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Operation Red Passage

Mission Briefing: Operation Red Passage – 1984
Comrade Commander, the stakes have risen—your mission is critical to Soviet supremacy!

The Suez Canal, under the control of a hostile pro-American Egyptian government, has been fortified to block Soviet transit. NATO’s involvement is no longer covert—satellite imagery confirms the presence of the USS New Jersey (Iowa-class battleship) and a Virginia-class guided-missile cruiser near the canal. These powerful vessels are capable of delivering devastating firepower and are undoubtedly prepared to intervene in defense of Egypt’s position.

Task Force Red Banner, led by the Riga (Orel-class aircraft carrier) and Kirov (Kirov-class battlecruiser), must demonstrate the might of the Soviet Navy by forcing passage through the canal. This mission is not just about military strategy—it is a declaration of Soviet resolve to the world.

Your orders are clear, Commander: lead the task force, overcome all resistance, and ensure the Riga and Kirov reach the Red Sea unscathed.

Available Resources
Flagship: Riga (Orel-class Aircraft Carrier)
Air Wing:

MiG-23 Fighters: Interception and air superiority.
Po45-EW Early Warning Aircraft: Radar and threat detection.
Ko45 Strike Aircraft: Equipped with AS-13 missiles for precision attacks on surface and ground targets.
Po45-ASW Aircraft: Anti-submarine patrols and threat neutralization.
Missile Armament:

16 SS-N-19 Shipwreck Missiles: Supersonic long-range anti-ship weapons.
Kirov (Kirov-class Battlecruiser)
Primary Role: Heavy firepower, advanced air defense, and electronic warfare.
Secondary Role: Engage surface threats and provide support with long-range missile strikes.
Escort Ships:
Two Sovremenny-class Destroyers:
Anti-aircraft defense and missile support.
Krivak II-class Frigate:
Anti-submarine warfare and screening for the task force.
Udaloy-class Destroyer:
Versatile platform for anti-submarine and surface operations.
Sverdlov-class Cruiser:
Heavy naval artillery for shore bombardments and ship engagements.
Threat Assessment
USS New Jersey (Iowa-class Battleship):

Armed with 16-inch naval guns and Tomahawk missiles, the New Jersey poses a severe threat to surface vessels.
Expect it to provide long-range bombardment and support for Egyptian forces.
Virginia-class Cruiser:

Equipped with advanced radar, AEGIS systems, and Harpoon anti-ship missiles, it is a formidable opponent in surface engagements and air defense. Comrade Commander, the world is watching! Navigate this perilous gauntlet, overcome NATO’s interference, and prove the dominance of Soviet naval power. For the glory of the Motherland and the Warsaw Pact!