By 2028, tensions in the Pacific had reached a breaking point. After years of military build-up and aggressive territorial expansion, China launched a surprise invasion of the Mariana Islands, seeking to establish a permanent military presence deep in the Western Pacific. This bold move directly challenged U.S. control of the region, threatening critical supply lines and forcing a response from Washington.

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Mission 1

September 23rd 2028

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Objective: Escort

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Mission Briefing:

Your mission is to eliminate any airborne threats encountered and secure airspace for the SEAD squadron, allowing them to destroy Chinese air defenses. This is the first operation of the campaign, aiming to establish air superiority before the full-scale invasion.

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Tasks:
Destroy all interceptors at the designated objective KIN.


Flight Groups:
Chevy 8 (Player Flight) – 3× F/A-18C Lot 20 – 305.0 MHz – CAP – CVN-74 John C. Stennis
Focus 7 – 1× E-2D – 251.0 MHz – AWACS
Sting 2 – 4× F/A-18C – 305.0 MHz – SEAD


Airbase:
CVN-74 John C. Stennis – 127.5 MHz – TACAN 74X

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