Showcase: Prince of Wales (CATOBAR)

NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE PURCHASED THE ORGINAL QUEEN ELIZABETH DLC SHOWCASE FOR THIS TO WORK!!! SHOWCASE: PRINCE OF WALES UK and Coalition Forces vs the People's Republic of China Date/Time: 6th October, 2024 / 01:00:00 Zulu Location: South China Sea Duration: 1 Day 6 Hours (but it may end earlier) Playable Sides: UK and Coalition Forces Built and tested on CMO Build 1307. 14, DB499. It was no secret that relations between the United Kingdom and China had soured over recent years. Already strained over issues such as Hong Kong, the countries’ links have suffered greatly during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Such issues have prompted London to reassess its relationship with Beijing, with the decision to deny Huawei an active role in Britain’s 5G Network heralding a more confrontational approach to bilateral affairs. British military presence remains notable throughout Asia with the regional infrastructure and a Royal Navy “presence” in Singapore complementing a more conventional base in Brunei. The UK and Australia have also increased their military collaboration, notably with the Type 26 FFG and new SSN programmes. After the decision to fit the RN’s Queen Elizabeth CVAs with “cats and traps” was made in the Strategic Defence and Security Review of 2010, a boost in defence spending became necessary ensure that both of these vessels would enter service (in reality, the CATOBAR decision was reversed in 2012) After several delays, the HMS Prince of Wales now gives the UK a CATOBAR capability which is has not had since 1979. When combined with the F-35C Lightning and E-2D Hawkeye aircraft, the Royal Navy once again joined the top table of blue-water naval powers. In order to demonstrate the new CVA’s abilities, and to promote increased co-operation amongst its Pacific allies, Carrier Strike Group-24 reached the South China Sea in October 2024, as UK-PRC tensions continued to rachet up. For its part, the People's Republic of China has issued a warning to the United Kingdom that