Harpoon 3 scenarios for the PlayersDB

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Over 10 new aircraft, ships, submarines, facilities, classes, countries, and weapons have been added to the Harpoon3 PlayersDB with the official Database editor authorized by AGSI.  The PlayersDB remains the sole functional Harpoon database.

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Additions include:

DDG 113 USS John Finn
DDG 114 USS Ralph Johnson
DDG 115 USS Rafael Peralta
DDG 116 USS Thomas Hudner
LCS 11 Sioux City
LCS 12 Omaha
CVN 80 Enterprise
DDG 1002 Lyndon B. Johnson

- countless changes and improvements guaranteed not to crash any earlier scenario built with the PlayersDB

Primum non nocere [First, do no harm] - Prime Directive of the PlayersDB.

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Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library

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[Herman Hum]

The 74th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

Argo (Redux)

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"Ex-fils are like abortions.  You don't want to need one but when you do, you don't do it yourself."

- Tony Mendez, ex-filtration specialist

L.A. Times reporter: "What does Argo mean?"
Lester Siegel: "It means, Argo f*** yourself"

A top Iranian scientist within the nuclear energy enrichment program has been amassing information for years.  He has the smoking gun and has contacted the CIA for extraction to the West out of fear for his life and those of his family.  His intelligence is deemed invaluable and could save incalculable lives when it comes time to neutralize those facilities.

Over the weekend, the scientist and his family have sought refuge in the Italian ambassador's residence.  Come Monday, his absence will be noticed.  A CIA "Moses" operative has flown into Teheran to extract him and his family.

"There are only bad options.  It's about finding the best one."
- Tony Mendez

A CIA ex-filtration specialist, codename "Vincenzo", has flown into Teheran under the guise of a comic book writer supposedly working on a Persian-friendly response to the comic book, "300", by Frank Miller.  He has been warmly received by the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance for his efforts to correct the mis-representation of Persian history and cultural traditions.

This scenario was inspired by the motion picture Argo (2012).

Author: Herman Hum in collaboration with Vincenzo Beretta

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[Herman Hum]

The 75th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

14.1 The Bastion

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'NATO Intelligence has determined the possible locations of several Soviet SSBN patrol areas.  One of the newest and best NATO submarines has been ordered to enter one zone, where a Typhoon-class SSBN is probably hiding.  The patrol zone is located under the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ), in a minefield.  The NATO sub is to destroy the sub and its escort, showing the Soviets that NATO is capable of beating its best in its home territory.

The Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) is an area of large ice floes covering roughly 75% of the sea surface.  There is no possibility of air or surface units operating in these waters.  The collision of ice chunks creates a high background noise, while their melting affects the local water salinity, which does strange things to sound beams.  Additionally, the uneven underwater surface of the ice floes causes massive reverberations for active sonar.'

Author: Herman Hum

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[Herman Hum]

A new video for The Bastion has been added the YouTube Harpoon for Dummies channel to help Harpoon players navigate the complexities of the game and to deliver the best possible playing experience. 

You can watch The Bastion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4My6S5mA_A

[Herman Hum]

A new video for The Bastion [MP] has been added the YouTube Harpoon for Dummies channel to help Harpoon players navigate the complexities of the game and to deliver the best possible playing experience. 

You can watch The Bastion [MP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v6wpFuLeCs

This is Miguel Molina's (a.k.a. PijusMagnificus) initiation to the world of Harpoon multi-player.

[Herman Hum]

Over 22 new aircraft, ships, submarines, facilities, classes, countries, and weapons have been added to the Harpoon3 PlayersDB with the official Database editor authorized by AGSI.  The PlayersDB remains the sole functional Harpoon database.

Get the PlayersDB-HUE on SubSim, HarPlonkHQ, or SimHQ.

Get the PlayersDB-ANW on SubSim, HarPlonkHQ, or SimHQ.

Get the PlayersDB on SubSim, HarPlonkHQ, or SimHQ.

