your "humongous" scenario and I am playing it a little at a time. My biggest issue is that I've never been as good at Geography as I need too, so I'm spending even more time knowing exactly what my objectives are on the map than plotting offense and defense. So as well as strategy, I'm getting a primer in world locations! [;)]

I was in fact tempted to go over and shell the Syrian airport after defeating the USSR Group east of me to stop a lot of Syrian fighter harassment, but it was around that time I noticed the Badgers making steady headway through Turkey's airspace and I soon got sidetracked protecting my Carrier and SAG. Just as I suspected they eventually made their way through and then all HELL broke loose! Fortunately, early in the game I made ALL of my Tomcats Heavy Barcap and they shot down enough of the Badgers that my missile shield took care of the rest, although I must say that was pretty crafty/sneaky to then almost simultaneously have the Kirov group launch their missiles at about the same time! I was really worried for a few minutes, but luckily I prevailed.

Just for edification, was 100 points the maximum? If not, you don't have to state exactly what else as I'd like to replay this at some later date and go for a triumph!

I'll let you know how I do on your other big scenario once (if ever) I get finished with it! [:)]

Thanx for a great scenario!

[Yokes]

GBOATZ,

A score of 100 is pretty much "perfect". Now try it as the Russians...

Yokes

[GBOATZ]

Hi and thanks for the update, points wise. And reversing sides and playing as the Russians sounds rather interesting. I don't know how fair it would be since I now know who's where and what's going to happen but perhaps that would be a good option for the future.

Right now I'm far more interested in your EPIC scenario that's already intrigued me to the point that I have four sheets of notes and need my laptop running next to my LCD Monitor to keep track of all that's going on! Looks like once the action starts its going to be a battle royale! Right now my focus is on setting up enough AI Missions in Southern Japan correctly to handle all the peripheral stuff while I concentrate on the three (3) major objectives you've outlined. Looks like I'll be pretty busy and doing a lots of Saves! [:)]

Take good care