4-12 Multiplayer F/A-18C COOP Supercarrier Operation Mission
Skills Required: Cold Start, Case III Launch, SEA Radar, Harpoon Attack, Case III Recovery.
Module Required: F/A-18C Hornet, Supercarrier, Persian Gulf Map.
[The mission file is remastered on 29 Dec 2023]
Added Chinese Language version:
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Mission 01 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3325580/
Mission 02 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3325818/
Mission 03 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326040/
Mission 04 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326358/
Mission 05 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326697/
Situation Update:
As a cold front descended from the Caucasus Mountains, sweeping across the Caspian Sea and merging with the humid air of the western Indian Ocean, it brought a vast, expansive rain to the Persian Gulf just as the summer season was on the brink of commencement. This weather phenomenon played a pivotal role in the unfolding events of our military campaign. In the wake of this meteorological shift, our allied ground forces achieved a significant victory, capturing Sirik on Day 05. Their momentum, however, faced an unexpected obstacle as the inclement weather impeded their planned advance towards Minab. Meanwhile, the Iranian Navy's battleships, which had been harbored in Bandar Abbas port since the war's onset due to doubts about their defensive capabilities, found an opportunity in the adverse weather conditions. On the sixth day of the conflict, the heavy cloud cover and persistent rain provided a strategic veil, shielding the movement of the Iranian fleet from our satellite surveillance. At approximately 1200UTC, our satellite, equipped with a motion sensor camera, captured a fleeting glimpse of naval units departing from Bandar Abbas. This sighting was corroborated by one of our Air Force's UAVs operating near Khasab, further solidifying the intelligence. The vessels identified were part of the Iranian Navy's formidable 3rd Battle Fleet, stationed at Bandar Abbas port. This fleet, comprising twelve battleships and two submarines, represented a significant naval force. Our intelligence analysis indicated that seven of these battleships were mobilized for a clandestine operation, likely aiming to disrupt our logistics and supply lines along the coastline stretching from Sirik to Kuh Mubarak. The remainder of the fleet, consisting of five vessels, continued to remain within the safety of the Bandar Abbas naval base. In response to this emerging threat, the 71 Carrier Strike Group was promptly mobilized. Two flights, Hawk 1 and Hawk 2, were assembled and armed with AGM-84D anti-ship Harpoon missiles. Their mission was clear and critical: to locate and neutralize the seven Iranian battleships maneuvering beneath the cloud cover. This decisive action was aimed at thwarting the enemy's plan to attack our supply routes from behind and maintaining the integrity of our military logistics in this strategically vital region. The deployment of Hawk 1 and Hawk 2 signified a crucial countermeasure in this high-stakes chess game of military strategy. As the battleships ventured out from their haven, exploiting the natural camouflage provided by the weather, our forces were poised to engage, demonstrating the adaptability and resilience crucial in modern warfare. The operation's success would not only neutralize the immediate naval threat but also serve as a testament to our strategic foresight and technological prowess in overcoming the challenges posed by nature and the cunning tactics of the adversary.
