Briefing
The last stand of Sun Yat Sen 3rd Chinese Civil War People?s Republic of China v Republic of China This scenario is largely based on Tiemen Groenwold's great scenario Taiwan 2015. PBEM only 1. Version 2.3 changes Added ROC naval air squads Increased US naval assets to reflect US naval presence Changed colors of ROC units. ROC air units are now light blue over white, and ROC naval units are now light blue over beige Added ROC A-10 squadron Added SAMS to certain PRC units 2. Units 2.1. People?s Republic of China PLA 15th Airborne Army: Brown on Red Marines: Black on Red 31st Grp Army: Black and White on Red 1st Grp Army: Yellow on Red 12th Grp Army: White on Red PLAN Navy: Red on Black Naval Aviation: Red on Black PLAAF Beige on Red Special Forces Beige on Red and Yellow 2.2. Republic of China ROC Army: Light blue on Red ROC Air Force: Light Blue on Red ROC Navy: Light Blue on Red US III Marine Expeditionary Force: Field Green on Blue US III Corps: Field Green on Black US Air Force: Blue on White US Navy: Field Green on Blue Note: In order to make the scenario more fair and more fun, I have included a lot of fictional units and included equipment that may not be currently available to either side. 3. Background Cross straight relations worsened since the anouncement by ROC Pres. Chen in 2003 that a referendum will be held regarding the threat posed by the PRC w/its missiles. As a result of the referendum, PRC began to accelerate its re-armament program, and so did the ROC, with the aid of the US. However, moderate elements in the PRC and the ROC prevented any flare ups. In 2011, the current Chinese leadership was decimated by a terrorist attack while it visited the United States. This resulted in a vacuum in the political leadership in China, and a struggle for political supremacy within the Politburo soon developed between the civilian pro American wing against the hawkish military wing. In the midst of that internal struggle, the people of Hong Kong took to the streets, and called for the immediate resignation of the Beijing appointed governor and of the House of Representatives. In addition, the people of Hong Kong asked for more democratic rights and freedom. The police in HK was unable to deal w/the size of the demonstrations and many policemen refused to break them up too and joined w/the demonstrators. Due to the political gridlock, Beijing could not quickly decide on whether to crush these demonstrations w/tanks or to negotiate with them. Finally, a compromise was made where the HK garrison will stream out of its barracks and make a demonstration of force to deter further demonstrations w/o opening fire while at the same time secretly opening negotiations w/the democratic party in HK. However, unknown to Beijing, the demonstrations were fostered by Taipei, which hoped to distract Beijing?s attention from Taiwan and its drive to gain international recognition. Furthermore, months ago, the ROC and the HK democratic party leadership secretly made a deal whereby should Beijing employ troops to crush the demonstrators, the ROC government would send in troops to HK to support the HK people. The ROC Army rehearsed and planned for such a contingency. When the PLA garrison strumbled out of its barracks in HK, it was unable to deploy into the city because of the numerous roadblocks made by the HK demonstrators. W/o police aid to clear the way, and forbidden to open fire, the PLA garrison was strung on the roads, and many soldiers were won over by the demonstrators to their side or to lay down their arms or to return to their barracks. By the time the order to employ all force necessary to clear the roads arrived, the PLA garrison became combat inefficient. Beijing then ordered PLA units in Canton to rush to HK and restore order w/all necessary means. However, the demonstrators have seized control of the HK airport, and anticipating that Beijing would send in provincial troops, the ROC government sent a regiment of mechanized infantry disguised as tourists to HK using civilian planes and commercial ships. Meanwhile, ROC president, Sun (a direct descendant of Sun Yat Sen), stunned the world by making an announcement to the world that his country will support democratic movements in China, and pledged that ROC will do anything in its power to ensure that democracy in HK is protected. By the time the Canton PLA units arrived to the border of HK, they found themselves face to face against entrenched crack ROC troops supported by artillery and tanks and fighters. Not wanting to provoke a war w/the ROC before it is ready, Beijing requested the United States to mediate the situation and ordered its troops to hold their positions outside of HK. A deal was brokered whereby ROC will withdraw from HK, and HK will essentially become a free city w/its own democratic government. Though the HK coup greatly enhanced the prestige of Sun and of the ROC on the international level, such gamble ended the political struggle within the PRC Politburo w/the military wing firmly in control. Beijing also never forgave Taipei for such an audacious move, and resolved to crush militarily the remnants of Sun Yat Sen?s work once and for all. The PRC also wanted to take Sun prisoner and make an example out of him to the provinces, before crushing HK. Plan Yellow Dragon was selected by PLA strategists for the invasion of Taiwan, where the invasion would coincide w/the presidential election campaign in the US, in order to complicate US intervention. The invasion force would comprise of numerous modernized airborne, mechanized, armored and marine units. However, PLA forces would only have 1 1/2 month to clinch the victory due to the weather and international pressure. By August of 2012, everything was ready. On 8/27/12, Beijing began an international crisis by faking an assassination attempt of the Politburo and implicating ROC agents. Two months prior, PLA began to initiate a series of military exercises in Southern China. In October, missiles began to rain on Taiwan?s rural areas as retaliation for the assassination coup. Sun sent messages after messages to Beijing requesting for negotiations. All of his overtures were rebuffed by silence. Sun ordered full mobilization, but is it too late? Are ROC?s days finally numbered? Is the Chinese Civil War that began in 1931 about to head to a final and decisive conclusion? Is it going to be the end for Sun Yat Sen's dream of a westernized democracy for China? 