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Caribbean Sea Battleset

The original stomping grounds of long dead pirates, the myriad gulfs, bays and channels of the Caribbean Sea still hold many dangers. Although the region is one of the world’s largest oil production areas, contains the globally vital economic link of the Panama Canal, and is home to a thriving cruise ship and tourism industry, the underlying causes of conflict - poverty, corruption, and political instability - remain ever-present.

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union exerted strategic pressure against the United States through its client states of Cuba and Nicaragua. The totalitarian regime in Havana, armed and encouraged by Moscow, could potentially wreak havoc among the region’s sea lanes, distracting and diverting critical NATO forces away from a war in Europe. Leftist insurgencies in Nicaragua and other vulnerable nation states could only aggravate America’s headaches.

Today, the old Cold War hazards have transformed into 21st century perils, none of them altogether new. The new client state of the Russian Bear is Venezuela. Leftist guerrillas are now narco-terrorists. And the old grudge match between the USA and Cuba remains an unsettled score.

Keeping the Lights On



In organizational parlance, "Keeping the Lights On," means to stay in business, especially under tough or trying circumstances. Given the world's current troubles, this closely describes the dilemma of modern navies as governments make hard decisions between defense and economic spending. Add to that noxious brew the touch of a "no-notice" crisis and things are liable to get very interesting.

Venezuela 2010: An ever-defiant Hugo Chavez sees opportunity in the global draw-down of American presence in the Caribbean and declares an expansion of his nation's Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ). Citing maritime security concerns, Chavez uses his weekly radio show to proclaim that unprecedented levels of gun-running and drug smuggling from neighbouring states have forced his hand in order to secure the safety of the Gulf area.

Venezuelan Coast Guard elements are openly harassing and stopping legitimate traffic in transit through the zone. Any vessels failing to comply are subject to immediate use of lethal force. Not surprisingly, intelligence sources note that Cuban, Russian, and certain other nationalities are being given a free pass. Despite the obvious dangers in fleeing the illegitimate blockade, several ships have refused to submit and are attempting to exit the area through the North and East passages. SouthCom has ordered 2nd Fleet to stand ready and prepare operations for upholding Freedom of Navigation principles.

Author: Herman Hum and Armando J. Heredia (a.k.a. Juramentado)


Dine and Dash



Venezuela has finished it's progression towards a Communist dictatorship after purging the political hierarchy of any remaining opposition and nationalizing the last few privately owned industries in the country. Numerous company leaders, foreign workers, and political opposition members have been arrested. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan government has increased its support of FARC terrorist attacks and kidnappings in neighbouring Colombia with armed conflict becoming a daily occurrence inside Colombia and along the two countries' mutual border. Foreign nationals were originally detained for 'protective' reasons. However, there has been no indication if they will be released.

A small group of foreign workers and opposition party members have managed to escape capture thus far and are awaiting a way out of the country. The only path of escape for these wanted individuals depends on the lone unit in the area -- an American destroyer.

This scenario was originally written by JC Pope (a.k.a. NefariousKoel) for Harpoon Classic and has been re-written for Harpoon3 and the PlayersDB with the consent of the author.

Many thanks to Freek Schepers for his kind assistance in testing this scenario.

Author: Herman Hum

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2016 War Battleset




2.0 Raid on Ramullah 2016



ISRAELI CONDOR FORCE vs VENEZUELA

LOCATION: CARIBBEAN SEA/SOUTH AMERICA

DATE & TIME: 3 NOVEMBER 2016 @ 17:00:00 ZULU

Even before 2000, strong suspicions existed that Iran was seeking the acquisition of nuclear weapons. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Govt has not tried to allay these regional (and global) fears, and the country remained largely impervious to whatever sanctions were imposed. Israel, however, had often re-iterated that all measures---including military---would be taken to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Much of the attention was give to the various facilities built within Iran. Practically NO attention, however, was give nuclear facilities built OUTSIDE the country. By the end of 2015, Iran, with the support of the Venezuelan Govt, had built a large industrial complex, called the Ramullah Complex, in south-west Venezuela, close to the borders with Colombia and Brazil. This complex had been developing, testing, and storing nuclear weapons for over a year. Iran was indeed a nuclear power, though her weapons remained offshore.

