operaTioN - HEavy Metal.
Mission Data. Competence level required: Intermediate. 
              Mission type: Invasion and Ground clearance
              Terrain: Rural/grassland. Few buildings.
              Topography: Uneven, hilly, but not mountainous.
              Visibility level: daylight
              No. of tanks at your command: Check section briefings.

Scenario:
A heavily fortified enemy base has been located on a small, remote island 
in neutral waters. The base is situated in the centre of the island and the 
enemy have also constructed various installations around the coast-line, 
inc. power stations and loading depots. It is believed the island base is 
being used to train soldiers and test weapons away from international 
scrutiny. 

Objective:
The position of the base presents a strategic advantage for the enemy and 
contravenes existing treaties. It must therefore be neutralised. A small
tank battalion will be dropped off on the island first, followed by infantry 
support.
      As commander of the tank battalion, your landing point will be a 
concealed bay north east of the fortified base. Your mission has two 
distinct phases: Firstly, engage truck 
convoys and halt the income of 
supplies. Secondly, destroy the base.

Section A: 
 
 
   A convoy has been spotted heading south from a power station 
   on the north west coast of the island. The convoy consists of two tanks 
   protecting two trucks.
 
   Objective: Head south west from your drop off point to intercept and  
   destroy the supply convoy.  
   
   Other targets: Enemy infantry will be present on the convoy route and 
   around the general area. Other armoured vehicles may also be in the 
   vicinity.

   Number of tanks at your command: one

   Addition: 
   Due to the speed of the targets you are to neutralize, time is short. 
   The section objective MUST be realised before the convoy reaches the 
   fortified base.

Section B: 


   The fortified base is drawing most of its electricity from the power 
   station on the north coast of the island. If the station were shut 
   down, the base defense systems would be compromised.
   
   Objective: Destroy the defence posts that surround the power station's 
   parimeter fence, and then neutralise the site itself.
   
   Caution: You will begin your mission in close proximity to the site 
   and will be under fire from tanks and infantry immediately. 

   Number of tanks at your command: One

Section C:


   Another convoy is moving from a food storage depot on the east coast 
   of the island, toward the central base. 
   You have two objectives: Eliminate the convoy before it reaches its
   destination. Destroy the food storage silos. 
   Both targets will be defended by battalions of T-72 tanks and infantry.
  
   Number of tanks at your command: Two - They will have different start 
   positions. Check your satellite view to coordinate offensive.

   Addition: Air recon. has spotted an enemy ship in the area. It may try 
   to land reinforcements. These must be engaged and neutralized.

Section D:


   Allied forces are now attempting to secure the northern half of the 
   island - A base camp has been set up at your original drop-off point 
   and ships carrying further reinforcements & supplies are approaching 
   the north-east shore. As yet, little enemy resistance has been met, 
   but satellite views show dozens of vehicles heading toward the allied 
   camp from the south of the island.
 
   Objective: Defend the base camp and assist in the landing of 
   reinforcement troops. Your objective will be complete when the enemy 
   vehicles are neutralized or the reinforcements have been successfully 
   landed.
   
   Targets: T-72 tanks, jeeps, infantry. 
 
   Addition: the enemy have set up anti-tank barriers around the island 
   to restrict your movement.

Section E:


   The armoured doors of the enemy base have been destroyed by allied
   commandos and the building is now vulnerable to a full attack.
   
   Objective: Eliminate the external defences and enter the base.
   
   Targets: Machine gun posts surround the parimeter walls of the base 
   and a T-72 tank is blocking the doorway. Troops and armoured vehicles 
   will also be defending the entrance.

Section F:


   The fortified base is now under allied control, but there are still
   sufficient enemy forces on the island to launch a counter-offensive
   and reclaim the base. Troops and vehicles have in fact been spotted
   heading toward the building. 
   
   Objective: Defend the base and eliminate the remaining enemy forces.
   
   Targets: Multiple vehicles, infantry armed with rocket launchers and
   high power rifles.
