MEDC

Iowa goes convoy-hunting in the Med; a WWII 50th Anniversary homage.

Everybody piles on Israel.

Putting out fires in the Adriatic.

Found in a forgotten folder from years ago. NATO vs. Serbian navy in the Adriatic. Contains original scenario and a variation.

Serhiy's Decision
 
A Harpoon Commander's Edition scenario for the EC2003 Battle for the Mediterranean Battleset.
 
This scenario is designed for play by the BLUE side.
 
Although formally established by presidential decree on a warm summer day in August 1992, the slow and painful partition of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet between Ukraine and the newly independent Russian Federation took several more years. Arguably, the first ship of the Ukrainian Navy came into being on 26 January 1992 and in considerably less peaceful fashion. The collapse of the USSR in December 1991 caused the crew of the Project 159A (NATO Petya II) class light frigate SKR-112, most of them Ukrainian by nationality, to make a fateful decision. That morning in January, captain-lieutenant Serhiy Nastenko raised the state flag of Ukraine aboard his ship and together, he and his crew took an oath of allegiance to their new motherland. Black Sea Fleet Command was outraged, compelling Nastenko and his crew to eventually flee from the Russian naval base at Donuzlav, hoping to seek refuge in Odessa. Ships and aircraft of the Black Sea Fleet still loyal to Moscow set out in pursuit of the mutineer.

Another combined forces strike on Libya; rescued from the Harpoon Scenario Warehouse.

Hi all,
 
just uploaded a new scen for HCE. Battleset is EC 2003 MEDC, database is Renes Euro-DB.
 
The scenario shows a big US-Russian clash after the Ukraine has fallen back under Russian domination and poses a threat to Romania.
 
Ukrainian naval force have taken US side and together they try to retake Ukraine´s bases and protect Romania.
 
This is a big one - Brad, Rene - you should like it!
 
Regards,
Ralf

Carrier Clash
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
The premise of the scenario is as follows: The East-West conflict rages on. In this scenario Blue atempts to locate and destroy all Red targets. ORDERS FOR BLUE 1. This is a SINKEX. Locate and destroy all red targets in your OPAREA.

Heatwave (Part 3 of 3)
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
All of the scenarios in this series are based on the premise that the post Cold War world is not typified by peace, but is instead punctuated by fragmentation, revolution and chaos. In July 1994, the unrest in Algeria that had been simmering for years finally exploded into a major armed conflict. The terror campaign that had been carried out by Islamic extremists since the early 1990s reached an awful crescendo when they finally seized power of the country. Algerian government forces, demoralized and fearful of repercussions against their families, lay down their arms and capitulated to the rebel army by August 1995. It did not take long for the new Islamic government to gain support from Iran and Libya for its anti-Western stance. A major program to build a powerful Algerian military was funded by trading oil to Russia for arms. In March 1995, Algerian forces began harassing Western ship traffic in the Western Mediterranean. On 27 August 1995, a civilian airliner carrying French and Italian diplomats, travelling from Morocco to Tunisia, was hijacked by Islamic extremists. The hijackers were given sanctuary in Algeria and the passengers held for ransom. A Coalition of Western nations responded. (Released July 2000).

Poison Oasis (Part 2 of 3)
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
All of the scenarios in this series are based on the premise that the post Cold War world is not typified by peace, but is instead punctuated by fragmentation, revolution and chaos. In July 1994, the unrest in Algeria that had been simmering for years finally exploded into a major armed conflict. The terror campaign that had been carried out by Islamic extremists since the early 1990s reached an awful crescendo when they finally seized power of the country. Algerian government forces, demoralized and fearful of repercussions against their families, lay down their arms and capitulated to the rebel army by August 1995. It did not take long for the new Islamic government to gain support from Iran and Libya for its anti-Western stance. A major program to build a powerful Algerian military was funded by trading oil to Russia for arms. In March 1995, Algerian forces began harassing Western ship traffic in the Western Mediterranean. On 27 August 1995, a civilian airliner carrying French and Italian diplomats, travelling from Morocco to Tunisia, was hijacked by Islamic extremists. The hijackers were given sanctuary in Algeria and the passengers held for ransom. A Coalition of Western nations responded. (Released July 2000).

