New Scenario - "Kiowa Down" Iraq, 9/2004

Beeg · #1 October 23rd, 2005, 10:30 AM

This a US rescue mission based on the first Stryker units to see combat in Iraq. Follow the link at the end of this text for a detailed account of the battle. I've made some minor changes for the sake of gameplay, but overall it's fairly accurate.

Special thanks to Tom D. for his invaluable help.

Description: Based on a documentary from the Military Channel. The following is from their website:

A "routine mission" in Iraq on Sept. 4, 2004, turned into a raging firefight for Stryker troops with the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Scout Platoon, and B Company of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, as they fought off heavy fire (including 60-mm mortars and RPGs) in a rescue mission launched after Iraqi insurgents shot down a Kiowa helicopter and swarmed to capture it and the two pilots. Kiowa Down has all the action and drama of Black Hawk Down, but with a happy ending. The soldiers of 5-20 said this mission was the most intense fight they had encountered since being deployed in December 2003. B Company killed 66 enemies, and the Scout Platoon killed 46. (There were also 17 wounded.) The number of Americans killed in action: zero. There were only five U.S. wounded, in addition to the two pilots.

If playing against the AI, you should play the USA side.

There are 3 major objectives for the US player. 1: Load the wounded pilots into the MedEvac Stryker (turn 3) and bring them to safety at the edge of the map. 2: Bring the flatbed truck (turn 4) to the crash site and load the downed Kiowa, then drive to safety at the map edge. 3: Secure and hold the crash site. Each of these are high cost and must be protected.

Sources:

The Military Channel
and (for a detailed account) -

http://www.armytimes.com/print.php?f...PER-452676.php

junk2drive · #2 October 23rd, 2005, 11:12 AM

I took a peek at this. Looks good. 07:00 here so I'll get to it later. I wanted a tan colour for the Strykers but realised they will be easier to see as green.
I right clicked on the insurgent "pickup truck" the LBM flickers/moves/morphs. A Chevy? You couldn't find a Toyota?
Any trick to getting the Kiowa on it's transport?
Thanks for the battle.

Beeg · #3 October 23rd, 2005, 11:48 AM

Couldn't get the tan Strykers...the OOB default for desert is green. It can be changed thru Mobhack.

You got something against Chevy?

The downed Kiowa will load on the flatbed using the "load" key when they're in the same hex. Other than that, I don't want to give away any tricks.

Let me know how you like the scenario.

Beeg

WBWilder · #4 October 23rd, 2005, 01:05 PM

Let's support Beeg in his scenario design efforts. Tom D is a tester of mine and now does his own scenarios too. I know he was a big help to you. He is to me too. In fact all the Wild Team is great!

Tom told me about your scenario and I'll look forward to playing it. It sounds good. I saw the documentary so I have some background.

Good luck in your design efforts, Beeg.

WB

Beeg · #5 October 23rd, 2005, 01:21 PM

Thanks Bill,

I appreciate your support. I understand you have a full plate right now but I would value your input once you get a chance to play it.

When I saw the documentary on TV, I thought to myself "that's a battle that would be ideal for SP". With Tom's help, it turned out fairly well...after about a zillion revisions

Beeg

junk2drive · #6 October 23rd, 2005, 02:03 PM

Beeg, PM sent.

Pepper · #7 October 23rd, 2005, 09:08 PM

Played this one tonite ... not going to post a full AAR but I enjoyed it thoroughly. It may be a little easy for some, but I found it just about right for me and pulled a draw on my first go (even though I met all major objective, had all vhexes and only lost 26 guys and perhaps 5 strykers; perhaps it was the 2d little bird taking damage?). Overall a very enjoyable scenario. Thanks Beeg!

Beeg · #8 October 24th, 2005, 08:07 AM

Pepper,

Thanks for the feedback. It's almost inevitable, due to the amount of RPG's, that Strykers will be lost. Besides the major objectives, the Strykers (and the 2nd Kiowa) are costly, accounting for your draw. The only way to get a decisive victory is to recreate the actual event and have no, or few, losses...very difficult.

Thanks again,
Beeg

WBWilder · #9 October 24th, 2005, 02:19 PM

My morale has improved immensely, Beeg. Please don't beat me anymore. I'm happy, see?

Beeg · #10 October 24th, 2005, 02:30 PM

hehehe...very cute