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Capital R Games and the Historical Military Simulations Group are proud to announce its Vietnam-themed event, “Silent Sunset 2.” Get ready to close out the 2009 season with the most immersive HMSG event yet!
When: 1200 October 3 – 1200 October 4, 2009
Where: Lanexa, VA
Who: US Army infantry and North Vietnamese Army infantry open for registration.
How Much: $65 US, $45 NVA pre-registration only before September 5, 2009. Pre-registration increases to $85 US, $65 NVA after September 5 and closes September 26, 2009. NO WALK-ON ATTENDEES ALLOWED.
Why: Join in Virginia’s ONLY true 24 hour immersive event and the last one for the year before winter sets in. As a US infantryman, settle into Firebase Charlie Romeo and stage operations into the field on a 24 hour basis, to win the hearts and minds of the local populace. As an NVA rifleman, dedicate yourself to unification and overthrowing the corrupt South Vietnamese government and freeing the people.
Silent Sunset 2 is a 24 hour Vietnam-themed airsoft event that provides attendees with tactics instruction, historical immersion and education, an involved casualty system and a whole different way of looking at airsoft.
SS2 will run from 12 pm Saturday, October 3 until 12 pm Sunday, October 4. However, paid attendees are FULLY encouraged to show up Friday and jump right into the sh*t. This event pits US Army elements, staging out of Firebase Charlie Romeo in the Trang Bang region, against a dedicated People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) cadre. US attendees will be expected to spend the night in the field at Firebase Charlie Romeo… the NVA’s way is long and hard, and NVA attendees are expected to spend the night where they are most comfortable… IN THE JUNGLE.
Registration will open August 2, 2009. This event is a PRE-REGISTRATION game only. You must pre-register before the event and be fully paid in order to attend. Registration fees are non-refundable. Registration closes September 26, 2009. Players must be 18+ years of age with a wavier, 16-17 years of age with a parental signed waiver, 14-15 with a parent attending. But what does your registration fee get you?
- 24 hour immersive event with integrated camping.
- Field instruction in subjects such as map reading, compass orientation and radio usage.
- Operational orders and full briefings with hands-on mission planning.
- Historical lessons in how soldiers of the time lived and operated.
- In-field dinner on Saturday will be provided to attendees.
Notable SS2 staff and cadre will be announced as soon as their attendance is confirmed. At SNAFU this past April, we had the benefit of having Josh “Ranger” Warren attending as USFOR tactical commander who provided invaluable instruction to attendees. Josh served 5 combat tours during his service in support of the Global War on Terror in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He is now in a commissioning program and will be commissioned as an Infantry officer in the U.S Army in the summer of 2009. He has been reenacting since he was 13 starting with the Revolutionary War and eventually moving to both Vietnam and WWII.
Silent Sunset 2 is a themed event, thus it has stricter uniform and equipment requirements than your average airsoft game. Having such rules helps set the mood and mentality of the game. Most items required for SS2 are readily available in military surplus stores, sporting goods stores and online and for low cost. We will also have a limited supply of gear available for a small rental fee.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
1. US Infantry
# Olive Drab BDUs. Slant pockets not required but preferred.
# Any ALICE web gear, including M1956, M1968, LC1 and LC2. No modern vests or plate carriers allowed.
# Steel pot helmet with Mitchell cover, OD boonie hat, or doorag/bandana for head gear.
# M16 with triangle handguards, XM177, any M4 Carbine with carrying handle but no external attachments, or a wood stock M14. Only the M60 is allowed for SAW use.
# Anglehead flashlight.
2. NVA Infantry
# Tan/Khaki or Reed Green shirt and pants. Thrift stores are a great resource.
# Chicom AK chest rig and other Soviet-era pouches and rucks. No modern vests or plate carriers allowed.
# Pith helmet or OD/Tan/Reed Green boonie hat.
# AK47, AK74, or any period-correct weapon with no external attachments. Only the RPK is allowed for SAW use.
# Some sort of flashlight.
Foot Wear
The SS2 Area of Operations has tough variable terrain with lots of undergrowth and fallen foliage. Sturdy foorgear that provides ankle support is required. Black or jungle boots are recommended for all players. Sandals, while great of photo ops, will not be allowed for in-field use.
Eye Protection
Eye protection that offers ANSI Z 87.1 or higher impact protection is required. This includes tactical goggles, paintball goggles and shooting glasses. Mesh wire goggles are allowed. Eye protection must provide both frontal and side impact protection. BCG glasses are NOT allowed as eye protection.
Water
All players must have at least one canteen or water-bearing device of water on-person during the game. Drinking water will be provided and located at the firebase for US Army players and in the field for NVA players. It may not be hot in October in VA, but be sure to hydrate your body at least 2 weeks prior MINIMUM.
Safety and Game rules will be posted soon.
REGISTRATION
Registration for Silent Sunset 2 is now open!
US Infantry – $65
NVA Infantry – $45
Registration fees include player packet, dinner in-field on Saturday night, safety glowstick for night operations, and 24 hours of fun. Players are highly encouraged to show up on Friday as well where you will be put straight into the field and into the sh*t. NVA Infantry players are highly recommended to show up by 5pm on Friday.
Be sure to guarantee your spot at the last East coast Namsoft event of the year! Paypal is preferred for your fee to ken.cho@gmail.com. When you pay your registration fee, be sure to include the following information:
Name
Location (Address, City, State)
Age
Preferred Side (US/NVA)
If you are interested in attending as in a staff/roleplaying capacity, please PM me.
Capital R Games and HMSG look forward to seeing you troops in the shit this October to close out the year! To give you a taste of what’s to come, here are some select pictures from HMSG’s last VA event, SNAFU.
