Today's Random Picks from HHQ (04/07/2006)
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:03 pm
GEORGIA KNIGHTS
By Mike Mykytyn
In the summer of 1943, fighting in the Solomons rage on with US forces pushing into the New Georgia area of operations. The United States has learned much since the bloody campaign at Guadalcanal and forces stand ready to stem the flow of supplies via the midnights run of the Tokyo Express. MTB Ron 10 has been forward deployed and stands ready for action against the IJN. Can these mighty midgets make the difference!
This is a one player Asuw scenario with a duration of 12 hours. The MTB group starts grouped to make the easier to manage when traveling but should be ungrouped and micromanaged during an attack for the best effect. This scenario offers many points of decision and targets. The trick is finding the best one [:)]
This scenario requires the WW2 database. Get both of them here: http://www.harpoonhq.com/harpoon3/scenarios_wwii/
THE WIDOW MAKER
by Paul Bridge
DTG 121200Z OCT 63
Location: US Eastern Seaboard
Duration: 24 Hours
Sides: SSBN K-19 Red Banner Fleet
Nuke Option: On
Captain First Rank Alekseyev of the Ballistic Missile Submarine K-19 re-read the firing orders,Only an hour earlier he had decoded the signal together with the Political Officer a man who was well above his station.
Together with his crew they had spent over 2 months at sea , along time even for a top line Hotel class SSBN one of the finest in the Red Banner Fleet,but it had been hard on the crew no sunlight just recycled stale air and the smell of sweat.
Alex had spend the early part of his career on conventional boats in WW2 and the 1950s decided to transfer to the new nuclear boats...but why remain submerged for 2 months.
The reason was simple ...remain undetected... close the US Coast and conduct missile launch on the Capitalists, he had his orders; the time had come to Unleash the Dogs of War.....
This scenario requires the 1950-1964 "Colonial Wars" database. Get both of them here: http://www.harpoonhq.com/harpoon3/colonialwars/
BREAKING THE SHACKLES
by Quinton Van Zyl
DATE: 11 March 1973
TIME: 22:45:00 Zulu - evening local time
LOCATION: Indian Subcontinent
India vs United States
Ever since gaining independence from Britain in 1948, Sri Lanka has struggled to maintain its individuality in the shadow of its giant northern neighbour India. At best, India has "non friendly" relations with every one of its northern neighbours and in any conflict these nations would likely support India's enemy. It is therefore not in India's best interests to have its only southern neighbour as an enemy as well. Since independence India has taken it upon itself to impose its views on Sri Lanka and cultivate it as a bidding client state. Sri Lankan leaders have however had their own plans and have steered clear of this position as far as possible. While officially non-aligned, India has leaned increasingly towards the Soviet Union over the past decade. Sri Lanka on the other hand has favoured a more Western stance - especially towards the United States and just recently, Sri Lanka supported Pakistan in their war with India in 1971.
The support of India's enemy during that war caused a major rift in already strained relations between the two nations. In 1972, Sri Lankan leaders struck a deal with the USN to use the port of Trincomalee as a liberty port during Indian Ocean deployments. During the same period, new trade agreements were entered into and a completely new independence began to emerge for Sri Lanka with a major reliance on India becoming a thing of the past.
The prime minister of India, Indira Ghandi is not someone who likes to lose control and this is precisely what appeared to be happening with Sri Lanka. It seemed her client state was beginning a new future - one that did not include India and that would not do. Three weeks after top-secret orders were handed to Indian special forces; a large portion of the Sri Lankan governent - including the prime minister - was wiped out by a maissive bomb blast in the parliament building. The Indian response to this disaster was exceptionally swift: Indira Ghandi declared the nation of Sri Lanka a disaster area and pledged her nation's unwavering support for the Sri Lankan people in their time of need. This support came in the form of shiploads of Indian troops to protect the innocent civilians of Sri Lanka from the "rebel forces" responsible for this attack on their government. A caretaker government was installed and martial law declared - this government had a decidedly less pro-West outlook and was far more India friendly.
The international response was at first complete shock at the audacity of this move by India. Despite the lack of overt evidence, it was clear according to the CIA and MI5 what transpired and the general feeling was that this action could not go unchecked.
In reply, the US Navy has despatched the Enterprise CVBG from station off Vietnam as well as a large Amphibious Ready Group that left Diego Garcia two days ago. India is still standing firm and has increased their air and naval presence in the area.
This scenario requires the 1965-1979 database. Get both of them here: http://www.harpoonhq.com/harpoon3/scenarios_1960-79/
This thread is ONLY for the announcement of scenarios hosted at the Harpoon HeadQuarters.
