Fail Safe Scenarios
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 6:52 pm
Scenario 1 - Down Bird
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 15th July, 1965/ 08:00:00 Zulu
Location: Svalbard Island - North Atlantic
Duration: 1 Day
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Two days ago, a Soviet Yak-27 mysteriously crash-landed in the remote Svalbard Islands after a daring covert overflight of NATO bases in Greenland. Tensions have skyrocketed as NATO demands answers from the Soviet Union, but the Kremlin remains ominously silent. As the standoff intensifies, NATO has mobilized a formidable force to counter any emerging threats from the Soviets. Intelligence suggests the Soviets are scrambling to recover the aircraft wreckage, escalating the high-stakes race against time.
Scenario 2 - Knock Knock
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 17th July 1965/ 22:00:00 Zulu
Location: Norway - Barents Sea
Duration: 1 Day
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Two days ago, unprovoked Soviet attacks on NATO forces ignited an undeclared war, thrusting NATO and the Soviet Union into a state of intense conflict. Reports flood in of heightened Soviet Naval activity worldwide, with a particularly ominous surge in the Barents Sea. Warships, including amphibious units of the formidable Red Banner Fleet, have departed from Murmansk, their ultimate destination shrouded in mystery and foreboding.
In response, Norway has swiftly mobilized forces, bracing for any potential Soviet threat in the region. The atmosphere is shrouded with tension, as both sides prepare for what could be a pivotal confrontation.
Scenario 3 - Morning Departure
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 19th July 1965/ 22:00:00 Zulu
Location: Nova Scotia - North Atlantic
Duration: 1 Day 12 Hrs
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Soviet submarines have initiated a bold push through the GIUK Gap, threatening one of NATO’s most critical naval chokepoints and its bustling shipping lanes. In a rapid response, NATO is marshaling Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) assets from every available nation to counter this looming menace.
Amid this tense standoff, Canada has swiftly assembled an ASW Task Group centered around HMCS Bonaventure, along with her vigilant escorts and support ship. Currently stationed in Halifax, this formidable group stands ready, awaiting the command to launch into the Atlantic and commence ASW operations against the shadowy underwater threat.
Scenario 4 - Lights out
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 21st July 1965/ 09:00:00 Zulu
Location: Aleutian Islands - North Pacific
Duration: 18 Hours
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
As global tensions escalate daily, US Forces have accelerated their efforts to fortify Shemya AFB in the strategically critical Aleutian Island Chain. Reinforcements, including a US Marine Company equipped with AMTRACs and a Hawk SAM Battery, have been deployed and are now battle-ready.
Unconfirmed reports indicate a significant buildup of aircraft at Klyuchi Air Base, suggesting the Soviets could soon have the capability to target the vital radar chain in the Aleutian Islands. The sense of impending conflict is palpable as both sides prepare for possible engagements.
Scenario 5 - Fortress
NATO v Soviet Union
Date/Time: 23rd July, 1965 / 06:00:00 Zulu
Location: North Atlantic
Duration: 1 Day
Playable Sides: Soviet Union
This scenario is played from the Soviet point of view in Europe.
SITUATION
A few days ago, Soviet forces launched a devastating attack on the radar sites in the Aleutian Islands, crippling the radar chain. With these sites inoperable, the US Western Seaboard, Alaska, and Canada are left vulnerable to attacks. In a desperate scramble, US and Canadian forces are rigging temporary Gap Filler Radar Sites to restore some semblance of detection capability.
Simultaneously, fears are mounting in Europe that Soviet forces might replicate this strike across Northern Europe and the UK. The atmosphere is charged with anxiety and anticipation as NATO braces for the next move.
Scenario 6 - The Good Shepherd
NATO v Soviet Union
Date/Time: 25th July, 1965 / 07:00:00 Zulu
Location: Azores - Mid Atlantic
Duration: 1 Day 18 Hours
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Since the outbreak of hostilities, civilian ships have increasingly come under attack, resulting in tragic civilian casualties and jeopardizing vital supply and trade routes. In response, protective measures have been implemented to safeguard the many merchant vessels constantly at risk.
In the Mid-Atlantic, a formidable French naval group, bolstered by a US cruiser and its escorts, is en route to South America. They have amassed a convoy of threatened merchant ships and are now escorting them to the safety of Ponta Delgada in the Azores. Nearby Portuguese warships have also joined the convoy, providing additional escort and protection.
Throughout this escalating conflict, the Red Banner Fleet has deployed warships and submarines worldwide. Their aggression has intensified, with frequent interceptions of merchant ships. Immediate action is imperative to maintain the vital naval supply lines.
