Crystal Blue Persuasion (Part 2 of 3)
Campaign 7 - Peacemaking in Bangladesh
New World Order series
HDS3 IOPG Battleset
The horrific nuclear conflict in 1998 between India and Pakistan, and between the USA and NSC, had consequences that extended far beyond those countries. Heavy radioactive fallout drifted as far east as Japan and some North Pacific islands. Nations closer to the battle zone suffered severely. Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar were especially hard hit by fallout. The resulting stresses on the economy and social fabric of these already quite poor countries were simply too much. Bangladesh slipped into civil war in April 2001, with a military junta taking control of the country and imposing sanction upon anyone who dared speak of democracy. When UN teams working to deal with the radiation problems were massacred after being accused of spying, an EU operation was launched to remove the junta and restore the country to order. (Released October 2000).
Openly hostile moves by Bangladeshi forces have substantially altered the parameters of the mission. It is now believed that India had hoped to annex Bangladesh after it crumbled, and that Indian-sponsored factions are directing Bangladeshi military forces. The EU operations spoiled their plans. The task force is directed to remain on station and repel all aggression, but the ROE demands that you do not attack Indian territory under any circumstances.