4. House Rules Hostilities will not begin until turn 3, in order to allow the PRC player to assemble his troops in the coastal areas. PRC or ROC player cannot use air force or artillery to shell each other?s units, although PRC can use its missiles and artillery to shell Quemoy or Pengshu. (just don't abuse it by massing 12 arty units to bomb Quemoy. Remember, the strikes are supposedly retaliatory strikes, and using 1000 guns to shell the island would cause Beijing to lose international face) Nor can ROC or PRC player use their naval units to engage in combat until turn 3. ROC can reinforce its island garrisons during the first 3 turns. Destroying the ROC cabinet automatically ends in a PRC victory. ROC cannot use US cruise missiles if all of its US naval units are destroyed PRC player cannot use missiles to attack airfields and SAMS sites at any time during the game PRC player cannot move or use SOF forces prior to turn 3 PRC player is forbidden to drop paratroopers on top of the president cabinet unit, as this would end the game prematurely. However, paratroopers may be dropped adjacent to the unit in order to destroy it. Neither side may put air units to Interdiction until turn 3 No attacks on US bases on Japan, or attacks on island where PRC choppers are located 5. Goals of the game PRC 1. Capture ROC cabinet. (Destroy that unit) --- automatic victory 2. Conquer as much of Taiwan as possible ROC 1. Protect ROC cabinet 2. Save as much of Taiwan as possible 6. Events 1. US will intervene in full force. 2. PRC has ground and air shock in turn 3-6, due to usage of biological weapons 3. Destruction of the Presidential palace, US Embassy or ROC Congress will earn VP for PRC player 7. Notes to players 7.1. ROC player only The present strategic situation is similar to that faced by the Germans on the eve of D-Day. However, PRC does not have naval supremacy, or aerial supremacy. But PRC does have the initiative, and may launch false landings to deceive you and force you to dissipate your strength all across the island. Make sure you maintain some sort of reserves. Due to the fact that the elimination of the ROC presidential cabinet results in an automatic defeat, you must take them out of Taipei as soon as the PRC troops hit the beaches, or if PRC troops near Taipei. Where you wish to take them is your choice, but my recommendation is to go for the secret bases around the island to put them in for safety. (I can?t reveal their position, but it is pretty obvious on the map) Do not let the PRC player establish solid beachheads. If you do let them, they will then be able to bring about many mechanized divisions ashore, each of them w/much more firepower than what your ordinary regiments possess. As soon as there is a landing, use your mechanized units to seal the beachhead or to contain it. If the US reinforcements arrive, make good use of them. They are very potent offensive units, and exceed any other units in this scenario in firepower and maneuver. SAVE YOUR NAVAL UNITS!!! Loss of all your naval units will likely result in PRC being able to attack and land troops anywhere they want to, and would likely result in defeat. Your troops have been equipped w/new modernized equipment, including M1A1 tanks and M2 Bradley vehicles, in order to reflect US military aid to counter China's increasing military strength. (TO ROC PLAYER'S EYES ONLY) If you are losing badly, a nuclear option may become available in the theater option. Use at your own risk. 7.2. PRC player The 2 turn delay had been installed for your advantage. This should give you enough time to get all of your troops to the embarkation ports. Remember, you are going to have to transport over 30 divisions across the straits. Pace yourself, the max per turn is 100 000 men or 6 divisions. Try not to put 6 divisions to sea, as you still need naval transport points to carry supply to your troops on Taiwan. Also, make sure to capture the supply points located on the beaches. Capture of those points should allow you to not rely as much on sea transport for supply for your troops fighting on the island from the Mainland. You have 45 days to bring ROC to its knees, so don?t waste your resources on obtaining a certain beachhead w/only conventional troops. You have a huge SOF force hidden inside the island at your disposal. Put them to good use. You must try to obtain naval supremacy by destroying all ROC naval units or by forcing them to stay in ports before the arrival of the US Navy. Once the US Navy arrives, you must lure them away from blockading your landing areas. Quemoy and Pengshu are heavily fortified and defended. Launching attacks on these islands in the first few turns may divert resources that may be crucially needed to establish landing areas on Taiwan. However, you may earn some VP by taking these islands. Whether you opt to take those islands is up to you, but it would be nice to have those airfields so close to Taiwan. Use your Airborne troops w/care. You can either use them to establish the beachheads, or to deliver a knockout blow against the ROC government. However, if you were to use your paratroopers to take out the ROC government, and fail, your beachheads may run into a lot of problems. Gaining a solid beachhead on Taiwan should be your first priority. Failure to do so, may result in a waste of men and equipment and transport If possible, lure ROC troops away from main landing areas If at the end of 45 days, you have not achieved complete victory, the Beijing regime will be overthrown by the Chinese people due to the costs and the defeats of the war. Your troops are equipped w/modernized Russian tanks and aircrafts josiahcy

