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Sirius,

I am unable to download your Colonial Wars database from the Harpoon HQ site. The links keep sending me around in circles. I would like to try some of these great looking scenarios.

Edit: Went via another route and found the link to download the file. Thanks.

Best wishes,

Hi guys just got my copy of Norman Friedmans "British Destroyers and Frigates The Second World War and After" its a great book with lots of proposed projects and cancelled refits for example 3 proposed refits for the Daring Class Destroyer in the early 1960's

Refit 1

Radars updated to :- Type 278,993 and 965 radars

Fire control radars updated to :- Type 903/4 for 4.5" , Type 262 for Seacat.

EW updated to :- UA-8/9 and Type 667 Jammers.

Sonars updated to :- Type 170 and 177 and Type 199 VDS.

Weapons updated to :- 2 x 4.5" mk6, 2 single 20mm mk7, Mk10 Limbo,
2 x Seacat GWS 21 and a hanger and pad for 1 Wasp helo.

Refit 2

Radars updated to :- Type 278,993 and 965 radars

Fire control radars updated to :- Type 903/4 for 4.5" , Type 262 for Seacat

EW updated to :- UA-8/9 and Type 667 Jammers.

Sonars updated to :- Type 170 and 184 and Type 199 VDS

Weapons updated to :- 2 x 4.5" mk6, 2 single 20mm mk7, Mk10 Limbo,
2 x Seacat GWS 21 and a hanger and pad for 1 Wasp helo.


Refit 3

Radars updated to :- Type 278,992 and 965 radars

Fire control radars updated to :- Type 903 for 4.5" , 2 x AN/SPG-51 for Tartar

EW updated to :- UA-8/9 and Type 667 Jammers.

Sonars updated to :- Type 184.

Weapons updated to :- 2 x 4.5" mk6, 2 single 20mm mk7, 2 x Mk32 triple tubes, Mk11 single arm Tartar Launcher.

These are just a taste of platforms I will be building, anybody wanting any details of other platforms Rag, Quinton as this book covers up to present day , with cancelled designs of the Type 24 and other wierd platforms hehe

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Paul does the book have any detailed info on RN Outfits for between the 60's and early 80's?  Been doing some work on that recently....

Later
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As in Outfits do you mean sensor and weapons fits on classes of ships or proposed ship refits of weaps and sensors [:)]

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ORIGINAL: VCDH

Paul....ESM/ECM

Later
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No probs will have that for you 2nite[:)]

Hi guys CWDB 1950-64 Version 2.1 is now released for ANW, this DB is now compliant with 3.8 ANW, I will be updating all Re-built Scenarios and new build Scenarios when the final version of 3.8 is released in acouple of days

The updated database can be found at :-
CWDB 1950-64 Version 2.1

Here are the list of some of the Changes

Missile Seekers

The Majority of AAW, SAM and Air , Surface and Sub-surface launched anti-ship missiles now have the BOL flag added, as in real life (inside info here hehe) most missiles have a BOL mode.

Electronic Warfare

All ECM, OECM and DECM have been updated in acoordance with the ANW compliance for DBs in ANW.

DE Sub Fuel Burn Rates

Updated in acoordance with the ANW compliance for DBs in ANW.

ARM Warheads

Updated in acoordance with the ANW compliance for DBs in ANW.

Torpedo Defence

Updated in acoordance with the ANW compliance for DBs in ANW, you can now engage incoming torpedo's with your own torpedo's I have added the Torpedo target flag to the majority of ASW weapons ie Hedgehog, Squid, Limbo, Weapon Alpha , RBU's, and ASW homing torpedos ie Mk43,44,46 etc.

Decoys

Updated in acoordance with the ANW compliance for DBs in ANW, ie Target flags added to decoys , also Quail decoys have radar and ECM added to simulate B-52's ( now that is cool including the same RCS)

Replenisment and Unrep

Updated in acoordance with the ANW compliance for DBs in ANW , Majority of Support tankers ammo carriers have fuel and relevent wep mags added if used in scenarios the wep mags are to be altered by scen builders to re-supply the relevant ships in your task group etc.

Air to Air refueling

Updated in acoordance with the ANW compliance for DBs in ANW, due to the period of the CWDB there is few AAR tankers but what is in there has been modifiedn most capable of AAR have had the mod added.

