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Great War at Sea — Mediterranean Scenario Generator (Tabletop, Non‑Hex)

Two era‑specific generators for GWAS tabletop (non‑hex) play in the Mediterranean. Distances and setup follow the Isle of Man 2024 non‑hex QRS: 5,000 yards = 6⅔". Outputs include deployment, sighting, cargo/VP, and GWAS impulse notes.

Generator A — Early War (1914–1916): Independent Sail & Decoys

Solo‑friendly GWAS non‑hex setup for 1 sub vs independents (optional Q‑ship). Includes cargo/VP and GWAS deployment.

Options (1914–1916)

Year 1914 1915 1916 Area / Route Ionian approaches Aegean coastal Malta–Gibraltar lane Merchant Count 2 ships 3 ships 4 ships Defensive Armament None (1914) Light (1×3–4in on 1 ship) Some (2 ships light guns) Q‑ship Present? No Yes (hidden) ASW Presence None Armed trawler/drifter Torpedo boat / sloop Sub Nationality Austro‑Hungarian German Time of Day Day Dusk/Dawn Night Weather Clear Mist Squall Moonlit Night Moonless Night/Fog Storm Gale Seed (optional)

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Scenario Output

Generator B — Convoy Era (1917–1918)

Convoys with escorts (JP/RN/FR/IT/GR), 1–2 subs (GER/A‑H). GWAS non‑hex deployment, armed‑merchant %, optional bait for ASW Sweep.

Options (1917–1918)

Year 1917 1918 Escort Nation Japan (2nd Special Squadron) Britain (Royal Navy) France (Marine Nationale) Italy (Regia Marina) Greece (Hellenic Navy) Scenario Type Convoy Under Threat ASW Patrol Sweep Ambush at Dawn Route Alexandria → Taranto Alexandria → Marseille Salonika → Southern Italy Aegean Coastal (island hops) Seed (optional) Convoy Size Small (3–4) Medium (5–7) Large (8–10) Escorts (destroyers) 2 DD 3 DD 4 DD Submarines 1 boat 2 boats Enemy Nationality Mixed (German/A‑H) German only Austro‑Hungarian only

Armed Merchantmen None Some (≈25%) Many (≈50%) Add Bait Merchant (SWEEP) No Yes (armed decoy / troopship)

Time of Day Day Dusk/Dawn Night Weather Clear Mist Squall Moonlit Night Moonless Night/Fog Storm Gale

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Scenario Output

This page applies the GWAS non‑hex QRS scale and deployment. Add your preferred national doctrine notes and ship record sheets as needed.

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