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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 168th NEW Harpoon scenario in the last 12 months![/center]

Patrick is the 19th author to post up a Harpoon scenario.

[font=Times New Roman][center]No Place Like Home[/center]
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A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for the EC2003 GIUK Gap battleset.

The time is the present, and the Kosovo crisis and the resulting Serbian invasion has led to long simmering tensions between Russia and the US exploding, with the sinking of an American submarine found within Russian territorial waters near Archangel. The Commander of the ASW frigate involved has been cashiered for his aggressiveness, but the loss of USS Dallas and 155 American sailors has the US public infuriated, and the US government is bent on revenge. American diplomatic staff have been recalled, and war is imminent. Unfortunately, the AFS Kuznetsov with his escorts is in the Atlantic on exercises, far from friendly ports and exposed to American attacks. The US has claimed that this task group is a threat to American shipping and must surrender to US forces. Your job is to get him and his escorts home safely in the face of overwhelming opposition.

Author: Patrick Howard

http://www.harpgamer.com/

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Closer to a direct link to No Place Like Home:
   http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?autocom=downloads&showfile=261
 
Good reviews so far on this one!
 
 

[font=Times New Roman][center]The 55th NEW Harpoon scenario in the last 12 months![/center]

WMarsh is the twenty-first author to release a Harpoon scenario. In fact, he's released an entire battleset of 9 scenarios for everyone to enjoy. Congratulations on your debut and sharing them with the community.

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On April 2, 1982, Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands, which had been a British colony since 1833. Here are a number of scenarios from that 1982 Conflict plus a 1977 prequel and a 2005 postscript.

These scenarios require the HCDA-080514 or later.

Scenario Creator: WMarsh

http://harpgamer.com



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 31st NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[center]French Ivory[/center]
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Three French journalists working in the Ivory Coast, investigating government corruption, were arrested five weeks ago on charges of espionage. France had been using diplomatic pressure to get them released, but ten days ago the men were brutally murdered by other prisoners.

France has learned that the killings were actually ordered by the government of the Ivory Coast. In response, France has decided to punish the Ivory Coast by destroying three of its offshore oil rigs.

During the crisis, relations between the Ivory Coast and Algeria have warmed significantly. Algeria has been especially outspoken in its criticism of France, saying the European nation is deliberately using the situation as an opportunity for imperialistic adventure, and has promised assistance to its "brother in the struggle against E.U. aggression."

More disturbing than the rhetoric, however, are intelligence reports that Algeria has moved some aircraft to the Ivory Coast. Furthermore, an Algerian submarine has been spotted off the western coast of Sierra Leone, heading south.

Author: Mark Gellis

http://harpgamer.com



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 35th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[center]Minnows[/center]
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A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for the EC2003 IOPG battleset.

The time is the near future, and long simmering tensions between India and Pakistan have erupted. China has weighed in by leasing one of its newer frigates to Pakistan as a trial- but it will be a trial by fire. India has unwisely chosen to attack our country. Critical wartime supplies are approaching Indian ports. As our naval forces are unlikely to prevail against overwhelming odds engaging the Indian navy directly, you are instructed to locate and destroy all commercial vessels approaching India.

Author: Patrick Howard

http://harpgamer.com



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 36th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[center]The Bank Getaway[/center]
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A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for the EC2003 GIUK battleset.

The time is the present, and the Russians have taken advantage of NATO and US overextension in central Asia and the Middle East to settle some old scores in Scandanavia. Sweden and Finland have reached a settlement already, and will be no help. Norway is crumbling fast, but can still offer some help. A small amphibious group was sent to Spitzbergen some time ago to create a military presence at the seed bank there, but the rapid Russian advance requires their safe withdrawal. Get them back into friendly waters, and do some damage to Russian plans on the way if possible. Loadouts and formations may be altered as necessary, and you may operate aircraft from any base.

Author: Patrick Howard

http://harpgamer.com



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 37th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[center]The Hunt for Red October[/center]
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Mark has released his first scenario based upon the book by Tom Clancy.

A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for the EC2003 NACV battleset.

You are Defecting.
The entire Russian Navy is after you.
Read your orders and good luck.

Author: Mark

http://harpgamer.com



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 41st NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

The Harpoon community is pleased to welcome two new scenario designers to the scene. Steve Bulger and Joe are proud to release their first scenarios for us to enjoy. Many thanks for sharing the fruits of your efforts.

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A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for the EC2003 NACV battleset.

