For the record, the city walls were not supposed to be pink. However, the reason for their colour is now lost in the mists of time...
Merely an optical illusion; it's difficult to tell from the AAR, but this was occurring at day break.
You'll notice it pales as the action continues...
Also, it wasn't actually VSF, Andrew. Nevertheless, almost looks like we had a good time! 
Absolutely! This is obviously a Colonial Adventure! Where are the Aeronef? Where are the steam tanks? Where are the scantily clad women?
Oh, wait, the monstrous creature...
Okay, it squeaks by...

Lovely!
Doug