Hi guys heres a new scenario ready for testing and can be found at
The Scenario testing ground

Game Version: Harpoon 3.8 ANW RC 11 has been used for building this scenario
Database: CWDB Version 2.1 dated 14 May attached
Updated: Third version
Latest mods: second version
State:for testing
Rebuilt with SBR: no
Remaining issues: certainly

AMBUSHED
DTG - 211200Z OCT 61
LOCATION - INDIAN OCEAN
DURATION - 1. 5 DAYS
SIDES - PAKISTAN , INDIA

On the 16 February 1961 India became an aircraft carrier nation with the commisioning of INS Vikrant.
She was brought to Bombay on November 3 1961 and later became part of the Indian Fleet as a fully operational carier.
Her intial airwing consited of British Hawker Seahawk fighter-bombers and French Alize anti-submarine aircraft.
Pakistan was outraged at the purchase of the Vikrant, and protested to the United Nations stating that this would alter the balance of power in the Indian Ocean Region into Indias favour. This protest fell on deaf ears so Pakistan decided to take action herself to ensure Vikrant would never reach Bombay.

INDIA

OVERVIEW

The Vikrant group has now entered the Indian Ocean and is now onroute to Bombay.
Over the past week Pakistani Naval Units have been conducting so called
Naval Exercises , we believe this is a prelude to an attack on the Vikrant.
We have sortied 3 Squadrons of warships including Delhi to escort her to Bombay, Maritime , Fighter and Strike aircraft have been assigned to her protection.
Vikrant and her group are on high alert with embarked aircraft at alert 5 ready for combat.

THREAT

SURFACE - A mix of Ex RN WW2 Destroyers and Frigates with the light AA Cruiser Babur somewhere in the Indian Ocean.

AIR - Possible Sabre fighters armed with cannons and sidewinder, B-57 Canberra armed with bombs, rockets and cannons, MRR aircraft on recon

ORDERS

1. Vikrant to recieve no more than 50% damage if engaged.
2. Vikrant to reach reft point PIM and remain on station there for 1 hour.
3. If Pakistan forces are on attack profiles you are to use lethal force.

EMCON

LIMITED EMISSIONS - Snapper

FLAGSHIP

Bombay Naval Headquarters

DURATION

1 Day 12 Hours

PAKISTAN

OVERVIEW

Vikrant has now entered the Indian Ocean and is on transit to Bombay.
Maritime, Strike and Fighter aircraft have been put on high alert.
The majority of the fleet heavy units have deployed on a Fleet Exercise this is a ruse to confuse India of our intentions for the Vikrant.

THREAT

Surface - Ex RN Frigates and Destroyers armed with Guns and Torpedos, possiblity of INS Delhi at sea armed with 152mm guns.

Air - Vikrant Air Group of Sea Hawks armed with bombs, rockets and cannons, Alize armed with bombs and rockets in ASuW role.
Land based aircraft maybe a threat as we close India be aware of B-24s configured in the MR Role.

ORDERS

1. Vikrant to be damaged to 80% or sunk , her last know position at 0800Z today was 18 20N 62 14E Course 090 speed 22 kts.

2. Sink at least 4 Indian warships in addition to Vikrant.

EMCON

Limited Emissions - Speedwell

FLAGSHIP

Karachi Naval Base Headquarters

DURATION

1 Day 12 Hours

Hi guys heres another scenario for testing and can be found at
The scenario testing ground

Game Version: Harpoon 3.8 ANW RC 11 has been used for building this scenario
Database: CWDB Version 2.1 dated 14 May attached
Updated: Second version
Latest mods: first version
State:for testing
Rebuilt with SBR: no
Remaining issues: certainly


OPERATION MAINBRACE
DTG - 13 1200Z S.EP 51
LOCATION - North Cape
SIDES - NATO
DURATION - 1 Day
NUKE OPTION - Nuclear Release Authorised

Soviet forces from the east have overrun the plains of Western Germany and are pouring into Denmark. General Ridgway's armies are holding along the Kiel Canal, but the enemy has already penetrated Northern Norway and is threatening to send an amphibious landing force around the North Cape.
This is a ficitious situation set for Operation Mainbrace, NATO's first big naval exercise.
Mainbrace was conceived in 1951 by General Eisenhower to convince NATO's Scandinavian members (Norway and Denmark) that their lands can be defended in the event with war with Russia.

OVERVIEW

Soviet forces have now entered Norway and have captured several airfield , these are now operational with aircraft based there.
Norwegian forces are holding the Vanguard of the Soviet advance 70 miles North of Sandnessjoen and are taking heavy losses.
Norwegian air support has been wiped out along with must of their Naval units, you are to insure the line is held with USMC reinforcements on route to Sandnessjoen.
The Soviet Northern Fleet is at sea in strength in the North Cape area supported by air assets and Submarines we believe they are trying to breakthrough to the shipping lanes in the Atlantic.

