Scenario Design & Discussion

File Name: Pushing Back (Part 4 of 5) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac The South China Sea War (Part 4 of 5) The situation in the Parcel Islands continues to deteriorate. Fire has been exchanged between Chinese and Japanese and Korean naval vessels with each side blaming each other for beginning the hostilities. The Chinese are still refusing to disclose the reason for their seizing and fortifying the islands and have insisted on remaining there. In fact, they have dispatched a large occupation force to garrison the island. The countries around the region, have decided to impose a blockade around the island. (Released Decem…

File Name: A Cry for Help (Part 3 of 5) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac The South China Sea War (Part 3 of 5) A combined air and commando attack has crippled the Armed Forces of the Phillipines. The chain of command is in complete disarray and morale is at its lowest. The population is living in fear of the Chinese and the Philippine government has appealed to the international community for help. The Chinese are continuing to make intimidating statements and promising the continued use of force to make the point not to interfere in the Parcel Islands. The navies of neighboring countries are responding to protect civilian …

File Name: When Shove Comes to Punch (Part 2 of 5) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Updated: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac The South China Sea War (Part 2 of 5) The Philippines are in an uproar over the destruction of their naval task group by the PLAN. Questions are being asked as to what the true mission of the task group was and the circumstances surrounding its destruction. The President of the Philippines has stated that the task group was sent to protect its fishing fleet and the attack was unprovoked. The Philippine government has filed a formal protest. Meanwhile, the PRC is seizing this opportunity to "flex its muscles" and to …

File Name: The Local Bully (Part 1 of 5) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Updated: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac The South China Sea War (Part 1 of 5) The PRC has occupied one of the disputed islands in the South China Sea. Any civilian shipping that has come close to the island has been harassed by the PLAN (People's Liberation Army Navy). Lately, some fishing vessels from the Philippines have been attacked by PLAN warships and attacks against Philippine vessels have increased in the past few weeks. Analysts speculate that the PRC has chosen the Philippines to make an example out of due to its relatively modest military forces and poss…

File Name: Japfish File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Fish populations around the world have declined due to global warming, overfishing, and other factors. Japan has responded to dwindling catches by fishing closer and closer to parts of the Russian coast where fish are still relatively abundant. It is not clear whether Japanese fishing boats has actually violated Russian territorial waters or, if they have, how often it has happened, but Russia believes its territory is being violated. The situation has become very tense. Russian fishermen have fired shots at Japanese fishing boats. Japan has responded by sending armed escorts …

World War III View File Chaos is rampant in the Pacific. Japan and Russia are engaged over a large find of oil reserves at Sakhalin Island. China must crush Hong Kong secessionists who have declared their independence; failure is not an option as Taiwan and others would surely follow suit. North Korean brinksmanship is at a new peak. DPRK forces are massed at the border and threatening to invade the ROK unless Pyongyang is granted an impossible package of economic concessions. In short, every hot spot in the region is about to boil over! (Released March 2005). Submitter CV32 …

File Name: Allegro (Part 2 of 3) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 07 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Scenario 2 of 3: This one looks at a PRC/Taiwan battle without actually involving the Taiwan Strait! Your primary mission will be to guide your SAG and Amphib groups from Taiwan past enemy units from the Chinese and Philipino sides trying to locate them. Use every trick you can think of because once you're spotted it can easily become a slugfest. (Released February 2006). Click here to download this file

File Name: Prelude (Part 1 of 3) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Updated: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Scenario 1 of 3: Situation escalated as PRC now actively pursuing supremacy operation your AO. It is anticipated that PLA-N will reinforce positions in Spratly Chain, escalate presence in Subic Bay facility and engage in offensive operations to drive other claimants from the area. (Released February 2006). Click here to download this file

File Name: The Java Sea Incident File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac It is the early 1990s and Indonesia has become increasingly hostile towards its international neighbors. In the last six months, there have been several incidents in the region, including the sinking of a fishing boat the Indonesians claimed refused to stop when challenged by one of its frigates. Three weeks ago, two Singaporean A-4s were shot down when they strayed into Indonesian airspace. A large shipment of arms is on its way from Russia to Jakarta. Singapore and Australia are increasingly concerned about Indonesia and its long term plans for the region and h…

File Name: Operation Island Wind v1.1 File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Updated: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Operation Island Wind. A hypothetical scenario that explores Japan making a surgical strike against North Korea's missile test center. This is not a leisurely task, as you have less than 24 game hours to complete the mission. The player should attempt to limit collateral damage, as the target is very specific. Designer Notes: I've tweaked it a bit, and probably given the red side a bit more capabilities than it really has (reference materials were conflicting). However, this was done in the interest of gameplay and to present th…

