RE: SGII Scenario: Comments?

Presumably both players will start out thinking that the other player is
the
ESU.
This is certainly going to generate an early SNAFU until they 'capture'
the
opposing force & find themselves on the same side.

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[mkw] Admiral Peter Rollins; Task Force Zulu
[pirates] Prince Rupert Raspberry; Base Commander

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Quirt [SMTP:baqrt@mta.ca]
> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2000 11:21 AM
> To:	gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU
> Subject:	SGII Scenario: Comments?
> 
>	This is a quick scenario that I've come up with, mostly to give
my
> gaming group a bit to think about. I'd appreciate any suggestions
about
> things to consider before I run it, and I'll bring back an AAR after
it
> runs....
> 
> The Battle of New Drummondville:
> 
> Part I: Referee's Materials
> 
>	The early stages of the joint NAC/NSL Operation Galahad (2149,
> attempt
> to regain Lancelot- see p. 66 of the SGII rulebook for more info) were
> marked by confusion as the two forces attempted to integrate their
> chains of command. The initial assault on the ESU-held town of New
> Drummondville in particular is a textbook example of miscommunications
> leading to disaster.
> 
> Forces:
> 
> BLUE Forces: NAC Reinforced Platoon.
> 
> 1 Command Squad (Vet. 2)
>	-Commander (w/ pistol)
>	-SAW Gunner (FP: D8/ Impact D10)
>	-Medic (w/ pistol)
>	-3 Troopers (w/ Rifle (FP3/ Impact D8))
> 
> 2 Line Squads (Regular N)
>	-Squad Leader (w/ Rifle)
>	-3 Troopers (w/ Rifle)
>	-Trooper w/ GMS/P (FC: Basic)
>	-SAW Gunner
> 
> 1 Heavy Weapons Squad (Regular 2)
>	-Squad Leader (w/ Rifle)
>	-2 Troopers w/ IAVR (FP: D10/ Impact D12*)
>	-Trooper w/ AGL (FP: D8/ Impact D8*)
>	-SAW Gunner (FP: D10/ Impact D10)
> 
> 1 Powered Squad (Vet. 2) [note: treat as "slow" PA]
>	-Command Suit
>	-Rocket Suit
>	-2X 'Standard' suit
> 
> RED Forces: NSL Reinforced Platoon.
> 
> BLACK Forces: Referee-controlled
> 
> 2 Squads of ESU Infantry- Rifles, maybe a SAW (maybe not). (FP2/Impact
> D8) (Regular 3, Green 2 and/or Green 3).
> 
> Essentially identical to the NAC platoon (or, at least, the same
> firepower).
> 
> Setup: The town is in roughly the centre of the board. Each force
enters
> on one of the 'narrow' ends of the board.
> 
> Part II: Player's Materials:
> 
> BLUE Orders:
>	The town of New Drummondville occupies a strategic position in
our
> planned advance. We have received intelligence that it is only lightly
> defended, but that the ESU plan to sneak in reinforcements under the
> cover of darkness. Your assignment is to capture the town from its
> defenders, while preventing any reinforcements from entering. You are
to
> maintain radio silence, communicating only by LOS tightbeam linkups.
> Your troops will be issued night combat gear.
> 
> RED Orders:
>	The town of New Drummondville occupies a strategic position in
our
> planned advance. We have received intelligence that it is only lightly
> defended, but that the ESU plan to sneak in reinforcements under the
> cover of darkness. Your assignment is to capture the town from its
> defenders, while preventing any reinforcements from entering. You are
to
> maintain radio silence, communicating only by LOS tightbeam linkups.
> Your troops will be issued night combat gear.
> 
> Part III: Special Rules and Victory Conditions (Ref. only):
>	-POW capture and interrogation rules are in effect. Any squad
which
> captures an 'enemy' soldier must make an immediate reaction test to
> successfully communicate their discovery to the Command Squad. They
may
> repeat this check every time that they are activated.
>	-Only the Command squads may communicate with each other, and
only
> after making a successful reaction test each (one to send, one to
LISTEN).
>	-The in-town forces will fire on ANY troops who approach within
> their
> 2nd range band.
>	-Spotting roll MAY be made (if a PLAYER desires) and will, if
> successful, reveal the identity of the opposing troops.
> 
> Victory: Each side starts with 10 VP. During the game:
>	-1 VP is gained for every enemy (BLACK) soldier wounded or
killed.
>	-1 VP is lost for every soldier wounded
>	-2 VPs are lost for every soldier killed
>	-2 VPs are lost for every 'enemy' (NSL for NAC/ NAC for NSL)
soldier
> wounded
>	-3 VPs are lost for every 'enemy' soldier killed
>	-10 VPs are gained for capturing the town (first side to do
this)
>	-5 VPs are gained for successfully determining the real identity
of
> the
> 'hostile' forces (first side to do this)
>	-5 VPs are gained for opening up communications (both players)
> 
> 
> Any comments/advice?
> 
> -Brian