Briefing
FALL OF THE WEST Fictional Asian Invasion of the USA May 1990 - April 1991 Version 1.0 1. SCENARIO BACKGROUND 1.1. 1942 - The Japanese Navy defeats the US fleet near Midway Island - With the US Navy defeated, the Japanese attempt to invade Hawaii and succeed. - The United States agrees to a truce and surrenders all it's Pacific interests to the Japanese. - The Japanese in Burma - Australia and New Zealand seek neutrality after the US/Japan treaty is signed. 1.2. 1943 - The Japanese continue their war in China, but suffer some sever blows from a suprising united Kuomintang and Communist force. - The Japanese are forced to withdraw from parts of Southern China. 1.3. 1945 - The Nazi's are defeated, and the victorious allies divide Europe amongst themselves. - The continent of Europe is soon divided between Soviet occupied states and Pro-Western states. - The Soviets aid China in her attempt to defeat Japan. 1.4. 1946 - Japanese forces are soon forced to withdraw from all of China. The Sino/Soviet - Japanese War ends with Japan only occupying the Korean penninsula. - A military coup expells the former military cabal in Japan. General Akirimoto becomes the new Japanese leader, and seeks to come to amicable terms with China,and the USSR. The Western Powers are considered to be the true enemies of Asia and Japan. A Cold war between the Japanese Pacific Empire and the USA becomes apparent. 1.5. 1947 - Civil war in China. Ends with the defeat of the Koumintang. General Chang flees to Australia. China becomes the People's Republic of China under Chairman Mao. - The Chinese government signs a series of trade agreements with the Japanese Pacific Empire. japan agrees to turn over posseion of Indochina and Formosa to China in return for continuing Japanese control of the Korean peninsula. 1.6. 1948 - Tensions mount in Europe between East and West. - Japan signs a non-agression pact with both China and the USSR. 1.7. 1950 - the Soviets detonate the first nuclear bomb in Siberia. In response, the Western nations scramble to get the "bomb" in the interests of the balance of power. - Central Europe becomes an armed camp with the Warsaw Pact on one side and NATO on the other. 1.8. 1951 - The USA and Britain detonate their own atomic weapons, but not before Japan does the same. 1.9. 1952 - China detonates it's own crude nuclear device. 1.10. 1953 - A Soviet ship is sunk by a US submarine in the Barents Sea. This touches off a war in Europe. The Soviets quickly advance into central Germany and push the NATO forces into France and Italy, where the war bogs down and eventually a cease-fire is brought about as cooler heads prevail. No nuclear or chemical weapons have been used, but both sides prepare to increase their nuclear arsenals. 1.11. 1960 - The fall of the Akirimoto military dictatorship in Japan leads to a civil war between Communist, Nationalist and Moderate factions. Neither side gains a victory after turning much of the island into a war zone. In the end, a moderate government takes control with popular backing. This government leans toward socialism in the European-style. 1.12. 1967 - Anti-Chinese and anti-Japanese popular uprisings grow in Indochina and Indonesia. In the Phillipines, Japanese occupational troops are massacred by guerrillas who have been armed and funded by the United States. Relations between the US and China/Japan begin to deteriorate. 1.13. 1968 - The Indochina Uprisings lead to a full-scale Chinese invasion of the region. China finds itself soon bogged down in a fierce jungle guerrilla war against anti-imperialist natives - again armed and funded by the US. - The Hawaiian Native Liberation Front is formed and conducts sabotage against Japanese military installations on the islands. In response, the Imperial Japanese Army finds itself besieged and takes drastic measures to end the insurgent's attacks. The USA promises to support the guerrillas and tensions mount further in the Pacific. 1.14. 1969- 1975 - The Pacific War: The US sends troops to aid SE Asian rebel forces in Indochina and the Solomon islands against continued Japanses and Chinese aggression. In 1975 the US invades the Hawaiian Islands, but the invasion support fleet is defeated and the invasion fails. In response, the US signs a peace treaty with Japan and China. With the Us defeated in the Pacific, it's ability to conduct further aid to the Indochinese rebels ends. 1.15. 1979 - The Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty is signed between the US, China, Japan and the USSR - The Japanese and Chinese governments create the Pan-Asian Coalition ostensibly to improve trade between these nations, but it's seen as the beginnings of a military alliance. 1.16. 1983 - Japanese influence increases in Mexico and Central America and threatens the US sphere of influence in central America. In respones, the US sends troops to Panama to restore a pro-US government. 1.17. 1986 - The Pan-Asian Coalition begins to supply weapons to anti-US forces in Central America. The US invades Nicaragua and Costa Rica to protect the canal and subdue Asian infulence in the region. 1.18. 1988 - US troops conduct a war against the pro-Asian Guatemalan government, and a Japanese ambassador is accidentally killed. Tensions mount between the US and the Coalition. 1.19. 1989 - The US, fearful of the Asian pacific military buildup, prepares coastal defenses along the west coast of the US. The Asian Coalition quietly prepares to invade the western US. A deal is made with Canada to remain neutral. 1.20. 