ORDERS

1. Insure safe transit of Amphib Group to point PIM and remain on station for 1 hour to unload troops.

2. Lose no more than 3 Amphibs.

3. Destroy Soviet Amphib Group(at least 3 Soviet Supply , Cargo and Bulk carriers )

4. Sink at least 20 Soviet warships.

5. Destroy at least 20 facilities ie airfields , armor etc.

FLAGSHIP

USS Mount Olympus

EMCON

LIMITED EMISSIONS - Strongbow

DURATION

1 Day

NUCLEAR RELEASE

Nuclear release authorised on all Soviet Forces including Soviet held Norwegian air bases.

Hi guys heres a new scenario for the Colonial Wars database and can be found at
Colonial Wars Site
AMBUSHED
DTG - 211200Z OCT 61
LOCATION - INDIAN OCEAN
DURATION - 1. 5 DAYS
SIDES - PAKISTAN , INDIA

On the 16 February 1961 India became an aircraft carrier nation with the commisioning of INS Vikrant.
She was brought to Bombay on November 3 1961 and later became part of the Indian Fleet as a fully operational carier.
Her intial airwing consited of British Hawker Seahawk fighter-bombers and French Alize anti-submarine aircraft.
Pakistan was outraged at the purchase of the Vikrant, and protested to the United Nations stating that this would alter the balance of power in the Indian Ocean Region into Indias favour. This protest fell on deaf ears so Pakistan decided to take action herself to ensure Vikrant would never reach Bombay.

Hi guys heres a new scenario for the Colonial Wars database and can be found at
Colonial Wars Site

OPERATION MAINBRACE
DTG - 13 1200Z S.EP 51
LOCATION - North Cape
SIDES - NATODURATION - 1 Day
NUKE OPTION - Nuclear Release Authorised

Soviet forces from the east have overrun the plains of Western Germany and are pouring into Denmark. General Ridgway's armies are holding along the Kiel Canal, but the enemy has already penetrated Northern Norway and is threatening to send an amphibious landing force around the North Cape.
This is a ficitious situation set for Operation Mainbrace, NATO's first big naval exercise.
Mainbrace was conceived in 1951 by General Eisenhower to convince NATO's Scandinavian members (Norway and Denmark) that their lands can be defended in the event with war with Russia.

OVERVIEW

Soviet forces have now entered Norway and have captured several airfield , these are now operational with aircraft based there.
Norwegian forces are holding the Vanguard of the Soviet advance 70 miles North of Sandnessjoen and are taking heavy losses.
Norwegian air support has been wiped out along with must of their Naval units, you are to insure the line is held with USMC reinforcements on route to Sandnessjoen.
The Soviet Northern Fleet is at sea in strength in the North Cape area supported by air assets and Submarines we believe they are trying to breakthrough to the shipping lanes in the Atlantic.

I like the harpoon interface when it worked way back when, years and years ago .. Harpoon the origonal? The talk of modding brought back a joy that I had with other naval sims,

A. Is it possible to add units both ships and planes and modigfy streangths of weapons?
B, If yes, I would think some WW2 action would be fun, is it possible?

Hi guys,
the Colonial Wars Database Scenarios for ANW ie rebuilt from 3.6 to 3.8 and pure 3.8 Scenarios have now been rebuilt with the latest version which is 2.1 happy pooning guys[8D]

Hi guys heres the first 3 Scenario's for FOST 1960's Style
All scenarios built using 3.8 ANW Using the latest database 1950-64 2.2

Colonial Wars Scenario Page

1950-64 Database Version 2.2

ASW EXERCISE

DTG - 181800Z JUL 64
Location - UK South Coast Exercise Areas
Sides - FOST units under training
Duration - 8 Hours
Nukes Option - Off

After todays Serials of Replenishment at Sea and Towing Exercises , TG 603.01 is now about to start their final week of Tactical Warfare training, tonights Serial is ASW the aim to Escort the HVU along a PIM and to arrive intact at the end.
The Royal Navy’s Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) offers a number of Operational Sea Training packages. Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST) is a demanding but rewarding eight week period, during which time a ship’s organisation is thoroughly trained, with the objective being to ensure that the Royal Navy and NATO ships are at the right level of operational capability.
Week eight of Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST) is one of the most intensive weeks being the final week of sea training. This Scenario covers an advanced Casex (ASW Exercise) in the South Coast Exercise Areas off Portland Bill Weymouth.


