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The Scorpion Incident

Comrade Captain,

The Soviet Navy is preparing for a critical missile test in the North Atlantic. However, intelligence has confirmed that a U.S. Navy submarine, the USS Scorpion (SSN-589), is operating in the area. Its mission is to monitor our test and gather sensitive information on our missile capabilities.

Your mission is to track and eliminate the Scorpion before it can compromise the operation. The American submarine is fast, stealthy, and highly capable, but it has ventured too close to our testing zone. This is a covert operation; you must proceed with caution and ensure that the Scorpion is neutralized without leaving any trace of Soviet involvement.

Your Objectives:

- Locate and track the USS Scorpion within the vicinity of the missile test area.

- Engage and eliminate the submarine without alerting nearby NATO forces or compromising the secrecy of the operation.
- Avoid detection by NATO reconnaissance and other American naval assets that might be in the area.

Intelligence Report:

- USS Scorpion (SSN-589): The Scorpion is a Skipjack-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, known for its speed and agility. It is armed with torpedoes and is likely to operate with stealth, using passive sonar to avoid detection. The submarine is believed to be on a reconnaissance mission to gather data on our missile tests.

- NATO Presence: There are reports of NATO reconnaissance aircraft patrolling nearby. While no surface assets have been detected, it is possible that other American submarines are operating in the area. Remain vigilant.

Engagement Rules:

This is a covert operation. Engage the Scorpion only if you are confident of success. Avoid any action that could escalate into a broader conflict. The operation must remain secret.

Operational Considerations:

- Stealth and Secrecy: The USS Scorpion is on a reconnaissance mission, but it must not leave the area with any information. Engage it only if you can do so without revealing Soviet involvement.

- Detection Risks: American submarines are known for their stealth. Use passive sonar to track the Scorpion without giving away your position. Avoid loud maneuvers that might be picked up by NATO listening stations or aircraft.

- Time Sensitivity: The missile test is scheduled for May 22nd, 1968. The Scorpion must be eliminated before this date to ensure the success of the operation.

Rules of Engagement:

- Engage the USS Scorpion if detected. Ensure complete elimination of the submarine without leaving evidence of Soviet action.

- Avoid detection by any NATO reconnaissance forces. If engaged, do not escalate the situation into an open confrontation.

Collateral damage must be avoided. This is a covert operation—any indication of Soviet involvement could lead to serious diplomatic consequences.

The success of this mission is critical to maintaining the secrecy of our missile capabilities.

The Motherland is counting on you to execute this operation flawlessly, Comrade Captain.

Good luck.

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