Harpoon Classic Scenarios

[Herman Hum]

The 73rd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Task Force Rybakov​

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This scenario is a RED side sequel to my earlier scenario, Sixth Battle, which of course is a tribute to a favorite novel of mine, The Sixth Battleby Barrett Tillman. Although some effort has been expended atrecreating the battle depicted in that book, I have also taken variedsome of the events and players to make a workable Harpoon scenario. Thescenario background contained in the file is considerably moredetailed, but essentially:

Several large Soviet battle groups,now operating under the banner of the Union of Eurasian Republics(UER), have assembled off the coast of South Africa. Their intention isto force a change of power in the Republic of South Africa (RSA), intoone that favors the African National Congress (ANC) and, indirectly,the Front Line States (FLS) of Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The UERhas cut a deal with the ANC and FLS to form a cartel that would extendto all of the RSA’s resources, including uranium. Hard line regimes inthe client states of Cuba, North Korea, and Vietnam have pledged theirassistance.

The American carrier forces have been caught out ofposition. Meanwhile, Task Force Rybakov has taken up station off thecoast of the Republic of South Africa (RSA). The Pacific Fleet carrierNovorossiysk has been delayed but is now transiting the MozambiqueChannel and should be on station and ready to conduct operations within24 hours. Our amphibious landings in the RSA will be supported by airstrikes from the carriers. The South Africans stand virtually no chancewithout American intervention. Now is our time to strike.

Author: Brad Leyte

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[Michael Dorosh]

Wow, all the Canadians are refreshing the forums like mad - I think you, dude163, Rogers and myself are the first four posters to make responses since the migration. And I only did it because I got an email notice and I have a day off of work today.

 

[Herman Hum]

I guess Canadians are all lazy slouches who have nothing better to do with their time than tto haunt web-based fora...

(keep up the good work!) :clown:

 

[Herman Hum]

The 75th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Let’s Go to War​

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Let’s Go to War - WestPac

What if China carried out its threat to attack Taiwan? What if North Korea launched an offensive against South Korea? What if an reinvigorated Russia was complicit with both aggressors? What if these conflicts happened at the same time? This scenario examines the hypothetical worst case scenario, the stuff of nightmares for WestPac war planners.

Following the brutal crackdown in Tibet and the subsequent boycott of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing by many Western nations, the PRC entered a time of what many considered a period of awakening. It was thought that maybe these were the last throes of Chinese Communist Party, and that the emergence of democracy was finally within grasp. Ultimately it proved to be just a dream. The PRC's attack against Taiwan was sudden and absolutely vicious. Rather than commit the bulk of its valuable naval and air forces to the battle, the PRC unleashed a terrifying bombardment of short range ballistic missiles. This, of course, had been expected, but the sheer ferocity of the missile attack was not, nor was the use of a new and deadly nerve agent. Caught unprepared, Taiwan had no chance.

To make matters worse, North Korea reversed its decision to withdraw from a policy of nuclear brinkmanship. A previously unknown nuclear processing facility was discovered, revealed and then flaunted by Pyongyang, together with an array of crude nuclear weapons delivery systems. When the South Koreans and Americans railed against this dangerous turn of events, and threatened response, the DPRK did not hesitate. A withering assault was thrown across the DMZ within days, and Washington took no chances. Select low level nuclear strikes were made against certain North Korean targets, decapitating and eliminating the DPRK atomic arsenal.

Just when it was believed things could not get any uglier, the nationalists in Moscow announced their support for the forced reunification of the PRC and ROC, and complained loudly and bitterly against the American nuclear pre-emption. The Russian support for Beijing and the opposition against Washington was not only political, however, it was military.

Author: Brad Leyte

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[Herman Hum]

The 78th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Failsafe​

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Failsafe - Bering Strait Battleset.

Tensions with the Soviet Union are at an all time high. The President and the Joint Chiefs have just ordered Defense Condition 2 (DEFCON 2), as it is believed that an attack by the USSR may be imminent. Intelligence reports and analysis indicate that if it comes, it will occur sometime within the next forty-eight (48) hours.

