by Capt. RedWeasel. Mission date Tuesday 28th April 2026, 19:00 GMT
SITREP
Intelligence has indicated the Candy Cane Cartel has established operations here in Tanoa. TFA has been asked to deescalate their presence and operations, we will conduct operations to Find, Fix, and Neutralize their operations in and around the Operational Area.
It appears the Candy Cane Cartel has invested in a number of Tactical Submersibles and T100 MBTs, and Tanoa Intelligence indicates they have been delivered and are still sitting at the port. It is our plan to interdict the Candy Cane Cartel and destroy their new toys.
INTEL
The Candy Cane Cartel has been operating globally and has the deep pockets for well trained and effective soldiers, they operate outside of the acceptable adaptation of what is considered the grey side of legality. They have a number of BTR style IFVs, and the individual soldiers are well armed and armored. We assume they have advanced military training and weapons systems and are openly willing to use them.
The Candy Cane Cartel is an established operation within the island paradise of Tanoa, and plan on taking possession of the Submersibles to facilitate international smuggling and the MBTs to enforce their will on establish Governance Bodies, disenfranchising legitimate powers.
Weather: It is hot, humid, and warm wind blowing, there are no indications of rain for the next 24 hours.
Terrain: Rolling hills to mountainous regions with farmland and small to medium urban areas, wooded forests throughout the operational area.
MISSION
TFA conducts a haste attack on the Candy Cane Cartel strong points and at Objective Waterway to destroy the submersibles, and Objective Tank Fest to destroy the MBTs. There are a number of strongpoints with garrisoned troops with supporting IFVs on our route that must be neutralized. TFA will conduct an Air Assault to LZ Red, then move into the operational area to Destroy Candy Cane Cartel assets in and around the Objectives.
EXECUTION
TFA has just arrived in Tanoa, and has occupied an Assembly Area and TOC at our current location. TFA will conduct and Air Assault to LZ Red then take passion of Platoon Vehicles then will move by M998 into the Objective Areas. The Platoon Leaders will decide how they will Find, Fix, and Destroy the assets in the Objective Areas Waterway to destroy the submersibles and Objective Tank Fest to destroy the MBTs.
TFA conducts an Air Assault to LZ Red, secures M998s and maneuvers into the Operational Area were Platoon Leaders will direct the effort to find, fix and destroy the enemy forces and resources in the Objective Areas. Platoon Leaders will coordinate movement and attack plans with Spartan as they move through the sector in route to the final targets in the Objective Areas.
We can expect the Tanoa civilians have been evacuated from the contested areas, however there are Tanoa civilians near and at out Exfiltration site, where TFA will board the pre-positioned CH-47I and return to our established Assembly Area.
MAP
RECONNAISSANCE PHOTOS
Enemy Forces
The Candy Cane Cartel is equipped with advanced weapons and equipment. They are mostly a military force made up of mercenaries and adrenaline junkies, they are a force to be considered well trained and dangerous. They have displaced local civilians from their operational areas.
Currently there is no know use of Mines of IEDs in the area.
Friendly Forces
The Tanoa Governmental Military Forces have mobilized and consolidated their forces, have established defensive operations, and have been securing the rear of our AO. They have established a POW reclamation process and civilian evacuation process that allows TFA to conduct unhindered operations. They have tasked TFA to conduct offensive operations and eliminate the Candy Cane Cartel and deny them their recently purchased toys.
The Tanoa Governmental Military Forces conducts operations to our flanks and rear to consolidate and gather POWs and Civilians, and will provide any Intelligence updates to TFA as they become available.
TFA Equipment
Each Platoon will have a respawn vehicle M998, Reinforcements (Respawns) are facilitated by the use of the Platoon Reinforcement Flag Poles. Spartan has additional M998 and can be used if the Platoon’s Vehicle becomes unavailable.
Rations: Jerk Chicken and BBQ Beef in Sugarcane Rum Glaze, Candied Sweet Potatoes, and Fried Ice Cream.