Part 1: Atlantic Crossing

In the summer of 2019 Iran's nuclear weapons program was finally about to bear fruit. Israel used nukes to halt it. Outraged, the world imposed a complete embargo on Israel. The United States decided to break the embargo, by force if necessary.

Inspired by, but not quite based upon, a series of posts by Christopher Irvine on the HULL mailing list a few years back. Thanks, Chris!

Author: Steve Bulger (a.k.a. Warhorse)

You can access the file at the link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FilesOfScenShare/files/Harpoon%20Classic%20Gold/Steve%27s%20Scenarios%20/%5BEC2003%20NACV%5D%20Blockade.zip


[center]Mob Rules[/center]
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A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for the WestPac battleset.

The Year is 2008......The USSR and China have embarked on a wave of conquest for the newly discoverd oil and natural gas deposits around Japan and South Korea. The first stage of the war took out the U.S pacific fleet and also the Phillipine islands with select nuke strike also Pearl Harbour and other key west coast sites The estimates of 300-400 times the reserves of oil and natural gas that the persian gulf holds have made allies of the USSR and the PRC

Meanwhile in the US short of CVN's after the destruction of the Pacific Fleet the USN takes some of its mothballed BB's and convets them to carriers to fill a much needed role. After a bloody battle to retake Guam that cost nearly 50,000 lives the U.S has mustered a force to soften up Japan and parts of the USSR for the following invasion force of mainly civ ships due to the lack of true amphib ships.. Best estimates for the oil in the gulf to last no more than 6 months have forced the US to move the timeline for an attack on Japan up

Author: Joe (a.k.a. Gdtrfb)

You can access the file at the link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FilesOfScenShare/files/Harpoon%20Classic%20Gold/Joe%27s%20Scenarios/%5BWestPac%5D%20Mob%20Rules.zip

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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 52nd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[font=Times New Roman][center]Colombian Hat Dance[/center]

A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for the HCDA battleset.

Two terrorist attacks in Mexico City, which claimed the lives of 37 people, are blamed on radicals based in Colombia. The terrorist base has been located, but Colombia has refused to take action against the terrorists. No one is entirely sure why; some believe Colombian officials are concerned about reprisals.

Colombia has declared it will not tolerate a violation of its territory, even if it is to pursue terrorists. As one member of the Colombian government said, "These criminals are on Colombian soil and we will deal with them, when and how we see fit."

Mexico has gotten tired of waiting for the Colombians to take action. They have moved ships and troops into the region and are preparing to attack the terrorist base. In addition, the United States, which has called for a U.N. condemnation of Colombia for its failure to go after the terrorists, has offered support to Mexico.

Author: Mark Gellis

You can access the file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FilesOfSc ... EX10A1.zip



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 56th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[font=Times New Roman][center]Northern Forge[/center]

Northern Forge - EC2003 GIUK

The North Atlantic Council (NAC) has authorized a multinational air/sea/land exercise centered in the North & Norwegian Sea areas, code-named NORTHERN FORGE. This replaces annual NORTHERN EAGLE exercises, which had been held between NATO & Russia and were suspended following the Russian intervention in Georgia. By excluding the Russians and expanding the exercise to include as many NATO members as possible it is intended to demonstrate NATO resolve and strength on Russia's doorstep. The Blue force, based in the UK, consists of forces from the US, UK, Canada, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, and Italy while the Red force, based in Norway, is made up of forces from Norway, France, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Author: Christopher (a.k.a. DarkNite)

You can access the file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FilesOfSc ... es/Harpoon Classic Gold/Chris' Scenarios/



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 67th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

Palex80 is the 26th new author to release a Harpoon scenario. Many thanks for the effort and for sharing it with everyone.

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1GIUK - EC2003 GIUK

The battle for Norway has been going on for roughly a week now.

European and Russian forces have managed to capture more than half of Norway so far. The remaining Norwegian forces fled to the southern part of the country, surrounded and fighting on all fronts.
US reinforcements have started flying in to Norway 72 hours ago.
The first US-European air battle occured 12 hours ago.

The invasion and occupation of Poland is nearing its end, as Russian and German forces have met at the outskirts of Warsaw. Upon completion of this operation more European and Russian forces will be available for redeployment.

With US strength in Norway increasing as fresh persomnel and material arrive, a major conflict between the newly founded Euro-Russian-Federation and US-Norwegian forces is bound to take place.

Author: Palex80

You can find the file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FilesOfSc ... scenarios/



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 71st NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[font=Times New Roman][center]The Bear Goes South II[/center]
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Julio Garcia Saboya (Jugasa77) is the 27th new scenario designer to release a scenario for our enjoyment. Many thanks to Jugasa and a big welcome to the community.