File Name: Resolve (Part 3 of 3) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Resolve (Part 3 of 3) The destruction of the PLAN convoy near Daishan has effectively prevented the reinforcement of PRC troops already landed in Taiwan, and within the last few days, most of these troops have either surrendered or been destroyed. Marines from the Essex ARG have landed ashore and are assisting Taiwanese Army forces in mopping up PRC resistance. Meanwhile, air strikes from the Chinese mainland have been considerably reduced in volume and intensity. Intelligence and media reports indicate a great deal of confusion - some say chaos - in Beijing,…

File Name: Anxiety (Part 2 of 3) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Updated: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Anxiety (Part 2 of 3) The PRC missile and air attacks have pummeled our nation, causing a great deal of damage to our infrastructure and inflicting many civilian casualties. Most of our military airfields and facilities on the eastern coast have either been destroyed or captured, and consequently our remaining air and naval forces have retreated to the western side. The Americans are mobilizing to respond, and will soon begin operations in defence of the ROC. Even so, it is unclear how long we will be able to hold out, as the PRC for…

File Name: Fury (Part 1 of 3) File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Fury (Part 1 of 3) The People's Republic of China (PRC) has long intended to see through its policy of intended reunification with Taiwan, and often times engaged in angry warnings and military intimidation aimed at thwarting any possibility of the "rebel province" asserting independence. With Hong Kong and Macao having already returned to the embrace of the Motherland, the problem with Tawain is becoming more prominent as time goes on. And, despite an American policy of both arming, and if necessary, defending Taiwan against Chinese aggression, continuing close…

File Name: Spat in the Sprat File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Spat in the Sprat In this scenario, the discovery of vast oil resources has prompted the People's Republic of China to reassert its claims to the Spratlys. Malaysia, unhappy with the manner in which the United States has exercised its anti-terrorist policies in the region, has allied with the PRC and pledged its support in a pending joint development project. Vietnam is outraged by the PRC's change of heart and has vowed to protects its claims. Released December 2004. Click here to download this file

File Name: Bring on the Payne File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Bring on the Payne This scenario investigates the use of the planned Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) in its natural environment - the littoral or "brown water" zone. Here, more particularly, in the context of an effort to locate and neutralize a terrorist ship armed with a weapon of mass destruction. Released November 2004. Click here to download this file

File Name: In Self-Defence ? File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac In Self-Defence ? The failure to implement a comprehensive peace treaty between Japan and the Soviet Union after the end of the Second World War has acted as an obstacle to the resolution of an outstanding territorial dispute over the Kuril Archipelago. In recent years, the Russian attitude toward the issue appears to have moved toward one of consolidating control rather than giving up the territory. Now, the Russians have moved significant military forces into Etorofu, and it appears they are bent on consolidating their illegal hold. A Japanese fishing vessel ha…

File Name: Qian Kong Kuai File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Qian Kong Kuai The Senkaku/Diaoyu islands comprise small volcanic islands and three rocky outcrops at the eastern edge of the East China Sea. The dispute between China and Japan over their sovereignty goes back 500 years, and with the potential of huge offshore oil and gas reserves in the region, shows no sign of resolution. Now China has begun to exploit the resource, and Japan has responded in kind. Now that the Taiwan and Korea questions have been answered, China feels daring enough to enforce its claim on the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. Once again, competing economi…

File Name: Thunder Dragon meets the Gold Eagle File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Thunder Dragon meets the Gold Eagle One of the most significant obstacles to a forced reunification between the PRC and the Republic of China (ROC, commonly referred to as Taiwan) is the US Navy. The presence of a US Navy carrier strike group in the vicinity would pose a very serious danger to PRC military action. Does the PRC possess the capability to neutralize the threat ? Try it and see for yourself. Released September 2005. Click here to download this file

File Name: Third Idea File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Third Idea Negative sentiments flowing from Japan's role in the Second World War continue to run deep in Asia, even six decades later. This remains especially true in China. Nevertheless Beijing tooks steps to rein in vehement anti-Japanese rallies in Spring 2005, ostensibly with the intention of protecting its own internal stability. And yet there was a deeper strategy at work. A newly revitalized relationship between Russia and the PRC, on both economic and defence levels, resulted in a joint plan to seize a commanding position in the Asian sphere of influence. The on…

File Name: Blame it on the Kellys File Submitter: CV32 File Submitted: 7 Apr 2007 File Category: WestPac Blame it on the Kellys A growing dispute between Indonesia and Papua-New Guinea about rights to a newly discovered uranium deposit on their mutual border has led to the intervention of China and Australia on opposite sides. China, eager to gain access to the uranium, has sent a sizeable force into the region to support the Indonesian claim. Indonesia has likewise shifted considerable military assets eastward into the disputed area. Overflights of Papua-New Guinea airspace by unknown (and presumably Chinese) aircraft have already been reported. Meanwhile, Aus…