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Herman · 12-22-12, 07:30 AM

The 74th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Argo (Redux)

"Ex-fils are like abortions. You don't want to need one but when you do, you don't do it yourself."

- Tony Mendez, ex-filtration specialist

L.A. Times reporter: "What does Argo mean?"
Lester Siegel: "It means, Argo ******* yourself"

A top Iranian scientist within the nuclear energy enrichment program has been amassing information for years. He has the smoking gun and has contacted the CIA for extraction to the West out of fear for his life and those of his family. His intelligence is deemed invaluable and could save incalculable lives when it comes time to neutralize those facilities.

Over the weekend, the scientist and his family have sought refuge in the Italian ambassador's residence. Come Monday, his absence will be noticed. A CIA "Moses" operative has flown into Teheran to extract him and his family.

"There are only bad options. It's about finding the best one."
- Tony Mendez

A CIA ex-filtration specialist, codename "Vincenzo", has flown into Teheran under the guise of a comic book writer supposedly working on a Persian-friendly response to the comic book, "300", by Frank Miller. He has been warmly received by the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance for his efforts to correct the mis-representation of Persian history and cultural traditions.

This scenario was inspired by the motion picture Argo (2012).

Author: Herman Hum in collaboration with Vincenzo Beretta

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Blacklight · 12-26-12, 07:21 PM

Thanks, Herman! And happy holidays!

Herman · 12-27-12, 10:28 AM

We aim to please. Happy Holidays to you, too.

Here's another to play over cold winter nights.

The 75th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

14.1 The Bastion

'NATO Intelligence has determined the possible locations of several Soviet SSBN patrol areas. One of the newest and best NATO submarines has been ordered to enter one zone, where a Typhoon-class SSBN is probably hiding. The patrol zone is located under the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ), in a minefield. The NATO sub is to destroy the sub and its escort, showing the Soviets that NATO is capable of beating its best in its home territory.

The Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) is an area of large ice floes covering roughly 75% of the sea surface. There is no possibility of air or surface units operating in these waters. The collision of ice chunks creates a high background noise, while their melting affects the local water salinity, which does strange things to sound beams. Additionally, the uneven underwater surface of the ice floes causes massive reverberations for active sonar.'

Author: Herman Hum

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Herman · 01-22-13, 04:59 PM

The 10th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

20.0 Malvinas III (2012)

After normalisation of the relationship between Argentina and Britain in the 90s, tension returned in 2012. Economic pressures and publication of 30-year old secret documents fueled nationalism in both countries.

The press was rife with "analysis" of how the retirement of Britain's carriers and Harriers would make fighting a new Falkland war impossible. Opposing views held that the ground-based radars, Typhoons, and permanent presence of 1200 infantry and SAMs (vs 60 marines in 1982) as well as the presence of Royal Navy ships would either deter or defeat invaders until reinforcements arrived by air.

Author: Freek Schepers

20.0 Malvinas III (2012) Falklands\Malvina3.SCN

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Blacklight · 01-24-13, 09:16 PM

We may be needing to get some "North Korea" based missions going now given the latests threats against the US.

Herman · 02-10-13, 06:06 AM

The 13th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

The Pueblo Incident

"A sterner test of Phase One morale occurred during the first half of March 1968. Following the seizure of the USS Pueblo, two carriers with their screens were sent far north to the Sea of Japan. A contingency plan was invoked that committed the Enterprise and Ticonderoga to launch air strikes against North Korean airfields.

Air Force planes in South Korea were to have coordinated with the two navy air wings, but it was still a vastly lopsided proposition. The carriers were assigned seven airfields at which were based more than two hundred MiGs. Intelligence briefings detailed the enemy order of battle: ninety-one MiG-21s, seventy-six MiG-17s, and thirty-five MiG-19s. It was estimated that at least half the North Korean fighter force would be airborne by the time the strikes arrived. Against this, we had twenty operational Phantoms and eighteen Crusaders to escort the strike birds.

The fighters were spread mighty thin. One target was to be struck by ten A-4s escorted by a pair of F-8s.

Nobody slept much that night. A good many farewell letters were written in expectation of the worst, though "the worst" varied from one man to another, according to his outlook. If forced down alive, the pilots knew they faced brutal captivity in a land ruled by barbarians. A safe bailout into the sea was only marginally more attractive -- the water was studded with ice, and even in "poopy suits" survival would be measured in minutes.

Yet nobody backed out. Launch was scheduled for 0600, and at 0430 aircrews were suiting up or eating breakfast. The briefings were grim. There was absolutely no joking. But sometime before 0500 word came through that the mission was scrubbed. It was never known if political considerations swayed the decision makers in Washington, or if military reality forced itself upon them. In either case, two air wings heaved a collective sigh of relief.