In preparation to meet the threat, Strategic Air Command (SAC) has launched a previously unannounced Giant Bracket exercise, directing the forward deployment of elements of the 97th Bomb Wing to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Its aircraft (primarily a force of B-52 bombers) are now operating there in conjunction with other supporting USAF units.

In the event that National Command Authority (NCA) orders Defense Condition 1 (DEFCON 1), which will be a confirmation of an impending Soviet attack, SAC assets are directed to immediately take up their fail safe positions and stand by for further orders.

Author: Brad Leyte

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[Herman Hum]

The 77th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Canary Islands 1976​

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NATO has lost contact with the Canary Islands. The only naval forces in the area, centered around the USS Hancock, are sent to investigate.

This is a custom battleset that includes the database to play the scenario. Unzip the file into your HCE directory, the load the game. You will have a new battleset, "Fred's Canary Islands Battles" with which to play the scenario. The battleset is meant to be used with HCE 2008.044 or newer.

Author: Fred Galano

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[Herman Hum]

The 7th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

The Harpoon community is pleased to welcome a new scenario designer to the scene. DonSeaDog is proud to release his first two scenarios in a battleset for us to enjoy. Many thanks for sharing your efforts.

Intruders from the North​

They Seem to Keep Coming​

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A country has established a small air base along the northern coast line and is striking Australian bases. While intended to play as blue, you can play as red too although the defences are marginal so it should be a walk over.

Author: DonSeaDog

You can access the file at the URL:
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/FilesOfScenShare/files/Harpoon Classic Gold/DonSeaDog's Scenarios/

Commerce Raider​

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Commerce raiding or guerre de course is a naval strategy of attacking an opponent's commercial shipping rather than contending for control of the seas with its naval forces. The objective is to make the war too expensive for the opponent to continue it. Usually, commerce raiding is chosen by the weaker naval power who has little chance to succeed against the naval forces of its opponent.

Author: Rene Haar

You can access the file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FilesOfScenShare/files/Harpoon Classic Gold/Rene's Scenarios/


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[Herman Hum]

The 15th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

South Africa​

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A Battleset for Harpoon Classic Commanders' Edition

It is 1988. South Africa is still governed by President Botha, who symbolizes the Apartheid regime. The country is shaken by riots and a state of emergency is declared. South Africa´s neighbours are waiting for a chance to overthrow the Apartheid-Regime in Pretoria.

Meanwhile, the Glasnost Era between the US and the USSR ends abruptly. A few days after the Moscow Summit in May/June, Gorbachev is ousted by a Communist Coup. All hopes for an end of the Cold War have gone to pieces within hours. The new strong man is Secretary Ligatschow. He vows to re-establish "law and order" and to strengthen Communism all over the world.

The US Government led by President Reagan is caught by surprise. US forces have to be quickly re-positioned and prepared for what may come. But where will the USSR start to re-establish its tight grip? The Politburo chooses South Africa. Large parts of the Red Fleet are already in this area. South Africa is an outlaw in the Western World because of its Apartheid regime. Its strategic importance is obvious. Its neighbours will support any attack on the Regime. Thus, the Soviets draw their plan.

By chance there is one US Carrier Battlegroup in the area. And so an epic battle starts.

Author: Réne Haar and Ralf Koelbach

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[Herman Hum]

The 18th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Even More Wrath​

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This is a remake of the scenario "Wrath" originally produced for the EC2003 Battle for the IOPG Battleset. It is intended for play by the Blue side only.

HNN Dateline Sarajevo

Sources confirmed today that the suicide truck bomb that killed 28 and injured more than 100 American soldiers last week was tied to the recent string of terrorist attacks against American targets. The attack, said one government official, fit the profile of several Middle Eastern groups and is thought to be sponsored by several countries hostile to the American presence in the Persian Gulf.

