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A Nice Little Shootout

Joint NATO Baltic exercises "Lead Barrel" went as planned. Russia voiced its objections against NATO military operations in Lithuania/Latvia/Estonia but no one expected any serious escalation. Russian recon assets closely monitored NATO units but without any provocative activities.

After achieving all objectives NATO declared exercises as finished and begun withdrawing its assets. Naval units left Gulf of Riga, split into two SAG's and sailed south to Gdansk. Air units stationed in Poland, Germany and Denmark begun moving out to their home bases.

Everything changed within last 20 minutes.

Author: Pawel Kurek

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Trophy Hunters



In 1969, thousands of Chinese workers began arriving at the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam and immediately set to work on the TAZARA project, a national railway that would stretch deep into the East African interior and would not only connect remote rural communities but also drive across southern Tanzania into the Zambian copper belt. Back then Tanzanian national leaders had first approached Western nations to assist with the project, but one after another, the USA, Great Britain, and even the United Nations and the Soviet Union, all turned them down. The Communist Chinese, however, seized the opportunity, and now, nearly 50 years later, the investment was paying off in a big way. Large deposits of uranium have been discovered near the northern end of Lake Nyasa, and the People's Republic of China is keen to realize on its long term investment. Unfortunately, the area is also the subject of a longstanding boundary dispute between Tanzania and its western neighbor, Malawi. Perhaps repeating the transgressions of the Western colonial powers more than a hundred years before, the Chinese are not about to permit anything to stand in the way of their plans for strategic economic gain.

In response to rising tensions between Malawi and Tanzania, the PRC has moved significant military forces into Tanzania. Officially they report an invitation by the government in Dodoma to safeguard the joint economic interests of Tanzania and the PRC in the mineral deposits near Mbeya. However, the force is much larger than that one would ordinarily expect for simple security. It is now reported that a small force of Malawi Army regulars were discovered beyond the border control post and that they have been summarily executed by the Chinese. Moreover, movement of refugees in the Chitipa and Karonga regions of Malawi is reported subject to Chinese scrutiny and approval, such that very few people are being permitted to cross the border. Survey and drilling equipment has even been spotted in some remote parts of Karonga.

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Paralyzer



In the first scenario of this multi part campaign, called Threshold, we examined what happened when the Israelis carried out a preemptive air strike against what they believed to be a Syrian nuclear weapons research facility. In the aftermath of that action, full scale war has now broken out between Syria and Israel, and Iran is vowing to join the cause against the Zionist aggressors.

This second scenario will continue to examine the possible result of a single aimed pre-emptive strike, and the resulting ever widening conflagration.

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1.0. SITREP:

The Syrians have launched a full scale counter-attack in response to our successful preemptive strike against their recently reconstructed nuclear facility. As expected, the Syrians and the Iranians have also engineered a new wave of unrest and terrorist activity in both the Gaza Strip and Beirut. Fortunately, we were well prepared for that eventuality, and much of the terrorist activity in those locations has been suppressed, at least for the time being.

Our strike on the MV Al Hasan, a merchant ship delivering nuclear materials from Iran, has been deemed a success. At last report, she was burning and partially capsized in the harbor at Tartus. Unfortunately, the Russians are reporting having received minor damage to their nuclear powered battlecruiser Petr Velikiy, which was also moored there. Our pilots swear they did not target or unintentionally hit the Russian warship, but she is nevertheless reporting damage, and has been observed leaving Tartus streaming a column of thick smoke. Suffice to say, Moscow is protesting loudly and both the Syrians and Iranians are taking advantage of this unfortunate development.

Tehran is pledging full military support for the Syrians and is requesting Russian military support to defend Islamic nations in the region from Zionist hostile action. Intelligence indicates that Iranian military forces are mobilizing, including a sharp rise in activity at known ballistic missile bases.

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F-16C/D Blk 50/52 - Pakistan
Heron TP (Eitan) - Israel
Ka-28 Helix - Intl
Kilo II (636/VN) SS - Vietnam

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Scimitar



In the first and second scenarios of this multi part campaign, we saw what happened when the Israelis carried out a preemptive air strike against a Syrian nuclear research facility, and the ferocity of the combined Syrian-Iranian response.

In this third instalment in the series, the crisis has deepened and expanded into a regional war in which old superpowers threaten to become involved.

1.0. SITREP:

First the good news. The clash with the Syrian air force has resolved largely in our favor, and the surprise raid on the Iranian nuclear facilities near Esfahan have been deemed a success. We also believe, but cannot confirm, that the Syrians and Iranians have exhausted their ballistic missile inventory for the time being. Our effort, however, has spent much of our air force's immediately available capability and we are attempting to reconstitute the force.

Now the bad news. Despite heavy losses, Syrian ground forces have crossed into the Golan Heights once again. An enemy armored group has seized the Israeli settlement at Neve Ativ and appears to be digging in nearby. Much of our army is preoccupied in Gaza and in providing disaster relief in the wake of missile attacks on civilian centers, and we have been slow to respond in the Golan.

