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Mod Title: Red Tide: Convoy Destruction
Mod Overview: In Red Tide: Convoy Destruction, players take on the role of a Soviet naval commander during the Cold War, tasked with executing a high-stakes mission to intercept and destroy a heavily guarded U.S. Navy-escorted merchant convoy. The convoy is carrying vital supplies to Hurricane Relief efforts, and it's up to the Soviet fleet to disrupt it before it reaches its destination. The mod focuses on stealth, tactics, and resource management, combining naval warfare with strategic thinking.

Mission Objectives:
Primary Objective: Sink or cripple the U.S. Navy-escorted merchant convoy, preventing it from reaching its destination.
Secondary Objectives:
Eliminate the convoy's escort ships, including destroyers, frigates, and submarines.
Capture or destroy intelligence-related materials carried by the convoy (optional).
Escape undetected, or minimize Soviet casualties and damage.
Gameplay Features:

Soviet Fleet Composition:
Players command a mix of Soviet naval units, including Kremlin-class submarines, Kotlin-class destroyers, Tarantul-class corvettes, and Soviet missile boats.
The mod includes specialized Soviet equipment like SS-N-12 Sandbox anti-ship missiles, Shkval torpedoes, and ASW helicopters for anti-submarine warfare.
Limited resources force players to carefully balance their attacks, managing ammunition, fuel, and morale.
U.S. Navy Convoy Composition:

The convoy is composed of merchant ships, each loaded with high-priority cargo, escorted by a mix of U.S. Navy destroyers, frigates, and guided-missile cruisers.
The U.S. Navy employs a variety of tactics, including anti-submarine patrols, radar-guided air defense, and electronic countermeasures to thwart Soviet attacks.
Tactical Approach:

Stealth and Subversion: Players must use the Soviet fleet's stealth capabilities to approach the convoy undetected, leveraging the cover of night, weather conditions, and the radar jamming capabilities of Soviet vessels.
Decoys and Distractions: Use missile boats or fake attacks to divert attention, allowing submarines to close in on the convoy undetected.
Air Support and Anti-Aircraft: Soviet helicopters can deploy to assist with surface attacks and destroy enemy ASW aircraft, but the U.S. Navy can retaliate with its own air support. Strategic use of SAMs and air strikes is critical.
Environmental Factors:

The mission takes place in a variety of environments, from the icy waters of the North Atlantic to the tropical seas of the Caribbean, each with unique challenges like visibility, sea states, and weather patterns.
Night Operations: Stealth is paramount, especially during night raids, when radar and optical detection are limited.
Dynamic Weather: The weather affects the effectiveness of missiles, torpedoes, and visibility. Storms, fog, and high seas can both aid and hinder operations.
AI and Dynamic Convoy Defense:

The U.S. Navy AI adapts to the player’s tactics, deploying countermeasures based on detected threats. If the player’s fleet is spotted, the convoy will change course, increase speed, or call for reinforcements.
The convoy will attempt evasive maneuvers, forcing the Soviet commander to constantly adjust tactics, keeping the player engaged and on their toes.
Moral and Strategic Decisions:

Players face moral dilemmas, like deciding whether to sink a civilian vessel or to avoid escalation. The mission can impact broader geopolitical outcomes within the campaign, with ripple effects on the relationship between the Soviet Union and other world powers.
Limited intelligence about the convoy’s exact destination means players need to adapt and react to new information in real time, making strategic decisions on-the-fly.
Victory Conditions:

The mission is a success if the convoy is completely destroyed or forced to turn back. Partial success can come from severely damaging the convoy, sinking a majority of the escort ships, or delaying the convoy for a set amount of time. A complete failure occurs if the convoy reaches its destination, the player’s fleet is wiped out, or the Soviet forces are forced into retreat.
Post-Mission Outcomes:

Successful completion of the mission will impact Soviet naval capabilities, potentially unlocking advanced technologies like newer missiles, submarines, or radar systems.
Failure could lead to a decline in Soviet morale, potentially limiting resources for future missions or increasing the U.S. Navy’s countermeasures in subsequent engagements.