In Paris, the French Foreign Minister was asked if the current attacks against the Americans would cause the French government to reconsider the US sanctions against Iran and Libya. He said abruptly "No terrorism is a world wide problem," and that punishing French and other European companies because America is unpopular in those markets was absurd. He went on To say that "It's time America came down off her high horse and joined the World community as an equal and stop pretending to be the world's Father Figure."

During a UN meeting the US Secretary of State took the podium and issued a terse response to the French Foreign Minister. "Terrorism exists in the world today in its current form because continental powers are too timid to respond to the open hostilities of the Arab world. France in particular should be ashamed that it continues to expand its trade with rogue nations such as Iran, Iraq and Libya." The Secretary closed his speech by saying that the US would seek out and punish those responsible for attacks against Americans no matter where they live, and any country harboring, protecting or supporting these fugitives would also feel the weight of American justice.

Author: Brad Leyte

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[Herman Hum]

The 19th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Thailand Quarrel​

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The world was shocked last week when tensions between Indonesia and Thailand exploded into violence. Indonesia, claiming that Thai fishing vessels had illegally entered its fisheries, sank two trawlers and fired warning shots at a third. Thailand has declared that, as a result of these "vicious and criminal acts of oceanic terrorism," a state of war exists between the two nations.

Author: Mark Gellis

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[Herman Hum]

The 22nd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

From Russia with Love​

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From Russia with Love – WestPac

The Kurile Islands have been a point of contention between Japan and the Soviet Union since the end or World War Two. Even following the collapse of the Soviet state, the area remains disputed. Japan claims that the southern most of the Islands, which were not specifically covered in the Treaty of San Francisco of 1951, are rightfully Japanese Territory. Negotiations have yet to settle this dispute.

Author: Akula

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[Herman Hum]

The 69th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

BreakoutUK​

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The year is 2014, and the world is at war. Israel, Syria, and Iran are in ruins after a series of nuclear exchanges. Egypt and Turkey have remained neutral. Russia has taken advantage of the situation by allying with the Sicilan mafia, which has been the de facto government since the Italian revolution of 2012. Libya and Tunisia are also in the Russian sphere. The UK sent a CVBG, with American assitance, to assist Israel, in vain. This group must now return through the straits of Malta.

Author: Patrick Howard

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[Herman Hum]

The 2nd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Drakeski's Passage​

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The time is the near future and the world is at war. The collapse of the US economy in the crash of 2012 has led to opportunism all over the world. Venezuela has extended basing rights to Russian ships and aircraft, to exert pressure on a prostrate USA. Russia, with its newly resurgent navy, is sending naval units around Cape Horn to take advantage of this situation. Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, honoring their relationship with the US, have stated that they will contest this passage. This scenario explores the ability of 2nd/3rd world nations to defend themselves against larger opponents.

Author: Patrick Howard

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[Herman Hum]

The 16nd NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

A Nice Little Shootout​

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Joint NATO Baltic exercises "Lead Barrel" went as planned. Russia voiced its objections against NATO military operations in Lithuania/Latvia/Estonia but no one expected any serious escalation. Russian recon assets closely monitored NATO units but without any provocative activities.

After achieving all objectives NATO declared exercises as finished and begun withdrawing its assets. Naval units left Gulf of Riga, split into two SAG's and sailed south to Gdansk. Air units stationed in Poland, Germany and Denmark begun moving out to their home bases.

Everything changed within last 20 minutes.

Author: Pawel Kurek

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[Herman Hum]

The 17th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Trophy Hunters​

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In 1969, thousands of Chinese workers began arriving at the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam and immediately set to work on the TAZARA project, a national railway that would stretch deep into the East African interior and would not only connect remote rural communities but also drive across southern Tanzania into the Zambian copper belt. Back then Tanzanian national leaders had first approached Western nations to assist with the project, but one after another, the USA, Great Britain, and even the United Nations and the Soviet Union, all turned them down. The Communist Chinese, however, seized the opportunity, and now, nearly 50 years later, the investment was paying off in a big way. Large deposits of uranium have been discovered near the northern end of Lake Nyasa, and the People's Republic of China is keen to realize on its long term investment. Unfortunately, the area is also the subject of a longstanding boundary dispute between Tanzania and its western neighbor, Malawi. Perhaps repeating the transgressions of the Western colonial powers more than a hundred years before, the Chinese are not about to permit anything to stand in the way of their plans for strategic economic gain.

