Operation Wasp 8

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Operation Wasp 8 is the final mission of the Wasp campaign and have the players clear the last remaining resistance on the island.

## Situation

24 hours after the invasion of Tembelan island, all pockets of resistance in the south has been dealt with. and the southern airbase is now open for further supplies to be brought in. With more supplies easily available to friendly forces, the push further in can now be done.

It was decided that no further friendly units needed to be deployed on the island, expecting the 382nd Naval Infantry Battalion to handle the offensive alone with air support.

The second phase of the invasion is to make an offensive towards the town of Lapangan, where the enemy command centre is located. Capturing the high ranking officers and personnel will lead to the worsening cooperation of the remaining enemy units. Roads, towns and mountains leading up to Lapangan have had Turkish Marines and Tembelan militia units dug-in during the night, with bunkers and fighting positions being built to combat an attack force.

The enemy have constructed a small base on the top of mount Lalat, which have been the forward base for Turkish units making their way to the frontline. It is important that the Lalat mountain and the surrounding mountains be combed and cleared off of enemy forces trying to attack our supply lines. The Gerada mountain will be a good position for the 382nd that will let them spot enemy positions constructed in the city.

After clearing the way to Lapangan, the initial attack on the city can begin. The Turkish command center is located in the city's town hall in the middle of the city. It is thought that civilians still remain in the city, despite the fact the certainty of urban fighting becoming real. It is believed the Turkish command are using civilians as human shields to prevent the Russian infantry air support, but Russian command has granted the use of air assets in case of the offensive halting.

Russian intelligence reports that the islands Governor Askiner Kurtar is still present on the island. His location is unknown and might still be with in the Townhall in Lapagan.

After capturing Lapagan, the 382nd are to capture the last major town the Turkish forces control. The town of Bagain is located north of Lapagan and is thought to have Turkish forces garrisoned inside, preparing for urban combat. Going through the Tempal valley is the only way for Russian troops to reach Bagain, and on their way they need to capture the Lapagan factory north of Lapagan, which still holds some militia units there.

Now that the enemy no longer have control over the island's towns, the remaining Turkish forces were redeployed to the remaining Besar airbase for a final stand against the Russians. Although publicly refusing to support Turkish expansionism, 3 alleged Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules were spotted landing on the still remaining airport on the island under Turkish control. If turning out to be true, any RAF personnel are NOT to be engaged to avoid them occupying the airbase and possibly escalating the conflict.

## Tasking

These were the taskings issued the the 382nd Naval Infantry Battalion for the final attack:

1. Clear the way to Lapagan.
	* Neutralize the enemy position on mount Lalat.
	* Clear bunkers leading to Lapagan.
	* Capture the Gerada mountain.
2. Take Lapagan.
	* Capture any High ranking officers.
	* Capture Governor Askiner Kurtar.
	* Capture the Lapagan Factory.
3. Take Bagain.
4. Take Besar Airbase.

## ORBAT

* Zero (Platoon command) (Motorized)
* Reaper 1-1 (Infantry) (Motorized)
* Reaper 1-2 (Infantry) (Motorized)
* Reaper 1-3 (Infantry) (Motorized)
* Viper-1 (Rotary CAS)
* Phantom-1 (Fixed Wing CAS)
* Ugly-1 (Rotary Transport)