War between NATO and Russia has begun. As Russia is the agressor, its forces are prepared for war while NATO only has its routine patrols active. Russia is trying to conquer Reykjavik and Orland. NATO must obstruct this Russian operation.

NATO must try to destroy as many ships and subs as it can. Also it must prohibit Russian amphibious forces from reaching Reikjavik or Orland.
US forces: A carrier task force is travelling from USA to UK, so it can appear at any location. Two submarine wolfpacks are sailing near Iceland. USAF, US Navy, and US Marine Corps have forces at Reykjavik.
UK forces: There are two carrier task forces in the Norwegian Sea. Also, the British have two submarine wolfpacks at the zone.
Norway forces: Norwegian air forces are placed at Orland. There is also a surface battlegroup and a submarine wolfpack.

Author: Julio Garcia Saboya (Jugasa77)

http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.ph ... owfile=366
http://www.harplonkhq.com/?page_id=4
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FilesOfSc ... scenarios/


[font=Times New Roman][center]Sixth Battle[/center]
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This scenario is a tribute to The Sixth Battle by Barrett Tillman.

Several large Soviet battle groups, now operating under the banner of the Union of Eurasian Republics (UER), have assembled off the coast of South Africa. Their intention is to force a change of power in the Republic of South Africa (RSA), into one that favors the African National Congress (ANC) and, indirectly, the Front Line States (FLS) of Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The UER has cut a deal with the ANC and FLS to form a cartel that would extend to all of the RSA’s resources, including uranium. Hard line regimes in the client states of Cuba, North Korea, and Vietnam have pledged their assistance. The UER and its allies in the region have overwhelming firepower, and the South Africans stand virtually no chance without American intervention.

The elderly US Navy carrier USS Ranger is the only NATO carrier in the Indian Ocean, and it can count on little support from other friendly forces. The Ranger battle group has been planning for several days the best way to attack the UER carriers, plotting and wargaming several possible options, and now they think they have found a winning idea.

Author: Brad Leyte

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fil ... Scenarios/
http://www.harplonkhq.com/?page_id=4
http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.ph ... owfile=367

This scenario requires the South Africa battleset
http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.ph ... owfile=291



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For Sixth Battle it is more correct to use the South Africa battleset built into the game since the 2008.044 update.  Downloading the custom battleset will work but then you have to needlessly mess with changing filenames.
 
 

ORIGINAL: TonyE
For Sixth Battle it is more correct to use the South Africa battleset built into the game since the 2008.044 update.  Downloading the custom battleset will work but then you have to needlessly mess with changing filenames.

Yes, thanks, Tony. This scenario was built with the South Africa battleset that is already part of a patched HCE.

[font=Times New Roman][center]The 73rd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[font=Times New Roman][center]Task Force Rybakov[/center]
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This scenario is a RED side sequel to my earlier scenario, Sixth Battle, which of course is a tribute to a favorite novel of mine, The Sixth Battle by Barrett Tillman. Although some effort has been expended at recreating the battle depicted in that book, I have also taken varied some of the events and players to make a workable Harpoon scenario. Thescenario background contained in the file is considerably more detailed, but essentially:

Several large Soviet battle groups,now operating under the banner of the Union of Eurasian Republics(UER), have assembled off the coast of South Africa. Their intention is to force a change of power in the Republic of South Africa (RSA), into one that favors the African National Congress (ANC) and, indirectly, the Front Line States (FLS) of Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The UER has cut a deal with the ANC and FLS to form a cartel that would extend to all of the RSA’s resources, including uranium. Hard line regimes in the client states of Cuba, North Korea, and Vietnam have pledged their assistance.

The American carrier forces have been caught out of position. Meanwhile, Task Force Rybakov has taken up station off the coast of the Republic of South Africa (RSA). The Pacific Fleet carrier Novorossiysk has been delayed but is now transiting the Mozambique Channel and should be on station and ready to conduct operations within24 hours. Our amphibious landings in the RSA will be supported by airstrikes from the carriers. The South Africans stand virtually no chance without American intervention. Now is our time to strike.

Author: Brad Leyte

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fil ... Scenarios/
http://www.harplonkhq.com/?page_id=4
http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.ph ... owfile=367

This scenario requires the South Africa battleset
http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.ph ... owfile=291



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ORIGINAL: hermanhum
This scenario requires the South Africa battleset
http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.ph ... owfile=291

Herman, the scenarios Sixth Battle and Task Force Rybakov do NOT require the South Africa battleset that your link(s) are pointed at. The South Africa battleset that they do use is already incorporated into the HCE patch.

