Harpoon 3 scenarios for the PlayersDB: Clearing House

February 19, 200719 yr

The 125th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Clearing House

New World Order battleset #4 - Part 1 - The War with UBAN - Indian Ocean Persian Gulf - #5 CLEARING HOUSE

In September 1995, one of the West's not-so-secret desires was fulfilled. Saddam Hussein, the mother-of-all dictators, was assassinated. However, 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 Iran 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 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, infinitely more terrifying re-play of the 1980-1988 and 1990-1991 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 would be a tremendous blow. Bolstered by its alliance with the NSC (New Soviet Confederation), UBAN is determined to make good on its promise to drive out the Great Satan.

Background:

Your objective is to land amphibious forces at Beachhead Doorstop. UBAN forces are in disarray and the counter-attack has begun in earnest. The primary obstacle to landing in Kuwait will be substantial air assets, including front-line NSC units held at air bases deep inside Iran and the former Iraq.

Clearing House

Secret - Flash Message - 1320Z951102

Fr: CinCPac HQ - Pearl Harbour

To: CentCom HQ - Diego Garcia

Strike Comd HQ - Diego Garcia

CVBG 44.1 Flag Eisenhower

PhibGru 64 Flag Boxer

Subj: Amphibious Landing at Beachhead Doorstop

1. SitRep

UBAN forces are on the run. US troops are continuing to land in force via the air bridge into Saudi Arabia. GCC troops are advancing along the coast. Some hours ago, Dhahran International Airport was re-taken and is now being repaired for use by our forces.

2. Orders

CVBG 44.1 - Flag Eisenhower - Continue the suppression of UBAN forces and facilities. The primary targets are airfields in Iran and the former Iraq. Provide force protection to PhibGru 64 and the amphibious landing as requested.

PhibGru 64 - Flag Boxer - Launch the amphibious landing at Beachhead Doorstop. CVBG 44.1 will provide force protection. Dhahran is available to helicopters and VTOL aircraft.

3. Rules of Engagement

Warning level Red. Weapons Free. Engage and destroy hostile contacts at will.

Special weapons release NOT << Repeat >> NOT anticipated.

Report Codename - Clearing House

Scenario Duration: 36 hours

Victory Conditions clarification:

1) Get 10 ships to the Beachhead for 5 hours.

2) Destroy 125 aircraft

3) Do not lose more than three ships

4) Do not lose more than 48 aircraft

5) Destroy UBAN ground forces at the beachhead

Author: Herman Hum, Brad Leyte