Scenario 7 - The French Connection
NATO v Soviet Union
Date/Time: 28th July, 1965 / 04:00:00 Zulu
Location: Red Sea - Horn of Africa
Duration: 1 Day 18 Hours
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
The French Task Group, centered around the aircraft carrier "Foch," has been trapped in the Bitter Lakes of the Suez Canal while en route to the Indian Ocean when hostilities erupted. The Egyptian government, aligned with Russia, has detained the group, stalling their progress until negotiations are resolved.
Currently, Egyptian forces are embroiled in a conflict in North Yemen against Royalist forces, leaving their broader intentions uncertain and relations with Western allies frosty. Meanwhile, Soviet forces have bolstered their positions in Somaliland, aiming to block the entry and exit points of the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
Scenario 8 - Bamboo Curtain
Date/Time: 30th July, 1965 /18:00:00 Zulu
Location: Java Sea
Duration: 1 Day 12 Hours
Playable Sides: UK and Allied Forces
SITUATION
Following unprovoked attacks on NATO forces by Egypt 48 hours ago, UK forces in the Far East are on heightened alert. Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia have adopted an overtly defensive posture in the region. Indonesia, now a significant threat due to recent Soviet supplies of weapons and aircraft, has aligned with the Soviet Union.
A Soviet task group, led by a light cruiser, is docked at the Port of Jakarta, while another Soviet task group remains unaccounted for, adding to the tension. Soviet advisors and aircraft are conducting training exercises in the region, presenting a formidable and immediate danger.
Scenario 9 - Ura
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 3rd August 1965/ 07:00:00 Zulu
Location: South Western Approaches
Duration: 3 Days
Playable Sides: Soviet Union
SITUATION
Soviet forces have achieved significant gains in Norway over the past weeks, securing control of at least three-quarters of the country. Multiple Norwegian air bases are now operational under Soviet command, while remaining bases face ongoing air and ground assaults, rendering them unusable.
NATO's strategic threat from Iceland has been neutralized by relentless air-launched missile attacks. NATO forces are now on the defensive, attempting to resupply Norway and Europe amid escalating Soviet dominance. A convoy departing from Charleston, USA, is currently a few hundred miles from Southern Ireland, aiming to traverse the Irish Sea en route to Liverpool, attracting Soviet attention.
Scenario 10 - Landslide
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 7th August 1965/ 07:00:00 Zulu
Location: South Western Approaches
Duration: 1.5 Days
Playable Sides: Soviet Union
SITUATION
Following the nuclear exchange at sea, the world teeters on the brink of a catastrophic nuclear conflict. Soviet forces are advancing with strength through the "Fuda Gap," overwhelming NATO group forces as they push forward. Thus far, nuclear weapons have not been deployed on land.
In Norway, NATO forces have consolidated for a defensive last stand near Trondheim, awaiting reinforcements including two amphibious groups supported by robust land-based air assets from the UK.
Scenario 11 - Kratos
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 9th September 1965/ 07:00:00 Zulu
Location: Bering Straits - Alaska
Duration: 8 Hours
Playable Sides: Soviet Union
SITUATION
Limited nuclear exchanges have erupted in Europe involving battlefield nuclear weapons following initial incidents in Norway, instigated by NATO forces deploying air-dropped nuclear weapons. In response, Soviet Strategic Rocket Forces retaliated, transforming central Norway into a nuclear wasteland. Diplomatic efforts at the UN to halt further nuclear escalation teeter on the edge of collapse.
Soviet and NATO forces are poised on the brink of a full-scale nuclear exchange across all fronts, encompassing tactical weapons, long-range missiles, and nuclear-armed bombers. Tensions in Alaska, the closest point to the Soviet Union, are heightened, with both sides maintaining readiness for imminent conflict. The specter of mutual destruction looms large, underlining the grim reality that in a Cold War confrontation, there are no winners.
Scenario 12 - Destroyer of Worlds
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 9th September 1965/ 10:30:00 Zulu
Location: Norway - Barents Sea
Duration: 8 hrs
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Limited nuclear exchanges have occurred in Europe involving battlefield nuclear weapons, initiated by Soviet SCUD missile strikes in response to incidents in Norway. Local NATO forces retaliated in kind, resulting in significant portions of central Norway being transformed into a nuclear wasteland. Diplomatic efforts at the UN to halt further nuclear escalation are faltering.
Soviet and NATO forces stand on the brink of a total nuclear exchange across all fronts, utilizing tactical weapons, long-range nuclear missiles, and nuclear-armed bombers. Tensions are heightened in the Barents Sea, the closest point to the Soviet Union, where two NATO Carrier Battle Groups (CVBGs) await impending conflict. The inevitability of mutual destruction underscores the grim reality that in a Cold War confrontation, there are no winners.
