"Farquarson's peril" Official report is 'up'

[OSHIROmodels]

Brought to you by Archibald Harris-Hampton, overseas and across the aether reporter for the London Illustrated News
Photography by Harry "Flash-Bang" Whallop
Foreign news by our French Reporters for Le Monde newspaper Monsieur Henri Biro and Charles Bic
Additional information supplied by The Asahi Shimbun

Dear reader, it is with some regret that we bring to you the latest report from the Offices of the London Illustrated News in Her Britannic Majesties holdings on Mars.

Farquar Farquarson has made a sudden appearance after it was believed he was on Venus in some undisclosed political office. We have been reliably informed that he was accompanied by the Japanese Princess Imperial. The Japanese legation sent out a small force to arrest Farquarson as his antics with the Princess had gone on too far.


The Japanese move into the area assuming everyone is still abed.



Little did they know that the Great Martian trading Company were aware of their intention and came out of hiding, guns blazing!



The small Japanese force quickly takes cover and a sharp firefight ensues. The GMTC Aak Naks charge the Japanese and very nearly wipe them out (the effects of the aak nak smak from the night before still apparent).


The second column comes in and finishes off the remaining GMTC and then proceed to their headquarters in order to complete their mission.




Distracted by trying to gain entry, the remaining Japanese fail to notice anther group of GMTC 'staff'.


Or the sudden appearance of a Nordenfelt gun in the headquarters compound!



Taking far too many casualties the remaining Japanese retire to make their report to higher authorities.


From what we understand, the British authorities are denying any involvement with either Farqaurson or the GMTC in a hope to sooth the Japanese...

Ever your estimable servant, Archibald Harris-Hampton

[Malamute]

A true and unbiased report of the incident if ever there was one.

[Christian]

That looks like a lot of fun, and some good story telling visually stunning but that's to be expected!

[gamer Mac]

Lovely stuff guys

[FramFramson]

Smashing!

As in, there was lots of it.

[Romark]

I'm at a loss to believe the " bully-boy" tactics used by these Orientals,who on Earth,sorry,Mars do they think they are ?
From what I hear poor old Farquarson's actions with the Japanese Princess have been entirely honorable,he's an Englishman after all, for heaven's sake,what's the place coming to ?
Instead of the authorities denying any involvement they should be taking the high moral road and stating "bullies can expect bloody noses" and asking Horse Guards to send a Gun Boat,,sorry Air Ship.That used to sort things out back in my day,what !
P.s. I see that "Flash -Bang" chappie found a nice cozy place to record events from,back in my day they were in the front line,with the troops amongst the bullets and spears,times change I suppose.

Brilliant report guys,Archibald certainly has a way with words,great scenery and figures,keep it coming.    

[OSHIROmodels]

Thanks for the replies chaps 

Smashing!

As in, there was lots of it.

  A fair amount yes.

I'm at a loss to believe the " bully-boy" tactics used by these Orientals,who on Earth,sorry,Mars do they think they are ?
From what I hear poor old Farquarson's actions with the Japanese Princess have been entirely honorable,he's an Englishman after all, for heaven's sake,what's the place coming to ?
Instead of the authorities denying any involvement they should be taking the high moral road and stating "bullies can expect bloody noses" and asking Horse Guards to send a Gun Boat,,sorry Air Ship.That used to sort things out back in my day,what !

I'm afraid Keith, if you knew Farquarsons history you wouldn't be so quick to judge him fairly 

cheers

James

[Furt]

I'm afraid Farquar Farquarson must learn to keep his hands off Japanese princesses! 

Brilliant looking games gents. The buildings look even better in game Jim. 

[YPU]

Or the sudden appearance of a Nordenfelt gun

I always hate it when that happens. 

Great looking game. You guys really sell it on the narrative, I could imagine some less creative wargamers playing this as a boring slug fest.

[Romark]

"I'm afraid Keith, if you knew Farquarsons history you wouldn't be so quick to judge him fairly  "

Hmm,there was that Tiddlywink scandal a few years back that led to him being blackballed at my club,but dammit his father was in my regiment after all,I'll keep my powder dry on the subject until something to the contrary appears in the Times !
 
Can't wait to see what happens next  

Cheers
Keith

[Malamute]

Hmm,there was that Tiddlywink scandal a few years back that led to him being blackballed at my club,but dammit his father was in my regiment after all,I'll keep my powder dry on the subject until something to the contrary appears in the Times !
 

Cheers
Keith

The incident involving the Tiddlywink and the generals daughter was never proved, it is mere conjecture. Farquarson may have been present, With said Tiddlywink in his hand and the generals daughter in the other. However it was an innocent misunderstanding and the incident has been taken out of context.

[Romark]

The incident involving the Tiddlywink and the generals daughter was never proved, it is mere conjecture. Farquarson may have been present, With said Tiddlywink in his hand and the generals daughter in the other. However it was an innocent misunderstanding and the incident has been taken out of context.

Hear hear ,Well said old bean,I pride myself on being a good judge of character,innocent until proven guilty I say,any way ,boys will be boys ,sowing wild oats etc etc. 

[OSHIROmodels]

He's a cad and bounder and Mars will be better off without his ne'er do well presence 

[Romark]

Oooh! That's fighting talk,the mess wouldnt stand for it my day,and not very conducive for a peaceful outcome for ,what seems to me to be, a simple "misunderstanding"    

[Thunderchicken]

Telegram reads:

"A thoroughly excellent report gentlemen, and of the expected standard.
Lord Gruntfuttock. VC, OBE, ITV"