But the point worth making is that morale held. Knowing the odds against returning were extremely slim, every pilot assigned to the strike would have manned his airplane and launched. They would rather died than looked bad."

Excerpt from "On Yankee Station -- The Naval Air War over Vietnam", pp. 36-7, Barrett Tillman, John B. Nichols, Naval Institute Press, 1987

Author: Herman Hum

The Pueblo Incident Pacific Rim\Pueblo.SCN

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Herman · 02-25-13, 02:50 AM

The 16th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

10.0 Punch Through

Soviet Blitz Against Northern Defended Sea Lane

The Soviets desperately need to reduce the flow of supplies to NATO ground units fighting in Europe. With Keflavik in NATO hands, it is very difficult for the Soviets to conduct attacks against the defended sea lanes. The only way to make an impact on the re-supply effort is to attack both the escorts and the supporting bases en masse and then go after the merchants while the defenders are recovering.

Author: Herman Hum

10.0 Punch Through
Classic NACV\Punch.SCN

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12-22-12, 07:30 AM	#1
Herman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,187 Downloads: 273 Uploads: 1046	The 74th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year! Argo (Redux) "Ex-fils are like abortions. You don't want to need one but when you do, you don't do it yourself." - Tony Mendez, ex-filtration specialist L.A. Times reporter: "What does Argo mean?" Lester Siegel: "It means, Argo ***** yourself" A top Iranian scientist within the nuclear energy enrichment program has been amassing information for years. He has the smoking gun and has contacted the CIA for extraction to the West out of fear for his life and those of his family. His intelligence is deemed invaluable and could save incalculable lives when it comes time to neutralize those facilities. Over the weekend, the scientist and his family have sought refuge in the Italian ambassador's residence. Come Monday, his absence will be noticed. A CIA "Moses" operative has flown into Teheran to extract him and his family. "There are only bad options. It's about finding the best one." - Tony Mendez A CIA ex-filtration specialist, codename "Vincenzo", has flown into Teheran under the guise of a comic book writer supposedly working on a Persian-friendly response to the comic book, "300", by Frank Miller. He has been warmly received by the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance for his efforts to correct the mis-representation of Persian history and cultural traditions. This scenario was inspired by the motion picture Argo (2012). Author: Herman Hum in collaboration with Vincenzo Beretta Harpoon HUE users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library Harpoon ANW users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library Harpoon3.6.3 users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library "Harpoon for Dummies" channel PlayersDB for Harpoon on Facebook Frequently Asked Questions FilesOfScenShare __________________ Guidelines for ScenShare scenarios: 1) Enjoy creating it 2) Enjoy playing it 3) Enjoy sharing it 4) Enjoy helping others create them The PlayersDB - The Harpoon Community's #1 Choice. Harpoon3 Frequently Asked Questions**

12-26-12, 07:21 PM	#2
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	Thanks, Herman! And happy holidays! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

12-27-12, 10:28 AM	#3
Herman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,187 Downloads: 273 Uploads: 1046	We aim to please. Happy Holidays to you, too. Here's another to play over cold winter nights. The 75th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year! 14.1 The Bastion 'NATO Intelligence has determined the possible locations of several Soviet SSBN patrol areas. One of the newest and best NATO submarines has been ordered to enter one zone, where a Typhoon-class SSBN is probably hiding. The patrol zone is located under the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ), in a minefield. The NATO sub is to destroy the sub and its escort, showing the Soviets that NATO is capable of beating its best in its home territory. The Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) is an area of large ice floes covering roughly 75% of the sea surface. There is no possibility of air or surface units operating in these waters. The collision of ice chunks creates a high background noise, while their melting affects the local water salinity, which does strange things to sound beams. Additionally, the uneven underwater surface of the ice floes causes massive reverberations for active sonar.' Author: Herman Hum Harpoon HUE users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library Harpoon ANW users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library Harpoon3.6.3 users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library "Harpoon for Dummies" channel PlayersDB for Harpoon on Facebook Frequently Asked Questions FilesOfScenShare __________________ Guidelines for ScenShare scenarios: 1) Enjoy creating it 2) Enjoy playing it 3) Enjoy sharing it 4) Enjoy helping others create them The PlayersDB - The Harpoon Community's #1 Choice. Harpoon3 Frequently Asked Questions

