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The 57th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

02.6 Night Action



Sea of Dragons Battleset - Korean Standoff

A period of rising tension, sparked by the U.S. announcement for withdrawal of the 2nd Division, has characterized relations between North and South Korea. Border incursions by North Korean special forces have increased and several acts of terrorism, carried out in strategic cities (e.g. the destruction of Pusan's main railway signaling centre), have been identified as occurring under North Korean instructions. The rhetoric issuing from both governments has become increasingly bellicose. In order to show commitment, the U.S. has moved the 7th Fleet to the East China Sea and has sent across both ground reinforcements and munitions. Although a number of U.N. resolutions have been passed, condemning the belligerent moves, only the U.K. and the Australians offer more than vocal support. A U.K. Marine Commando is flown to Twenty-Nine Palms and two frigates sent from the Gulf. Australia offers a battalion of troops, a DDG, and two frigates.

This scenario was inspired by the situation depicted in the Sea of Dragons publication from Clash of Arms.

1.0 SitRep:

As part of the invasion plan for the Western Combined Army, a joint Marine and Special Forces regiment is to be inserted near the town of Sokch'o. The convoy will set out from Wonsan and will use darkness and the cover of the shoreline to achieve a safe transit. Contact with the enemy is to be avoided unless the safety of the transports is compromised.

Author: Herman Hum

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The 60th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

The First Team



This scenario depicts USS Midway's air group attacking a powerful Soviet Surface Action Group (SAG) in the Pacific. If the Soviet ships can get into launch position, they will conduct a coordinated strike with two regiments of Backfires flying from the Kamchatka Peninsula. The US commander must cripple the SAG before it gets within launch range and demonstrates both how the US Navy planned to deal with a Soviet SAG and how the Soviets planned to use layered defenses on their warships to defend against air attack.

This scenario was inspired by the situation described in the "Battles of the Third World War" compilation from Game Designers' Workshop.

Author: Herman Hum

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The 61st NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

3.2 Shark's Teeth



Sea of Dragons Battleset - Korean Standoff

A period of rising tension, sparked by the U.S. announcement for withdrawal of the 2nd Division, has characterized relations between North and South Korea. Border incursions by North Korean special forces have increased and several acts of terrorism, carried out in strategic cities (e.g. the destruction of Pusan's main railway signaling centre), have been identified as occurring under North Korean instructions. The rhetoric issuing from both governments has become increasingly bellicose. In order to show commitment, the U.S. has moved the 7th Fleet to the East China Sea and has sent across both ground reinforcements and munitions. Although a number of U.N. resolutions have been passed, condemning the belligerent moves, only the U.K. and the Australians offer more than vocal support. A U.K. Marine Commando is flown to Twenty-Nine Palms and two frigates sent from the Gulf. Australia offers a battalion of troops, a DDG, and two frigates.

ROK
SSSSSS 070000Z01May84 SSSSSS

1.0 SitRep:

With tension rising along the border, it has been deemed necessary to conduct an urgent re-supply/equipment transfer to the ROK division guarding the coast road. Many roads and highways are busy and it is believed that enemy saboteurs may strike at any time - especially at military convoys. As a result, seaborne re-supply has been chosen. This run is designed in part as an exercise to test seaborne re-supply capabilities.

Author: Herman Hum

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The 63rd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Thanh Hoa Bridge



"The juxtaposition of American air might against the Thanh Hoa Bridge, fearfully known as the Ham Rong or Dragon's Jaw Bridge, may become, if it hasn't already, the arch-symbol of the air war against the North Vietnamese. Destruction of the bridge became an intense obsession of American military planners. The Vietnamese, obsessing no less, fought to preserve the bridge, which, for them, had become the supreme symbol of their resistance to American air power. It's not without plausibility then, that the destruction of this sacred symbol by the Americans may have been more important than the destruction of the structure itself."

