The game setting will be about two weeks after spring 2000 NATO offensive fell apart. The players will have been part of the US 8th Mechanized Division before falling behind and getting separated from their parent unit. After stopping to remedy a mechanical problem with their vehicle, the group pressed on to catch up to the rest of the division. However, once they arrived at the intended rendezvous, the 8th Mech Division was nowhere to be found. Some of the party will have been together for some time, while others have joined as additional stragglers. The PCs can choose how and when they became part of the group as they wish.

It has been almost a week since the party had become separated. Between attempting to link back up, and avoiding relentless PACT patrols, the group has currently found itself near the town of Nowe, in northern Poland. A ‘hide’ has been established in the forest, and the group has stopped to rest and re-evaluate their options.

Possible Actions

1. Continued heading northeast towards Kaliningrad in the continuing attempt to link up with the 8th Mechanize Division. This means finding the means to cross the Wisla, and head further into enemy territory.

2. Head north to the Baltic coast and attempt to acquire a boat, if available. Due to its strategic value, this area can be expected to be under control of PACT forces.

3. Head west towards the friendly forces. Elements of the US 11th Corps are believed to be holding the ground on the northwest Poland coast and pro-NATO partisans are rumored to be located somewhere in the middle. This means bypassing a very strong and active PACT frontline.

4. Head south for the Polish interior. The area is believed to be heavily occupied with active PACT forces. Kalisz is in this area, along with Lodz and Warsaw further to the east.

5. Remain in place and conduct guerrilla warfare on PACT assets.

6. Addional options presented by the PCs.

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