Defense

Defense is the eleventh mission in Tom Clancy's SSN.



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Z2216Z22AUGUST FR: CINCPACFLT TOP SECRET

The President has sent a personal congratulations on the safe delivery of the Benthic Adventure.

Update:

Make best possible speed to support the USS Independence, which is under attack from Chinese submarine units. The carrier needs ASW support. All PacFlt and Allied units in the vicinity are being tasked with the protection of the carrier.

Intel:

The current dilution of PacFlt forces in the area, due to the recent Benthic Adventure operation, has left the Independence with reduced defenses. China is taking advantage of this fact by deploying massive numbers of submarines to sink the carrier. The composition of this force is unknown at this time, but expect the presence of both SSKs and SSNs.

In order to better assist in the defense of the Independence, a Los Angeles-class sub, USS Santa Fe, will rendezvous with you at Waypoint Alpha and will provide escort on your mission.

Orders:

Defend the Independence from attack.

Waypoint Alpha -

Patrol the area, prosecute all enemy contacts and proceed with best speed to Bravo.

Waypoint Bravo -

Rendezvous with the Independence and proceed to Charlie. Protect the Independence from attack.

Waypoint Charlie -

Escort the Independence to safe waters. Protect the carrier from attack. Await further orders.

Weapons:

26 Mk. 48 ADCAP Torpedoes.

I cannot stress enough the importance of this mission. The Independence must be protected.

ADM. FOSTER