With the help of neighboring countries and the Jamaicans, Israel had gathered intelligence on this complex, but oddly enough, no public announcements were made concerning this site. Part of the reason was that the Israelis and Iranians were at war at the time and the world was fixated on the Missile Exchange between the two countries. But at the same time, on the 1st of Nov 2016, a large convoy of Israeli transport planes arrived at the main airport in Jamaica. The transport planes contained a force of Condor GLCM units---the same type of units that were unleashed against Iran-based missile sites and nuclear weapon facilities. This Condor Force had but one mission---to destroy the Iranian-controlled Ramullah complex at Venezuela.

The Condor Force was to launch its attack within 36 hrs of landing in Jamaica---Russian intelligence would give the Venezuelans (plus Russians and Iranians) all of 20 minutes notice....

Author: David Winston (a.k.a. Harpooner)

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Sea of Dragons Battleset

The South China Sea is a meeting point; it is bounded by the diametrically opposed nations of North and South Korea to the north, the inscrutable Chinese to the west, the fabulously successful Singaporeans to the south, and the Christian Philippines to the east. A vast amount of the world's shipping passes through it either to feed the huge appetites of the Japanese and Chinese or to satisfy the demands of Western consumer culture. Here, more than anywhere else in the world, does East and West meet.

Commercially, the South China Sea is a lifeline for some nations. Huge oil tankers regularly use the Sunda and Lombok Straits. It is a maritime crossroads and Singapore is one of the world's busiest ports. However, it is also a region of simmering tension. Vast oil and mineral deposits are said to lie under its waters. Also, pirates, some believed to be nationally sponsored, can be found lurking the littoral region.

Korean Counter



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 by Andy Doty in the Sea of Dragons publication from Clash of Arms.

Author: Herman Hum


02.3 Night Action



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


3.2 Shark's Teeth



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


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


5.0 Night Raiders [H3.6]



South Korean forces are desperately trying to organize. Striking them while they are in port and vulnerable will greatly help our cause.

Author: Herman Hum


06.0 Sitting Duck Station



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.

1.0 SitRep:

The pride of the fleet, the Kilo-class submarine Dear Leader, has been given orders to deploy from the Yellow Sea. Any target deemed valuable enough is to be sunk without question. Enemy warships are a priority, especially those believed to be engaged in the anti-ballistic missile mission.

The commander could not believe his luck when he got a strong ESM 'cut' on an AEgis radar.

Author: Herman Hum


07.0 Convoy Maemul Sudo [H3.6]



Re-supply will be an important part of the Imperialist's war effort. A combined task force has been infiltrated to an anchorage on islands bordering Maemul Sudo, with the expressed aim of disrupting any Japan-to-Korea convoys. Destroy as many of the ships in the first major convoy to leave Japan as possible.

Author: Herman Hum


14.0 A Friend in Need



Sea of Dragons Battleset - Two Brothers - China invades Taiwan

China flexes its muscles with lots of exercises around Taiwan. Although diplomatic objections are raised by a number of nations, the exercises continue. Then, the PRC declares a maritime blockade: any ships entering the waters around Taiwan will be stopped and 'contraband' goods confiscated. 'Contraband' is loosely defined, but vessels carrying coal, oil, and LNG would appear to be favoured targets.

As coal, oil, and LNG stocks fall, the Taiwanese navy starts to escort convoys through the blockade zone. Then, something goes wrong. A convoy is intercepted and somebody fires on someone they shouldn't have. The PRC immediately launches an invasion fleet.

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

Author: Herman Hum


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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Scenario Design Tutorial

This tutorial must be run with the Scenario Editor and not the game engine.

The purpose of the PlayersDB Scenario Design Tutorial Battleset is to familiarize users with the scenario creation process through the commands found under the Edit pull-down menu of the Scenario Editor. Users of these Scenario Design Tutorials are presumed to have already completed the nine Original Tutorial Lessons included with the Complete PlayersDB Library.

For this Tutorial, ensure that both the ClassRestrictionByCountry and ClassRestrictionByTime options have been disabled when the Scenario Editor is started. Otherwise, results will be erroneous for these Tutorial Lessons. These options can be found and modified in the Harpoon3.ini file by any text editor or disabled by the respective H3, ANW, or HUE Launchers under the Game Preferences tab.

