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Title: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Lusik on October 06, 2016, 10:02:38 PM
D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00

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The Darkest Dreams by Lusik
This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message.

(http://i.imgur.com/m3GjFoq.jpg)


Mission Summary :

October 5th, 1984

You have never thought it was going to happen. The darkest dreams came true. Something that we saw in our training films has suddenly become a brutal reality. 3 days ago Warsaw Pact forces advanced through the border in overwhelming force. The red tide that we have always been afraid of smashed our border outposts all along the front. The main push was through Fulda Gap but NATO forces have seen action all along the German-DDR border  For the majority of soldiers in the company it is still is like a dream, which is visible in their young wide-open eyes. Luckily, the training and drills we have practiced for so long are taking over. Everybody knows what to do but the chaos is overwhelming. The horror... the horror…as Kurtz would say.

How did it come to this? WW3 was sparked in the Middle East  following combined NATO - Israeli strike on Syrian airbases. Airbases that were full of Soviet instructors and personnel.  Over 120 Russians last their lives in the attack and several more were wounded. USSR treated this as act of open war and prepared a retaliatory strike on NATO air bases in Turkey. Dogfights between the the Soviet and NATO aircraft ensued  resulting in several aircraft  downed on both sides. UN summoned an emergency security council meeting, which was openly boycotted by USSR and China. Any attempts to find a peaceful solutions to the situation were overthrown. And then the attack came.

Here in Germany, in our sector of the front,  2nd Cav have been fighting delaying action but suffered heavy losses. 2nd Armoured comes to the rescue. We are Task Force DOW which is compromised of mixed US German units. We were held in reserves but we have been finally sent to the front to face the enemy. We still have old but venerable M60s but our German allies sent them their newest baby - Leopard 2, along with some mechanised infantry in Marders.

We are going to fight… and we know that for some of us this dream will be without awakening.

Map

(http://i.imgur.com/w7WdNjk.jpg)

Excerpts of the battalion commander's (HVAOC 6) orders for...BLUEFOR (D.O.W.)

1) SITUATION:

a) Enemy:
Reports indicate that we may be facing 15th Czechoslovakian Mechanised Division, which has as mix of modern on old equipment. Let’s hope for the words but be prepared for their best units to lead the attack. Let's pray that they are not that willing to die for their Big Bother. 

b) Own:
Task Force DOW is made of the following units:

2 platoons of M-60A3s (TTS)
1 platoon of M113A2s
1 platoon of Leopard 2A4s
1 platoon of Marders
3x M113 TOW support
2x M106 SPM
1x M88 Combat Engineering Vehicle
1x M113 Ambulance
2x Supply Trucks

c) Attachments and detachments:

1x Battery of M109s with HE, Smoke and ICM
2x fire missions of FASCAM

Due to difficult situation in several sectors of the front, no reinforcements are available. If you think that the enemy will break through, retreat and avid further losses.


2) MISSION:

Captain, your mission is to advance to suitable positions and stop enemy from taking Elze. It is a crucial town, which, if captured, opens way to Hannover and further to the Ruhr area. The enemy has to be stopped but if you feel that they come in overwhelming force try to fight a delaying action and avoid excessive losses. It won't be easy but every tank is prices now. It will take a couple more days bring reinforcements from the US.

We didn’t have time to prepare any defences due to a rapid pace of enemy advance. There were reports of enemy in Bad Gandersheim 43 km to the south east but we don’t know where they are. Be vigilant.
 
3) EXECUTION:

At your discretion commander.

4) TERRAIN AND WEATHER:
The terrain is typical for Saxony. Open areas with several hills. Try to find the best possible positions and defend Elze.

Due to low pressure centre and a warm fron front that has been sitting here for the last two days the skies is fully overcast, which makes it difficult for us to use our aviation assets. Our forecast indicates that you may expect rain in the couple of hours.



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** Notes **
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SB Version: 4.004 64bit
Mission Name: The darkest dreams
Created by: Lusik
Modified by: N/A
Multi-Crew: Yes
Single Crew: Yes
Largest command: Company plus
Smallest command:Crew Position
Mission Duration: Up to 120 minutes depending on players
Minimum number players: 5
Date: Saturday Mission 8/10/16
Time: 19:00 GMT
Time (local): Click here (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=DOW+Saturday+Steel+Beasts+Meeting&iso=20161008T19&p1=1440&ah=2)
Teamspeak  IP: dow.ts.nfoservers.com wait in lobby for access to other areas.
Room: Dogs of War

Player Skill/Ability:
•   Completion of at least 1 full tutorial of M-60 or Leopard 2A4
•   Working knowledge of Comms procedure.