AIR DEFENCE EXERCISE

DTG - 191400Z JUL 64
Location - UK South Coast Exercise Areas
Sides - FOST units under training
Duration - 4 Hours
Nukes Option - Off

This mornings damage control exercises completed and units refueled, thid afternoons tactical serial is an Air Defence Exercise is a combined Missile and FBA attacks conducted by Soviet Badger and Mig and Su series of aircraft.
You are to escort the HVU RFA Olwen to point PIM and fend off any raids using CAP from St Mawgan and ships SAMs and AAA.
This Scenario covers an advanced Air Defence Exercise in the South Coast Exercise Areas off Portland Bill Weymouth.


LONG RANGE ENCOUNTER EXERCISE

DTG - 201900Z JUL 64
Location - UK South Coast Exercise Areas
Sides - FOST units under training
Duration - 8 Hours
Nukes Option - Off

The Royal Navy’s Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) offers a number of Operational Sea Training packages. Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST) is a demanding but rewarding eight week period, during which time a ship’s organisation is thoroughly trained, with the objective being to ensure that the Royal Navy ships are at the right level of operational capability.
This evenings exercise is a surface engagement against a Soviet Forces comprising of Missile armed Destroyers, Cruisers and Frigates, enemy units are unlocated to the south east of your forces, friendly air assets are available , based at St Mawgan comprising of 4 Buccaneers.

Sirius,

I have a lot of fun with your database. I just wanted to say thanks.

Best wishes,

Thanks, I enjoy building Scenario's from that era, there will be afew more out during October, work dependant[8D]

Hi guys been awhile on scenario's but heres one of afew which should be ready shortly

Game Version:ANW 3.8 Release
Database:CWDB 2.3 Beta
Updated: version 1
Latest mods:none yet
State:requires final testing
Rebuilt with SBR:no
Remaining issues:waiting for AGSI to get the next release out to fix alot of bugs
Scenario for testing can be found at the Harpoon HQ

To the HUD3 and PDB Guys please do not copy this scenario you have been warned!

FINAL QUARTER
DTG - 17 OCTOBER 1962
LOCATION - NORTH ATLANTIC
DURATION - 2 DAYS
NUKE OPTION - ON
SIDES - NATO
AUTHOR - PAUL BRIDGE AKA SIRIUS

After 2 weeks of conflict the first of many convoys is making its final run to France to offload vital stores and equipment for NATO Forces in West Germany.

USS Yorktown ASW Carrier is providing ASW cover for the Convoy, with the USS Hancock CVA up threat to the north is assisting with CAP, ASuW and EW cover, the UK has sortied to Frigate Squadrons to deal with Soviet Submarines believed to be south of Ireland.

Iceland is in the hands of Soviet forces and aircraft based there have been wreaking havoc with northern convoys so this convoy has been routed further south .... but will this help!


NATO

OVERVIEW
Soviet forces have taken Iceland and have now based there at least 1 regt of Badgers.
At least 2 SAGs are in the region and are unlocated, 1 SAG is based around the Stalingrad a converted BattleCruiser and the other a Kynda.

THREAT

AIR

Badger Missile Carriers armed with AS-1 or AS-2 missiles.
Badger EW, Recon and Tanker versions.

SUB-SURFACE

Various SSN, SSGN,SSK and SSG armed with torpedos and SS-N-3 Shaddocks.

SURFACE

Stalingrad 12" guns, SS-N-3 Shaddock
Kildin guns and SS-N-1 Scrubber
Kashin guns and SA-N-1 Goa
Kynda SA-N-1 Goa and SS-N-3 Shaddock
Krupny guns and SS-N-3 Shaddock
Skory Mod guns and torpedos
SAM Kotlin guns and SA-N-1 Goa

ORDERS

1. Escort Convoy to point RV do not lose more than 5 Merchant Ships.

2. Yorktown and Hancock to recieve no more than 50% damage.

3. Sink at least 5 Soviet Warships.

EMCON

Sundowner - Limited Emissions.

