2nd of February, Undisclosed year
Eastern coast of Africa, Bastek Island
World situation
Until two weeks ago, it was a globally accepted fact that piracy wasn't the issue it used to be, and the world needed to shift its focus somewhere else and away from this resolved problem. This idea changed when two merchant vessels, one carrying liquified gas and the other containers, suddenly went missing while navigating the coast of Africa. Search parties were dispatched, and most found clues that led to the island of Bastek, a project abandoned by the UAE some years ago due to a lack of funds and interest. Careful surveillance revealed something the world was not ready to learn about multiple pirate bases of operation scattered across the region. Suddenly, a small intervention force wasn't enough to dispatch the threat and recover the vessels. Military intervention was needed, and carrier group 83 was sent to the area with a Company of US Marines thirsty for action.
Mission Briefing
Operation Fait Accompli is to proceed effective immediately, with two objectives in mind. You are recovering all 27 crew members that were aboard the ships and regaining control of the ships. Lethal force has been authorized. Anyone wielding a weapon is considered hostile and can be shot on sight. You are currently aboard Carrier Group 83, to the West of Karaj. Force recon located the two ships docked nearby. You are to gear up as soon as possible and board the flight of UH-1Y helicopters waiting to take you to the ships. Commander's intent is for a USMC force to quickly land on the ships, take control of them, rescue as many crew members as possible, and use the vessels as a fighting platform before moving into Karaj. For support in the initial phase of the assault, you will have a sniper team that will be dropped off on the tallest building in the city and an AH-1Z to provide CAS/ frontline control. The second phase of the operation begins when all fighting has ceased in and around the city. We will drop off some MRAPs, which you will use to assault enemy positions or camps deeper in the island and capture as many positions as possible before ENDEX. If you don't find all 27 crewmen on the ships, you will also have to search for them. All supports, including resupply, transport, naval artillery and cruise missiles, are available. Do not worry about defending captured ground. Command will deploy garrison troops to any strategic positions you gain control of.
Threat Report
Recon and intel indicate that we aren't facing the ordinary pirates that used to threaten naval shipping. We expect a more organized foe, with a more or less defined chain of command and decent equipment, mostly ex-soviet. We only expect light vehicles, technicals, normal transports, and in the worst-case scenario, some BTRs. Their AA and air force should be very limited. Regardless, do not underestimate the enemy. They know their territory well, and they outnumber you.
Mission Objectives
- Regain control of the ships
The two captured ships, the Stallion and Mermaid, carrying liquified gas and normal cargo, must be recaptured for this operation to succeed. Try to limit the damage done to the ships, expect a heavy enemy garrison and counter-attack. - Rescue the crew
Twenty-seven crewmen were aboard both ships when they were captured. It is unlikely that you will find all of them on the ships. Some might be held for ransom elsewhere. Exercise caution when shooting buildings and ships; the crew might be inside. Find the civilians and bring them home! - Capture Karaj
- Capture Karaj Checkpoints
North and South Two checkpoints cut off access to the city of Karaj. Whoever holds them has the key to the city. Command has deemed those two objectives essential.
Other objectives will be given, mainly further East or South.
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