Additions include:

Su-25K   Frogfoot A IR 91
{}Boeing   737-100/200 Airliner|
{}C-130H   Hercules
{}KC-10A   Extender|NL
{}F-16AM   Falcon MLU|NL 05
{}Su-24MP   Fencer F|RUS
{}Tu-95MS-16   Bear H|RUS 86
{}An-12PPS   Cub C|RUS
{}Tu-160   Blackjack|RUS 87 890kt
{}Airbus   A.340E 500 Airliner|
{}Tu-142   Bear J|SSBN C3I RUS 86
{}Su-27   Flanker B|RUS 87
{}Tu-16PP   Badger J|RUS 73
{}A-50   Mainstay B|RUS 84
{}F-15E   Strike Eagle
{}KC-135   Stratotanker|USA 58

- countless changes and improvements guaranteed not to crash any earlier scenario built with the PlayersDB

Primum non nocere [First, do no harm] - Prime Directive of the PlayersDB.

Harpoon HUE users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library

Harpoon ANW users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library

Harpoon3.6.3 users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library

Don't forget the Supplemental images for the PlayersDB at:
ANW-and-HUE-Images

"Harpoon for Dummies" channel

PlayersDB for Harpoon on Facebook

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A new video for South Georgia [MP] has been added the YouTube Harpoon for Dummies channel to help Harpoon players navigate the complexities of the game and to deliver the best possible playing experience. 

You can watch South Georgia [MP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4qjclV1rGw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N31BIEF_B-Y

This is AlaskanBiker's premiere attempt at making a video After-Action Report.

[Herman Hum]

We are are happy to announce, along with Advanced Gaming Systems (www.advancedgaming.biz), the release of the v3.11.1 update for the Advanced Naval Warfare portion of the powerful modern naval strategy game Harpoon – Ultimate Edition.

This comprehensive update adds in an updated Database, perfect for scenario creators and editors to tailor their scenarios to their choosing with more variety. The update also fixes and improves the Boarding and Takeover feature for those daring players that bring the fight to their enemies in the water just that much closer! Other additions include a new victory condition that requires the possession of certain units, which works similar to the Protect Unit victory condition.

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/fb.asp?m=3248712

[Herman Hum]

After 3.7.0    Release:   (080 Issues reported)
After 3.8.0    ..Patch:    (080 Issues - 34 Fixed + 088 New) = 134 Issues
After 3.9.0    ..Patch:    (134 Issues - 31 Fixed + 068 New) = 171 Issues
After 3.9.2    ..Patch:    (171 Issues - 15 Fixed + 035 New) = 191 Issues
After 3.9.3    ..Patch:    (191 Issues - 19 Fixed + 015 New) = 187 Issues
After 3.9.4    ..Patch:    (187 Issues - 46 Fixed + 068 New) = 209 Issues
After 3.10.    Release:   (209 Issues - 82 Fixed + 102 New) = 229 Issues
After 3.11.    ..Patch:    (229 Issues - 09 Fixed + 014 New) = 234 Issues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jwZsagloC8&list=PL8133F30DABF38A41&feature=plpp

A comprehensive third-party list of 234 * Known Harpoon [ANW] Issues has been exhaustively collected on HarPlonkHQ since the release of Harpoon ANW 3.7.0  Now that 3.11 has been released, the list has been checked to see what has changed.

[Herman Hum]

Over 23 new aircraft, ships, submarines, facilities, classes, countries, and weapons have been added to the Harpoon3 PlayersDB with the official Database editor authorized by AGSI.  The PlayersDB remains the sole functional Harpoon database.

Get the PlayersDB-HUE on SubSim, HarPlonkHQ, or SimHQ.

Get the PlayersDB-ANW on SubSim, HarPlonkHQ, or SimHQ.

Get the PlayersDB on SubSim, HarPlonkHQ, or SimHQ.

