SAMPLE MISSION 1 - HOSTAGE RESCUE

The periscope scans the dark surface for vessels— none are detected. Soon, the Spesialkommando Elite Assault League 6 (SEAL-6) will deploy from the submarine to take control of the embassy and free the hostages. First however, an aerial sensor probe will be launched from the submarine to determine how many terrorists are guarding the hostages.

The submarine lies three kilometers from the city in deep water. The embassy is near the waterfront and is identifiable by two great lights illuminating the national seal (see photo) over the main entrance which is an image in the likeness of a circle with a cross at the center. Because this incident is occurring in a tropical third world nation, the embassy will have some of its windows open to the evening air.

Your mission is to have an autonomous aerial robot carry sensors from the location of the submarine to the embassy, and then covertly enter the embassy to provide a picture of the hostages and their captors that can be viewed back on the submarine. This information must be obtained as quickly as possible so that SEAL-6 will know the location and size of the threat before a rescue attempt is made. The reconnaissance mission must be completed within 15 minutes of launch from the submarine in order to maintain the element of surprise.