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 15th July, 1965/ 08:00:00 Zulu
Location: Svalbard Island - North Atlantic
Duration: 1 Day
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Two days ago, a Soviet Yak-27 mysteriously crash-landed in the remote Svalbard Islands after a daring covert overflight of NATO bases in Greenland. Tensions have skyrocketed as NATO demands answers from the Soviet Union, but the Kremlin remains ominously silent. As the standoff intensifies, NATO has mobilized a formidable force to counter any emerging threats from the Soviets. Intelligence suggests the Soviets are scrambling to recover the aircraft wreckage, escalating the high-stakes race against time.
Scenario 2 - Knock Knock
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 17th July 1965/ 22:00:00 Zulu
Location: Norway - Barents Sea
Duration: 1 Day
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Two days ago, unprovoked Soviet attacks on NATO forces ignited an undeclared war, thrusting NATO and the Soviet Union into a state of intense conflict. Reports flood in of heightened Soviet Naval activity worldwide, with a particularly ominous surge in the Barents Sea. Warships, including amphibious units of the formidable Red Banner Fleet, have departed from Murmansk, their ultimate destination shrouded in mystery and foreboding.
In response, Norway has swiftly mobilized forces, bracing for any potential Soviet threat in the region. The atmosphere is shrouded with tension, as both sides prepare for what could be a pivotal confrontation.
Scenario 3 - Morning Departure
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 19th July 1965/ 22:00:00 Zulu
Location: Nova Scotia - North Atlantic
Duration: 1 Day 12 Hrs
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Soviet submarines have initiated a bold push through the GIUK Gap, threatening one of NATO’s most critical naval chokepoints and its bustling shipping lanes. In a rapid response, NATO is marshaling Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) assets from every available nation to counter this looming menace.
Amid this tense standoff, Canada has swiftly assembled an ASW Task Group centered around HMCS Bonaventure, along with her vigilant escorts and support ship. Currently stationed in Halifax, this formidable group stands ready, awaiting the command to launch into the Atlantic and commence ASW operations against the shadowy underwater threat.
Scenario 4 - Lights out
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 21st July 1965/ 09:00:00 Zulu
Location: Aleutian Islands - North Pacific
Duration: 18 Hours
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
As global tensions escalate daily, US Forces have accelerated their efforts to fortify Shemya AFB in the strategically critical Aleutian Island Chain. Reinforcements, including a US Marine Company equipped with AMTRACs and a Hawk SAM Battery, have been deployed and are now battle-ready.
Unconfirmed reports indicate a significant buildup of aircraft at Klyuchi Air Base, suggesting the Soviets could soon have the capability to target the vital radar chain in the Aleutian Islands. The sense of impending conflict is palpable as both sides prepare for possible engagements.
Scenario 5 - Fortress
NATO v Soviet Union
Date/Time: 23rd July, 1965 / 06:00:00 Zulu
Location: North Atlantic
Duration: 1 Day
Playable Sides: Soviet Union
This scenario is played from the Soviet point of view in Europe.
SITUATION
A few days ago, Soviet forces launched a devastating attack on the radar sites in the Aleutian Islands, crippling the radar chain. With these sites inoperable, the US Western Seaboard, Alaska, and Canada are left vulnerable to attacks. In a desperate scramble, US and Canadian forces are rigging temporary Gap Filler Radar Sites to restore some semblance of detection capability.
Simultaneously, fears are mounting in Europe that Soviet forces might replicate this strike across Northern Europe and the UK. The atmosphere is charged with anxiety and anticipation as NATO braces for the next move.
Scenario 6 - The Good Shepherd
NATO v Soviet Union
Date/Time: 25th July, 1965 / 07:00:00 Zulu
Location: Azores - Mid Atlantic
Duration: 1 Day 18 Hours
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Since the outbreak of hostilities, civilian ships have increasingly come under attack, resulting in tragic civilian casualties and jeopardizing vital supply and trade routes. In response, protective measures have been implemented to safeguard the many merchant vessels constantly at risk.
In the Mid-Atlantic, a formidable French naval group, bolstered by a US cruiser and its escorts, is en route to South America. They have amassed a convoy of threatened merchant ships and are now escorting them to the safety of Ponta Delgada in the Azores. Nearby Portuguese warships have also joined the convoy, providing additional escort and protection.
Throughout this escalating conflict, the Red Banner Fleet has deployed warships and submarines worldwide. Their aggression has intensified, with frequent interceptions of merchant ships. Immediate action is imperative to maintain the vital naval supply lines.