Additions include:

{}   Mirage Finger|AR 10
{}   Tornado GR.4|UK 03
{}E-3B   Sentry RSIP|USA 99
{}EF2000   Typhoon|UK 05
{}F.60   Maritime|NL 95
{}F-15C   Eagle|US 83 APG-63
{}F-16A   Falcon|USA 79
{}F-16C   Falcon Blk 50/52|USA 09
{}F-4   Phantom FGR.2|UK 76-92
{}P-3B   Orion|AR 09
{}S.2B   Buccaneer|RAF 86-88
{}Tu-142   Bear F|RUS 82
{}Tu-16K   Badger G Mod|RUS 68
{}Tu-16RM-2   Badger D|RUS 73 RCN
{}Tu-22M2   Backfire B|RUS 68 890
{}Tu-22M3   Backfire C|RUS 88 540
{}Tu-22MR   Backfire C|RUS 80 890
{}Tu-95   Bear D|383kts
F.50   Fokker INTL 89
F-15E   Strike Eagle US 02
S-1B   Tracer BR 14
S-2G   Tracker BR 14

- countless changes and improvements guaranteed not to crash any earlier scenario built with the PlayersDB

Primum non nocere [First, do no harm] - Prime Directive of the PlayersDB.

Harpoon HUE users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library

Harpoon ANW users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library

Harpoon3.6.3 users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library

Don't forget the Supplemental images for the PlayersDB at:
ANW-and-HUE-Images

"Harpoon for Dummies" channel

PlayersDB for Harpoon on Facebook

Frequently Asked Questions

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A new video for Yellow Sea [MP] has been added the YouTube Harpoon for Dummies channel to help Harpoon players navigate the complexities of the game and to deliver the best possible playing experience. 

You can watch Yellow Sea [MP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFFFuEl3U8I

[Herman Hum]

The 10th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

20.0 Malvinas III (2012)

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After normalisation of the relationship between Argentina and Britain in the 90s, tension returned in 2012. Economic pressures and publication of 30-year old secret documents fueled nationalism in both countries.

The press was rife with "analysis" of how the retirement of Britain's carriers and Harriers would make fighting a new Falkland war impossible. Opposing views held that the ground-based radars, Typhoons, and permanent presence of 1200 infantry and SAMs (vs 60 marines in 1982) as well as the presence of Royal Navy ships would either deter or defeat invaders until reinforcements arrived by air.

Author: Freek Schepers

20.0 Malvinas III (2012)            Falklands\Malvina3.SCN

Harpoon HUE users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library

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Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library

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[Herman Hum]

Over 330 new aircraft, ships, submarines, facilities, classes, countries, and weapons have been added to the Harpoon3 PlayersDB with the official Database editor authorized by AGSI.  The PlayersDB remains the sole functional Harpoon database.

Get the PlayersDB-HUE on SubSim, HarPlonkHQ, or SimHQ.

Get the PlayersDB-ANW on SubSim, HarPlonkHQ, or SimHQ.

Get the PlayersDB on SubSim, HarPlonkHQ, or SimHQ.

Additions include:

Boeing   707-320C Tanker MA 1982
Bell   AB.212 ASW TR 77|APS-705
SS   Agosta ES 82|620
SS   Agosta ES 93|620
SS   Agosta FR 77|620
A-109LUH   Agusta [Mako] NZ 11
   Alpha Jet EG 83
   Alpha Jet H MA 79
SSN   Amethyste FR 00|605
AH-64D   Apache EG 04
AH-64D   Apache KWT 00
AH-64D   Apache KWT 10
IL-28   Beagle EG 64
J-20   Black Eagle PRC 16
S-70A-26   Blackhawk MA 91
S-70A-28   Blackhawk TR 99
OV-10A   Bronco MA 81
   Canberra Mk 62 ZA 63
IL-76   Candid A ANG 02
SSN   Chakra II [Akula I] IND 12
SS   Chang Bogo [Type 209] ID 18
SS   Chang Bogo [Type 209] ROK 02
CH-47C   Chinook EG
CH-47D   Chinook EG 99
CH-47J   Chinook JP 88
CH-47JA   Chinook JP 88
An-12   Cub A ANG 85
An-12   Cub A EG 63
SS   Daphne ES 73
SS   Daphne ES 83
SS   Daphne ES 93
SS   Daphne PT 67
MiG-19SF   Farmer C EG 58
F-6   Farmer C EG 79
MiG-21MF   Fishbed J EG 70
Su-7BMK   Fitter A EG 66
Su-20M   Fitter F ANG 84

