{
  "operation": "OP-11 Glass Meridian",
  "theatre": "Meridian kill corridor",
  "difficulty": "Ace",
  "duration_min": 17,
  "time_of_day": "overcast morning",
  "weather": "low ceiling",
  "objectives": [
    "Escort the unarmed VIP helicopter",
    "Pre-clear three SAM pockets ahead",
    "Break up the ambush at checkpoint 6",
    "Deliver the VIP to the safe LZ"
  ],
  "threats": ["SAM pockets x3", "Ambush platoon", "MANPADS x6"],
  "medal_thresholds": {"bronze": "VIP delivered", "silver": "under 18:00", "gold": "under 15:30, VIP hull above 70%", "ace": "under 13:30, VIP untouched"},
  "rewards": {"credits": 3000, "unlock": "OP-12 Apex Run"}
}