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Lore:

Weeks have passed since the completion of Operation Iron Dagger. NATO forces succeeded in seizing Virojoki’s key districts, pushing Vympel 322 out of their strongholds and severing their immediate control of the city. However, the cost was high. Civilian casualties, damaged infrastructure, and the constant specter of IEDs left the local population distrustful of NATO’s presence.
Instead of weakening the insurgency’s influence, the collateral fallout has hardened the civilian alignment with Vympel 322. The insurgents now enjoy near-total support from the population, with only a handful of towns and villages daring to resist their grip. These isolated communities have become targets of retribution. Night after night, Vympel 322 strikes with brutal precision, raiding villages, abducting leaders, and massacring those accused of cooperating with NATO.
One such town—Hanski—has now been identified as the insurgency’s next target. Intelligence indicates that the attacks are being orchestrated by none other than the “King of Spades,” Viktor Sokolov. Unlike Antonov, who managed logistics, Sokolov is a tactical planner and master of industrial sabotage. He has personally directed the systematic punishment of NATO-aligned villages, ensuring that survivors live in terror and communities fracture under his campaign of psychological warfare.
Reports confirm that an attack on Hanski is imminent. Civilian families are trapped, unable to flee without protection. NATO’s mission is clear: evacuate as many civilians as possible before Vympel 322 overruns the town. Failure will mean another massacre—and a devastating propaganda victory for Sokolov.
The coming battle will not be about capturing ground—it will be about time, protection, and survival. Every civilian saved will chip away at the narrative of insurgent inevitability. Every life lost will further entrench the belief that NATO cannot protect the people of Virolahti.
The next operation will pit NATO directly against Viktor Sokolov—the King of Spades—in a race against the clock. Hanski’s fate, and NATO’s ability to prove its worth to the population, hangs in the balance.

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Situation:


Weeks after the conclusion of Operation Iron Dagger, Vympel 322 has regained momentum through widespread civilian support across Virolahti. Only a handful of towns and villages remain aligned with NATO efforts. These communities have been relentlessly raided in a campaign of terror orchestrated by the “King of Spades,” Viktor Sokolov—a ruthless tactical planner and master of industrial sabotage.
Hanski has been identified as the next target of these raids. Intelligence confirms that an insurgent attack is imminent, with Sokolov personally overseeing the operation. Civilians are trapped and vulnerable, requiring immediate evacuation before Vympel 322 overruns the town.
The civilian distrust generated by collateral damage during prior operations has emboldened insurgent propaganda. Failure to protect Hanski will severely undermine NATO credibility and strengthen enemy recruitment.

Enemy Forces

OPFOR: Vympel 322 Insurgent Network (CSAT-backed)

Composition:
    Light to moderately armed infantry Technicals with mounted MGs and recoilless rifles Plainclothes insurgents embedded among civilians Sniper and sabotage cells operating in urban terrain
    Capabilities:
      Elevated IED threat (roadside, vehicle-borne, and within structures) Raiding tactics designed to inflict maximum civilian casualties Use of terror operations to fracture pro-NATO sentiment Coordinated ambushes led by Viktor Sokolov himself
      Most Dangerous COA: Full-scale assault with encirclement of Hanski, mass civilian executions, and propaganda dissemination.
      Most Likely COA: Swift raid designed to overwhelm defenses, sow panic, and capture or kill local leaders.

      Friendly Forces

      BLUFOR: 
        17th Ranger Battalion (primary ground assault/evacuation force) 74th Special Forces Group (PSI Detachment) (reconnaissance & target interdiction) NATO Support Elements (logistics, medical, ISR)

        Civilian Considerations:


        Mission:


        Friendly forces will conduct an urgent civilian evacuation operation in the town of Hanski.

        Execution:


          Establish blocking positions and secure evacuation corridors. Special Forces elements conduct reconnaissance, identify infiltration routes. Support elements coordinate civilian movement and provide CASEVAC.
          Rules of Engagement (ROE):
            Positive identification required. Minimum necessary force to neutralize threats. Preservation of civilian life is the highest priority.
            Key Tasks:
              Evacuate civilians from Hanski safely. Counter IED threats with engineering teams. Neutralize Viktor Sokolov if target presents himself.
              End State:
                Maximum civilian lives saved. Hanski secured from insurgent massacre. Insurgent propaganda narrative disrupted.

                Mission AO and relevant imagery:


                Objectives:


                  Secure evacuation routes into and out of Hanski. Protect and evacuate as many civilians as possible before enemy assault reaches critical mass. Identify and interdict insurgent strike teams under Viktor Sokolov’s command. Preserve civilian trust by minimizing collateral damage during engagements.

                  Available Assets:

                  Ground
                  SERVICE
                  & SUPPORT

                  • Engineering units prioritized for route clearance.
                  UAV ISR to monitor insurgent staging areas and possible ambush sites. Medical teams forward-positioned for rapid CASEVAC.
                  COMMAND & SIGNAL
                  Naval

                  • Command Net: Secure NATO frequency
                  Priority Comms: Coordination between Ranger evacuation elements and Special Forces reconnaissance Psychological Operations ongoing: Emphasis on demonstrating NATO’s commitment to protecting civilians.
                  Airframes

                    Changes can be requested from Units leads and HHC.
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