1990 - The Pan-Asian Coalition invades the USA! 2. SPECIAL EVENTS Improved Weaponry Upgrades: During the game, both sides will slowly begin fielding more advanced weapon designs. The US will introduce the M1A1 on a larger scale and the eventually the M1A2, newer verisons of the M2, stealth aircraft and other weapons. The Chinese will begin the game with inferior tanks and IFVs but will eventually see the introduction of an advanced tank on par with the US M1. "Fifth Column" Nuclear Bombs: At game start, Pan-Asian Coalition infiltrators arriving through Mexico into the US may have planted a series of 5 to 10 kiloton nuclear devices in a few US military installations prior to the invasion. There are bombs planted on many installations but not all might detonate. However, the Coalition forces will not be able to use nuclear or chemical warheads in the game unless first used by the US. If the Coalition player retaliates, the Coalition will not suffer any penalty. Only the US player will suffer a severe penalty, (see "Theater Options"). Coalition Supply Sources: Each Coalition invasion zone is labeled (i.e. - LZ Red -). The supply from these beaches will be exhausted after 4 to 5 turns from game start. After which, the Coalition player will have to control a major port to regain the flow of supplies. These are: Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego. Two others are Astoria and Coos Bay, but these two are only temporary and supplies will exhaust after two turns. The Coalition occupation of the major ports will also increase the flow of replacements to units. US Guerrilla Operations: The US player will gain guerrilla units once Coalition forces have passed through certain areas. In addition, guerrilla operations will increase gradually during the game. Winter Storms: Between December and January there is a good chance for a severe winter storm in the northern latitudes. US Replacement Rate: As the game progresses, US replacements will increase steadily. Limited NATO Assistance: If there is peace in Europe (no Pact invasion), both Britain, Germany and France will provide ais in the form of increased supplies and in the case of the British, even some military units. But both Canada and Mexico have chosen to remain neutral in the war. If, however, the Pact invades Europe, these supplies will be decreased and the British units will be withdrawn to Europe to fight there. US nuclear demolitions: The US has prepositioned small yield (5 to 10 kiloton) nuclear explosives that will detonate when Asian forces enter a specific hex. These hexes are NOT in urban areas, but are scattered throughout the region and particularly in important bridge (rail and/or road) hexes and mountain passes. Most of these devices are set to detonate based on a percentage chance (50 - 75%). This randomness achieves two things: Variability from game to game, and represents the likelihood that some devices will be discovered by the Asians and renered harmless as well as the chance that some may simply fail to function. 3. THEATER OPTIONS TACTICAL NUKES and CHEMICALS: The US player will have the option from game start to introduce tactical nuclear weapons and chemicals into the war. Any US initiation of the use of these weapons on US soil will immediately give the Coalition 100 Victory Points! So, do so at your own risk! US FORCES FROM EUROPE: The US player will have the option to send US corps from Europe, where they are a part of NATO forces in France, Italy and Turkey, to the United States. The removal of each corps will slowly weaken NATOs ability to deter and slow any Warsaw Pact invasion. The more US corps that are removed to the States, the greater the chance that NATO will be severely weakend and Pact forces will gain more ground. If no US forces are removed, the Pact will not attack. For each major city in Europe that the Pact forces capture, the Coalition side will recieve victory points. US STRATEGIC NUCLEAR STRIKE: If the Asian invaders are winning by 45 or more points any time during the game, the US player (or PO) will have the option of lauch a full nuclear strategic strike against Japan and China. The US PO will make the decision to nuke Asia 50% of the time. The Asian player will automatically retaliate against US eastern cities (off-map). If this happens: US supply stockpiles will be severely reduced. Asian supply stockpiles will be reduced. US rail transport abilities will be severely curtailed. US forces will suffer severe shock effects. Asian forces will suffer a certain amount of shock. US supply radius will be reduced to 5 hexes. US recieves 100 VPs for nuclear attack 60% of the time. A 45% chance that the game will end normally after the Asian retaliation occurs. (Global nuclear escalation engulfs the planet!) Many of these nuclear war effects will occur between 1 and 3 turns following the nuclear attack. 4. PLAYER NOTES 4.1. Coalition You will need to achieve two things quickly: 1) Capture of US airfields so that your air forces can contest the skies over the continent, and 2) Capture the major west cost port cities of Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, before your beachead supply capability can no longer support the invasion. This will also allow your replacements to increase more rapidly. You will also need you begin to link the various invasion sites so that supplies can flow efficiently along the interstate roads and railways. Chinese and Korean forces will be particularly weak until they begin to recieve improved tanks and other weapons. 4.2. USA For the first few turns, your meager forces along the coast will be incapable of reacting quickly to the invasion. But, slowly, you will gain enough strength to slow the Coalition advance inland. By preventing the Coalition from gaining airfields, you can use your airpower in the Combat Support mode to effectively counter any deficiency in your initial defense. Eventually you will be faced with the decision to pul troops fron Europe to bolster your defense of the USA. Doing so will weaken NATO defenses and could very well lead to a Soviet victory in Europe. By losing Europe, you will also give the Coalition victory points for each major city captured. Pulling the US Air Force from Europe will also contribute to a Pact victory. During the game, both sides will begin recieveing upgraded and new weapons. The US will also begin receiving advanced stealth aircraft, albeit in small numbers. John Gallion

