Version 20230218 (maintenance version)
"Sea Flea" is a string of missions taking place during an international relief mission for the middle east that runs up against a developing international crisis. You are part of "Sea Flea", a UH-1 group that was originally thought to provide logistics support. These missions initially focus on logistics and CSAR, then branch out to troop insertion and light escort duty. This is the first mission that introduces you to the fleet, and therefore requires you to only land on frigates, a carrier and LHA, and hover-extract some hapless sailors lost at sea. You know, the easy stuff. Oh yeah. In darkness. Over open water. With wind.
Duration: This mission typically runs 45 minutes.
Weather: CAVOK, medium wind fr om the North-West. Dusk, expect darkness in 50 Minutes
How to play:
Whenever you are not sure what to do, choose Communication->F-10 Other->Task Force Status Upd ate and you will receive instructions to your current objective, including BRA and Frequencies. The mission isn't over until you are told so, so don't think that simply because you are ordered RTB means that you are done, soldier!
Background:
Another pandemic has swept the world in a deadly, year-long crisis that helped forge new alliances, yet also re-kindled generations-old enmity. Four month after finally becoming available, the first doses of a new vaccine are being shipped to the Middle East to jump-start this region's vaccination efforts. Tensions here have always been high, and the innumerable casualties caused by the pandemic have brought this region to the brink of collapse. In the past three months, a universal lock-down, coupled with news of combined international support, has helped to calm the mercurial political landscape and established a surprisingly enduring, if perhaps deceptive, peace.
Three bulk carriers, carrying a total of 10 million doses of the new vaccine, are enroute to Jableh (Syria), wh ere the main distribution hub is being se t up. Led by the UN, both USA and Russia are lending their support. An international task force under the command of Admiral Behring is implementing UN's "Uplift Shield" mandate. They are escorting the three bulkers to ensure their safety; landed expeditionary forces in Syria are supporting the build-up of regional infrastructure. Since Jableh has no port facilities, your group of UH-1H will be tasked with helping to land, distribute and protect the vaccine once the bulkers reach the shore later tonight.
At 03:02 this morning, Fleet Intel reported that a coup attempt was underway in Syria's capitol. The situation appears to be fluid, and it seems that at least one yet to be identified country is supporting the attempt. As of 03:45 the Task Force is at heightened readiness. The day has been uneventful. As the sun sets, some fighting has been reported in and around Damascus, but it hasn't spread to other cities - probably in part due to the pandemic lock-down. Our landed troops at Jableh report the situation as "uneasy but calm".
Initial Objectives
Twenty minutes ago, our E-2D early warning aircraft "Eagle Eye" reported an unsanctioned SAM-Site go on-line in Jableh. Our Russian Liaison have confirmed that the SAM is none of theirs; they have agreed to our plans to immediately neutralize the threat. Two Turkish F-4 scrambled out of Lebanon are already enroute, with a flight of F/A-18 being readied on the Truman.
Two minutes ago, "Eagle Eye" have reported multiple bogeys inbound on the Task Force. This can't be a coincidence. More CAP are being scrambled, and Task Force actual has ordered to relocate her flag to the Ticonderoga-Class Cruiser "Kraft" .
Version 20221217 - DML
Your orders are to check in with Task Force command and stand by for tasking.
Single/Multiplayer
This mission can be accomplished either solo or two-player coop. Both players are required to own all modules. You can only play BLUEFORCE.
Hot and cold starting is provided.
