The Final Frontier

by Sgt. Ray. Mission date Friday 27th October 2023

SITREP:

The race for space has just hit a setback! A multi-national cooperation known as the Space Research Group, or SRG, want to restart the push back into space. But there has been a hiccup – the new and technologically advanced Talon Industries space capsule, call sign Global 1, has gone missing. Global 1 is a mixture of old space design with new and updated technology to form a reusable transport to the ISS, and it’s primary use as of this time is an emergency escape pod for the astronauts aboard the ISS. The capsule was being tested by 3 astronauts from the ISS when a software error sent the capsule nearly 500 miles off course.

The island nation of Tembelan has claimed they have recovered the capsule with the 3 astronauts and are holding them hostage, threatening to kill the hostages should any attempt to rescue them be made. SRG has been in contact with the Tembelan government to negotiate the release of the astronauts, with little to no progress.

INTELLIGENCE:

The capsule is a high tech piece of hardware incorporating highly classified software that in the hands of a rouge, hostile nation could cause irreparable damage to the national security of the nations involved. Current intel on the Tembelan claims have been verified but due to the intrinsic value both the capsule and astronauts potentially provide, the death threats against the astronauts is highly unlikely, but not negated.

SRG have determined that an assault by a small, elite strike force has the best chance of success due to the unpredictability that an elite force can provide in retaking the capsule and astronauts. For this reason the SRG has asked TFA for help!

MISSION:

Infiltrate Tembelan Island by helo, clear out all enemy resources, locate and secure the capsule and rescue the astronauts.

Ground Topography: Varying terrain from coastal flatlands to steep mountainous terrain.

Weather: Mostly clear and tropical.

MAPS:

OPPOSITION FORCES: Tembelan Defense Forces

Enemy Forces Equipment:

Weapons: M21A/S, PKM, RPK-74N, Iglas, RPG-7s, DShKas & M2s.

Armor: T-55s

APCs: BTR-80A & BDRM-2UM

Technicals: Offroad P/U w/M2s

Support Vics: GAZ-66 Radio vehicle

QRF: None specified, but the military is numerous there and reinforcements are a certainty.

EOD/Mines: Unknown, the TDF has tested many types of mines. Use caution!

Friendly Forces: Friendly forces are 100 miles off the coast waiting for the word of TFA finding the capsule and location of the hostages.

ROE: As per OC’s directions.

TFA EQUIPMENT:

Rifleman: MK-17 Mod

DMR: MK-11 Mod 0

MG: MK-48

AT: MAAWS MK4 Mod 1

Available upon request and approval by SL or higher there will be GLs; MK-17 (IUR/GL/Camo)

CAS: Unavailable.

Communications: SOP will be followed.

Ammo: mixed

Rations: Pack a bag lunch, it’s gonna be a long day!

Mission Failure: Destruction of the capsule and or death of the 3 astronauts.

Any questions, please direct them to Sgt. Ray!