KNIL Molukken - The Matrix Games version of Rising Sun
| Rating: | 8.74 (8) |
| Games Played: | 9 |
| SM: | 2 |
| Turns: | 11 |
| Type: | Custom |
| First Side: | Axis |
| Second Side: | Allies |
| Downloads: | 97 |
NOTE: This scenario was resurrected from the dead by a joint effort from Yossarian, who found the original old files, Warhorse, who repaired and renamed them, Big Ivan and Hawk Kriegsman, who provided thoughts and inspiration.
30th January 1942
Matrix PBEM Scenario: By early January of 42' the Dutch garrison at Ambon, in the Molucco Archipelago had been reinforced with additional aircracft and the Australian troops of 2/21 "Gull Force". With a battery of heavy artillery emplaced with concrete at Bennet, mines floating out in the Bay of Ambon and underground telephone lines laid between Laha airfield and Paso, the KNIL defenders prepared for the worst. The "worst" came in the form of a stealthy nightime landing by forces of the IJA "Nihon Rikugun" 228th Infantry Regiment and the Kure 1st SNLF. With the fog at dawn, the invasion had begun. Rev. 2.1
30th January 1942
Matrix PBEM Scenario: By early January of 42' the Dutch garrison at Ambon, in the Molucco Archipelago had been reinforced with additional aircracft and the Australian troops of 2/21 "Gull Force". With a battery of heavy artillery emplaced with concrete at Bennet, mines floating out in the Bay of Ambon and underground telephone lines laid between Laha airfield and Paso, the KNIL defenders prepared for the worst. The "worst" came in the form of a stealthy nightime landing by forces of the IJA "Nihon Rikugun" 228th Infantry Regiment and the Kure 1st SNLF. With the fog at dawn, the invasion had begun. Rev. 2.1
| Player Voting Stats | ||
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 21stPanzer |
Well Balanced | 5 |
 Valor |
Moderately Pro Axis | 8 |
 Rupert |
Well Balanced | 9 |
 Scaz |
Well Balanced | 7 |
 Death~Dealer |
Well Balanced | 7 |
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| 1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
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majog | vs. | Yossarian |  |
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Draw | 12 | 12 |
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Yossarian | vs. | Jeepster777 |  |
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Allies Major Victory | 24 | 4 |
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Kool Kat | vs. | JRTXX |  |
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Allies Major Victory | 24 | 4 |
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Death~Dealer | vs. | Ashcloud |  |
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Allies Major Victory | 24 | 4 |
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Yossarian | vs. | Fubar1 |  |
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Allies Major Victory | 24 | 4 |
Very interesting battle, however I'm affraid a bit too easy for Japs. If Axis played finds particular course of action, Allies are doomed.
Actually listed as KNIL Black force in the game.
I love this scenario. Action, excitement and tension starting on turn one till the last turn. Both sides have a fair chance of winning. A very cool scenario on a virtually unknown backwater Pacific Island. The Dutch and a contingent of British Army regulars have to hold this small island against an onslaught of angry elite Japanese.
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