CV32

Sea Snake (Part 4 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 NACV battleset
 
The aggression of UBAN in the Middle East and Persian Gulf regions, and more ominously, the open support for the UBAN exhibited by the NSC, has had widespread reverberations. When war broke out in the Persian Gulf, a NSC carrier battlegroup was on exercise off the coast of Morocco. Its operations in the Atlantic were apparently unscheduled, the group having already carried out the bulk of planned maneuvers in the Gulf of Sidra in August 1995. The nearest NATO group was off the Azores, enroute to Brest and returning from support of peacekeeping efforts in Angola. It was immediately turned around and chopped to the Med.
 
With the NSC carrier group effectively dismantled, the NATO group has passed safely into the Med. Dangers continue to abound, however, in the mid Atlantic. NSC submarines are attacking merchant traffic in the sea lane. Unfortunately, the Coalition has few naval ASW assets available in the area. Most of the sub hunting will therefore have to be done by aircraft operating from shore bases.

Toreador (Part 1 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 NACV battleset
 
The aggression of UBAN in the Middle East and Persian Gulf regions, and more ominously, the open support for the UBAN exhibited by the NSC, has had widespread reverberations. When war broke out in the Persian Gulf, a NSC carrier battlegroup was on exercise off the coast of Morocco. Its operations in the Atlantic were apparently unscheduled, the group having already carried out the bulk of planned maneuvers in the Gulf of Sidra in August 1995. The nearest NATO group was off the Azores, enroute to Brest and returning from support of peacekeeping efforts in Angola. It was immediately turned around and chopped to the Med.
 
The Coalition has made formal request to the NSC for safe passage of the NATO group through the Straits of Gibraltar. The NSC has responded by saying that it will allow the group to pass only if its entire contingent of aircraft and all VLS-capable escorts remain in the Azores. This, of course, is unacceptable. It seems we must prepare for open armed confrontation with the NSC fleet.

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 Steel Broom (Part 6 of 6)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 IOPG Battleset
 
In September 1995, one of the West's not-so-secret desires was fulfilled - Saddam Hussein, the mother of all dictators, has been assassinated. But this apparent good fortune has also kindled one of the Western world's darkest fears. In the chaos following Hussein's demise, the "rogue nation" of Iraq has taken political control of Iraq. This new nation has further amalgamated with Yemen, Syria, Egypt and Libya in a new military and economic confederation known as the United Brotherhood of Arab-Persian Nations (UBAN). Led by Tehran, UBAN is of course staunchly anti-American. It is also perhaps the largest oil producer and the largest market for military arms in the world. These factors have combined to bring in the cash-hungry NSC as a powerful ally of the new Arab alliance. In a third, more infinitely more terrifying replay of the 1980-88 and 1990-91 Persian Gulf conflicts, UBAN has threatened to cut off the flow of oil in the Gulf and to invade both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia if the latter nations do not join UBAN. The loss of these friendly partners with the West would be a tremendous blow. Bolstered by its alliance with the NSC, UBAN is determined to make good on its promise to drive out the Great Satan. (Released October 2000).
 
UBAN forces are now nearly defeated, but their ruling council has called for "the hand of Allah to strike down the Dragon in a great ball of fire". There are indications that UBAN has built several nuclear weapons, possibly using technology purchased from the former Soviet Union, and is now preparing to use them. The weapons are being held at bunkers in Iran. Your mission is to launch preemptive nuclear strikes on these sites. It is important that you time the strikes so that both targets are destroyed as close to simultaneously as possible, or the nukes may be moved to safety elsewhere.

Clearing House (Part 5 of 6)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 IOPG Battleset
 
In September 1995, one of the West's not-so-secret desires was fulfilled - Saddam Hussein, the mother of all dictators, has been assassinated. But this apparent good fortune has also kindled one of the Western world's darkest fears. In the chaos following Hussein's demise, the "rogue nation" of Iraq has taken political control of Iraq. This new nation has further amalgamated with Yemen, Syria, Egypt and Libya in a new military and economic confederation known as the United Brotherhood of Arab-Persian Nations (UBAN). Led by Tehran, UBAN is of course staunchly anti-American. It is also perhaps the largest oil producer and the largest market for military arms in the world. These factors have combined to bring in the cash-hungry NSC as a powerful ally of the new Arab alliance. In a third, more infinitely more terrifying replay of the 1980-88 and 1990-91 Persian Gulf conflicts, UBAN has threatened to cut off the flow of oil in the Gulf and to invade both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia if the latter nations do not join UBAN. The loss of these friendly partners with the West would be a tremendous blow. Bolstered by its alliance with the NSC, UBAN is determined to make good on its promise to drive out the Great Satan. (Released October 2000).
 