By Gary W. Foster

This scenario was originally written for Harpoon Classic and has been re-made for compatibility with Harpoon3 and the PlayersDB.

Author: Herman Hum
Original Author: Tony Eischens

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In direct response to a user request, another video After-Action Report for Harpoon3 has been added to the YouTube Harpoon for Dummies channel to help Harpoon players navigate the complexities of the game and to deliver the best possible playing experience.

You can watch the complete Ambuscade for the Illustrious scenario run from beginning to end:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-YBqVY7L4g&list=PL624BD18E6EAD388D&feature=plpp

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In direct response to yet another user request,

ORIGINAL: Cohibar

I would really like to see some more AAR-style scenario run-thorughs, as the Sierra Strike or Advanced Guard. I am really learning much from these.

another video After-Action Report for Harpoon3 has been added to the YouTube Harpoon for Dummies channel to help Harpoon players navigate the complexities of the game and to deliver the best possible playing experience.

You can watch the complete 1st Blood - Operation Dreamland scenario run from beginning to end:

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The 75th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Operation Dreamland



This is the 25th anniversary of the release of the iconic techno-thriller, "Red Storm Rising". NATO and PACT are poised for combat in this remake of Tom Clancy's "Red Storm Rising".

NATO has put together a small highly trained team of deep strike specialists to drop the Elbe bridges along the East German border and thereby slow down the Soviet advance.

In deep secrecy, the brand new F-19A Stealth fighter has been pushed into service to perform this mission.

Author: Freek Schepers

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The 78th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Labyrinth



Some weeks ago, a major undersea earthquake, followed by a large tsunami, wrought severe damage in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, leaving thousands homeless. An international effort to provide disaster relieve was led in particular by Australia and France, both having deployed naval and air force contingents to the area in the aftermath. The stress of the disaster and resulting political instability in the area was intensified by the startling discovery of serious radiological contamination in the tidal zones where the tsunami had come ashore. Analysis soon revealed that the contamination was linked to ultra-secret nuclear weapons testing by the French in New Caledonia; testing which had only recently resumed in clear contravention of international treaty. A referendum on the question of independence in New Caledonia was only days away and news of the French indiscretion (at the expense of the region's ecology) was spreading like a new tidal wave. France became desperate to both retain control of the territory and to hide evidence of their transgression.

This scenario was originally written for Harpoon Classic and has been re-made for compatibility with Harpoon3 and the PlayersDB.

Author: Herman Hum
Original Author: Brad Leyte

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The 82nd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Refugees



The Peoples' Republic of China has commenced its campaign to liberate the renegade province of Formosa and re-unite it with the mainland. The campaign is nearly complete and has been highly successful.

However, several vessels are believed to have escaped and are attempting to set up a new government-in-exile. The United States suffers from virtual economic ruin and has stayed out of the conflict. The Canadians have agreed to grant the rag-tag flotilla asylum, but only if they can reach Canadian shores.

Author: Ryan Anderson in collaboration with Herman Hum

Ryan is the 33rd new author to release a Harpoon scenario.

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The 85th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Colombian Hat Dance



Two terrorist attacks in Mexico City, which claimed the lives of 37 people, are blamed on radicals based in Colombia. The terrorist base has been located, but Colombia has refused to take action against the terrorists. No one is entirely sure why, but some believe that Colombian officials are concerned about reprisals.

Colombia has declared it will not tolerate a violation of its sovereignty; even in pursuit of terrorists. As one member of the Colombian government said, "These criminals are on Colombian soil and we will deal with them, when, and how we see fit."

Mexico has grown weary of waiting for the Colombians to act. They have moved ships and troops into the region and are preparing to attack the terrorist base. In addition, the United States, which has called for a U.N. condemnation of Colombia for its failure to apprehend the terrorists, has offered support to Mexico.

This scenario was originally written by Mark Gellis for Harpoon Classic and has been re-written for Harpoon3 and the PlayersDB with the consent of the author.