Briefing

FALL OF THE WEST

Fictional Asian Invasion of the USA May 1990 - April 1991

Version 1.0

1. SCENARIO BACKGROUND

1.1. 1942

- The Japanese Navy defeats the US fleet near Midway Island

- With the US Navy defeated, the Japanese attempt to invade Hawaii and succeed.

- The United States agrees to a truce and surrenders all it's Pacific interests to the Japanese.

- The Japanese in Burma

- Australia and New Zealand seek neutrality after the US/Japan treaty is signed.

1.2. 1943

- The Japanese continue their war in China, but suffer some sever blows from a suprising united Kuomintang and Communist force.

- The Japanese are forced to withdraw from parts of Southern China.

1.3. 1945

- The Nazi's are defeated, and the victorious allies divide Europe amongst themselves.

- The continent of Europe is soon divided between Soviet occupied states and Pro-Western states.

- The Soviets aid China in her attempt to defeat Japan.

1.4. 1946

- Japanese forces are soon forced to withdraw from all of China. The Sino/Soviet - Japanese War ends with Japan only occupying the
Korean penninsula.

- A military coup expells the former military cabal in Japan. General Akirimoto becomes the new Japanese leader, and seeks to come to amicable terms with China,and the USSR. The Western Powers are considered to be the true enemies of Asia and Japan. A Cold war between the Japanese Pacific Empire and the USA becomes apparent.

1.5. 1947

- Civil war in China. Ends with the defeat of the Koumintang. General Chang flees to Australia. China becomes the People's Republic of China under Chairman Mao.

- The Chinese government signs a series of trade agreements with the Japanese Pacific Empire. japan agrees to turn over posseion of Indochina and Formosa to China in return for continuing Japanese control of the Korean peninsula.

1.6. 1948

- Tensions mount in Europe between East and West.

- Japan signs a non-agression pact with both China and the USSR.

1.7. 1950

- the Soviets detonate the first nuclear bomb in Siberia. In response, the Western nations scramble to get the "bomb" in the interests of the balance of power.

- Central Europe becomes an armed camp with the Warsaw Pact on one side and NATO on the other.