To start a tutorial lesson, select the desired lesson by clicking on the lesson name in the Scenario Name List. A description will appear here in the text box you are now reading. When you have read the lesson description, press the OK button. The Side Selection dialog box will appear. In all of the tutorial lessons, choose "Good Guys" as your side. It is a good idea to review the text for a lesson before actually loading the lesson scenario. Open the Windows >> Orders screen and keep it open throughout every Lesson

• Lesson 41 Planning and Design
• Lesson 42 Map Generation
• Lesson 43 Creating Sides
• Lesson 44 Setting Postures
• Lesson 45 Creating an Air Base
• Lesson 46 Adding Base Aircraft
• Lesson 47 Adding Ships
• Lesson 48 Alternate Start Points
• Lesson 49 Missions
• Lesson 50 Victory Condition Levels
• Lesson 51 ViCond Parameters
• Lesson 52 ViCond Protect
• Lesson 53 ViCond Station
• Lesson 54 ViCond Protect Station
• Lesson 55 Show All
• Lesson 56 Rebuild Function
• Lesson 57 Writing Orders
• Lesson 58 Batch Rebuild [ANW]
• Lesson 59 Sonar Conditions [HUE]
• Lesson 60 Class Restrictions

Additional assistance may be found at:

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Author: Herman Hum

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Dawn of the Crescent Sun Battleset

This series of scenarios has been inspired by Christopher Andrew Irvine's two book series, "Dawn of the Crescent Sun: The Road to Beersheba" and "Dawn of the Crescent Sun: Critical Mass", 2008 and have been created with the consent of the author.

The stage for the conflict is set in the year 2005 when the European Union becomes a reality both politically, economically, and militarily. The UK joins and Her Majesty's forces are fully incorporated into the European Union Defence Agency. The Paris Accord of 2007 creates the Republic of Palestinian with the European Union as the guarantor of its security. On April 1, 2009, a terrorist attack with a sarin-type nerve agent in Tel Aviv leaves 1,384 Israelis dead and thousands more sickened. Two days later, the Israelis lash out at their believed attackers in the Palestinean territories and destroy the Dome Of The Rock and Temple Mount while slaughtering tens of thousands in the invasion.

European Union President Pascalle de Turonova condemns the invasion and immediately demands withdrawal of Israeli forces along with War Crime investigations. As well, she asks for a UN Resolution to renounce recognition of Israel as a sovereign state and threatens the USA if it should exercise its veto. At the same time, she invites the UN to re-locate to Paris to escape intimidation from the Americans.

The Americans exercise their veto and the UN General Assembly turns against them and re-locates to Paris. One by one, Arab Spring revolutions overturn countries surrounding the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Persian Gulf. Most become fundamentalist. All request the departure of the Americans.

UN Resolution 1847 is passed and protects all sovereign states from brute military coercion by prohibiting all military movements over the International Maritime Boundaries without U.N. approval. Resolution 1847 also gives this body the ability to govern trade and commercial intellectual property traveling over these boundaries. All nations trading with the entity calling itself ‘Israel’ will be subject to punitive measures to be decided by the Penalties and Embargo Committee. Any nation attempting to break the embargo, or violating the International Maritime Boundaries, will be in immediate breach of international law. Member states are therefore authorized to use all necessary force to enforce the boundaries in accordance with the established enforcement provisions set for in the resolution addenda section 2A, titled ‘Enforcement of the International Law of the Sea.’

The Islamic Peoples Resistance Council forms from these newly fundamentalist states and is dedicated to the removal of the Zionists from occupied Palestine. The EU promises to equip and train them up to Western military standards. Much of the world follows the embargo against the USA. The Persian Gulf States refuse to sell their oil to the US thereby forcing them to look elsewhere. Only Venezuela lies within reach.

On June 4, 2009, President John McManus orders an invasion to secure the vital oil needed to keep the economy afloat. Between 2009 and 2014, a new Cold War and arms race begins. The US promises to support Israel at all costs and convoys to Israel sail under armed escort. Hostilities commence on August 1, 2014 when a terrorist group smuggles a nuclear weapon aboard a ship bound for New York. They are discovered and detonate the device offshore in conjunction with chemical and biological terror attacks in the continental United States.


Agendas



UN Resolution 1847 has passed and the US is isolated from its traditional sources of oil in the Persian Gulf and former trading partners. The only readily available supply lies in Venezuela. Negotiations are underway with President Hugo Chavez in hopes that Venezuela will not honour her commitments to both OPEC and the United Nations.

This scenario was inspired by the Christoper Andrew Irvine's two-book series, "Dawn of the Crescent Sun and has been written for Harpoon3 and the PlayersDB with the consent of the author.

