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Mercenaries Vs Simba Rebels*
Meeting Engagement**

Katal Villate, Katanga Province*
Belgian Congo*
October 1963*
Turns: 15*
Scenario Size: Small**

Designer: Tom DeShetler*
email: desh44@hotmail.com*

__BRIEFING:*

You have received word that there is a Simba force moving into the Katanga Province. You have been despatched to secure the village of Katala and the roadway going through this village. The force you face is the advance force of the main thrust of the Simba Army into this area.  Your prime mission is to secure the village quickly and hold it until follow-on forces arrive.  The secondary mission is to damage the Simba forces as much as possible while preserving you own force.**

You command what is in essence a Motorized Company. Your tranport is a mixed group of vehicles.  There are no air or artillery assets available to you.**

__ INTELLIGENCE:*

Intelligence estimates that you will be facing the equivilant of 2 companies of Simba Rebels. The majority of the enemy force will be foot units but there is the possibility of some enemy motor transport.  There are rumors of armour but these rumors are unconfirmed.