1.8. 1951

- The USA and Britain detonate their own atomic weapons, but not before Japan does the same.

1.9. 1952

- China detonates it's own crude nuclear device.

1.10. 1953

- A Soviet ship is sunk by a US submarine in the Barents Sea. This touches off a war in Europe. The Soviets quickly advance into central Germany and push the NATO forces into France and Italy, where the war bogs down and eventually a cease-fire is brought about as cooler heads prevail. No nuclear or chemical weapons have been used, but both sides prepare to increase their nuclear arsenals.

1.11. 1960

- The fall of the Akirimoto military dictatorship in Japan leads to a civil war between Communist, Nationalist and Moderate factions. Neither side gains a victory after turning much of the island into a war zone. In the end, a moderate government takes control with popular backing. This government leans toward socialism in the European-style.

1.12. 1967

- Anti-Chinese and anti-Japanese popular uprisings grow in Indochina and Indonesia. In the Phillipines, Japanese occupational troops are massacred by guerrillas who have been armed and funded by the United States. Relations between the US and China/Japan begin to deteriorate.

1.13. 1968

- The Indochina Uprisings lead to a full-scale Chinese invasion of the region. China finds itself soon bogged down in a fierce jungle guerrilla war against anti-imperialist natives - again armed and funded by the US.

- The Hawaiian Native Liberation Front is formed and conducts sabotage against Japanese military installations on the islands. In response, the Imperial Japanese Army finds itself besieged and takes drastic measures to end the insurgent's attacks. The USA promises to support the guerrillas and tensions mount further in the Pacific.

1.14. 1969- 1975

- The Pacific War: The US sends troops to aid SE Asian rebel forces in Indochina and the Solomon islands against continued Japanses and Chinese aggression. In 1975 the US invades the Hawaiian Islands, but the invasion support fleet is defeated and the invasion fails. In response, the US signs a peace treaty with Japan and China. With the Us defeated in the Pacific, it's ability to conduct further aid to the Indochinese rebels ends.

1.15. 1979

- The Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty is signed between the US, China, Japan and the USSR

- The Japanese and Chinese governments create the Pan-Asian Coalition ostensibly to improve trade between these nations, but it's seen as the beginnings of a military alliance.

1.16. 1983

- Japanese influence increases in Mexico and Central America and threatens the US sphere of influence in central America. In respones, the US sends troops to Panama to restore a pro-US government.

1.17. 1986

- The Pan-Asian Coalition begins to supply weapons to anti-US forces in Central America. The US invades Nicaragua and Costa Rica to protect the canal and subdue Asian infulence in the region.

1.18. 1988

- US troops conduct a war against the pro-Asian Guatemalan government, and a Japanese ambassador is accidentally killed. Tensions mount between the US and the Coalition.

1.19. 1989

- The US, fearful of the Asian pacific military buildup, prepares coastal defenses along the west coast of the US. The Asian Coalition quietly prepares to invade the western US. A deal is made with Canada to remain neutral.

1.20. 1990

- The Pan-Asian Coalition invades the USA!

