Sixth Fleet (Decision Games) | How to Play

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In this video, Joe from Hexed And Countered provides a comprehensive "How to Play" guide for Sixth Fleet Deluxe Edition by Decision Games. Built on the award-winning Red Dragon Rising system, this game simulates a hypothetical "Hot War" in the Mediterranean between NATO and the Warsaw Pact during the 1970s and 80s. We break down everything from unit anatomy and the unique C2 action economy to the intricacies of naval, air, and ground combat. You'll also find some strategic "Pro-Tips" for both sides to help you master the tempo of the early game and protect those critical objective zones. What You'll Learn: Unit Anatomy: Understanding the four combat factors (Anti-Ground, Anti-Air, Anti-Sub, Anti-Ship) and Electronic Warfare (EW) ratings. Victory Conditions: How to achieve "Sudden Death" or win on points by controlling the four key objectives: Crete, Malta, Istanbul, and Cyprus. C2 Action System: How the action economy works and why holding specific bases like Naples and Crete is vital for your command rhythm. Combat Mechanics: A look at the Battle Display, the importance of firing order based on EW, and how ground units recover strength. Logistics & Strikes: Navigating the refit table and using hidden "Strike" markers for cruise missiles and special ops. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Game Scale 02:15 Unit Anatomy & Combat Factors 04:39 Map Tour: Sea Zones, Land Zones & Neutrals 06:09 Objective Areas & Victory Conditions 09:48 Sequence of Play 10:51 The C2 Action System (Command & Control) 14:32 Defining a "Force" & The 5 Action Categories 16:10 Naval Movement & Task Forces 17:37 Air Units: Range & Rebasing 19:59 Ground Units: Movement & Amphibious Assaults 21:55 Combat Deep Dive: The Battle Display 23:33 Initiative & The EW Advantage 28:48 Ground Combat & Unit Recovery 30:13 Reinforcements & The Fog of War 31:13 The Refit Table: Repairing Damaged Units 32:51 Strike Markers: Cruise Missiles & Special Ops 34:28 Random Events & Neutral Entry 36:02 Strategy Pro-Tips: Soviet Aggression vs. NATO Defense 38:10 Conclusion & Final Thoughts Join the Hexed And Countered Community: If you found this tutorial helpful, please like, subscribe, and share! A huge thank you to our channel members for supporting the content. Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social