Briefing

The last stand of Sun Yat Sen

3rd Chinese Civil War
People?s Republic of China v Republic of China

This scenario is largely based on Tiemen Groenwold's great scenario Taiwan 2015.
PBEM only

1. Version 2.3 changes

Added ROC naval air squads
Increased US naval assets to reflect US naval presence
Changed colors of ROC units. ROC air units are now light blue over white, and ROC naval units are now light blue over beige
Added ROC A-10 squadron
Added SAMS to certain PRC units

2. Units

2.1. People?s Republic of China

PLA

15th Airborne Army: Brown on Red
Marines: Black on Red
31st Grp Army: Black and White on Red
1st Grp Army: Yellow on Red
12th Grp Army: White on Red

PLAN

Navy: Red on Black
Naval Aviation: Red on Black

PLAAF

Beige on Red

Special Forces

Beige on Red and Yellow

2.2. Republic of China

ROC Army: Light blue on Red
ROC Air Force: Light Blue on Red
ROC Navy: Light Blue on Red
US III Marine Expeditionary Force: Field Green on Blue
US III Corps: Field Green on Black
US Air Force: Blue on White
US Navy: Field Green on Blue

Note: In order to make the scenario more fair and more fun, I have included a lot of fictional units and included equipment that may not be currently available to either side.

3. Background

Cross straight relations worsened since the anouncement by ROC Pres. Chen in 2003 that a referendum will be held regarding the threat posed by the PRC w/its missiles. As a result of the referendum, PRC began to accelerate its re-armament program, and so did the ROC, with the aid of the US. However, moderate elements in the PRC and the ROC prevented any flare ups.

In 2011, the current Chinese leadership was decimated by a terrorist attack while it visited the United States. This resulted in a vacuum in the political leadership in China, and a struggle for political supremacy within the Politburo soon developed between the civilian pro American wing against the hawkish military wing. In the midst of that internal struggle, the people of Hong Kong took to the streets, and called for the immediate resignation of the Beijing appointed governor and of the House of Representatives. In addition, the people of Hong Kong asked for more democratic rights and freedom. The police in HK was unable to deal w/the size of the demonstrations and many policemen refused to break them up too and joined w/the demonstrators. Due to the political gridlock, Beijing could not quickly decide on whether to crush these demonstrations w/tanks or to negotiate with them. Finally, a compromise was made where the HK garrison will stream out of its barracks and make a demonstration of force to deter further demonstrations w/o opening fire while at the same time secretly opening negotiations w/the democratic party in HK.

