Mururoa 1973

Historical Background: Following France’s refusal to accept an International Court of Justice injunction against its atmospheric nuclear testing based at Mururoa Atoll, the New Zealand government decided to station two frigates, HMNZS Canterbury and Otago, in international waters outside the test area. Cabinet minister Colman would accompany this daring protest. The Otago arrived off Mururoa in time to witness the first French test. Colman transferred to HMNZS Canterbury when it arrived to relieve the Otago on 25 July, and he and the crew of the Canterbury watched the second test. http://www.mururoavet.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/ Scenario background: Australia has joined the south pacific nations in protest and has sent HMAS Melbourne and escorts to support the protest. The politcal situation has deteriorated and the pacific nations have demanded you stop the next nuclear test using a show of force.