Moreover, it appears that the Russians are moving to support the Syrian offensive. So called Russian peacekeepers are arriving in force aboard Il-76 airlifters at Latakia and Damascus, and there are reports of Russian air force squadrons also arriving in concert with them. There are also rumours of similar movements in Iran, but these are as yet unconfirmed.

Also, the Russian navy battlecruiser Petr Velikiy has rounded Cyprus and appears to be returning to eastern Mediterranean waters. Her specific intentions are unknown at this time.

The Americans have advised, via back channels, that they are turning around a carrier group near Yemen and sending it back up the Red Sea. They have not, as yet, promised direct support but it appears likely they will offer same.

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Hammerfall



Thus far, this multi part campaign has witnessed Israel carry out a preemptive strike in defense of the nation, only to ignite a wider regional conflict which resulted in the destruction of both Nevatim and Damascus by nuclear fire. Russia has condemned the action and come to the aid of Syria and Iran, moving troops into both countries to help defend against them against what they have called Israel's bald faced nuclear aggression. Though continuing to put up a vigorous defense, Israel is clearly out muscled by the combined power of its enemies. Though late arriving on the scene, an American carrier strike force is now pushing north through the Red Sea.

1.0. SITREP:

In response to the terror bombing of the Knesset and the nuclear attack against Nevatim, we have responded with strategic weapons against both Damascus and Tehran. Though the strike on Damascus was a success, the Jericho III ICBM launched against Tehran failed for some reason that remains unknown.

Russia has stepped up its attacks on our airfields and has moved substantial forces into Lebanon and the Golan Heights. Steady streams of Russian transport aircraft are flying into Latakia (ZZa) and Hama (ZUa), and more resupply is believed to be arriving from the Black Sea. The situation on the northern frontier is desperate. Fortunately Washington is finally responding, and the Truman carrier strike group is now heading to the region.

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A new version of the official Harpoon Commander's Edition (HCE) Database (HCDB-100308) is now available.

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Abu Dhabi FF - UAE
Al Murjan (Type 332) MCM - UAE
Delvar AE - Iran
Ghannatha PTM - UAE
Arihant SSBN - India
Una (M-100D) SS - Croatia
Whiskey (613/AL) SS - Albania

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Korea '51

Situated on and around the Korean Penninsular dating early 1950s this is loosley based on the Korean War. As in that conflict there isn't a lot of naval action, mostly (in this scenario) air to air and air to ground action. While ground to ground action isn't an intended feature of Harpoon, it is also available if you wish to pursue it.

Your primary mission is to protect your bases on the Korean Peninsula. You must destroy or severely damage land units that are expected to advance towards your positions and to reduce enemy fighter numbers. At least one enemy base should be targeted to either reduce sea transport links vital to the enemy or to reduce their ability to launch air attacks.

USSR and Chinese aircraft are known to be operating in the region and are suspected to be assisting the North Korean forces. However, they should only be engaged if they show definite signs of intended aggression. Aircraft operating out of Japenese bases are considered highly valued and should return to home base between sorties.

Additional limited support is available from two carrier groups. For purposes of self defence their aircraft resources should return directly from each mainland mission. Although the enemy equipment is dated they have significant resources, don't expect to be home for Christmas.

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F-94 Korea

This was in the begining a test scenario to test unguided air-to-air rockets, basically in the F-94C Starfire, and his effectiveness (I was very dubtious about the capability in the game of a unguided rocket to hit in a flying airplane). But now I think it can be very simple introductory scenario to Harpoon HCE, mostly for old time interception and worth of release it, with the flavour of the early 1950s.

The situation report is very simple, your're at the command of the 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron near 1954, temporarily deployed from Komaki AFB, Japan, to South Korea (and very reinforced in strength), and equipped with the new Lockheed F-94C Starfire (derived from the F-80/T-33), all-weather interceptor exclusively armed with unguided air-to-air rockets (the famous 2.75" FFAR Mk4 Mighty Mouse), to defend Seoul from upcoming streams of communist bombers breaking the 1953 ceasefire !

Author: Enrique Mas

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Brush Wars Scenario 01 - Business As Usual

The front lines of the Global War on Terror have always been intermixed with regional security and stability issues. In the Southern Philippines, the local government is still battling with decades-old adversaries; remainders of Communist rebels and militas intent on an Islamic breakaway territory. Add to that mix new players such as Al-Qaeda and drug-smuggling rings and you've got a heady brew waiting to boil over. Since 2002, the US Navy has provided soft and hard support in the southern conflict, but keeping a low-key profile. Case in point: US forces consisting of medical, construction and civil affairs elements have been dispatched from the main city of Zamboanga to an outpost on Basilan Island. Providing humanitarian aid effort to win over the local populace is a critical part of the COIN strategy. If successful, the campaign will remove another base of support for anti-government forces. Securing Basilan opens the way to the rest of the island chain leading south to Sabah where numerous terror camps have started to pop up.

This is a relatively low-tech scenario from an organic fires perspective (no SAMs or SSMs), but it reflects the reality of assymetrical warfare. One side enjoys a sensor and communication advantage. The other enjoys numbers and ability to strike and fade at will. Managing and preserving your combat power while applying maximum effort to the opponent's vulnerabilities is the key to victory.

Author: Armando Heredia (a.k.a. Juramentado)

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