In response to rising tensions between Malawi and Tanzania, the PRC has moved significant military forces into Tanzania. Officially they report an invitation by the government in Dodoma to safeguard the joint economic interests of Tanzania and the PRC in the mineral deposits near Mbeya. However, the force is much larger than that one would ordinarily expect for simple security. It is now reported that a small force of Malawi Army regulars were discovered beyond the border control post and that they have been summarily executed by the Chinese. Moreover, movement of refugees in the Chitipa and Karonga regions of Malawi is reported subject to Chinese scrutiny and approval, such that very few people are being permitted to cross the border. Survey and drilling equipment has even been spotted in some remote parts of Karonga.

Author: Brad Leyte

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[Herman Hum]

The 18th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Paralyzer​

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In the first scenario of this multi part campaign, called Threshold, we examined what happened when the Israelis carried out a preemptive air strike against what they believed to be a Syrian nuclear weapons research facility. In the aftermath of that action, full scale war has now broken out between Syria and Israel, and Iran is vowing to join the cause against the Zionist aggressors.

This second scenario will continue to examine the possible result of a single aimed pre-emptive strike, and the resulting ever widening conflagration.

Blue Orders:

1.0. SITREP:

The Syrians have launched a full scale counter-attack in response to our successful preemptive strike against their recently reconstructed nuclear facility. As expected, the Syrians and the Iranians have also engineered a new wave of unrest and terrorist activity in both the Gaza Strip and Beirut. Fortunately, we were well prepared for that eventuality, and much of the terrorist activity in those locations has been suppressed, at least for the time being.

Our strike on the MV Al Hasan, a merchant ship delivering nuclear materials from Iran, has been deemed a success. At last report, she was burning and partially capsized in the harbor at Tartus. Unfortunately, the Russians are reporting having received minor damage to their nuclear powered battlecruiser Petr Velikiy, which was also moored there. Our pilots swear they did not target or unintentionally hit the Russian warship, but she is nevertheless reporting damage, and has been observed leaving Tartus streaming a column of thick smoke. Suffice to say, Moscow is protesting loudly and both the Syrians and Iranians are taking advantage of this unfortunate development.

Tehran is pledging full military support for the Syrians and is requesting Russian military support to defend Islamic nations in the region from Zionist hostile action. Intelligence indicates that Iranian military forces are mobilizing, including a sharp rise in activity at known ballistic missile bases.

Author: Brad Leyte

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[Herman Hum]

The 19th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Scimitar​

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In the first and second scenarios of this multi part campaign, we saw what happened when the Israelis carried out a preemptive air strike against a Syrian nuclear research facility, and the ferocity of the combined Syrian-Iranian response.

In this third instalment in the series, the crisis has deepened and expanded into a regional war in which old superpowers threaten to become involved.

1.0. SITREP:

First the good news. The clash with the Syrian air force has resolved largely in our favor, and the surprise raid on the Iranian nuclear facilities near Esfahan have been deemed a success. We also believe, but cannot confirm, that the Syrians and Iranians have exhausted their ballistic missile inventory for the time being. Our effort, however, has spent much of our air force's immediately available capability and we are attempting to reconstitute the force.

Now the bad news. Despite heavy losses, Syrian ground forces have crossed into the Golan Heights once again. An enemy armored group has seized the Israeli settlement at Neve Ativ and appears to be digging in nearby. Much of our army is preoccupied in Gaza and in providing disaster relief in the wake of missile attacks on civilian centers, and we have been slow to respond in the Golan.

