The Campaign for Socotra:
A Fictional Military Campaign Game Set in a Nuclear Devastated World
The Situation
On the morning of July 6, 2046, United Kingdom of American and South African troops stormed ashore at Hadiboh harbor on the Red Sea island of Socotra and forced three thousand Mongol mercenaries to surrender, with little effective resistence from the garrison. In September 1, 2046, A fleet from the Tamil Empire of southern India set sail to do the same and through the Americans out of what the Tamils feel is their sphere of influence.
The Players
The United Kingdom of America and Commonwealth
The United Kingdom of America
UKA positions that must be be filled:
- Brigadier General Marilyn Hickey
- Commanding Socotra Fortress Command
- Commander of the UKA land and air forces based on Socotra. The UKA senior officer present. Her direct command consists of her headquarters company and all troops on the island not currently played by other human players.
UKA positions that may be be filled:
- Colonel Larry Funston - Position taken.
- 229th "1st Georgia" National Guard Infantry Brigade
- Three lightly rifle battalions. Circa 1,800 men. The 229th was raised as a security and garrison unit.
- Captain Caren Carney - Taken
- Socotra Naval District
- Commands a squadron of small flying boats and logistical personnel. Circa 500 men.
- Vice Admiral John C. Price
- TF 99 Indian Ocean Squadron
- The relief force that is one the way back to the island. Won't appear until well into the game.
The Republic of South Africa
South African positions that may be be filled:
- Colonel Erik Van Voorst - Position Taken
- 15th South African Infantry Brigade
- Three infantry battalions totalling circa 2,800 men. Well equipped and tough veteran troops.
- Lt. Colonel Claas Boelhouwer - Taken
- II/2nd South African Combat Engineer Battalion
- Well armed and experienced construction and combat engineers. Circa 600 men.
The Despotate of Socotra
- Despot Ivan Melenovski - Taken
- Civilian "ruler" of Socotra
- Controls the civilian government and the three battalions of VERY poorly equipped local national guards.
The Empire of Tamil Nadu
Positions that MUST be filled:
- Vice Admiral Jnyandeep Mayilai - Taken
- Commander of the Tamil Western Fleet
- Operational commander of all forces invading Socotra.
Tamil Navy positions that may be be filled:
- Admiral of the Fleet Tamiliniyan Arunachalam - taken
- Commander of the High Seas Fleet
- Rear Admiral Sathiyamoorthy
- Commander of the Battle Squadron
- Rear Admiral Rajan Prabhakaran
- Commander of the Covering Squadron
- Rear Admiral Tamilselvan
- Commander of the Bombardment Squadron
Tamil Army positions that MUST be filled:
- Lieutenant General Kumar Gihaththan - taken
- Commander of XIX Infantry Corps
Tamil Army positions that may be be filled:
- Brigadier General Ienba Kalyanasundaram
- Commander of Tamil Tiger Infantry Brigade (Separate)
- Three battalions of elite Tamil infantry. 1,500 men.
- Brigadier General Inniyaran Swiminiuthan - Taken
- Commander of 1st "Western" Marine Brigade
- Four battalions of elite Tamil Marines. 2,000 men.
- Brigadier General GnanaPandiyan Kausalya
- Commander of 2nd "Eastern" Marine Brigade
- Four battalions of elite Tamil Marines. 2,000 men.
- Major General Jishnu Thayalan
- Commander of 91st Infantry Division
- Nine battalions of veteran Tamil infantry. 8,000 men
The Neutrals
Can be played if anyone is interested. Perfect for anyone with ony a ilmited amount of time to commit to the game.
The Hypertext Encyclopedia of the Aftermath
This link has alphabetical listing of pages with background information on the game world, including data on many nations, personalities, and military organizations.