01-22-13, 04:59 PM	#4
Herman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,187 Downloads: 273 Uploads: 1046	The 10th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year! 20.0 Malvinas III (2012) After normalisation of the relationship between Argentina and Britain in the 90s, tension returned in 2012. Economic pressures and publication of 30-year old secret documents fueled nationalism in both countries. The press was rife with "analysis" of how the retirement of Britain's carriers and Harriers would make fighting a new Falkland war impossible. Opposing views held that the ground-based radars, Typhoons, and permanent presence of 1200 infantry and SAMs (vs 60 marines in 1982) as well as the presence of Royal Navy ships would either deter or defeat invaders until reinforcements arrived by air. Author: Freek Schepers 20.0 Malvinas III (2012) Falklands\Malvina3.SCN Harpoon HUE users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library Harpoon ANW users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library Harpoon3.6.3 users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library "Harpoon for Dummies" channel PlayersDB for Harpoon on Facebook Frequently Asked Questions FilesOfScenShare __________________ Guidelines for ScenShare scenarios: 1) Enjoy creating it 2) Enjoy playing it 3) Enjoy sharing it 4) Enjoy helping others create them The PlayersDB - The Harpoon Community's #1 Choice. Harpoon3 Frequently Asked Questions

01-24-13, 09:16 PM	#5
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	We may be needing to get some "North Korea" based missions going now given the latests threats against the US. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

02-10-13, 06:06 AM	#6
Herman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,187 Downloads: 273 Uploads: 1046	The 13th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year! The Pueblo Incident "A sterner test of Phase One morale occurred during the first half of March 1968. Following the seizure of the USS Pueblo, two carriers with their screens were sent far north to the Sea of Japan. A contingency plan was invoked that committed the Enterprise and Ticonderoga to launch air strikes against North Korean airfields. Air Force planes in South Korea were to have coordinated with the two navy air wings, but it was still a vastly lopsided proposition. The carriers were assigned seven airfields at which were based more than two hundred MiGs. Intelligence briefings detailed the enemy order of battle: ninety-one MiG-21s, seventy-six MiG-17s, and thirty-five MiG-19s. It was estimated that at least half the North Korean fighter force would be airborne by the time the strikes arrived. Against this, we had twenty operational Phantoms and eighteen Crusaders to escort the strike birds. The fighters were spread mighty thin. One target was to be struck by ten A-4s escorted by a pair of F-8s. Nobody slept much that night. A good many farewell letters were written in expectation of the worst, though "the worst" varied from one man to another, according to his outlook. If forced down alive, the pilots knew they faced brutal captivity in a land ruled by barbarians. A safe bailout into the sea was only marginally more attractive -- the water was studded with ice, and even in "poopy suits" survival would be measured in minutes. Yet nobody backed out. Launch was scheduled for 0600, and at 0430 aircrews were suiting up or eating breakfast. The briefings were grim. There was absolutely no joking. But sometime before 0500 word came through that the mission was scrubbed. It was never known if political considerations swayed the decision makers in Washington, or if military reality forced itself upon them. In either case, two air wings heaved a collective sigh of relief. But the point worth making is that morale held. Knowing the odds against returning were extremely slim, every pilot assigned to the strike would have manned his airplane and launched. They would rather died than looked bad." Excerpt from "On Yankee Station -- The Naval Air War over Vietnam", pp. 36-7, Barrett Tillman, John B. Nichols, Naval Institute Press, 1987 Author: Herman Hum The Pueblo Incident Pacific Rim\Pueblo.SCN Harpoon HUE users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library Harpoon ANW users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library Harpoon3.6.3 users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library "Harpoon for Dummies" channel PlayersDB for Harpoon on Facebook Frequently Asked Questions FilesOfScenShare __________________ Guidelines for ScenShare scenarios: 1) Enjoy creating it 2) Enjoy playing it 3) Enjoy sharing it 4) Enjoy helping others create them The PlayersDB - The Harpoon Community's #1 Choice. Harpoon3 Frequently Asked Questions

02-25-13, 02:50 AM	#7
Herman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,187 Downloads: 273 Uploads: 1046	The 16th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year! 10.0 Punch Through Soviet Blitz Against Northern Defended Sea Lane The Soviets desperately need to reduce the flow of supplies to NATO ground units fighting in Europe. With Keflavik in NATO hands, it is very difficult for the Soviets to conduct attacks against the defended sea lanes. The only way to make an impact on the re-supply effort is to attack both the escorts and the supporting bases en masse and then go after the merchants while the defenders are recovering. Author: Herman Hum 10.0 Punch Through Classic NACV\Punch.SCN Harpoon HUE users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library Harpoon ANW users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library Harpoon3.6.3 users can get the: Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library "Harpoon for Dummies" channel PlayersDB for Harpoon on Facebook Frequently Asked Questions FilesOfScenShare __________________ Guidelines for ScenShare scenarios: 1) Enjoy creating it 2) Enjoy playing it 3) Enjoy sharing it 4) Enjoy helping others create them The PlayersDB - The Harpoon Community's #1 Choice. Harpoon3 Frequently Asked Questions