FLAGSHIP

USS Yorktown

NUKE OPTION

On

DURATION

2 Days

Hi guys first scenario in awhile for the CWDB and is now ready for public testing in the Scenario testing at the Harpoon Headquarters

FIRST STRIKE OF THE INTRUDER
DTG - 13 SEPTEMBER 1964
LOCATION -KOLA PENINSULA / BARENTS SEA
DURATION - 2 DAYS
NUKE OPTION - ON
SIDES - NATO
AUTHOR - PAUL BRIDGE AKA SIRIUS

Scenario Setting

Four days ago Soviet Forces entered into Nato occupied Berlin, Peace talks have failed to solve the incursion of Soviet Forces into Nato occupied Berlin and sporadic fighting has taken place along the East and West German borders.
With the outbreak of hostilities only hours away, NATO has positioned two Carrier Strike Groups on Russia’s doorstep.
The aim of the Combined Nato Carrier Groups is to destroy Soviet Naval Facilities along the Kola Peninsula.
Embarked on the USS Saratoga is VA-75 Sunday Punchers on their first operational Deployment of the A-6A Intruder!

Overview

The USS Saratoga CVBG has now entered the Barents Sea with the USS Wasp ASW Group and Desron 5 providing support.

HMS Eagle / Centaur Carrier Group is at present close in to the Norwegian Coast with the 6th Frigate Squadron providing outer ASW defence, Norwegian F-86 Sabres providing round the clock AAW Cover.

The Norwegian Navy has deployed a large number of its surface units to assist in supporting Carrier operations in the Barents Sea .

Numerous SSK/SSN from Nato forces are now in theatre and are conducting ASW/ASuW operations in support of Nato forces

Orders

1. Conduct Strikes against the Murmansk, Severomorsk and Polyarny Naval Facilities marked with a (T) next to them, at least 20 (T)’s to be destroyed.

2. Two SS-5 Mobil ICBM Regts are on the move to reposition, SAS forces are in there general location, both SS-5 ICBM Regts are to be destroyed.

3. One Hotel Class SSBN has sortied from Polyarny on transit to the GIUK Gap , two Submarine Support vessels are in the general area of the Hotel you are to Sink the Hotel Class SSBN.

4. Destroy at least 80 Soviet aircraft in the air or on the ground.

5. Sink at least 15 Soviet Warships.

6. Insure your Carrier Groups remain intact for further Operations, three of your Carriers must not receive anymore than 60% damage.

General Infomation

Flagship – USS Northampton

EMCON – Razor – Limited Emissions

Hi guys this will be my last CWDB Scenario for a while so enjoy the Scenario can be found at Harpoon Headquarters CWDB download section


First Strike of the Intruder
DTG - 130800Z SEP 64
Duration – 2 Days
Location – Kola Peninsula / Barents Sea
Playable Sides – NATO
Nuclear Option – On
Author – Paul Bridge aka Sirius

Scenario Setting

Four days ago Soviet Forces entered into Nato occupied Berlin, Peace talks have failed to solve the incursion of Soviet Forces into Nato occupied Berlin and sporadic fighting has taken place along the East and West German borders.
With the outbreak of hostilities only hours away, NATO has positioned two Carrier Strike Groups on Russia's doorstep.
The aim of the Combined Nato Carrier Groups is to destroy Soviet Naval Facilities along the Kola Peninsula.
Embarked on the USS Saratoga is VA-75 Sunday Punchers on their first operational Deployment of the A-6A Intruder!

Overview

The USS Saratoga CVBG has now entered the Barents Sea with the USS Wasp ASW Group and Desron 5 providing support.

HMS Eagle / Centaur Carrier Group is at present close in to the Norwegian Coast with the 6th Frigate Squadron providing outer ASW defence, Norwegian F-86 Sabres providing round the clock AAW Cover.

The Norwegian Navy has deployed a large number of its surface units to assist in supporting Carrier operations in the Barents Sea .

Numerous SSK/SSN from Nato forces are now in theatre and are conducting ASW/ASuW operations in support of Nato forces

Orders

1. Conduct Strikes against the Murmansk, Severomorsk and Polyarny Naval Facilities marked with a (T) next to them, at least 20 (T)’s to be destroyed.

2. Two SS-5 Mobil ICBM Regts are on the move to reposition, SAS forces are in there general location, both SS-5 ICBM Regts are to be destroyed.

3. One Hotel Class SSBN has sortied from Polyarny on transit to the GIUK Gap , two Submarine Support vessels are in the general area of the Hotel you are to Sink the Hotel Class SSBN.

4. Destroy at least 80 Soviet aircraft in the air or on the ground.

5. Sink at least 15 Soviet Warships.

6. Insure your Carrier Groups remain intact for further Operations, three of your Carriers must not receive anymore than 60% damage.

General Infomation

Flagship – USS Northampton

EMCON – Razor – Limited Emissions

Being a noob to H3, will this database work with 3.9.3?