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Operation Silent Meridian (1969)

Mission Briefing: Operation Silent Meridian – April 20, 1969
Comrade Commander, the Motherland demands your utmost dedication and skill!

The Soviet Navy has dispatched a powerful task force to transit the Suez Canal and rendezvous in the Red Sea with the submarine K-42, a November-class vessel carrying a classified and strategically vital cargo. The importance of this mission cannot be overstated—success will bolster the strength of the Soviet Union and shift the regional balance of power.

However, the path to success is fraught with danger. American naval forces, including a Galveston-class guided-missile cruiser and two Leahy-class cruisers, have deployed to the region. Their objective is clear: block your advance and disrupt the rendezvous. Reports of Egyptian submarines in the area and airstrikes from Egyptian bases add further peril.

Your fleet must overcome these challenges, ensuring the safe passage of our ships and completing the rendezvous with K-42. Failure is not an option.

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Naval Task Force:
Kresta I-class Cruiser Vladivostok

-Command ship with advanced air defense and surface attack capabilities.
Moskva-class Helicopter Carrier Leningrad

-Role: Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and reconnaissance.
-Air Wing: Ka-25 helicopters equipped for ASW and early warning operations.
Kynda-class Missile Cruiser Grozny

-Armament: SS-N-3 Shaddock missiles for engaging high-value targets.
Sverdlov-class Cruiser Alexander Nevsky

-Role: Heavy artillery support and naval gunfire.
Two Kashin-class Destroyers

-Equipped with long-range air defense systems to protect the fleet.
Two Kanin-class Destroyers

-Specialized in surface engagement and ASW.
Submarines and Fast Attack Craft:
Echo II-class Submarine: Positioned nearby to assist with long-range missile strikes against surface threats.
Four Komar-class Missile Boats: Armed with P-15 Termit missiles, ideal for hit-and-run engagements.
Aerial Support:
Tu-16K Bombers: Equipped with AS-2 Kipper and AS-5 Kelt anti-ship missiles.
Threats and Challenges
American Naval Task Force:

Galveston-class Cruiser: Equipped with RIM-8 Talos missiles for long-range air defense.
Two Leahy-class Cruisers: Advanced air-defense platforms with surface attack capabilities.
Smaller escorts providing additional protection.
Egyptian Submarines:

Reports indicate enemy submarines are patrolling the canal and surrounding waters.
Egyptian Air Force:

Operating from nearby airbases, capable of launching coordinated airstrikes against the fleet.
Geographical Constraints:

The narrow Suez Canal restricts maneuverability, heightening the risk of concentrated attacks.
Mission Objectives
Primary Objectives:
Escort the Soviet fleet safely through the Suez Canal and into the Red Sea.
Successfully rendezvous with K-42.