[font=Times New Roman][center]The 75th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[center]Let’s Go to War[/center]
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Let’s Go to War - WestPac

What if China carried out its threat to attack Taiwan? What if North Korea launched an offensive against South Korea? What if an reinvigorated Russia was complicit with both aggressors? What if these conflicts happened at the same time? This scenario examines the hypothetical worst case scenario, the stuff of nightmares for WestPac war planners.

Following the brutal crackdown in Tibet and the subsequent boycott of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing by many Western nations, the PRC entered a time of what many considered a period of awakening. It was thought that maybe these were the last throes of Chinese Communist Party, and that the emergence of democracy was finally within grasp. Ultimately it proved to be just a dream. The PRC's attack against Taiwan was sudden and absolutely vicious. Rather than commit the bulk of its valuable naval and air forces to the battle, the PRC unleashed a terrifying bombardment of short range ballistic missiles. This, of course, had been expected, but the sheer ferocity of the missile attack was not, nor was the use of a new and deadly nerve agent. Caught unprepared, Taiwan had no chance.

To make matters worse, North Korea reversed its decision to withdraw from a policy of nuclear brinkmanship. A previously unknown nuclear processing facility was discovered, revealed and then flaunted by Pyongyang, together with an array of crude nuclear weapons delivery systems. When the South Koreans and Americans railed against this dangerous turn of events, and threatened response, the DPRK did not hesitate. A withering assault was thrown across the DMZ within days, and Washington took no chances. Select low level nuclear strikes were made against certain North Korean targets, decapitating and eliminating the DPRK atomic arsenal.

Just when it was believed things could not get any uglier, the nationalists in Moscow announced their support for the forced reunification of the PRC and ROC, and complained loudly and bitterly against the American nuclear pre-emption. The Russian support for Beijing and the opposition against Washington was not only political, however, it was military.

Author: Brad Leyte

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fil ... Scenarios/
http://www.harplonkhq.com/?page_id=4
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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 78th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

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Failsafe - Bering Strait Battleset.

Tensions with the Soviet Union are at an all time high. The President and the Joint Chiefs have just ordered Defense Condition 2 (DEFCON 2), as it is believed that an attack by the USSR may be imminent. Intelligence reports and analysis indicate that if it comes, it will occur sometime within the next forty-eight (48) hours.

In preparation to meet the threat, Strategic Air Command (SAC) has launched a previously unannounced Giant Bracket exercise, directing the forward deployment of elements of the 97th Bomb Wing to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Its aircraft (primarily a force of B-52 bombers) are now operating there in conjunction with other supporting USAF units.

In the event that National Command Authority (NCA) orders Defense Condition 1 (DEFCON 1), which will be a confirmation of an impending Soviet attack, SAC assets are directed to immediately take up their fail safe positions and stand by for further orders.

Author: Brad Leyte

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fil ... Scenarios/
http://www.harplonkhq.com/?page_id=4
http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.ph ... owfile=371



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 77th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

[font=Times New Roman][center]Canary Islands 1976[/center]
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NATO has lost contact with the Canary Islands. The only naval forces in the area, centered around the USS Hancock, are sent to investigate.

This is a custom battleset that includes the database to play the scenario. Unzip the file into your HCE directory, the load the game. You will have a new battleset, "Fred's Canary Islands Battles" with which to play the scenario. The battleset is meant to be used with HCE 2008.044 or newer.

Author: Fred Galano

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fil ... Scenarios/
http://www.harplonkhq.com/?page_id=4
http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.ph ... owfile=372



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[font=Times New Roman][center]The 7th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year![/center]

The Harpoon community is pleased to welcome a new scenario designer to the scene. DonSeaDog is proud to release his first two scenarios in a battleset for us to enjoy. Many thanks for sharing your efforts.

[font=Times New Roman][center]They Seem to Keep Coming[/center]
[font=Times New Roman][center]Intruders from the North[/center]

A country has established a small air base along the northern coast line and is striking Australian bases. While intended to play as blue, you can play as red too although the defences are marginal so it should be a walk over.

Author: DonSeaDog

You can access the file at the URL:
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fil ... Scenarios/


[font=Times New Roman][center]Commerce Raiders[/center]

Commerce raiding or guerre de course is a naval strategy of attacking an opponent's commercial shipping rather than contending for control of the seas with its naval forces. The objective is to make the war too expensive for the opponent to continue it. Usually, commerce raiding is chosen by the weaker naval power who has little chance to succeed against the naval forces of its opponent.

Author: Rene Haar

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