2. SPECIAL EVENTS

Improved Weaponry Upgrades: During the game, both sides will slowly begin fielding more advanced weapon designs. The US will introduce the M1A1 on a larger scale and the eventually the M1A2, newer verisons of the M2, stealth aircraft and other weapons. The Chinese will begin the game with inferior tanks and IFVs but will eventually see the introduction of an advanced tank on par with the US M1.
"Fifth Column" Nuclear Bombs: At game start, Pan-Asian Coalition infiltrators arriving through Mexico into the US may have planted a series of 5 to 10 kiloton nuclear devices in a few US military installations prior to the invasion. There are bombs planted on many installations but not all might detonate. However, the Coalition forces will not be able to use nuclear or chemical warheads in the game unless first used by the US. If the Coalition player retaliates, the Coalition will not suffer any penalty. Only the US player will suffer a severe penalty, (see "Theater Options").
Coalition Supply Sources: Each Coalition invasion zone is labeled (i.e. - LZ Red -). The supply from these beaches will be exhausted after 4 to 5 turns from game start. After which, the Coalition player will have to control a major port to regain the flow of supplies. These are: Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego. Two others are Astoria and Coos Bay, but these two are only temporary and supplies will exhaust after two turns. The Coalition occupation of the major ports will also increase the flow of replacements to units.
US Guerrilla Operations: The US player will gain guerrilla units once Coalition forces have passed through certain areas. In addition, guerrilla operations will increase gradually during the game.
Winter Storms: Between December and January there is a good chance for a severe winter storm in the northern latitudes.
US Replacement Rate: As the game progresses, US replacements will increase steadily.
Limited NATO Assistance: If there is peace in Europe (no Pact invasion), both Britain, Germany and France will provide ais in the form of increased supplies and in the case of the British, even some military units. But both Canada and Mexico have chosen to remain neutral in the war. If, however, the Pact invades Europe, these supplies will be decreased and the British units will be withdrawn to Europe to fight there.
US nuclear demolitions: The US has prepositioned small yield (5 to 10 kiloton) nuclear explosives that will detonate when Asian forces enter a specific hex. These hexes are NOT in urban areas, but are scattered throughout the region and particularly in important bridge (rail and/or road) hexes and mountain passes. Most of these devices are set to detonate based on a percentage chance (50 - 75%). This randomness achieves two things: Variability from game to game, and represents the likelihood that some devices will be discovered by the Asians and renered harmless as well as the chance that some may simply fail to function.

3. THEATER OPTIONS

TACTICAL NUKES and CHEMICALS: The US player will have the option from game start to introduce tactical nuclear weapons and chemicals into the war. Any US initiation of the use of these weapons on US soil will immediately give the Coalition 100 Victory Points! So, do so at your own risk!
US FORCES FROM EUROPE: The US player will have the option to send US corps from Europe, where they are a part of NATO forces in France, Italy and Turkey, to the United States. The removal of each corps will slowly weaken NATOs ability to deter and slow any Warsaw Pact invasion. The more US corps that are removed to the States, the greater the chance that NATO will be severely weakend and Pact forces will gain more ground. If no US forces are removed, the Pact will not attack. For each major city in Europe that the Pact forces capture, the Coalition side will recieve victory points.
US STRATEGIC NUCLEAR STRIKE: If the Asian invaders are winning by 45 or more points any time during the game, the US player (or PO) will have the option of lauch a full nuclear strategic strike against Japan and China. The US PO will make the decision to nuke Asia 50% of the time. The Asian player will automatically retaliate against US eastern cities (off-map).

If this happens:

US supply stockpiles will be severely reduced.
Asian supply stockpiles will be reduced.
US rail transport abilities will be severely curtailed.
US forces will suffer severe shock effects.
Asian forces will suffer a certain amount of shock.
US supply radius will be reduced to 5 hexes.
US recieves 100 VPs for nuclear attack 60% of the time.
A 45% chance that the game will end normally after the Asian retaliation occurs. (Global nuclear escalation engulfs the planet!)

Many of these nuclear war effects will occur between 1 and 3 turns following the nuclear attack.

4. PLAYER NOTES

4.1. Coalition

You will need to achieve two things quickly: 1) Capture of US airfields so that your air forces can contest the skies over the continent, and 2) Capture the major west cost port cities of Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, before your beachead supply capability can no longer support the invasion. This will also allow your replacements to increase more rapidly. You will also need you begin to link the various invasion sites so that supplies can flow efficiently along the interstate roads and railways. Chinese and Korean forces will be particularly weak until they begin to recieve improved tanks and other weapons.

4.2. USA

For the first few turns, your meager forces along the coast will be incapable of reacting quickly to the invasion. But, slowly, you will gain enough strength to slow the Coalition advance inland. By preventing the Coalition from gaining airfields, you can use your airpower in the Combat Support mode to effectively counter any deficiency in your initial defense. Eventually you will be faced with the decision to pul troops fron Europe to bolster your defense of the USA. Doing so will weaken NATO defenses and could very well lead to a Soviet victory in Europe. By losing Europe, you will also give the Coalition victory points for each major city captured. Pulling the US Air Force from Europe will also contribute to a Pact victory. During the game, both sides will begin recieveing upgraded and new weapons. The US will also begin receiving advanced stealth aircraft, albeit in small numbers.

John Gallion