Definitely set in the cold war, the game hypothesises that the USSR has started WW3 and is attacking Norway as part of its warplan. Interdiction of allied shipping is also considered. Also a summary of turn sequence and combat tables are on the maps. They are orientated with Russia at the top end, and the GIUK gap at the other. Counters are split by Nationality, and by size.
USSR units are Red.
Bottom left is occupied by the units asw rating. ASW is once again bottom left. On both types of counter, a silhouette of the ship, sub or plane is shown in the center of the counter. Allied Carriers tnd to only have point defense AAW, and good ASW ratings, while the USSR ships are well supplied with SSMs etc. US cruisers are quite something, with excellent AA, SSM ratings, and good range on fuel, they are a good way of protecting the Carriers.