Scenario 7 - The French Connection
NATO v Soviet Union
Date/Time: 28th July, 1965 / 04:00:00 Zulu
Location: Red Sea - Horn of Africa
Duration: 1 Day 18 Hours
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
The French Task Group, centered around the aircraft carrier "Foch," has been trapped in the Bitter Lakes of the Suez Canal while en route to the Indian Ocean when hostilities erupted. The Egyptian government, aligned with Russia, has detained the group, stalling their progress until negotiations are resolved.
Currently, Egyptian forces are embroiled in a conflict in North Yemen against Royalist forces, leaving their broader intentions uncertain and relations with Western allies frosty. Meanwhile, Soviet forces have bolstered their positions in Somaliland, aiming to block the entry and exit points of the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
Scenario 8 - Bamboo Curtain
Date/Time: 30th July, 1965 /18:00:00 Zulu
Location: Java Sea
Duration: 1 Day 12 Hours
Playable Sides: UK and Allied Forces
SITUATION
Following unprovoked attacks on NATO forces by Egypt 48 hours ago, UK forces in the Far East are on heightened alert. Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia have adopted an overtly defensive posture in the region. Indonesia, now a significant threat due to recent Soviet supplies of weapons and aircraft, has aligned with the Soviet Union.
A Soviet task group, led by a light cruiser, is docked at the Port of Jakarta, while another Soviet task group remains unaccounted for, adding to the tension. Soviet advisors and aircraft are conducting training exercises in the region, presenting a formidable and immediate danger.
Scenario 9 - Ura
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 3rd August 1965/ 07:00:00 Zulu
Location: South Western Approaches
Duration: 3 Days
Playable Sides: Soviet Union
SITUATION
Soviet forces have achieved significant gains in Norway over the past weeks, securing control of at least three-quarters of the country. Multiple Norwegian air bases are now operational under Soviet command, while remaining bases face ongoing air and ground assaults, rendering them unusable.
NATO's strategic threat from Iceland has been neutralized by relentless air-launched missile attacks. NATO forces are now on the defensive, attempting to resupply Norway and Europe amid escalating Soviet dominance. A convoy departing from Charleston, USA, is currently a few hundred miles from Southern Ireland, aiming to traverse the Irish Sea en route to Liverpool, attracting Soviet attention.
Scenario 10 - Landslide
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 7th August 1965/ 07:00:00 Zulu
Location: South Western Approaches
Duration: 1.5 Days
Playable Sides: Soviet Union
SITUATION
Following the nuclear exchange at sea, the world teeters on the brink of a catastrophic nuclear conflict. Soviet forces are advancing with strength through the "Fuda Gap," overwhelming NATO group forces as they push forward. Thus far, nuclear weapons have not been deployed on land.
In Norway, NATO forces have consolidated for a defensive last stand near Trondheim, awaiting reinforcements including two amphibious groups supported by robust land-based air assets from the UK.
Scenario 11 - Kratos
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 9th September 1965/ 07:00:00 Zulu
Location: Bering Straits - Alaska
Duration: 8 Hours
Playable Sides: Soviet Union
SITUATION
Limited nuclear exchanges have erupted in Europe involving battlefield nuclear weapons following initial incidents in Norway, instigated by NATO forces deploying air-dropped nuclear weapons. In response, Soviet Strategic Rocket Forces retaliated, transforming central Norway into a nuclear wasteland. Diplomatic efforts at the UN to halt further nuclear escalation teeter on the edge of collapse.
Soviet and NATO forces are poised on the brink of a full-scale nuclear exchange across all fronts, encompassing tactical weapons, long-range missiles, and nuclear-armed bombers. Tensions in Alaska, the closest point to the Soviet Union, are heightened, with both sides maintaining readiness for imminent conflict. The specter of mutual destruction looms large, underlining the grim reality that in a Cold War confrontation, there are no winners.
Scenario 12 - Destroyer of Worlds
NATO vs. Soviet Union
Date/Time: 9th September 1965/ 10:30:00 Zulu
Location: Norway - Barents Sea
Duration: 8 hrs
Playable Sides: NATO
SITUATION
Limited nuclear exchanges have occurred in Europe involving battlefield nuclear weapons, initiated by Soviet SCUD missile strikes in response to incidents in Norway. Local NATO forces retaliated in kind, resulting in significant portions of central Norway being transformed into a nuclear wasteland. Diplomatic efforts at the UN to halt further nuclear escalation are faltering.
Soviet and NATO forces stand on the brink of a total nuclear exchange across all fronts, utilizing tactical weapons, long-range nuclear missiles, and nuclear-armed bombers. Tensions are heightened in the Barents Sea, the closest point to the Soviet Union, where two NATO Carrier Battle Groups (CVBGs) await impending conflict. The inevitability of mutual destruction underscores the grim reality that in a Cold War confrontation, there are no winners.