June 19, 1985 - Back to La Pessagne. Maybe I’ve been on this island too long – but it actually feels pretty good to be in a familiar place, without the pressure of an oncoming enemy attack.

So of course, we’re about to move out. Word came round last night that the move on Everon is definitely going ahead. We’ve packed our bags – but there’s one more mission for my unit before we leave.



There’s a crucial ammunition convoy heading for the airport, and we’ll be riding shotgun. I’ve been given free reign to take any vehicles I think I need from around here. There are certainly a few remaining Russian troops out there somewhere – and they’re sure to have a go at these tucks, to weaken our Everon offensive.

This should be quite straightforward. If there are any Reds out there, I bet they’re too busy hiding to mount any kind of assault. But Command was worried enough to run through the route with me several times. I guess that ammo’s pretty important…

Convoy
Vehicles at your disposal
The journey summary

Convoy


Composition:
- 5t Truck 1 - leading vehicle. Carries some supplies.
- 5t Truck 2 - Weapons, ammunition, other soldier's baggage.
- Ammo Truck - Carries boxes of ammunition. It's essential to protect this one.

Notes
- Convoy will follow your orders. Use your radio to stop it and to move it again.
- When it reaches crossroads, it awaits your orders. It's up you to choose the way forward.
- If any vehicle is destroyed, its crew will return to base on foot. We can’t afford to let them delay you.

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Vehicles


All vehicles in La Pessagne are at our disposal. Command recommends the following:

Jeep - Fast and maneuverable vehicle. Can carry up to four soldiers.
5t Truck - Slow but large. You can fit an entire squad into it. It’s best to stick to roads in this vehicle.
M113 – Lightly-armored APC with machine gun. This is the best choice for anyone who favors brute force. But it's very noticeable.


Of course, the best way to complete such a difficult mission might well be to use all of these.


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The route


You’ll start out in La Pessagne. The convoy will come from the South after one minute. When the order is given, the convoy will move to the crossroads. You’ll have to decide whether to go to the left (North) or to the right. (Arudy and Dourdan are currently under our control, and La Trinite is unoccupied at the moment.)

If you take the Northern route, you will reach another crossroad, where you can take the Northern road or the southern one. (Larche is under our control.)
You have to at least reach the airport on the North side of Malden.


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Malden has almost been retaken, Lieutenant, but pockets of enemy resistance remain. Your orders are to escort a supply convoy from La Pessagne to the air base at the north end of the island. These supplies will be vital for our planned invasion of Everon.

Your call sign is Alpha. You begin at La Pessagne at 0855. The convoy is due to reach you in one minute.


When you radio the convoy with the order to move, it will set off for this crossroads. Upon arrival it will stop and await further instructions.


If you choose the Northern route, the convoy will reach another crossroads and, again, await your orders.


Protect the convoy at all costs. At least part of it must reach the airport at the Northern end of Malden.


Finally, report in with your unit to the officer at the airport.




Mission accomplished


The convoy has reached the airport! Well done, Lieutenant. We didn’t expect the journey to be so difficult but, well... it was. It was a good job you were there to protect those supplies.




Mission failed


The convoy failed to reach the airport. We didn’t expect to find so many enemies remaining on Malden – but, even so, Command is very disappointed in you.




Lost


You’ve strayed far beyond the designated mission area. The convoy will be destroyed by the time you return.




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