Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age

[Jarhead0331]

You could also add F-4s and F-14s for the Iranians.  "Back in the day", the Iranians also had 10 Combattante II (Kaman-class) fast attack boats armed with four Harpoon or C-801/C-802 missiles.  These are probably not in the database.  However, they also had two Sumner-class (Babr-class) destroyers -the Babr and Palang.  with four paired elevating Standard SM-1MR surface-to-surface missile launchers.  US versions of these may be in the database, so it could be possible to put them in the Iranian OOB. (If memory serves, these ships didn't really do too much sea time during this period due to maintenance/age issues.  The Iranians also had a UK DD that similarly didn't do too much sea time, for the same reasons) See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Zellars

The database is pretty good. The Combattantes are there and, of course, so are the IRIAF F-4s and F-14As. there is also a mix of missile boats, fast attack craft and Frigates. I'll check on the destroyers. I don't want to go too crazy on this first scenario as the purpose is just for me to explore incorporating the assets into a conflict scenario and to assist in learning to use them. I do want to learn how to use simple triggers and how to draft a WARNO or scenario briefing.

I've begun to add Iranian assets. I've set up three small fleets mostly with Boghammars and Fast Attack Vessels. I've also populated two IRIAF air bases, both of which are equipped with F-14As and an assortment of Migs. Finally, I've given the IRGC two batteries of Silkworm missiles. I'm yet to figure out how or if minefields can be placed. I'm looking into this.

One of the two air bases. This one is located near Bandar Abbas



I need to confirm the type of Silkworm missile, but I believe they are HY-2 Seersuckers with a 110 nautical mile range



The second of the two Silkworm batteries. This one near Bandar-e-Lengeh



Overview of starting positions of Iranian naval and land assets in relation to the transit corridor.

[Jarhead0331]

Sadly, the in-game briefing editor is not working yet. I've been told it is being actively worked on. 

[Jarhead0331]

Mine laying is not implemented yet either...

[Jarhead0331]

Testing out my scenario...no contact with Iranian forces yet, but cruising around and launching a variety of aircraft to protect the fleet and local civilian shipping.  One cool feature about scenario making is that you can randomize the chances of encountering hostile forces. This adds some layer of the fog of war even for the scenario designer!

Two Tomcats from Rage Flight on Combat Air Patrol



Hawkeyes readying for launch on the Carl Vinson



An EA6B Growler getting ready to provide EW support



CG-49, USS Vincennes



These Ticonderoga Class cruisers are so badass!



Heavy tankers making the transit



Rage Flight Fly-by



Container Ship convoy



Cease buzzer!



Beautiful models. At my age, i rather look at these than the latest swimsuit edition.



I really like how EW is modeled in this game

[Redwolf]

Very nice so far.

[undercovergeek]

Testing out my scenario...no contact with Iranian forces yet, but cruising around and launching a variety of aircraft to protect the fleet and local civilian shipping.  One cool feature about scenario making is that you can randomize the chances of encountering hostile forces. This adds some layer of the fog of war even for the scenario designer!

Two Tomcats from Rage Flight on Combat Air Patrol



Hawkeyes readying for launch on the Carl Vinson



An EA6B Growler getting ready to provide EW support



CG-49, USS Vincennes



These Ticonderoga Class cruisers are so badass!



Heavy tankers making the transit



Rage Flight Fly-by



Container Ship convoy



Cease buzzer!



Beautiful models. At my age, i rather look at these than the latest swimsuit edition.



I really like how EW is modeled in this game

Yup I think half the appeal is the 80s era kit porn

[Jarhead0331]

^there's another half!?

[undercovergeek]

^there's another half!?

Hmmmmm maybe you're right

It'll make me cry when one gets shot down or sunk

[Jarhead0331]

I haven't cried yet, but I have restarted! Many, many times...

[undercovergeek]

I haven't cried yet, but I have restarted! Many, many times...

There absolutely no shame in that!! 

[Jarhead0331]

I'm still working on this scenario. I've switched over from the stable press build to the unstable development build. It receives updates several times a day. They are clearly gearing up for the early access release in less than 2-weeks. I'm really trying to get my scenario briefing incorporated, but that aspect of the mission editor is really in early state. It requires the use of XAML or BBCode and I've been unable to figure out how to save my work, so I've lost a lot of time typing up stuff in code and than losing it all.

In any event, part of my intended scenario briefing is the assessed unlikelihood of Iranian submersibles. In this screenshot, you can see I added a nasty surprise in the form of a Kilo-Class diesel-electric boat. You can also see that I have given this vessel a 10% chance of it being generated at the start of the scenario, so the intelligence report will have a chance of being inaccurate. I love this feature in the editor. Giving units a randomized chance of appearing is awesome.

[Tripoli]

One way to raise the possibility of the Kilo being part of the scenario without committing to it is to include verbage a line in the scenario briefing similar to this:

The Kilo submarine was last imaged in the Bandar Abbas port facility on [a date 1-2 days before the scenario start]  or

The Kilo submarine was last imaged in the Bandar Abbas port facility on [a date 1-2 days before the scenario start].  All source analysis indicates the Kilo could be ready for sea in 24 hours.

[Jarhead0331]

One way to raise the possibility of the Kilo being part of the scenario without committing to it is to include verbage a line in the scenario briefing similar to this:

The Kilo submarine was last imaged in the Bandar Abbas port facility on [a date 1-2 days before the scenario start]  or

The Kilo submarine was last imaged in the Bandar Abbas port facility on [a date 1-2 days before the scenario start].  All source analysis indicates the Kilo could be ready for sea in 24 hours.

I was going to be even more nasty about it by saying:

IRIN submarines are not anticipated to be a threat at this time. It is assessed as highly likely that the IRIN is attempting to procure midget and diesel-electric submarines, but assessed as highly unlikely that any are able to be deployed at this time.

If they show up in scenario, I want it to be a really unpleasant surprise. If the submarine shows up and catches the player totally off-guard, it will most likely be due to the player placing too much reliance on the accuracy of the intel and not maintaining proper ASW patrols. This should be a valuable lesson learned at possibly great cost.

[Jarhead0331]

OK...here is the first draft of my custom scenario mission briefing...



I'm really not a fan of the current system which requires the use of BBcode or XML coding. It isn't the most user friendly interface.

[Jarhead0331]

I'm finally testing my scenario out and having a really good time with it.

E-2C positively IDing Iranian vessels



Iranian Navy FAC speeding toward merchants



Readying Anti-Ship A-6 flights



These images never get old



Harpoons skimming the waves



Sitting ducks



Scratch one!



Moving in to drop bombs taking light AAA



Peeling off



Good hits!



Rockeye munitions



Overkill



AAA in the distance



Cluster bomblets away



Another good hit!



Three Iranian FACs sunk



The next target...a bigger fish