dcs-retribution/resources/campaigns/Northern Guardian.yaml

---
name: Germany - Northern Guardian
theater: GermanyCW
authors: Revi
recommended_player_faction: Blufor Current 
recommended_enemy_faction:  "[CH] Russia 2020" 
description:
 <p><strong>OPERATION NORTHERN GUARDIAN<strong><p>
 <p>TO NATO Joint Operations Command FROM Combined NATO Task Force, Northeast Germany DATE 17 July 2027 SUBJECT SITREP 001 - Emerging Insurrection Threat, Northeast Germany (OPFOR Russian-Backed Separatists)<p>
 <p><strong>1.SITUATION OVERVIEW<strong><p>
 <p>Intelligence indicates a rapidly escalating hybrid threat in Northeast Germany, primarily within the historically restive regions bordering Poland, particularly around Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and portions of Brandenburg. Russian-backed separatist elements, leveraging pre-existing socio-economic grievances and disinformation campaigns, have begun to coalesce into organized armed groups. Their objectives appear to include the destabilization of the federal government, creation of a "Trans-Oder Republic," and ultimately, a land corridor facilitating direct Russian influence in the Baltic Sea region.<p>
 <p><strong>Recent overt actions include<strong><p>
 <p>07/15/27 Coordinated cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure (power grid, localized communications networks) in Stralsund and Greifswald, causing widespread disruption.<p>
 <p>07/16/27 Armed seizure of a local police station in Anklam, followed by distribution of propaganda and seizure of small arms.<p>
 <p>07/16/27 Unconfirmed reports of foreign "volunteers" and light armored vehicles (likely ex-Soviet stock) crossing the Polish border, facilitated by covert Russian Special Operations Forces (SOF).<p>
 <p>07/17/27 Establishment of fortified checkpoints on key roads leading into and out of Rostock and Neubrandenburg.<p>
 <p><strong>2.ENEMY FORCES (OPFOR)<strong><p>
 <p>Composition Estimated 1,500-2,500 irregular fighters, organized into company-sized elements. Leadership appears to be a mix of local nationalist agitators and experienced foreign (likely Russian GRU/Wagner Group) operatives.
 Capabilities Equipped with small arms, light machine guns, RPGs, and an increasing number of MANPADS. Limited access to anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and potentially, captured or supplied light armored vehicles (MT-LBs, old BTR variants). Growing indications of sophisticated electronic warfare (EW) capabilities, likely provided by Russian advisors.
 Intentions Isolate key urban centers, disrupt NATO reinforcement efforts, and establish de facto control over territory to demand international recognition. Expect extensive use of asymmetric tactics, including IEDs, ambushes, and civilian shields.</p>
miz: Northern Guardian.miz
performance: 2
recommended_start_date: 2027-07-17
recommended_player_money: 500
recommended_enemy_money: 500
recommended_player_income_multiplier: 0.7
recommended_enemy_income_multiplier: 1
version: "10.7"
settings:
  hercules: true
  squadron_start_full: true
  russianmilitaryassetspack: true
  usamilitaryassetspack: true
  swedishmilitaryassetspack: true
squadrons:
  #Fassberg
  11:
    - primary: BAI
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:
        - A-10C Thunderbolt II (Suite 7)
      size: 6
    - primary: DEAD
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - 522nd FS
      size: 8
    - primary: Strike
      secondary: air-to-air
      aircraft:
        - 335th FS
      size: 4
    - primary: Transport
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - C-130J-30 Super Hercules
      size: 2
  #H FRG 04
  56:
    - primary: CAS
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:
        - RNLAF Redskins 301 Sqn
      size: 4
    - primary: Air Assault
      secondary: any
      aircraft:
        - CH-47F Block I
      size: 2
  #H FRG 12
  64:
    - primary: CAS
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Ka-50 Hokum III
      size: 4
   #H FRG 17
  95: 
    - primary: Armed Recon
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Mi-24P Hind-F
      size: 6
   #H GDR 21
  152:
    - primary: Transport
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Mi-8MTV2 Hip
      size: 4 
  #H GDR 31
  229:
    - primary: CAS
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Mi-24P Hind-F
      size: 4 
  #H GDR 30
  146:
    - primary: Air Assault
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Mi-8MTV2 Hip
      size: 2 
    - primary: Armed Recon
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Mi-24P Hind-F
      size: 2 
  #H GDR 13
  91:
    - primary: CAS
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Mi-24P Hind-F
      size: 4 
  #H GDR 09
  75:
    - primary: Armed Recon
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Mi-8MTV2 Hip
      size: 4 
  #Peenemunde
  25:
    - primary: BARCAP
      secondary: air-to-air
      aircraft:  
        - MiG-29S Fulcrum-C
      size: 4 
    - primary: BAI
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Su-25T Frogfoot
      size: 4 
    - primary: BAI
      secondary: any
      aircraft:  
        - L-39ZA Albatros
      size: 6
  FOB Schwerin: 
    - primary: Armed Recon
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - German Army
      size: 4
    - primary: Armed Recon
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - A Company, 1-211th ARB
      size: 2
  FOB Fehmarn:
    - primary: BAI
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - C Company, 2-159th ARB
      size: 4
    - primary: Transport
      secondary: any
      aircraft:  
        - CH-47F Block I
      size: 2
  FOB Schwaan: 
    - primary: Armed Recon
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:  
        - Ka-50 Hokum III
      size: 6
  Roadbase Usadel:
    - primary: BAI
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:
        - 36th FS
      size: 1
    - primary: BAI
      secondary: air-to-ground
      aircraft:
        - A-10C Thunderbolt II (Suite 7)
      size: 1
  NLD-UK corridor: 
    - primary: AEW&C
      aircraft:
        - E-3A
      size: 1
    - primary: Refueling
      aircraft:
        - KC-135 Stratotanker 
      size: 1
    - primary: BARCAP
      secondary: air-to-air
      aircraft:
        - F-15C Eagle
      size: 4