Author: Herman Hum

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Classic MEDC Battleset

BattleSet 3, "The Mediterranean Conflict," differs from the first the GIUK and NACV BattleSets in two significant ways.

Firstly, "The Mediterranean Conflict," or "MEDC," does not emphasize a US-USSR conflict. Every day the people of the Middle East are using force in an attempt to impose their will on their adversaries. Throughout history, the Western powers have been affected, but never on a level remotely approaching the mobilization that a Superpower confrontation requires.

The highest levels of conflict potential for either of the two Superpowers have been the "Superpower alert" during the October '73 War, the Kuwaiti tanker reflagging of '88-'89, and, of course, Operation "Desert Shield." The retaliatory strike on Libya was merely a live-fire exercise for two carriers and a squadron of USAF F-111's. The same could be said for the New Jersey's obliteration of several Syrian gun positions in Lebanon.

Consequently, we have tried to focus on this region's countries and their potential conflicts, bringing in the Superpowers as needed for contrast and comparison. In fact, you might wonder why we left out the "wiz-bang" units; the reason is primarily play balance: the entire Syrian Air Force would be hard pressed to penetrate any American task force centered on an Aegis Cruiser. One might consider the lack of "neat" units to be your portion of the US "Peace Dividend."

The second difference is that we have included scenarios called "Studies." In the earlier BattleSets, almost all of the scenarios followed a single central theme for the BattleSet. The Med features a potpouri of different nationalities, each with long standing blood feuds, special strengths, fatal weaknesses, numerous enemies, and too few real friends.

Finally, we assume that the following countries have nuclear weapons that might be used if an enemy country detonated a weapon against home soil or a capital unit: USA, USSR, France, Israel, Syria. Note: Iraq and Libya probably don't have working nuclear weapons; if they did, they probably would not have such huge chemical weapons programs.

All of us hope you find MEDC to be a fresh look at naval warfare. And remember, you are much more likely to see some of these smaller battles on the news than you are full East-West confrontation.

These scenarios are re-makes of Harpoon Classic scenarios from the original MEDC battleset and have been re-made for Harpoon 3 with the consent of AGSI.


6.0 Libyan Skirmish US SAG v. Libya



Libya's Colonel Khadaffi attempts to coerce U.S. policy by repeated terrorist acts. The American people demand justice and even Congress extended "corrective actions." A U.S. show of force in the Gulf of Sidra is just beginning to coalesce, when the Libyans strike first.

This scenario is a re-make of a Harpoon Classic scenario and has been re-made with the consent of AGSI.

Author: Herman Hum in collaboration with Jason Howell
Many thanks for testing assistance rendered by Mario Fernandez (a.k.a. CaptPiluso)

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The 279th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

The Third Temple




A surprise attack by Egypt and Syria on Israel during Yom Kippur yesterday has been astonishingly successful.

Using the element of surprise, the Egyptian and Syrian Air Forces destroyed scores of Israeli planes in their revetments. Under cover of the strongest SAM-belts the world has ever seen, Syrian ground forces have broken through Israeli defences along the Golan Heights and are pushing south towards Jerusalem. Israeli ground-attack planes destroyed scores of tanks, but were decimated by SAMs.

As the Syrians are moving out of the protection of their SAM belt, they rely on the Air force to support the advancing tanks.

In desperation, Israel and has ordered the arming of F-4 Phantoms with Nuclear bombs.

Author: Freek Schepers

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The 280th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Vulcan 607



April 1982. Argentine forces had invaded the Falkland Islands. Britain needed an answer. And fast.

The idea was simple: to destroy the vital landing strip at Port Stanley. The reality was more complicated. The only aircraft that could possibly do the job was three months from being scrapped, and the distance it had to travel was four thousand miles beyond its maximum range. It would take fifteen Victor tankers and seventeen separate in-flight refuelings to get one Avro Vulcan B2 over the target, and give the crew any chance of coming back alive.

