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Rhodesian Bush War 1974 - Selous Scouts Op

There is possibly a large number of terrs in the area with mortars and heavy weapons. Selous Scouts are sent to investigate with Fireforce and Arty on stand-by.

Be ready for a big punch-up.

Mission

Armed with FN FALs, FN MAGs, RPD and Gs, short shorts and bush hats, seek and destroy or capture all terrorists and equipment in the area including all Checkpoints. Make full use of all support.

Historical background

If you don't know what the Rhodesian bush war was, i really implore you to watch some YouTube videos about it. It captivates you and really strikes a chord how it all played out. It was a African Cold War theatre but Rhodesia was outcasted by the West, while the other sides were heavily backed by USSR and China. The Rhodesian army was an efficient, professional but small army, the opposite to the enemy who were mainly terrorists, carrying out unspeakable acts of mass terror. And the sad thing is, the once prosperous land of Rhodesia was eventually overrun and the terrorists gained power under Robert Mugabe. While the West watched on. Zimbabwe has been in turmoil every since...

Editor's Notes

Primarily meant to play as STOP 1 troop, STOP 2 is also on the ground, STOP 3 and 4 are at base ready to deploy. FIREFORCE choppers, LYNX planes and ARTY are also playable.

There are 2 support avenues; via the ZERO ZERO Radio channel, and via Simplex on the ACE action menu.

Only call in STOP 4 AFTER STOP 3's G-Car has RTB.

When (if) you get to the EVAC, the chopper only carries 4 so again call it back once it has RTB.

Go to Debreifing Tent to end mission.

A couple of friendlies armed with 'RPDs' (AKs with drum mags) fire GREEN TRACERS. 1 soldier in STOP 2 and 3.

Every enemy has a 50% chance of starting so it will be different every time. Mortars now 25%, was getting slaughtered!

STOP 1 has 'High Command' over the STOPs. (Ctrl+space default).

G-Car Simplex Support works best on Loiter. K-Car is ok on Seek and Destroy.

I play with Visabilties on 1600 and 1200. Also all Blooms and Blurs on 200. Looks boss.

There are 'Huge Rocks' i placed on the map. If they appear only when you get semi-close, just get it over it fast and enjoy them. They are good.

I had to use a few historical inaccurate things for Simplex Support to work.

Map is Angola but the mission is set in Rhodesia.

I always spend hours tweeking tiny things you might never even see or notice. But hopefully this time i can use this as a template for different Bush War missions.

A special Rhodesian song plays if you call 0-0-0 EVAC.

Final note

I usually play with about 100 mods loaded. I tried to keep the required mods to a minimum here but it was bit boring so i added VCOM and ArmaFXP to the required mods. But if you really want to get the LEE O C experience then load all the gameplay changing mods in my workshop collections.

Enjoy and send any feedback please. i will make more.

After publishing it now requires sound mods. I don't know why, i tested without, but now it needs them. But they are good.