Your objective is to land amphibious forces at BH Doorstop. Their primary obstacle is substantial air assets at bases deep inside the former Iraq, Iran, and Russian territory, and a subsurface threat of unknown quantity.

Slamdance (Part 4 of 6)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 IOPG Battleset
 
In September 1995, one of the West's not-so-secret desires was fulfilled - Saddam Hussein, the mother of all dictators, has been assassinated. But this apparent good fortune has also kindled one of the Western world's darkest fears. In the chaos following Hussein's demise, the "rogue nation" of Iraq has taken political control of Iraq. This new nation has further amalgamated with Yemen, Syria, Egypt and Libya in a new military and economic confederation known as the United Brotherhood of Arab-Persian Nations (UBAN). Led by Tehran, UBAN is of course staunchly anti-American. It is also perhaps the largest oil producer and the largest market for military arms in the world. These factors have combined to bring in the cash-hungry NSC as a powerful ally of the new Arab alliance. In a third, more infinitely more terrifying replay of the 1980-88 and 1990-91 Persian Gulf conflicts, UBAN has threatened to cut off the flow of oil in the
Gulf and to invade both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia if the latter nations do not join UBAN. The loss of these friendly partners with the West would be a tremendous blow. Bolstered by its alliance with the NSC, UBAN is determined to make good on its promise to drive out the Great Satan. (Released October 2000).
 
The CVBG is now in position to strike at UBAN territory, having managed to survive combined UBAN/Russian attacks. Your mission is two-pronged: firstly, to suppress UBAN airbases and ports in the region in preparation for amphibious penetration of the Persian Gulf; and secondly, to create a safe corridor through Yemen for airborne assault forces flying from Diego Garcia to Saudi Arabia.

Cold Front (Part 3 of 6)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 IOPG Battleset
 
In September 1995, one of the West's not-so-secret desires was fulfilled - Saddam Hussein, the mother of all dictators, has been assassinated. But this apparent good fortune has also kindled one of the Western world's darkest fears. In the chaos following Hussein's demise, the "rogue nation" of Iraq has taken political control of Iraq. This new nation has further amalgamated with Yemen, Syria, Egypt and Libya in a new military and economic confederation known as the United Brotherhood of Arab-Persian Nations (UBAN). Led by Tehran, UBAN is of course staunchly anti-American. It is also perhaps the largest oil producer and the largest market for military arms in the world. These factors have combined to bring in the cash-hungry NSC as a powerful ally of the new Arab alliance. In a third, more infinitely more terrifying replay of the 1980-88 and 1990-91 Persian Gulf conflicts, UBAN has threatened to cut off the flow of oil in the
Gulf and to invade both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia if the latter nations do not join UBAN. The loss of these friendly partners with the West would be a tremendous blow. Bolstered by its alliance with the NSC, UBAN is determined to make good on its promise to drive out the Great Satan. (Released October 2000).
 
Things just got much worse, which is hard to believe, since Kuwait and much of Saudi Arabia has already fallen to advancing UBAN forces. The Russians have carried out airstrikes on our key bases in Turkey, shutting down our operations there. The Turks have refused to permit our aircraft sanctuary, for fear the Russians will renew their attacks. There are also indications that Russia will assist UBAN in attacking the CVBG now entering the Arabian Gulf zone.

Diablo (Part 2 of 6)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 IOPG Battleset
 
In September 1995, one of the West's not-so-secret desires was fulfilled - Saddam Hussein, the mother of all dictators, has been assassinated. But this apparent good fortune has also kindled one of the Western world's darkest fears. In the chaos following Hussein's demise, the "rogue nation" of Iraq has taken political control of Iraq. This new nation has further amalgamated with Yemen, Syria, Egypt and Libya in a new military and economic confederation known as the United Brotherhood of Arab-Persian Nations (UBAN). Led by Tehran, UBAN is of course staunchly anti-American. It is also perhaps the largest oil producer and the largest market for military arms in the world. These factors have combined to bring in the cash-hungry NSC as a powerful ally of the new Arab alliance. In a third, more infinitely more terrifying replay of the 1980-88 and 1990-91 Persian Gulf conflicts, UBAN has threatened to cut off the flow of oil in the
Gulf and to invade both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia if the latter nations do not join UBAN. The loss of these friendly partners with the West would be a tremendous blow. Bolstered by its alliance with the NSC, UBAN is determined to make good on its promise to drive out the Great Satan. (Released October 2000).
 
As expected, UBAN did not repeat the Iraqi mistake in 1990. They have already overrun Kuwait and are now preparing to break through the Saudi border. Heavy air attacks have begun against Saudi bases, and UBAN naval forces are in control of most of the Persian Gulf. We are continuing to shuttle aircraft into Saudi Arabia and Turkey. A US CVBG is entering the Indian Ocean, enroute to the Arabian Gulf to provide support. Russia is threatening to become involved if we interfere "too heavily in Persian Gulf affairs". Although this is worrisome, we cannot afford to hold back our efforts to defend Saudi Arabia and liberate Kuwait.

