Liberation

Liberation is the tenth mission in Tom Clancy's SSN.



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Z1851Z20AUGUST FR: CINCPACFLT TOP SECRET

I am delighted by your conduct during the last mission. The Cheyenne is acquitting herself with distinction in this conflict.

Update:

You are to take part in a joint operation to retake the US-flagged Benthic Adventure, the oil exploration ship whose capture by the Chinese precipitated the current crisis.

During the operation, Navy SEALS will assault the Benthic Adventure from helicopter, neutralize the occupying force, and move the ship to more secure waters. You will escort the Benthic Adventure from her current position to Commodore Reef, where you will rendezvous with a task force consisting of the USS Bunker Hill and USS Princeton.

While you succeeded in preventing the entry of several Akulas into the  Spratlys area, the Bremerton and  Trenchant were less successful. You may expect additional Akula IIs in  the region for the near future.

You are to make best possible speed and rendezvous with the Benthic Adventure. USS Bunker Hill and USS Princeton will provide surface escort for the Benthic. Escort the vessel and eliminate any dangers to its safety.

Intel:

Several Kilo-class and Akula II-class submarines in the area pose a serious threat to the Benthic Adventure.

Orders:

Escort the Benthic Adventure to safety.

Waypoint Alpha -

Rendezvous with the Benthic Adventure. USS Bunker Hill and USS Princeton will be onstation. Proceed to Bravo. Protect the Benthic Adventure from attack.

Waypoint Bravo -

Patrol the area and proceed to Charlie. Protect the Benthic Adventure from attack.

Waypoint Charlie -

Patrol the area and proceed to Delta. Protect the Benthic Adventure from attack.

Waypoint Delta -

Protect the Benthic Adventure from attack. Await further instructions.

Weapons:

26 Mk. 48 ADCAP Torpedoes.

This is a critical mission. The President himself will be watching the outcome closely.

ADM. FOSTER