Dogs Of War Vehicles : (in mission)

M60A3 (TTS) Click here (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M60A3_(TTS))

Leopard 2A4: Main Battle Tank Click here (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=Leopard_2A4)

M113 APC Click here (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113A3)

Marder Click here (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=Marder_1A3)

M1064A3 Click here (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M1064A3)

M113 G3 TOW Click here (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113A3_TOW)

M113A3/Medic Click here (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M113_Medic)

M88A1 MRV Click here (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=M88A1_MRV)

M977 HEMTT/Supply Click here (http://www.steelbeasts.com/sbwiki/index.php?title=HEMTT_Cargo)


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DOW members, by invite, or request in advance prior to mission.

Our goal is to have the DOW session more immersive and realistic.

Manning list:
M-60 CO:
M113 XO: Wilso

M-60A3s
1/1B:
2/1B:
4/1B: CavGunner
3/1B:

M-60A3s
1/2B:
2/2B:
4/2B:
3/2B:

M113s
1/3E:
2/3E:
4/3E:
3/3E:

Leopard 2A4
1/1C: Oleg
2/1C:
4/1C: Forester

Marder 1A3
1/1D:
2/1D:
4/1D:

Support platoon - M113 TOWs & M106
M113 TOW
1/4E:
2/4E:
4/4E: Wilso

M106:
5/4E:
6/5E:

Supply: Wilso
M88:
M113 Medic:
2x Supply Truck

DISCLAIMER:
I haven't had time to investigate US and German forces composition in this area of Germany in the ‘80s so forces may not be historically accurate.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: wilso845 on October 06, 2016, 10:22:14 PM
XO please and all supply assets and if any spare a tank or tow vechile.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: TSe419e on October 07, 2016, 12:00:14 AM
I want to participate in this one but I am not sure I will be available.  And if I am available I am not sure I will be there at the start of the mission.  If I am late it will not be by very much.

I would definitely prefer to have an M60.  But I will understand if none are available if I am late to the game.
Title: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Cougar11 on October 07, 2016, 12:13:36 AM
I am in

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Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Lumituisku on October 07, 2016, 12:36:11 AM
Oh my god. This looks so beautiful and Interesting. I wish I could come. I'm overly tempted to come :( but I really should not. Have a great game guys!

Oh darn wrong post. Reply to other one guys!
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Colebrook on October 07, 2016, 12:53:48 AM
Put me in the leos, unless you need a russian player.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Lusik on October 07, 2016, 01:19:08 AM
Yes Colebrook, we need somebody for Opfor.  8) This mission was made as replacement because we had the same idea about the map. :) The one I had semi-ready used exactly the same map as your mission last Saturday so I had to come up with something new. I will let you know if I manage to do the scripting but it will definitely be better with a human player on the red side.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Lusik on October 07, 2016, 01:21:58 AM
I want to participate in this one but I am not sure I will be available.  And if I am available I am not sure I will be there at the start of the mission.  If I am late it will not be by very much.

I would definitely prefer to have an M60.  But I will understand if none are available if I am late to the game.

I will put you in one of the sections for the time being. If needed, we can wait a bit probably. Joining in progress is bugged now so it is better to wait if nobody objects to it.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Connaugh on October 07, 2016, 01:44:52 AM
I will be there.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Colebrook on October 07, 2016, 02:11:04 AM
I will be Opfor then, don't need to do the scripting, or send me the mission and i will do myself.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: forester on October 07, 2016, 08:29:23 AM
Leopard 2A4 4/1C for me! Or red side.

And invited Red Alert VU.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Lusik on October 07, 2016, 11:16:22 AM
I will be Opfor then, don't need to do the scripting, or send me the mission and i will do myself.

I will send it to you either later today or tomorrow morning. I want add a few more details.

Leopard 2A4 4/1C for me! Or red side.

And invited Red Alert VU.

Done. Let me know how many players from Red Alert are going to be there. You can take a whole platoon of Leos or all German unites if there are more players present.

Please state which unit you'd like to take. We can change it later but it will make organisation easier. Manning list updated.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Longknife on October 07, 2016, 01:04:31 PM
Wow this looks like a really good time & I wish I could be there but I will be out of town tomorrow  :'(
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Oleg on October 07, 2016, 01:16:05 PM
Leopard 2A4 1/1C or 2/1C for me please. Thank you.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: TSe419e on October 07, 2016, 07:00:43 PM
I will be there.