Operation Sandstorm (Part 1 of 3)
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
All of the scenarios in this series are based on the premise that the post Cold War world is not typified by peace, but is instead punctuated by fragmentation, revolution and chaos. In July 1994, the unrest in Algeria that had been simmering for years finally exploded into a major armed conflict. The terror campaign that had been carried out by Islamic extremists since the early 1990s reached an awful crescendo when they finally seized power of the country. Algerian government forces, demoralized and fearful of repercussions against their families, lay down their arms and capitulated to the rebel army by August 1995. It did not take long for the new Islamic government to gain support from Iran and Libya for its anti-Western stance. A major program to build a powerful Algerian military was funded by trading oil to Russia for arms. In March 1995, Algerian forces began harassing Western ship traffic in the Western Mediterranean. On 27 August 1995, a civilian airliner carrying French and Italian diplomats, travelling from Morocco to Tunisia, was hijacked by Islamic extremists. The hijackers were given sanctuary in Algeria and the passengers held for ransom. A Coalition of Western nations responded. (Released July 2000).

Aimed Impulse (Part 7 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 MEDC Battleset
 
The war in the Mediterranean theater pitted NATO against UBAN members Syria, Egypt and Libya. Although historically an ally of the US, Israel's participation in the war with UBAN was not one of acting in coalition, but rather in fighting for the survival of the nation. UBAN aggression was further encouraged and supported by the NSC and its client Yugoslavia. (Released November 2000).
 
Orders have been given for our forces in the Indian Ocean to launch preemptive special weapons strikes in Iran and the former Iraq to preclude an expected UBAN attack using weapons of mass destruction. We are also confident that remaining UBAN elements in Syria, Egypt and Libya are preparing to use chemical and/or biological weapons, possibly even nuclear weapons obtained from the NSC. NATO has thus approved strikes against selected sites in these UBAN nations as the ultimate precaution. Timing is crucial; it does not take long to load a few barrels of sarin or anthrax agent into a truck and simply drive away.

There Goes the Neighborhood (Part 6 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 MEDC Battleset
 
The war in the Mediterranean theater pitted NATO against UBAN members Syria, Egypt and Libya. Although historically an ally of the US, Israel's participation in the war with UBAN was not one of acting in coalition, but rather in fighting for the survival of the nation. UBAN aggression was further encouraged and supported by the NSC and its client Yugoslavia. (Released November 2000).
 
The final mission of the naval task group is to secure the port at Alexandria, and thereby control access to the Suez. UBAN has no sizeable defending forces in the area, although it is likely that the Russians will attempt to intervene, either by air or submarine attack.

Slash and Burn (Part 5 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 MEDC Battleset
 
The war in the Mediterranean theater pitted NATO against UBAN members Syria, Egypt and Libya. Although historically an ally of the US, Israel's participation in the war with UBAN was not one of acting in coalition, but rather in fighting for the survival of the nation. UBAN aggression was further encouraged and supported by the NSC and its client Yugoslavia. (Released November 2000).
 
Our task group is about to come face to face with the surviving Black Sea Fleet contingent. No land-based support is available to provide assistance to us, and we believe the same is true for the NSC. This is classic naval surface warfare.

Operation Wrecking Ball (Part 4 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 MEDC Battleset
 
The war in the Mediterranean theater pitted NATO against UBAN members Syria, Egypt and Libya. Although historically an ally of the US, Israel's participation in the war with UBAN was not one of acting in coalition, but rather in fighting for the survival of the nation. UBAN aggression was further encouraged and supported by the NSC and its client Yugoslavia. (Released November 2000).
 
The NATO task force is now off the coast of Libya, a UBAN member and long-time enemy. Indications are that the Libyans will attempt to interdict our group before we can reach the Eastern Med. It is not known if the Russians will assist in the expected Libyan operation. We have only one option against the Libyans - hit them first, and hit them hard.

Skybolt (Part 3 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 MEDC Battleset
 
The war in the Mediterranean theater pitted NATO against UBAN members Syria, Egypt and Libya. Although historically an ally of the US, Israel's participation in the war with UBAN was not one of acting in coalition, but rather in fighting for the survival of the nation. UBAN aggression was further encouraged and supported by the NSC and its client Yugoslavia. (Released November 2000).
 
The willingness of NSC forces to become involved in the new Middle East conflict came as somewhat of a surprise. NATO underestimated the degree of their desperation. NSC airstrikes have decimated airbases in Turkey. In any event, the Turks have capitulated and denied access to NATO forces. A hastily assembled contingent from the Russian Black Sea Fleet is now in the Aegean, and threatening to cut off access to the Eastern Med.

Osiris (Part 2 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 MEDC Battleset
 
The war in the Mediterranean theater pitted NATO against UBAN members Syria, Egypt and Libya. Although historically an ally of the US, Israel's participation in the war with UBAN was not one of acting in coalition, but rather in fighting for the survival of the nation. UBAN aggression was further encouraged and supported by the NSC and its client Yugoslavia. (Released November 2000).
 