Sundown (Part 1 of 6)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 IOPG Battleset
 
In September 1995, one of the West's not-so-secret desires was fulfilled - Saddam Hussein, the mother of all dictators, has been assassinated. But this apparent good fortune has also kindled one of the Western world's darkest fears. In the chaos following Hussein's demise, the "rogue nation" of Iraq has taken political control of Iraq. This new nation has further amalgamated with Yemen, Syria, Egypt and Libya in a new military and economic confederation known as the United Brotherhood of Arab-Persian Nations (UBAN). Led by Tehran, UBAN is of course staunchly anti-American. It is also perhaps the largest oil producer and the largest market for military arms in the world. These factors have combined to bring in the cash-hungry NSC as a powerful ally of the new Arab alliance. In a third, more infinitely more terrifying replay of the 1980-88 and 1990-91 Persian Gulf conflicts, UBAN has threatened to cut off the flow of oil in the
Gulf and to invade both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia if the latter nations do not join UBAN. The loss of these friendly partners with the West would be a tremendous blow. Bolstered by its alliance with the NSC, UBAN is determined to make good on its promise to drive out the Great Satan. (Released October 2000).
 
UBAN warplanes and naval forces have harassed and assaulted Western merchant shipping in the Persian Gulf. Intelligence indicates that UBAN armor and infantry units are massing on the borders of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Civilians and embassy personnel are fleeing Kuwait and the border areas of Saudi Arabia in anticipation of attack at any time. We have limited assets in the theatre but reinforcements are being frantically prepared. Substantial numbers of aircraft have already ferried to Diego Garcia, and are now ready for the final leg to Saudi. Your mission is to get as many of these assets into position before UBAN unleashes its attack. Be careful not to leave too many unrefuelled aircraft sitting on the tarmac in Saudi. This will be a balancing act of holding off the enemy and fitting out for the main battle.

The Fifth Horseman (Part 7 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 GIUK battleset
 
Once it became clear that the NSC would be backing UBAN, tensions in the North Atlantic rose sharply. The NSC began overtly shipping large quantities of arms and war materiel to UBAN nations, a considerable portion of which had to pass through the Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap. NATO threatened a blockade, and the NSC, of course, promised to retaliate if its merchant convoys were disturbed in any way. The stage was therefore set for a return to the traditional stomping grounds of the navies of the East and West blocs. (Released November 2000).
 
As part of our plan to undertake preemptive nuclear strikes on UBAN targets, we are preparing to suppress the NSC capacity to retaliate in kind. The NSC have concentrated their own nuclear arsenal in the area of the Kola Peninsula, largely as a cost-cutting measure. The EU has authorized a preemptive attack on these targets. The attack submarine Connecticut is now moving into position to deliver a SEAL team near the airfield at Arkhangel'sk, which is tasked with the destruction of mobile Topol-M launchers.

Operation Feral Chatter (Part 6 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 GIUK battleset
 
Once it became clear that the NSC would be backing UBAN, tensions in the North Atlantic rose sharply. The NSC began overtly shipping large quantities of arms and war materiel to UBAN nations, a considerable portion of which had to pass through the Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap. NATO threatened a blockade, and the NSC, of course, promised to retaliate if its merchant convoys were disturbed in any way. The stage was therefore set for a return to the traditional stomping grounds of the navies of the East and West blocs. (Released November 2000).
 
There are reports that the NSC is now stepping up its transport flights into Iran, and may even be transporting high-technology material via submarine as a way of avoiding the blockade. It has been decided that the best way to cut the illegal supply to UBAN is by attacking airbases and ports in NSC territory. The Nimitz has managed to punch through the Gap and proceed into a striking position near the Kola. NSC forces on Iceland are degraded but not neutralized, and the enemy position in Norway can only be described as a fortress.

Operation Frigid Foray (Part 5 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 GIUK battleset
 
Once it became clear that the NSC would be backing UBAN, tensions in the North Atlantic rose sharply. The NSC began overtly shipping large quantities of arms and war materiel to UBAN nations, a considerable portion of which had to pass through the Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap. NATO threatened a blockade, and the NSC, of course, promised to retaliate if its merchant convoys were disturbed in any way. The stage was therefore set for a return to the traditional stomping grounds of the navies of the East and West blocs. (Released November 2000).
 
