Operation Praying Mantis is a ready to play scenario based on Operation Praying Mantis, the first ever guided missile engagement fought by the US Navy. Designed for use with Shipwreck, Vandering Publications d10 based wargames rules system for naval warfare in the age of the guided missile, with a little modification could be used for other rules systems too. Includes: A description of the action, results and long-term consequences. Ship detail sheets for all units involved, instructions to set up the scenario, starting positions and victory conditions. —description from the publisher