Author: Herman Hum

This scenario is released to commemorate a second successful visit with the Colombian Navy.

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The 1st NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Colombia



The Colombian Navy is in a phase of modernisation. Several advanced patrol craft are on the drawing board, but its main sea-going frigates are aging. As a stopgap, Colombia has accepted transfer of a 27-year old South Korean Corvette.

Long exposure of Exocet missile canisters to tropical conditions has caused a spectacular explosion in the Ammunition Dump in Cartagena. For the time being, all Exocets have been de-certified and French technicians are working on them.

Venezuela's navy has similar worries. Its Lupo-class frigates have been in service for 30 years and are spending long periods in maintenance. New Spanish-built OPVs and Corvettes have joined the fleet, but funding shortages made them prepared for, but not carrying, advanced SSMs and SAM-systems.

Author: Freek Schepers

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The 8th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Between Ascension & San Carlos



"This is a hypothetical encounter between Argentine and British Surface Action Groups (SAGs) during the Falklands War. To demonstrate the vulnerability of the UK supply line, an Argentine SAG is going to intercept a British reinforcement group en route from Ascension to the Falklands. The UK group is well to the north of the war zone and can expect no help from the forces there."

This scenario was inspired by the situation described in the Harpoon scenarios for miniatures (version 3) from Game Designers' Workshop.

Author: Herman Hum

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The 10th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Takeover



NATO forces stationed at the air bases and ports in Norway serve as a vital block to Soviet operations in the Norwegian Sea. They can also attack Soviet units in transit as they attempt to reach the open Atlantic. A Soviet occupation of one or more bases not only reduces the threat to their forces, but also provides forward bases for their aircraft and ships. Submarines will have their transit time back to base shortened by days and short-ranged tactical aircraft can be use more effectively. It is important to NATO that any Soviet amphibious assault force be weakened before it lands. If NATO forces can sink enough troopships, the Soviets will not be able to expand the beachhead and Soviet naval assets, which are needed elsewhere, will be tied down supporting their land forces.

Author: Herman Hum

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The 14th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Trade Barrier



It did not take long for the full import of the U.S. withdrawal from the Philippines to become apparent. U.S. presence declined in the South China Sea and this allowed other navies greater freedom. The PLA(Navy), under strict orders from Beijing, stepped up its patrols around the Spratley archipelago. The Vietnamese and the Philippines vigorously protested this action, but not much was done to help them. By 1998, the Chinese felt confident enough to make a determined push for the whole of the island chain. By controlling the Spratleys, the PLA(Navy) would be in position to threaten busy shipping routes; the forces assigned there would also cover the Chinese invasion of the Philippines. Once the Philippines had fallen, no one would be able to oust the Chinese from their sea.

Much was carried out to ensure the smooth running of the initial stages of the operation. Vietnam was bribed into hamstringing the ASEAN response and the Philippine communist insurgency was expanded and financed by the PRC. Chinese Special Forces were clandestinely inserted to advise the guerrillas. All that was needed was a spark.

Author: Herman Hum

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The 16th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

04.0 First Shots [H3.6]



Sea of Dragons Battleset - Korean Standoff

A period of rising tension, sparked by the U.S. announcement for withdrawal of the 2nd Division, has characterized relations between North and South Korea. Border incursions by North Korean special forces have increased and several acts of terrorism, carried out in strategic cities (e.g. the destruction of Pusan's main railway signaling centre), have been identified as occurring under North Korean instructions. The rhetoric issuing from both governments has become increasingly bellicose. In order to show commitment, the U.S. has moved the 7th Fleet to the East China Sea and has sent across both ground reinforcements and munitions. Although a number of U.N. resolutions have been passed, condemning the belligerent moves, only the U.K. and the Australians offer more than vocal support. A U.K. Marine Commando is flown to Twenty-Nine Palms and two frigates sent from the Gulf. Australia offers a battalion of troops, a DDG, and two frigates.

Author: Herman Hum

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