Scenario Design & Discussion

File Name: Waking the God of the Dead v2.0 File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: IOPG Now, 25 years after the Osiraq raid, Israel once again faces a monumental decision about the value of pre-emption. Iran is pressing ahead with nuclear research despite broad international opposition and concern about it possibly acquiring nuclear weapons. The Iranian leader has called for Israel to be "wiped off the map". Its time to wake that old god of the dead. (Released February 2006). Click here to download this file

File Name: Nicobar Vengeance File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: IOPG Nicobar Vengeance (Battle Ocean 1990 series) EC2003 IOPG A few years in the future ... Friction has been growing between Indonesia and its neighbors. Among other issues, Indonesia claims that other nations have been illegally fishing in its waters while other nations accuse Indonesia of not doing enough to reduce piracy. Four days ago, an Indonesian submarine in the waters between the Nicobar islands and Sumatra sunk an Indian merchant that it mistook for a commercial fishing boat. Sixteen Indian sailors were killed in the incident. (Released January 2006). Cli…

File Name: Last Stan File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 07 Apr 2007 File Category: IOPG EC2003 IOPG Iran's stubborn refusal to submit to the authority of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with regard to its nuclear program led to its emergency reference to the UN Security Council. Resolutions aimed at sanctioning Iran and leaving the door open for further action were vetoed by both Russia and China. The EU3 (France, Germany and the UK) and the United States nevertheless pressed ahead with their cooperative efforts to find a way to bring punitive action against Iran. The debacle in Pakistan, however, badly aggravated the situation. US intelligence …

File Name: Stage Fright (Part 2 of 2) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: IOPG EC2003 IOPG Chinese political influence over the path of the Asian Super Highway has threatened plans for the future expansion of Indian trade ties in Indochina. China has convinced Bangladesh and Myanmar that their economic interests would be better served by linking Chittagong with a trilateral road network with Myanmar and Kunming in China. While the Super Highway is being purpose built to advance multilateral commerce, China has been keen to extract military advantages. There is strong Indian opposition to the Chinese "meddling" in plans that they had a…

File Name: Stage Fright (Part 1 of 2) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: IOPG EC2003 IOPG Chinese political influence over the path of the Asian Super Highway has threatened plans for the future expansion of Indian trade ties in Indochina. China has convinced Bangladesh and Myanmar that their economic interests would be better served by linking Chittagong with a trilateral road network with Myanmar and Kunming in China. While the Super Highway is being purpose built to advance multilateral commerce, China has been keen to extract military advantages. There is strong Indian opposition to the Chinese "meddling" in plans that they had a…

File Name: My Love is Vengeance File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: IOPG EC2003 IOPG The civil war in Iraq has spawned a multitude of terrorist organizations and networks, eclipsing the old enemy Al Qaeda and fostering new predilections among Middle Eastern states. Yemen has since turned its back on the USA, refusing to continue the pursuit and prosecution of suspected terrorists operating in its territory. There are now in fact strong indications that Yemen is harboring and propping up the terror networks. In a strange but somehow gratifying twist of fate, the USS Cole has returned to the scene of the crime perpetrated against her, t…

File Name: Nicobar Waltz File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: IOPG EC2003 IOPG A few years in the future ... For reasons which are not entirely clear, Indonesia has invaded and occupied part of the Nicobar islands. Normally, the United States would leave the matter to India, but by unhappy coincidence, the Indonesians chose to invade while an American film company was on Car Nicobar shooting scenes for a movie. In the confusion of battle, there were a number of American casualties, including two popular young American starlets (one of them a friend of the President's own children and a frequent visitor to the White House). A few days l…

File Name: The Battle of El Arish File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC EC2003 MEDC Shortly after the Six Day War, Soviet forces joined briefly with Egyptian forces against Israel in a "War of Attrition." Although this failed to seriously damage Israel, it laid the foundation for future joint Soviet-Egypt military action. By 1990, the progress towards peace made by Sadat and Begin fifteen years earlier has mostly fallen by the wayside. Soviet forces have returned to Egypt. Intelligence suggests that they may again initiate joint attacks against Israel. (Released January 2007). Click here to download this file

File Name: Crete Convoy File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC Crete Convoy (Battle Ocean 1990 series) EC2003 MEDC It is 1990 and the world is at war. America and its allies are gradually preparing to liberate Iran from the Soviet Union, which invaded that country earlier this year. Several allies of the Soviet Union have declared their support for the Soviet invasion. Convoy AAS (Flag Robison) should proceed to the waters off the southern shore of Crete in preparation for a rendevous with other vessels. Once at the rendevous point, you will receive additional orders. Libya has declared its support of the Soviet invasion of Iran. I…

File Name: Beida la Boom File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC EC2003 MEDC History is full of interesting surprises. The mercurial leader of Libya, having made much of his reputation as a foe of the West, ultimately decided that the future of his country (and his own future) might be secured more easily by adopting a policy of moderation. He was promptly ousted and forced into exile. The new regime is openly hostile to the West. Its ultimate goal is to dominate North and Central Africa and it has started an aggressive campaign of purchasing weapons from nations such as China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran. In addition, it has purch…

