October 14, 1999*
Esmeraldas, Ecuador*
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Following the fighting in Esmeraldas the local Ecuadorian forces quickly melt away, resistance evaporating. But while the civilian population begins to return there are two problems unsolved; the munitions depot and the airport.*
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A die hard officer with a handful of loyal soldiers have barricaded themselves in an army munitions depot commonly known as "Dynamite House", just outside Esmeraldas. They are sitting upon a large quantity of ammunition and must be disarmed as soon as possible. The depot also said to contain a large quantity of various mines that were for some unknown reason not handed out to the defenders of Esmeraldas.*
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The other problem is the airport. A battalion size force of Ecuadorian paratroopers have established themselves at the airport and while other branches of the armed forces seem to be throwing in the towel these guys are made of sterner stuff.*
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While the bulk of allied forces seal off the airport the Canadians are tasked with cleaning up "Dynamite House".*
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US Naval aviation will be on call, but apart from the Canadian Battle Group, no allied forces can be spared to support the mission.*