UBAN operations against Israel are considered a success, albeit having been achieved at an enormous cost. Syrian military forces, for all intents and purposes, have ceased to exist. Egyptian forces have also suffered considerable losses. Elements of NATO naval forces are enroute to the Eastern Med to support Persian Gulf missions, but cannot operate safely in this area as long as Egypt remains combat-effective.

The Third Temple (Part 1 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 MEDC Battleset
 
The war in the Mediterranean theater pitted NATO against UBAN members Syria, Egypt and Libya. Although historically an ally of the US, Israel's participation in the war with UBAN was not one of acting in coalition, but rather in fighting for the survival of the nation. UBAN aggression was further encouraged and supported by the NSC and its client Yugoslavia. (Released November 2000).
 
The war in the Med began with simultaneous attacks by Syria and Egypt upon Israel. Their efforts are not really motivated by fervent Islamic fundamentalism, but rather by a shared historical hatred of the state of Israel. Regardless of the motive, the objective is very clear - the utter destruction of Israel as an independent nation and ally of the US.

Operation Cleopatra (Part 3 of 3)
Campaign 10 - Suez Confrontation
New World Order series
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
Following the war with UBAN, extremist leaders in Egypt were overthrown and (once again) replaced by a more moderate, pro-Western government. Its Arab neighbors, however, remained staunchly anti-Western in their politics. Egypt was sharply criticized for its "backslide into immorality and sinful collaboration with the enemies of Allah". Libya and Syria threatened to strip Egypt of its guardianship of the Suez. This was correctly perceived as a warning of imminent conflict. (Released January 2001).
 
The EU naval group has arrived on station in the Eastern Med, and has been directed to establish an ASuW/AAW umbrella for the protection of Egyptian territory.

Valley of the Kings (Part 2 of 3)
Campaign 10 - Suez Confrontation
New World Order series
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
Following the war with UBAN, extremist leaders in Egypt were overthrown and (once again) replaced by a more moderate, pro-Western government. Its Arab neighbors, however, remained staunchly anti-Western in their politics. Egypt was sharply criticized for its "backslide into immorality and sinful collaboration with the enemies of Allah". Libya and Syria threatened to strip Egypt of its guardianship of the Suez. This was correctly perceived as a warning of imminent conflict. (Released January 2001).
 
A force of enemy missile combatants have penetrated dangerously close to Egyptian shores and the mouth of the Suez Canal.

Cain Fandango (Part 1 of 3)
Campaign 10 - Suez Confrontation
New World Order series
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
Following the war with UBAN, extremist leaders in Egypt were overthrown and (once again) replaced by a more moderate, pro-Western government. Its Arab neighbors, however, remained staunchly anti-Western in their politics. Egypt was sharply criticized for its "backslide into immorality and sinful collaboration with the enemies of Allah". Libya and Syria threatened to strip Egypt of its guardianship of the Suez. This was correctly perceived as a warning of imminent conflict. (Released January 2001).
 
On the morning of 2 February 2002, Libya and Syria launched their attack upon Egyptian ports, airbases and forces at sea. With an EU task force enroute to protect the Suez but still a considerable distance away, they sought to achieve an advantage by the early destruction of Egyptian facilities and capacities. EU aircraft were on their way to reinforce Egypt, but were caught refuelling in Italy and Crete. Getting them through to Egyptian airfields while the latter are under attack will be a serious test of their confidence in our ability and resolve.

Operation Wizard (Part 8 of 8)
Cyprus Affair Campaign
New World Order Series
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
When the NSC made good on its promises to deliver SA-10 Grumble SAM systems to the Greek Cypriots in Spring 1995, despite Turkish protest, the stage was set for another conflict in Cyprus. The presence of the advanced weapons shifted the delicate balance of power, as it put nearly all aircraft operating from the Turkish side of the island at risk. When regular Turkish forces stormed the island a few months later, NATO was embarrassed. It had not been aware of Turkey's intention to reclaim Cyprus once and for all. Hand in hand with the economic boom in the NSC came military modernization and revitalization, funding for which was fuelled at least partly by an unprecedented level of arms exports. The NSC would no longer sit idly by while its national interests were decided by others. It launched a major attack against Turkey in June 1995. The NSC did not believe NATO would intervene in the Cypriot affair after having been snubbed by its Turkish partner and after the beating it had received in the Baltic conflict a year earlier. The NSC was wrong.
 