However, unknown to Beijing, the demonstrations were fostered by Taipei, which hoped to distract Beijing?s attention from Taiwan and its drive to gain international recognition. Furthermore, months ago, the ROC and the HK democratic party leadership secretly made a deal whereby should Beijing employ troops to crush the demonstrators, the ROC government would send in troops to HK to support the HK people. The ROC Army rehearsed and planned for such a contingency.

When the PLA garrison strumbled out of its barracks in HK, it was unable to deploy into the city because of the numerous roadblocks made by the HK demonstrators. W/o police aid to clear the way, and forbidden to open fire, the PLA garrison was strung on the roads, and many soldiers were won over by the demonstrators to their side or to lay down their arms or to return to their barracks. By the time the order to employ all force necessary to clear the roads arrived, the PLA garrison became combat inefficient. Beijing then ordered PLA units in Canton to rush to HK and restore order w/all necessary means. However, the demonstrators have seized control of the HK airport, and anticipating that Beijing would send in provincial troops, the ROC government sent a regiment of mechanized infantry disguised as tourists to HK using civilian planes and commercial ships. Meanwhile, ROC president, Sun (a direct descendant of Sun Yat Sen), stunned the world by making an announcement to the world that his country will support democratic movements in China, and pledged that ROC will do anything in its power to ensure that democracy in HK is protected. By the time the Canton PLA units arrived to the border of HK, they found themselves face to face against entrenched crack ROC troops supported by artillery and tanks and fighters. Not wanting to provoke a war w/the ROC before it is ready, Beijing requested the United States to mediate the situation and ordered its troops to hold their positions outside of HK. A deal was brokered whereby ROC will withdraw from HK, and HK will essentially become a free city w/its own democratic government.

Though the HK coup greatly enhanced the prestige of Sun and of the ROC on the international level, such gamble ended the political struggle within the PRC Politburo w/the military wing firmly in control. Beijing also never forgave Taipei for such an audacious move, and resolved to crush militarily the remnants of Sun Yat Sen?s work once and for all. The PRC also wanted to take Sun prisoner and make an example out of him to the provinces, before crushing HK.

Plan Yellow Dragon was selected by PLA strategists for the invasion of Taiwan, where the invasion would coincide w/the presidential election campaign in the US, in order to complicate US intervention. The invasion force would comprise of numerous modernized airborne, mechanized, armored and marine units. However, PLA forces would only have 1 1/2 month to clinch the victory due to the weather and international pressure.

By August of 2012, everything was ready. On 8/27/12, Beijing began an international crisis by faking an assassination attempt of the Politburo and implicating ROC agents. Two months prior, PLA began to initiate a series of military exercises in Southern China. In October, missiles began to rain on Taiwan?s rural areas as retaliation for the assassination coup. Sun sent messages after messages to Beijing requesting for negotiations. All of his overtures were rebuffed by silence. Sun ordered full mobilization, but is it too late? Are ROC?s days finally numbered? Is the Chinese Civil War that began in 1931 about to head to a final and decisive conclusion? Is it going to be the end for Sun Yat Sen's dream of a westernized democracy for China?

4. House Rules

Hostilities will not begin until turn 3, in order to allow the PRC player to assemble his troops in the coastal areas. PRC or ROC player cannot use air force or artillery to shell each other?s units, although PRC can use its missiles and artillery to shell Quemoy or Pengshu. (just don't abuse it by massing 12 arty units to bomb Quemoy. Remember, the strikes are supposedly retaliatory strikes, and using 1000 guns to shell the island would cause Beijing to lose international face)
Nor can ROC or PRC player use their naval units to engage in combat until turn 3.
ROC can reinforce its island garrisons during the first 3 turns.
Destroying the ROC cabinet automatically ends in a PRC victory.
ROC cannot use US cruise missiles if all of its US naval units are destroyed
PRC player cannot use missiles to attack airfields and SAMS sites at any time during the game
PRC player cannot move or use SOF forces prior to turn 3
PRC player is forbidden to drop paratroopers on top of the president cabinet unit, as this would end the game prematurely. However, paratroopers may be dropped adjacent to the unit in order to destroy it.
Neither side may put air units to Interdiction until turn 3
No attacks on US bases on Japan, or attacks on island where PRC choppers are located