By Mike Mykytyn
In the summer of 1943, fighting in the Solomons rage on with US forces pushing into the New Georgia area of operations. The United States has learned much since the bloody campaign at Guadalcanal and forces stand ready to stem the flow of supplies via the midnights run of the Tokyo Express. MTB Ron 10 has been forward deployed and stands ready for action against the IJN. Can these mighty midgets make the difference!
This is a one player Asuw scenario with a duration of 12 hours. The MTB group starts grouped to make the easier to manage when traveling but should be ungrouped and micromanaged during an attack for the best effect. This scenario offers many points of decision and targets. The trick is finding the best one [:)]
This scenario requires the WW2 database. Get both of them here: http://www.harpoonhq.com/harpoon3/scenarios_wwii/
THE WIDOW MAKER
by Paul Bridge
DTG 121200Z OCT 63
Location: US Eastern Seaboard
Duration: 24 Hours
Sides: SSBN K-19 Red Banner Fleet
Nuke Option: On
Captain First Rank Alekseyev of the Ballistic Missile Submarine K-19 re-read the firing orders,Only an hour earlier he had decoded the signal together with the Political Officer a man who was well above his station.
Together with his crew they had spent over 2 months at sea , along time even for a top line Hotel class SSBN one of the finest in the Red Banner Fleet,but it had been hard on the crew no sunlight just recycled stale air and the smell of sweat.
Alex had spend the early part of his career on conventional boats in WW2 and the 1950s decided to transfer to the new nuclear boats...but why remain submerged for 2 months.
The reason was simple ...remain undetected... close the US Coast and conduct missile launch on the Capitalists, he had his orders; the time had come to Unleash the Dogs of War.....
This scenario requires the 1950-1964 "Colonial Wars" database. Get both of them here: http://www.harpoonhq.com/harpoon3/colonialwars/
BREAKING THE SHACKLES
by Quinton Van Zyl
DATE: 11 March 1973
TIME: 22:45:00 Zulu - evening local time
LOCATION: Indian Subcontinent
India vs United States
Ever since gaining independence from Britain in 1948, Sri Lanka has struggled to maintain its individuality in the shadow of its giant northern neighbour India. At best, India has "non friendly" relations with every one of its northern neighbours and in any conflict these nations would likely support India's enemy. It is therefore not in India's best interests to have its only southern neighbour as an enemy as well. Since independence India has taken it upon itself to impose its views on Sri Lanka and cultivate it as a bidding client state. Sri Lankan leaders have however had their own plans and have steered clear of this position as far as possible. While officially non-aligned, India has leaned increasingly towards the Soviet Union over the past decade. Sri Lanka on the other hand has favoured a more Western stance - especially towards the United States and just recently, Sri Lanka supported Pakistan in their war with India in 1971.
The support of India's enemy during that war caused a major rift in already strained relations between the two nations. In 1972, Sri Lankan leaders struck a deal with the USN to use the port of Trincomalee as a liberty port during Indian Ocean deployments. During the same period, new trade agreements were entered into and a completely new independence began to emerge for Sri Lanka with a major reliance on India becoming a thing of the past.
The prime minister of India, Indira Ghandi is not someone who likes to lose control and this is precisely what appeared to be happening with Sri Lanka. It seemed her client state was beginning a new future - one that did not include India and that would not do. Three weeks after top-secret orders were handed to Indian special forces; a large portion of the Sri Lankan governent - including the prime minister - was wiped out by a maissive bomb blast in the parliament building. The Indian response to this disaster was exceptionally swift: Indira Ghandi declared the nation of Sri Lanka a disaster area and pledged her nation's unwavering support for the Sri Lankan people in their time of need. This support came in the form of shiploads of Indian troops to protect the innocent civilians of Sri Lanka from the "rebel forces" responsible for this attack on their government. A caretaker government was installed and martial law declared - this government had a decidedly less pro-West outlook and was far more India friendly.
The international response was at first complete shock at the audacity of this move by India. Despite the lack of overt evidence, it was clear according to the CIA and MI5 what transpired and the general feeling was that this action could not go unchecked.
In reply, the US Navy has despatched the Enterprise CVBG from station off Vietnam as well as a large Amphibious Ready Group that left Diego Garcia two days ago. India is still standing firm and has increased their air and naval presence in the area.
This scenario requires the 1965-1979 database. Get both of them here: http://www.harpoonhq.com/harpoon3/scenarios_1960-79/
This thread is ONLY for the announcement of scenarios hosted at the Harpoon HeadQuarters.