Though numerically plentiful, NSC ground forces are relatively poorly trained. The operation to retake Turkey is going well, although it is considerably bloodier than was Desert Storm. Cyprus has already been reclaimed. The US learned valuable lessons from Operation Desert Storm, including the following rule: it makes no sense not to finish the job. Task Force Scarecrow has moved into the Aegean, and more aircraft are being ferried in to newly rebuilt airbases in Turkey for the upcoming operation. The mission - destroy the NSC Black Sea Fleet and neutralize neighboring military facilities. (Released August 2000).

Lionheart (Part 7 of 8)
Cyprus Affair Campaign
New World Order Series
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
When the NSC made good on its promises to deliver SA-10 Grumble SAM systems to the Greek Cypriots in Spring 1995, despite Turkish protest, the stage was set for another conflict in Cyprus. The presence of the advanced weapons shifted the delicate balance of power, as it put nearly all aircraft operating from the Turkish side of the island at risk. When regular Turkish forces stormed the island a few months later, NATO was embarrassed. It had not been aware of Turkey's intention to reclaim Cyprus once and for all. Hand in hand with the economic boom in the NSC came military modernization and revitalization, funding for which was fuelled at least partly by an unprecedented level of arms exports. The NSC would no longer sit idly by while its national interests were decided by others. It launched a major attack against Turkey in June 1995. The NSC did not believe NATO would intervene in the Cypriot affair after having been snubbed by its Turkish partner and after the beating it had received in the Baltic conflict a year earlier. The NSC was wrong.
 
Pound the enemy as much as you like, you cannot seize and hold territory from ships at sea. You have to put troops on the ground. The amphibious force now approaching Turkish shores, codenamed "Lionheart", must be protected. The amphibious landing will be accompanied by a major airborne assault on Cyprus. It is expected that the NSC will be pulling out all the stops to destroy the assets before they can reach their objective. (Released August 2000).

The Tin Man Missions (Part 6 of 8)
Cyprus Affair Campaign
New World Order series
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
When the NSC made good on its promises to deliver SA-10 Grumble SAM systems to the Greek Cypriots in Spring 1995, despite Turkish protest, the stage was set for another conflict in Cyprus. The presence of the advanced weapons shifted the delicate balance of power, as it put nearly all aircraft operating from the Turkish side of the island at risk. When regular Turkish forces stormed the island a few months later, NATO was embarrassed. It had not been aware of Turkey's intention to reclaim Cyprus once and for all. Hand in hand with the economic boom in the NSC came military modernization and
revitalization, funding for which was fuelled at least partly by an unprecedented level of arms exports. The NSC would no longer sit idly by while its national interests were decided by others. It launched a major attack against Turkey in June 1995. The NSC did not believe NATO would intervene in the Cypriot affair after having been snubbed by its Turkish partner and after the beating it had received in the Baltic conflict a year earlier. The NSC was wrong.
 
The Tin Man missions comprised a series of attacks on key NSC-occupied bases in Cyprus and Turkey. The objective is to suppress enemy air defences and airfields in preparation for the liberation of these areas from NSC occupation. (Released August 2000).

Scarecrow (Part 5 of 8)
Cyprus Affair Campaign
New World Order Series
HDS3 MEDC Battleset
 
When the NSC made good on its promises to deliver SA-10 Grumble SAM systems to the Greek Cypriots in Spring 1995, despite Turkish protest, the stage was set for another conflict in Cyprus. The presence of the advanced weapons shifted the delicate balance of power, as it put nearly all aircraft operating from the Turkish side of the island at risk. When regular Turkish forces stormed the island a few months later, NATO was embarrassed. It had not been aware of Turkey's intention to reclaim Cyprus once and for all. Hand in hand with the economic boom in the NSC came military modernization and revitalization, funding for which was fuelled at least partly by an unprecedented level of arms exports. The NSC would no longer sit idly by while its national interests were decided by others. It launched a major attack against Turkey in June 1995. The NSC did not believe NATO would intervene in the Cypriot affair after having been snubbed by its Turkish partner and after the beating it had received in the Baltic conflict a year earlier. The NSC was wrong.
 
The first mission of the NATO task force, now known as Task Force Scarecrow, upon arriving on station between Cyprus and Crete, was to secure air and surface supremacy. This will be difficult. By now, the Turkish military is essentially non-existent, and will not be able to provide much support. Do not attack land-based targets and do not attack surface targets unless they are inside the declared exclusion zone. Submarines may be attacked upon detection. (Released August 2000).