5. Goals of the game

PRC

1. Capture ROC cabinet. (Destroy that unit) --- automatic victory
2. Conquer as much of Taiwan as possible

ROC

1. Protect ROC cabinet
2. Save as much of Taiwan as possible

6. Events

1. US will intervene in full force.
2. PRC has ground and air shock in turn 3-6, due to usage of biological weapons
3. Destruction of the Presidential palace, US Embassy or ROC Congress will earn VP for PRC player

7. Notes to players

7.1. ROC player only

The present strategic situation is similar to that faced by the Germans on the eve of D-Day. However, PRC does not have naval supremacy, or aerial supremacy. But PRC does have the initiative, and may launch false landings to deceive you and force you to dissipate your strength all across the island. Make sure you maintain some sort of reserves.
Due to the fact that the elimination of the ROC presidential cabinet results in an automatic defeat, you must take them out of Taipei as soon as the PRC troops hit the beaches, or if PRC troops near Taipei. Where you wish to take them is your choice, but my recommendation is to go for the secret bases around the island to put them in for safety. (I can?t reveal their position, but it is pretty obvious on the map)
Do not let the PRC player establish solid beachheads. If you do let them, they will then be able to bring about many mechanized divisions ashore, each of them w/much more firepower than what your ordinary regiments possess. As soon as there is a landing, use your mechanized units to seal the beachhead or to contain it.
If the US reinforcements arrive, make good use of them. They are very potent offensive units, and exceed any other units in this scenario in firepower and maneuver.
SAVE YOUR NAVAL UNITS!!! Loss of all your naval units will likely result in PRC being able to attack and land troops anywhere they want to, and would likely result in defeat.
Your troops have been equipped w/new modernized equipment, including M1A1 tanks and M2 Bradley vehicles, in order to reflect US military aid to counter China's increasing military strength.
(TO ROC PLAYER'S EYES ONLY) If you are losing badly, a nuclear option may become available in the theater option. Use at your own risk.

7.2. PRC player

The 2 turn delay had been installed for your advantage. This should give you enough time to get all of your troops to the embarkation ports. Remember, you are going to have to transport over 30 divisions across the straits. Pace yourself, the max per turn is 100 000 men or 6 divisions. Try not to put 6 divisions to sea, as you still need naval transport points to carry supply to your troops on Taiwan. Also, make sure to capture the supply points located on the beaches. Capture of those points should allow you to not rely as much on sea transport for supply for your troops fighting on the island from the Mainland.
You have 45 days to bring ROC to its knees, so don?t waste your resources on obtaining a certain beachhead w/only conventional troops. You have a huge SOF force hidden inside the island at your disposal. Put them to good use.
You must try to obtain naval supremacy by destroying all ROC naval units or by forcing them to stay in ports before the arrival of the US Navy. Once the US Navy arrives, you must lure them away from blockading your landing areas.
Quemoy and Pengshu are heavily fortified and defended. Launching attacks on these islands in the first few turns may divert resources that may be crucially needed to establish landing areas on Taiwan. However, you may earn some VP by taking these islands. Whether you opt to take those islands is up to you, but it would be nice to have those airfields so close to Taiwan.
Use your Airborne troops w/care. You can either use them to establish the beachheads, or to deliver a knockout blow against the ROC government. However, if you were to use your paratroopers to take out the ROC government, and fail, your beachheads may run into a lot of problems.
Gaining a solid beachhead on Taiwan should be your first priority. Failure to do so, may result in a waste of men and equipment and transport
If possible, lure ROC troops away from main landing areas
If at the end of 45 days, you have not achieved complete victory, the Beijing regime will be overthrown by the Chinese people due to the costs and the defeats of the war.
Your troops are equipped w/modernized Russian tanks and aircrafts

josiahcy

The last stand of Sun Yat Sen

3rd Chinese Civil War People?s Republic of China v Republic of China

3rd Chinese Civil War
People?s Republic of China v Republic of China