Scenarios

Thailand and Myanmar get into a brawl over Burmese fishing boats violating Thai fisheries. (Image of HTMS Phutta Loetla Naphalai (462); U.S. Navy photo 080615-N-8138M-569 by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Daniel Meaney (Released).)

American amphibious operations against a dictatorship that has seized control of the Dominican Republic in 1981. (Image is 101116-N-9327W-111, U.S. Navy photo of the Nassau by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Williamson/Released)

Part of the Philippines has broken away from the mother country and declared independence. Indonesia is supporting them. The Philippines need to stop an Indonesian convoy carrying supplies. (Image of Philippine vessel del Pilar was cropped from U.S. Navy photo 110730-N-WX059-162 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sean Furey/Released)

Chilean convoy vs. Russian navy in the near future...
 
(Image of Chilean navy frigate CNS Almirante Williams (FFG 19) and several other ships is U.S. Navy photo 110629-N-ZI300-106 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steve Smith/Released)

Hi Pooners,
 
my first scenario work after a long time. It stems from a discussion with a new player over there at Matrix. He described his first experiences and especially some rather dull AI performances. Oh, well... Thus I tweaked the stock scenario "Fish in a Barrel" a little...
 
Should be much sharper now. Highly recommended to play US side if you want to have a strong opponent.

Just a little anti-cartel action...

In 1980, there was a quasi-rebellion in the New Hebrides. Historically, there was little loss of life. But what if the organization behind the rebellion was more violent, and Great Britain decided to eliminate the threat, but France refused to allow Great Britain to use force in an area where they were co-administrators? So, the British task force must conduct the raid but it is possible that France will attack them before they even reach the New Hebrides...
 
(As a side note...I've discovered that a great way to brainstorm new scenarios is to go to Wikipedia, scroll through their lists of "conflicts by decade" or "territorial disputes" and then modify history by assuming that someone with access to military equipment has decided that today is a good day to act like a homicidal maniac. Fortunately for the world, history usually does not work like this...fortunately for Harpoon, it's a game, so insanity is always an option!)

China has armed a West African nation with ships and planes in return for oil. Now that nation is viewed as a threat to E.U. shipping...

What if, in 1982, the President had ordered punitive strikes against Guatemala for ordering the Rio Negro massacres? What if Cuba (and perhaps the Soviet Union) had decided to help protect their fellow socialist state from American aggression?

What if the shooting down of a couple of Libyan aircraft in 1981 resulted in the President deciding that now was the perfect time to make a major strike against Libya?

A lot of hardware for you in this scenerio to defeat the PLAF/PLAN who have an equally impressive defense as they overthrow the Philappine government. All comments, suggestions, ridicule and schellackings are welcome particually in the setup of the IADS (which I believe I did not do correctly.)

A nice simple submarine hunt scenario using some older platforms...I hope people will find it interesting and challenging.

This is a revised version of the scenario, taking into account a few things I've learned from people over the last few weeks about setting up bases, and the ability to attack with paratroopers.

Alaskan Tango
 
A Scenario for Harpoon 3 ANW/HUE 3.10
 
Database: HUD 3 V 1.6.1
 
A large Cold War Battle far away. Will You achieve a decisive victory by storming the barricades of the Kamchatka Peninsula?
 
It is your Carrier Battle Group, reinforced with several subs, versus ... an strong and well prepared opponent.
 
Be on your guard, watch Your six...and have fun!
 
 
Scenario idea/concept and older versions by Mark Gellis
 
This heavily modified version was written by Ralf Koelbach

A further revision, based on comments from people who have tried out the earlier versions.
 
Be careful what you wish for...
 
 

A revised version of the Alaskan Tango scenario with some errors resolved...

British ships on an intelligence mission in Egyptian waters get more than they bargained for...

Well, here's another Cold War scenario: French vs. Soviet forces, triggered by a Marxist revolution in Benin, formerly a French colony. I think I did better putting things together this time. Please let me know what you think. Thanks.

Modified version of the original Okinawa scen. Overhauled and updated to v 1.1.
Harpoon 3 ANW/HUE (3.10), Standard Database.
 
 
 
 
The Japanese side is even stronger now. Can you break their defense?

Command an E.U. convoy on its way to Syria to provide humanitarian aid. Syria may try to stop you from "aiding the rebels." Comments, observations, and suggestions are welcome.

A small action...Canada takes on Colombia. Enjoy.

This is one of my first attempts to write a scenario for H3, using the HUD3 database. It's pretty simple, but still a bit challenging, I think. Please let me know what you think.
 
Mark

Assault
 
v1.0
 
 
 
A scenario for Harpoon ANW 3.10 and the ANW DB
 
written by
 
Ralf Koelbach
 
February, 2011
 
The control of Iceland is crucial for the dominance in the Atlantic Ocean.
 
Land your troops via helo and take the base!
 
But prepare it well or your troops will never see the island...
 
This scenario uses ANWs brand new feature boarding and takeover.
 
It is by no means a beginner's scenario, you are up against very stiff defense.
 
Have fun,
 
Ralf
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alpha
ORDERS FOR CMDR ALPHA OPERATIONS
 
 
 
Intelligence
 
The war is in a critical phase. Our efforts to control the Atlantic Ocean are hindered by the Bravo base on Iceland.
 
 
 
Mission
 
In order to gain access to the Atlantic, we must take the hostile base on Iceland.
 
 
 
Execution
 
Move your task force towards the zone marked by the three refpoints. Proceed with care. Your LST must be on station there for at least four hours in order to unload troops and equipment.
 
 
 
In order to achieve that, conduct the following steps:
 
1. Gain air superiority
 
2. Take out hostile SAM units and ground forces.
 
3. First take the landing zone in the Southwest. Use it as a beachhead.
 
4. Then take facility after facility of the base with your helos.
 
5. Now come close with your carrier group. The LST can unload.
 
Command and Signal
 
AKR Kusnetzov
 
EMCON passive.
 
 
 
 
 

LESSON IX - HUD3
 
-- LESSON IX: UnRep, Boarding and Takeover --
 
V 1_01 as of February, 5th, 2011
 
The purpose of this lesson is to familiarize the user how to conduct ship-to-ship unrep, boarding and takeover operations.
 
Playing through this lesson the user should become familiar with the following tactics:
 
1. Ship-to-ship Underway Replenishment.
 
2. Boarding of a hostile ships.
 
3. Takeover of hostile facilities.
 
Good Guys
 
INTELLIGENCE:
 
We have deteced a hostile base. Close to it there must be a hostile merchant ship.
 
MISSION:
 
Prepare your attacking birds for a strike, take the base and board the hostile ship.
 
EXECUTION:
 
1. Bring the AOR vessel and your LH close to each other. Then transfer AGM-65D Mavericks from the AOR vessel to the Essex.
 
2. Ready some of your Harriers with loadout #142 SEAD (Sidearms and Mavericks).
 
3. Use your Harriers to destroy the EW sites and the hostile Command Post.
 
4. Now fly in your helos and take the ammo dump, the runway and the gas tank with your troops.
 
5. Find the hostile transport ship and board it with your helo based teams.
 
Note: This is not an official AGSI scen. It was written to supplement the official tutorial scens with one focusing on several new features.

Hi Pooners,
 
my first scenario for H3 ANW (HUE), since HUE has been released. It is written for and with Darren´s HUD 3 V 1.5 database.
 
Story: What would happen, if a current US CVBG clashes with a strong Russian CVBG, centered around the CVN Kusnetzov and full of up-to-date Flankers and Fulcrums?
 
This one is a nice duel I think. Be careful when using time compression
 
Hope you´ve fun.
 
Ralf