File Name: Get your Goat File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC EC2003 MEDC Relations between Spain and Morocco deteriorated after the departure of the Socialist government in Madrid, re-opening numerous old wounds. A brief but anxious confrontation in July 2002 had failed to resolve a longstanding quarrel over certain disputed territories in the Strait of Gibraltar, principally among them Leila (called Isla Perejil in Spain), Ceuta and Melilla. Morocco now claimed sovereignty over all three areas, declaring that Spain should be satisfied enough with its claim to the Canary Islands. In reply, Spain has renewed a permanent military p…

File Name: Shroud over Turin File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC EC2003 MEDC The eruption of a new civil war in the Balkans on the eve of the XX Winter Olympics drastically complicated European efforts at achieving security in Torino. The air forces of Switzerland and Italy were already working closely to ensure the Games were safe from terrorist attack, but the sudden outbreak of armed conflict on their doorstep was completely unexpected. Their accord did not cover military threats. The situation in the Balkans was still very unclear, but it appeared that several of the former territories of Yugoslavia were ganging up on Sloveni…

File Name: Roman Thunder File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC EC2003 MEDC A few years in the future ... Tensions between Algeria and the E.U. have increased. Algeria is now controlled by a religious dictatorship that is hostile to the West. The E.U. believes Algeria is responsible for several recent terrorist attacks in Europe. Current thinking in Europe is that the most likely solution to the problem is regime change. Intelligence officers have been in communication with a coalition of rebel groups in Algeria--it would probably be too much to call them pro-Western, but they would certainly be an improvement over the current lot. …

File Name: Operation Spanish Fury File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC Operation Spanish Fury (Battle Ocean 1990 series) EC2003 MEDC A few years in the future ... Revolutions in Algeria, Libya, and Egypt have left these countries in the grip of radical Islamic governments that are hostile to the United States and the European Union. In recent months, there have been a number of terrorist attacks in Spain. While the Algerian government is not directly responsible for these attacks, they have fostered an atmosphere of hatred against the E.U. and they have done nothing to prevent terrorists from organizing and training in their coun…

File Name: Kilo Krush File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC Kilo Krush (Battle Ocean 1990 series) EC2003 MEDC A few years in the future ... Libya has purchased two Kilo-class submarines from Russia. The European Union does not wish the transfer to take place. There is serious concern in the E.U. that the new government of Libya is too hostile to the West and that these submarines represent a potential threat the European merchant fleets and military forces. Libya refuses to reconsider the deal, claiming that since it has abandoned its WMD programs, it has every right to expand its conventional forces. (In fact, there are persisten…

File Name: Black Valor File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Updated: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC Black Valor (Battle Ocean 1990 series) EC2003 MEDC A few years in the future ... Tensions between Turkey and its neighbors in the Black Sea region have increased during recent years. The causes have ranged from trade issues to environmental concerns. Romania has been among the most vocal in its protests against Turkey, going so far as to threaten the use of force if Turkey continues to interfere with its international agenda. The situation has been made more serious because Ukraine has declared itself a guardian of the slavic Black Sea nations a…

File Name: Constant Glance File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC EC2003 MEDC Relations between the Ukraine and Russia have degraded into a shooting war after a prolonged dispute over gas supplies. Elements of the US-Eastern European Task Force (EETAF), established at a forward location in Romania, are being called into action to support and defend the West friendly government in Ukraine. (Released January 2006). Click here to download this file

File Name: Crimean River File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC EC2003 MEDC Our support of the Ukraine in its border conflict with Russia has broken up most of the enemy offensive, except in the Crimea, where the war is bogging down. Intelligence indicates that many Russian units are no longer getting consistent support or orders from Moscow, and that some isolated groups of Russian forces are either surrendering or "melting away". There is, unfortunately, at least one exception. A rogue general in the Crimea has taken the opportunity to seize a nuclear powerplant. His intentions are unknown, but he and his compatriots are known to …

File Name: LaGrange Six File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC EC2003 MEDC In this scenario, the ties and alliances between a host of European nations, old and new alike, have broken down. War has broken out once again between newly reformed states, failed states, and age old enemies. This time, the relationships evidenced by NATO, the EU and the like, have also crumbled. France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia have joined the battle on the side of Croatia, while the US, UK, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and the Ukraine have pledged to support Macedonia and the Former Yugoslavia. Peacekeeping in the reg…

File Name: Forced into a Corner File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: MEDC EC2003 MEDC Chaos reigned in the aftermath of the fall of Saddam Hussein and his regime. The United States failed to obtain sufficient support from the international community for its exercise in nation building, and with the body count rising and a new Administration in Washington, US forces pulled out in late 2004. Continuing political friction with the European Union was only aggravated by the turn of events in Iraq. The withdrawal of any significant Western presence in the Middle East led to a power vacuum that soon twisted itself into a nightmare scenario. T…