Operation Sa'ka

DATE: 17/04/2025

TIME (GMT): 20:00

ERA: Modern

MAP(S): Western Sahara

TYPE: COOP

GAME: Arma 3

EVENT: Official

AUTHOR(S): Sclembi for Brothers in Arms

SLOTS: 62 / 70

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RATING: (12)

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Several months before Operation Sa'ka, the Giza Governorate had been grappling with an array of socioeconomic challenges. While the pyramids stand as ancient symbols of Egypt's grandeur, the harsh reality for many residents reflects a stark contrast. Persistent poverty exceeding 60% has been exacerbated by rising living costs and sporadic disruptions in essential services. These issues have left many locals desperate for stability.

Efforts to ameliorate the situation gained momentum when financial aid programs and employment initiatives, coordinated by the Ministry of Finance with international support, began to show signs of alleviating hardship. However, the measures also unveiled deep-seated frustrations. Those excluded from these programs voiced claims of favoritism and corruption, sowing discord amongst the population.

Compounding the tension was the emergence of smuggler groups from the sprawling, inhospitable desert. These groups initially presented themselves as underground aid networks for vulnerable communities but were quick to exploit growing discontent. Their trade routes stretched across desolate landscapes and bypassed government oversight, enabling the influx of contraband and weaponry. These activities emboldened local factions and soon culminated in a full-fledged rebel movement.
The rebellion, rooted in cries for economic equality and regional autonomy, gained traction as armed skirmishes erupted across rural Egypt. As violence escalated, local authorities struggled to assert control and called for large scale operations to take place and finally put the situation under control.

Once organized, the military operations proved successful thanks to lack of unity between rebel factions. Some of them dispersed quickly when facing superior armed force, others more indoctrinated by the smugglers mount ever increasing resistance, successfully claiming some of Egyptian military facilities. We will follow one of such operations, dubbed "Operation Sa'ka".

Main force consists of motorised infantry with platoon level MMGs and company level doctor. In the midst of modernisation Egyptian army can be seen with wide array of both national and foreign equipment. In our scenario with recent purchases made, Turkish OTOKAR ARMA has become a workhorse for Egyptian army and while a huge leap was made in the future soldier program, not all the outdated equipment was phased out, especially in the support units.<br/><br/>Support assets consist of a small reconnaissance team equipped with 40mm Pikes (hence grenadier is part of two man team with his assistant), and MIM-104 Patriot battery with its own radar unit.

First advance of the company will take them southwards along the Route 60, neutralising enemy forces and installations C2 staff has identified prior to the operation (Phase A - D). After the main highway is secured, the force will move to Patrol Base Meharrize. There they will rearm and reorganise for the last assault in the valley where larger amount of rebels has gathered and took up defensive positions and began excavation within pyramid's archeological site.<br/><br/>C2 staff will be on station closely monitoring and assisting with the operation, providing some important information as the situation unfolds.