Moreover, it appears that the Russians are moving to support the Syrian offensive. So called Russian peacekeepers are arriving in force aboard Il-76 airlifters at Latakia and Damascus, and there are reports of Russian air force squadrons also arriving in concert with them. There are also rumours of similar movements in Iran, but these are as yet unconfirmed.

Also, the Russian navy battlecruiser Petr Velikiy has rounded Cyprus and appears to be returning to eastern Mediterranean waters. Her specific intentions are unknown at this time.

The Americans have advised, via back channels, that they are turning around a carrier group near Yemen and sending it back up the Red Sea. They have not, as yet, promised direct support but it appears likely they will offer same.

Author: Brad Leyte

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[Herman Hum]

The 21st NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Hammerfall​

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Thus far, this multi part campaign has witnessed Israel carry out a preemptive strike in defense of the nation, only to ignite a wider regional conflict which resulted in the destruction of both Nevatim and Damascus by nuclear fire. Russia has condemned the action and come to the aid of Syria and Iran, moving troops into both countries to help defend against them against what they have called Israel's bald faced nuclear aggression. Though continuing to put up a vigorous defense, Israel is clearly out muscled by the combined power of its enemies. Though late arriving on the scene, an American carrier strike force is now pushing north through the Red Sea.

1.0. SITREP:

In response to the terror bombing of the Knesset and the nuclear attack against Nevatim, we have responded with strategic weapons against both Damascus and Tehran. Though the strike on Damascus was a success, the Jericho III ICBM launched against Tehran failed for some reason that remains unknown.

Russia has stepped up its attacks on our airfields and has moved substantial forces into Lebanon and the Golan Heights. Steady streams of Russian transport aircraft are flying into Latakia (ZZa) and Hama (ZUa), and more resupply is believed to be arriving from the Black Sea. The situation on the northern frontier is desperate. Fortunately Washington is finally responding, and the Truman carrier strike group is now heading to the region.

Author: Brad Leyte

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[Herman Hum]

The 25th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

Korea '51​

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Situated on and around the Korean Penninsular dating early 1950s this is loosley based on the Korean War. As in that conflict there isn't a lot of naval action, mostly (in this scenario) air to air and air to ground action. While ground to ground action isn't an intended feature of Harpoon, it is also available if you wish to pursue it.

Your primary mission is to protect your bases on the Korean Peninsula. You must destroy or severely damage land units that are expected to advance towards your positions and to reduce enemy fighter numbers. At least one enemy base should be targeted to either reduce sea transport links vital to the enemy or to reduce their ability to launch air attacks.

USSR and Chinese aircraft are known to be operating in the region and are suspected to be assisting the North Korean forces. However, they should only be engaged if they show definite signs of intended aggression. Aircraft operating out of Japenese bases are considered highly valued and should return to home base between sorties.

Additional limited support is available from two carrier groups. For purposes of self defence their aircraft resources should return directly from each mainland mission. Although the enemy equipment is dated they have significant resources, don't expect to be home for Christmas.

Author: DonaldSeaDog

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[Herman Hum]

The 26th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!​

F-94 Korea​

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This was in the begining a test scenario to test unguided air-to-air rockets, basically in the F-94C Starfire, and his effectiveness (I was very dubtious about the capability in the game of a unguided rocket to hit in a flying airplane). But now I think it can be very simple introductory scenario to Harpoon HCE, mostly for old time interception and worth of release it, with the flavour of the early 1950s.

The situation report is very simple, your're at the command of the 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron near 1954, temporarily deployed from Komaki AFB, Japan, to South Korea (and very reinforced in strength), and equipped with the new Lockheed F-94C Starfire (derived from the F-80/T-33), all-weather interceptor exclusively armed with unguided air-to-air rockets (the famous 2.75" FFAR Mk4 Mighty Mouse), to defend Seoul from upcoming streams of communist bombers breaking the 1953 ceasefire !

Author: Enrique Mas

This Harpoon Classic scenario requires use of the HC_50to65_DB_100511

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