It does appear as though the balance of forces favours the Israelis. However, I try to match them up as closely as possible. No scenario designer can promise perfect balance nor, IMO, should they try because in the real world you find elephants and ants. I just try to create fun and challenging situations. This scenario was originally created for Harpoon Classic. I tried to re-make it for H3 by following the Order of Battle as closely as possible as a tribute to the original scenario.
I respectfully disagree with your opinion regarding the placement of vessels within a swarm of neutral targets. I believe that this is a valid tactic actually employed in the real world as asymmetric warfare. Moving amongst the fishes is a tactic in land combat. Why not do the same at sea?
You can view the initial Libyan and Israeli orders either with the game or the scenario editor. For your convenience, I will append a copy here. Also, I will show you the initial Libyan fleet dispositions on a map along with their SSM coverage.
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Missile Boats at Dawn
No nation in the Middle East, and perhaps not in the world, has a more effective intelligence service than the Israeli Mossad. Quiet and effective, they search out potential problems and deal with them. On occasion, the things they discover are of such magnitude that assistance is needed from other arms of the Israeli military.
Such was the case in mid-February, 1997.
Through the work of a single agent, the Mossad learned of the completion of a quantity of chemical and biological weapons in Libya. These agents of mass destruction were to be shipped to Egypt. No target had been ascribed to the weapons at this point, but the Prime Minister was a cautious man. An "accident" was to be arranged for the shipment.
Duration: 24 hours
Original designer: Delwin Hinkle
This scenario is a re-make of a Harpoon Classic scenario from the Harpoon Designers Series II and has been re-made for Harpoon 3 with the consent of AGSI.
This scenario was built for the PlayersDB
For best results, this scenario should be played with Aircraft Logistics activated and Nuclear Weapons enabled.
All comments welcome hermanhum@hotmail.com
Israel
**** FLASH TRAFFIC ****
034205Z02MAR97
TO: Capt, TF AD
Capt, TF AE
Capt, TF AC
FR: IsrMinDef
1. Chemical and biological weapons are in transit from Tobruk, Libya to Abu Quir, Egypt.
2. Expect numerous screening groups and escorts.
3. Israeli submarine force assets are also in the area for support.
4. Rules of Engagement: Warning Red, Weapons Free. Primary target is the transport carrying these weapons. Engage all other OpFor units as required to complete your mission.
5. Report success code: Eloheim
// EOM // 034531Z02MAR97
**** FLASH TRAFFIC ****
Victory Conditions clarification:
1. Destroy the cargo ship carrying the Chemical / Biological / Radiological weapons
Libya
**** FLASH TRAFFIC ****
033205Z02MAR97
TO: Capt, TF Lion
Capt, TF Cobra
Capt, TF Eagle
Capt, TF Mongoose
Capt, TF Cheetah
Capt, TF Leopard
FR: NavDep
1. Special shipment from Tobruk to Abu Quir leaves as soon as possible.
2. Expect no opposition.
3. Rules of Engagement: Warning Yellow, Weapons Tight. Positive confirmation of hostile action is required.
5. Report success code: PRS214
// EOM // 033531Z02MAR97
Victory Conditions clarification:
1. Ensure the safe arrival of the cargo vessel to Abu Quir.
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If you want to ask what my esteemed opponent, TheAlaskanBiker, was thinking, you might have to post them to the YouTube channel so that he can see them.
Thanks for your discussion. It's always fun to see what neutral observers think.