The heavy bombardment endured by NATO's northern facilities and bases, particularly in southern Norway and the northern UK, pushed the alliance's line of defence further south with each wave of attacking NSC aircraft. The enemy was relentless in its efforts to push out from the Kola Peninsula, with the anticipated goal of freeing up the ocean waters north of Iceland for the eventual transit of the Northern Fleet. Most air attacks involved an initial long-range missile bombardment by Tu-16 Badger bombers armed with AS-4 "Kitchen" missiles, followed by strikes by Fencers and Floggers, some with chemical weapons. Eventually the northern Norwegian airfields and ports were abandoned, and with the exception of special forces and isolated pockets of resistance, NATO forces retreated south. Thus the Northern Fleet was permitted to escape the confining waters of the Barents Sea and move virtually unopposed into Iceland. Newly acquired facilities in northern Norway, Iceland and Jan Mayen have allowed forward basing of Soviet strike aircraft and interceptors to cover the deployment. NATO Task Force 177 was unlucky enough to be caught behind the rapidly-expanding umbrella of enemy forces. In the process of evacuating US Marines and their equipment from Orland, the amphibious ship Saipan suffered a major failure of its propulsion system. The vessel was by now fully loaded with combat-weary troops and their vehicles, and it was too late to transfer this cargo to another ship. Repair efforts led to a critical 7-hour delay of the convoy's escape, and now lead elements of the NSC invasion force were bearing down. NATO was extremely fortunate to have an "ace in the hole" - the newly built Mobile Offshore Base Mitchel, hastily deployed to the Gap.

Red Rover, Red Rover (Part 4 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 GIUK battleset
 
Once it became clear that the NSC would be backing UBAN, tensions in the North Atlantic rose sharply. The NSC began overtly shipping large quantities of arms and war materiel to UBAN nations, a considerable portion of which had to pass through the Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap. NATO threatened a blockade, and the NSC, of course, promised to retaliate if its merchant convoys were disturbed in any way. The stage was therefore set for a return to the traditional stomping grounds of the navies of the East and West blocs. (Released November 2000).
 
SOSUS reports and satellite recon indicates that a large number of NSC submarines have put to sea. Some of these are believed to be enroute to UBAN states, intending to either directly intervene in operations in the Mediterranean or Middle East, or to deliver components for UBAN ballistic missiles. A team of NATO submarines have been dispatched to the Gap to interdict and destroy the approaching surge of NSC submarines.

Penguins in the Arctic (Part 3 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 GIUK battleset
 
Once it became clear that the NSC would be backing UBAN, tensions in the North Atlantic rose sharply. The NSC began overtly shipping large quantities of arms and war materiel to UBAN nations, a considerable portion of which had to pass through the Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap. NATO threatened a blockade, and the NSC, of course, promised to retaliate if its merchant convoys were disturbed in any way. The stage was therefore set for a return to the traditional stomping grounds of the navies of the East and West blocs. (Released November 2000).
 
Following a direct clash of arms between NATO and the NSC in the Gap, a state of war now exists between these two blocs. The situation has been greatly exacerbated by the NSC air strikes in Turkey, which serves to underscore the seriousness of the situation. The boundary at Breakwater Nine has now been disposed of, and now all NSC shipping in the North Atlantic is subject to attack. Norway has agreed to do its part in finding and destroying NSC naval elements. This effort comes at a price.

Breakwater Nine (Part 2 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 GIUK battleset
 
Once it became clear that the NSC would be backing UBAN, tensions in the North Atlantic rose sharply. The NSC began overtly shipping large quantities of arms and war materiel to UBAN nations, a considerable portion of which had to pass through the Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap. NATO threatened a blockade, and the NSC, of course, promised to retaliate if its merchant convoys were disturbed in any way. The stage was therefore set for a return to the traditional stomping grounds of the navies of the East and West blocs. (Released November 2000).
 
Incidents on the high seas following the imposition of the NATO blockade have underscored the need to strengthen the embargo against arms and strategic materiels shipments to UBAN member states. The NSC has vowed to retaliate for the acts of piracy perpetrated by NATO and its puppets.

The Pearly Gates (Part 1 of 7)
Campaign 4 - The War with UBAN
New World Order series
EC2000 GIUK battleset
 
Once it became clear that the NSC would be backing UBAN, tensions in the North Atlantic rose sharply. The NSC began overtly shipping large quantities of arms and war materiel to UBAN nations, a considerable portion of which had to pass through the Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap. NATO threatened a blockade, and the NSC, of course, promised to retaliate if its merchant convoys were disturbed in any way. The stage was therefore set for a return to the traditional stomping grounds of the navies of the East and West blocs. (Released November 2000).
 
The threat by NATO forces to impose an economic embargo on NSC arms shipments to UBAN nations is now a reality. A blockade of NSC shipping in the GIUK Gap has gone into effect. Now comes the hard part - enforcement.

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.

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).