(book of Rowland White: Vulcan 607)

Author: Freek Schepers

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The 281st NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Matrix Knight



O 221200ZFEB93 CCCCCCCC
FR: NATO HQ, Mons, Belgium
TO: Capt, USS Hartford AAS
Capt, FN S615 L'Inflexible ABS
Subj: Matrix Knight training exercise

1. Commence exercise receipt this message. Strictly observe the time limit.
2. Objectives:
2.1 French SSBN is the subject of search and destroy operations to be conducted by Royal Navy OpFor. Avoid detection for the duration of the operation. Maintain patrol zone within 25nm of your current position.
2.2 USS Hartford is to seek out and destroy a simulated Delta-class SSBN operating in your AOR.
3. OpFor estimates
3.1 Royal Navy Trafalgar, Valiant, or Swiftsure-class to be employed.

Author: Herman Hum

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The 282nd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Beida-La Boom



History is replete with 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 agressive campaign of purchasing weapons from nations such as China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran. In addition, it has purchased materials necessary for the creation of chemical and biological weapons.

This scenario is a re-make of a Harpoon Classic scenario by Mark Gellis and has been re-made with the author's permission.

Author: Herman Hum

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The 283rd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Nicobar Vengeance



Friction has been growing between Indonesia and her neighbours. Amongst other issues, Indonesia claims that other nations have been illegally fishing in her 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 sank an Indian merchant vessel that it mistook for a commercial fishing boat. Sixteen Indian sailors were killed in the incident.

Author: Herman Hum

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Re-Take: Orange or Red?



The Ukraine's "Orange Revolution" has failed. The pro-Russian party which won the last elections has used its renewed power to move the country back towards Russia and an autocratic regime.

Russian forces were invited to "secure" Ukraine's borders against "potential aggressors". There has been a massive influx of Russian naval aircraft and the Ukraine is now "guarded" by Russian warships and submarines.

A few hours prior to that, parts of Ukraine's armed forces declared that they will not follow any orders of the new regime dominated by Russia. They have taken sides with "Free Ukraine" - a political movement of those still believing in the "Orange Revolution".

The "Free Ukrainian Forces" (FUF) have joined a US Carrier group which has arrived in order to protect Romania and its forward-based deployment against any Russian attack out of the Ukraine.

The stakes are high and an epic clash is about to begin.

This scenario is a re-make of a Harpoon Classic scenario written by Ralf Koelbach for the HC_EuroDB (edited by Rene Haar) and has been re-made for compatibility with the PlayersDB v7.4.7 and Harpoon3 with the consent of the author.

Author: Herman Hum

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The 285th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Brown Water Transit



Unlike the United States and Canada, neighbourly relations between India and Pakistan have a distinctly cold feel. India's goal to be the dominant regional power is not a secret to the other nations of the area. Of course, a fleet of submarines, three aircraft carriers, and a nuclear weapons program communicate intentions without the need for words.

Unable to afford the quantities of conventional weapons systems to constitute an effective deterrent, Pakistan has turned to devoting a growing percentage of its defense spending toward development of nuclear weapons.

Assuring safe passage for the materials required for this program is one of the highest priorities of the Pakistani armed forces.

Original designer: Delwin Hinkle
Author: Herman Hum

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The 28th [color="#FF0000"]NEW[/color] Harpoon scenario of the year!

In Every Clime and Place



The war between the CIS and NATO has been raging for three weeks with the CIS gaining the upper hand with their swift conquest of the nations surrounding the Norwegian Sea. Gaining access to the Atlantic in this manner, many of their hunter-killer submarine groups have been able to sortie thus harassing NATO convoys and wreaking havoc with NATO's wartime plans. SACEur has had enough and finally convinces the USN to launch an amphibious invasion of Norway to stop the flow of subs that are sinking his supplies!

In order to pull off such a daring invasion, a CVBG is pulled from escort duty and ordered to soften up the air power that the CIS has built up in Norway. The USN also pulls together all of its newest ships in the 'Gator navy. Finally, the AV-8B Harrier II+ is embarked on the Wasp-class ships. This will prove to be its debut in combat.

There is little time left for NATO. At the rate the CIS subs are sinking convoys, NATO won't last another two weeks. This invasion must be successful!

Author: Herman Hum

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The 286th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Belgrano



The sinking of the General Belgrano on May 2nd 1982 caused the single heaviest loss of the Falklands war.

HMS Conqueror showed that Argentinean escorts could not prevent nuclear subs from killing their ships.

As a direct result of this attack, the Argentine aircraft carrier 'Veinticinco de Mayo', which had successfully detected the Task Force with her Trackers and was preparing a strike with her A-4Q Skyhawks, returned to port and played no further part in the conflict.

Author: Freek Schepers

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