- countless changes and improvements guaranteed not to crash any earlier scenario built with the PlayersDB

Primum non nocere [First, do no harm] - Prime Directive of the PlayersDB.

Harpoon HUE users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library

Harpoon ANW users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library

Harpoon3.6.3 users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library

Don't forget the Supplemental images for the PlayersDB at:
ANW-and-HUE-Images

"Harpoon for Dummies" channel

PlayersDB for Harpoon on Facebook

Frequently Asked Questions

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Two new videos for Fox Hunt [MP] have been added the YouTube Harpoon for Dummies channel to help Harpoon players navigate the complexities of the game and to deliver the best possible playing experience. 

You can watch Fox Hunt [MP]

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCddXNp2g4cNSxdIC54xR5fYudq1kDqcm&feature=view_all

This is AlaskanBiker's second video After-Action Report.

[Herman Hum]

The 13th NEW Harpoon scenario of the year!

The Pueblo Incident

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"A sterner test of Phase One morale occurred during the first half of March 1968.  Following the seizure of the USS Pueblo, two carriers with their screens were sent far north to the Sea of Japan.  A contingency plan was invoked that committed the Enterprise and Ticonderoga to launch air strikes against North Korean airfields.

Air Force planes in South Korea were to have coordinated with the two navy air wings, but it was still a vastly lopsided proposition.  The carriers were assigned seven airfields at which were based more than two hundred MiGs.  Intelligence briefings detailed the enemy order of battle: ninety-one MiG-21s, seventy-six MiG-17s, and thirty-five MiG-19s.  It was estimated that at least half the North Korean fighter force would be airborne by the time the strikes arrived.  Against this, we had twenty operational Phantoms and eighteen Crusaders to escort the strike birds.

The fighters were spread mighty thin.  One target was to be struck by ten A-4s escorted by a pair of F-8s.

Nobody slept much that night.  A good many farewell letters were written in expectation of the worst, though "the worst" varied from one man to another, according to his outlook.  If forced down alive, the pilots knew they faced brutal captivity in a land ruled by barbarians.  A safe bailout into the sea was only marginally more attractive -- the water was studded with ice, and even in "poopy suits" survival would be measured in minutes.

Yet nobody backed out.  Launch was scheduled for 0600, and at 0430 aircrews were suiting up or eating breakfast.  The briefings were grim.  There was absolutely no joking.  But sometime before 0500 word came through that the mission was scrubbed.  It was never known if political considerations swayed the decision makers in Washington, or if military reality forced itself upon them.  In either case, two air wings heaved a collective sigh of relief.

But the point worth making is that morale held.  Knowing the odds against returning were extremely slim, every pilot assigned to the strike would have manned his airplane and launched.  They would rather died than looked bad."

Excerpt from "On Yankee Station -- The Naval Air War over Vietnam", pp. 36-7, Barrett Tillman, John B. Nichols, Naval Institute Press, 1987

Author: Herman Hum

The Pueblo Incident                 Pacific Rim\Pueblo.SCN

Harpoon HUE users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon HUE Library

Harpoon ANW users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon ANW Library

Harpoon3.6.3 users can get the:
Complete PlayersDB Harpoon 3.6.3 Library

"Harpoon for Dummies" channel

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