Prussian Forces
Four units of Prussian Regulars
One unit of Jagermonsters.
Hauptmann Affeonckel
Five Klankentruppen, each carrying the equivalent of a maxim gun.
Augusta Yoyodyne and her explosive Dingbots
Two Tesla cannon
English Forces
Two units of British Infantry
Two Sgt Harper class gun tractors.
One unit of Fenian Republican Rifles
A Fenian steam tank
Iron Kelly, the Fenian impervious suit
The British Diplomatic Service Operative known only as "N" and her superior "M"
A Naval Velocipede mounting a Gardner Gun
Edward Challenger and Alan Quartemain and their Clockwork Howdah
Men of the Life guard and Royal Dragoons
The Situation
The Prussian invasion of England was not going well. Yes, Prussian troops had managed to push into parts of London but the British response had been far more effective than the Prussian command had anticipated. A withdrawal was in order. However before they marched back to the coast the Prussian commanders that were in London decided to strike a final blow. Gathering what troops they could the Prussian launched an assault against the Exhibition of Steam and Clockwork Mechanical marvels that was going on in Hyde Park. If nothing else the Prussians would show the British that they were not the only country capable of creating dangerous machines.
The mechanical marvels of England and her allies on display in front of the new exhibition hall. .
Challenger and Quartemain. Having just recently returned from a safari in what the press are calling: Challenger's Lost World. Quartemain's clockwork howdah stands behind them. Over in Kensington gardens one of the beasts they captured and brought back is on display in a giant cage built specifically for the exhibition.
The Fenian Republican Rifles and their steam tank.
The Iron Kelly. Another of Ireland's devices. to the right is one of the many velocipedes in British military service.
Prussian Regulars. Behind them can be seen Augusta Yoyodyne, strongest of the Prussian Sparks. Further down the road a line of Klankentruppen march up the road pouring rapid fire into the vehicles on the quad.
The Special Diplomatic Service is represented by a, no worse for wear, "N" and her superior: "M".
British infantry form an honor guard around the quad with the Sgt Harper gun tractors in the center. Once the Klankentruppen started firing the gun tractors swing to the left and begin shelling the mechanical men.
An opening volley from the Tesla cannon. The Sgt Harper's respond almost immediately killing several of the Prussian crew.
Hauptmann Affeonckel working up to charge the quad.
Quartemain's Zulus charge out from the trees. Hot on their heels is Challenger's Marvel. That would explain the smoke and noise coming from the direction of the Kensington Gardens.
The circus comes to town. Affeonckel charges the gun tractors. He disables one but is then confronted by "M"...
...who makes fairly quick work of him.
The Household Cavalry followed up by The Royals swing through the Prussian rear cutting down a good part of the Tesla gun crews. They take serious casualties from the Prussian Regulars who manage to do an about face and fire.
Both the clockwork howdah velocipede grind to a halt. Their motive powers knocked out by Prussian fire. Quartemain and Challenger make life difficult for the Prussian Officers.
Challenger's Marvel feasts on Zulus.
Augusta Yoyodyne sends her exploding dingbots forward. "N" moves in to thwart the mechanical menaces. Short range fire from her pistol causes the lead dingbot to explode. When the smoke clears, "N" is still standing, her macadam brolly having once again saved her hide. Bereft of her mechanical minions and facing several of England's finest, Yoyodyne elects for discretion and retreats to the relative safety of the Jagermonster line.
Zulu survivors outflank the Prussian regulars.
Lt. Braithwaite, aiming to show the Irish guests exactly what a British officer is capable of, draws sword and with a cry of "For the Queen, God and St. George!", he leaps at the monster. Even after its stroll through the Zulu buffet the giant lizard has plenty of room for Braithwaite. Further pictures become unavailable after this was taken.
The Prussians, in no shape to carry a fight any further and content with the havoc they have wreaked on the exhibition fight a hasty retreat back to the coast.
Later that day while viewing the damage done to both Kensington Gardens and the exhibition grounds Prime Minister gladstone was heard to say: "Britain will not stand for this depredation by any foreign nation. We shall respond in kind, of that I am certain. Our first act will be to ensure Dr. Challenger and Mr Quartemain are allowed, nay encouraged to take their wondrous exhibition on a continental tour."
Hosting these games was the most fun I have ever had at a convention. A big thanks to Alfrik, who jumped in and helped with all the terrain while I was still painting troops. Thanks again to all who played in the games and made running them possible.
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