Thank you.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Short and Sweet on October 08, 2016, 08:23:15 AM
Hi Guys,

if there is spare places I would like to participate - I will join anyway and observe. 

Short & Sweet. 
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Stormin Norman on October 08, 2016, 11:48:40 AM
I have to work. Too bad, these kind of scenarios peek my interest.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Asid on October 08, 2016, 01:22:52 PM
Hi Guys,

if there is spare places I would like to participate - I will join anyway and observe. 

Short & Sweet.

Hi Short & Sweet.

You can observe.

You still need to play some SB online with us before you can freely step into the Saturday sessions.

Regards
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: TSe419e on October 08, 2016, 03:19:27 PM
Real life sucks sometimes. :(

I will not be able to participate today. :'(

Enjoy the game for me.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Rinix on October 08, 2016, 04:13:45 PM
Hi Short & Sweet.

You can observe.

You still need to play some SB online with us before you can freely step into the Saturday sessions.

Regards
I suppose that applies to me as well?
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Lusik on October 08, 2016, 04:35:37 PM
Real life sucks sometimes. :(

I will not be able to participate today. :'(

Enjoy the game for me.

Too bad but I will try to make a few missions in this time period in the future.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Asid on October 08, 2016, 04:37:20 PM
Hi Short & Sweet.

You can observe.

You still need to play some SB online with us before you can freely step into the Saturday sessions.

Regards
I suppose that applies to me as well?

Everyone as I already explained to you :)

This is for fairness and immersion. Play Sunday missions. Some weekly sessions may apply. This is the way we do things. It works for us.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Rinix on October 08, 2016, 04:41:33 PM
Everyone as I already explained to you :)

This is for fairness and immersion. Play Sunday missions. Some weekly sessions may apply. This is the way we do things. It works for us.
Understood. TSe419e's mentioning that he would show up, and the fact that he's not yet a D.O.W. member confused me, so I was looking for clarification. :)
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Asid on October 08, 2016, 04:57:40 PM
Everyone as I already explained to you :)

This is for fairness and immersion. Play Sunday missions. Some weekly sessions may apply. This is the way we do things. It works for us.
Understood. TSe419e's mentioning that he would show up, and the fact that he's not yet a D.O.W. member confused me, so I was looking for clarification. :)

Hi Rinix

Cavgunner (TSe419e) qualifies for the Saturday sessions as he has done all of this http://dogsofwarvu.com/forum/index.php/topic,73.0.html and completed a number of SB sessions which were not DOW Saturday SB sessions.

We do this as we have had many sessions when we accepted players into the DOW Saturday sessions and it did not go well for anyone. Play extra SB with us. A lot of effort is put into our sessions. Play some Sunday SB sessions and you will be able to play the DOW Saturday sessions.

The Sunday sessions are open to all.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Rinix on October 08, 2016, 05:08:24 PM
Thanks for explaining. I'll see you tomorrow. ;)
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Asid on October 08, 2016, 07:32:14 PM
Thanks for explaining. I'll see you tomorrow. ;)

Come and "observe".
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Asid on October 08, 2016, 07:51:42 PM
I'm in . Sorry for the late post. Wasn't sure if I was playing.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Rinix on October 08, 2016, 11:28:57 PM
Thanks for explaining. I'll see you tomorrow. ;)

Come and "observe".
By the time I had figured out that you were saying to observe today and not to observe tomorrow, it was too late. Sorry. :-[ Tomorrow, I will do far better than observe. And I will do my best to prove myself.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: forester on October 09, 2016, 12:10:03 AM
Good game, Leopard 2A4 my favorite tank. Thanks.
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Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Asid on October 09, 2016, 12:14:03 AM
Thanks for coming.

Good mission Lusik.

Crafty moves Colebrook.
Title: Re: D.O.W. Saturday Mission 8/10/16 @ GMT19:00 - The Darkest Dreams
Post by: Connaugh on October 09, 2016, 04:22:56 PM
Great mission, Lusik. I should have been more careful with the M60's as Colebrook killed all of them at long range with one hit each. I probably should have placed them on the reverse slope at BP1 and waited for Colebrook. I then acquired a Leo and was able to help successfully defend Elze, killing one tank that entered the town and several more outside at longer distances.

Conn

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