Atlantis campaign begins...

[Red Orc]

From Professor Shanks' obervations of details of battles on Atlantean stellae it appears that, although they normally carry maces or clubs, in battles the guards of the storm god's temples may carry a short pole-axe, similar to those used by the Incas... reliefs showing what appear to be guards from the water god cult show that, in addition to their straight swords, they appear to be using short throwing spears  ...

Very true 

What I should have said, is that my list was of typical weapons, or the most widely-recognised sacred weapons, of the deities concerned. But the list isn't definitive. In the east of Atlantis, for instance, the Moon-Goddess is often depicted with an axe rather than a sickle-like sword, and often her guards wear white rather than red.

Some other equipment varies by area; in the south, rectangular shields are common; in the north, round shields are more common. So, in short, not all temples conform exactly to the list I've outlined. It's more by way of ... guidelines.

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In other news, if you're waiting for a map, I'm sorry, but they are coming; they're just taking longer than I thought because I have a bit of a scanner problem at the moment. I hope to have a couple more done in the next few days. As more are done, there's more possibility to share them, cutting the work load, so they'll be coming out faster. Painfully slow at the moment though. Sorry again.

[Malamute]

Message received at The Admiral Lord Ivor Mough-D'Ivors office, Port New Victoria, Atlantis:

Sir, I regret to report the Royal Geographical Society survey team accompanied by an RN escort has come under attack at their base camp 40 miles north east of Port New Victoria from a combined force of what appears to be both Japanese and Prussian troops.  Lt AA Milne RN.

Photo report of the engagement to follow....

[Lupus]

Disturbed by whats going on the British are sending in more Aeronef Support.

Though it appears so are the German's.

1 - Lupus/HerrUther
2 - British/German
3 - Aeronef for now

[Bullshott]

Lt AA Milne RN.[/i]

Sounds like the RGS are in the Pooh 

[Malamute]

Sounds like the RGS are in the Pooh 

 

[OSHIROmodels]

BANZAI!!! BANZAI!!! BANZAI!!!

 

cheers

James

[Malamute]

BANZAI!!! BANZAI!!! BANZAI!!!

 

cheers

James

Message received at Admiral the Lord Ivor Mough D'Ivor's office, Port New Victoria, Atlantis:

I regret to inform your lordship of a very disastrous engagement which took place on the evening of the 4th February between the forces of Her Majesty (Gaud Bless 'Er) Queen Victoria and those of the Emperor of Japan.

The Japanese launched a highly disciplined attack on the British camp shortly before dusk. Taken completely by surprise the small detachment of Royal Marines and Naval Contingent where quickly overwhelmed with all lives lost including Lt AA Milne, commander of the Naval Brigade.

The civilian party comprising members of the RGS and ILN including the photographer Stanley Still were captured. Their current whereabouts or whether they are still alive is not known.

My crew and I were the only survivors managing to retire from the field via our Lowen Mrk1 Steam walker when all hope was lost.

Captain Edward Auffley-Keene. Royal Engineers.

Pictures To follow (hopefully unless the fading evening light has scuppered our poor attempts to use our Kodak Box Brownie...)

[Hammers]

Englishmen, always so obsessed with resounding defeats.

Is that Stanley Still as in Still photography? I have heard of him.

Message received at Admiral the Lord Ivor Mough D'Ivor's office, Port New Victoria, Atlantis:

I regret to inform your lordship of a very disastrous engagement which took place on the evening of the 4th February between the forces of Her Majesty (Gaud Bless 'Er) Queen Victoria and those of the Emperor of Japan.

The Japanese launched a highly disciplined attack on the British camp shortly before dusk. Taken completely by surprise the small detachment of Royal Marines and Naval Contingent where quickly overwhelmed with all lives lost including Lt AA Milne, commander of the Naval Brigade.

The civilian party comprising members of the RGS and ILN including the photographer Stanley Still were captured. Their current whereabouts or whether they are still alive is not known.

My crew and I were the only survivors managing to retire from the field via our Lowen Mrk1 Steam walker when all hope was lost.

Captain Edward Auffley-Keene. Royal Engineers.

Pictures To follow (hopefully unless the fading evening light has scuppered our poor attempts to use our Kodak Box Brownie...)

[Malamute]

Is that Stanley Still as in Still photography? I have heard of him.

Yes indeedy

[Red Orc]

Englishmen, always so obsessed with resounding defeats...

Well, that's only natural, you wouldn't expect us to be interested in petty defeats now would you?

...Is that Stanley Still as in Still photography? I have heard of him.

 

Indeed yes, I believe he invented it in 1886, a few years before the New Cornwall Incident that this thread is about. Before that, photography was always very blurry as early photographers were attempting to capture moving images, which was never very successful. Have you read his autobiography, published in 1938 (at the height of the VBCW) at the age of 80? "Still: Life" it's called...

[Thunderchicken]

DISASTEROUS!!!

Rumour in the corridors of the War Department have it that Lord Gruntfuttock (a keen student of brandy, huge cigars and outrageous sideburns) will be leading a relief column to Atlantis. If this proves to be true things will get interesting.......

Looking forward to the pics.  

[Hammers]

Well, that's only natural, you wouldn't expect us to be interested in petty defeats now would you?

It is *ghoulish*, I tell you! 

[Overlord]

Is that Stanley Still as in Still photography? I have heard of him.

I believe his cousin is an RSM in that fine Highland regiment, the 3rd Foot and Mouth, currently serving in the Khyber; Stan Still-Laddie. 

[Hammers]

I believe his cousin is an RSM in that fine Highland regiment, the 3rd Foot and Mouth, currently serving in the Khyber; Stan Still-Laddie. 

I am intimately familiar with the Moonshine-Stills of Kentucky. Any relation?

[Lupus]

Captain B Cunningham Reports a class between British Patrol Group and German Patrol Group has seen heavy action.

The War Office Informs with regret about the Loss of the British Exeter Class Cruiser HMS Prudent as well as the Steadfast Class Patrol nef HMS Viking.

It does congratulate Captain Cunningham for taking control of the Patrol after the Flagships loss and applauds his amazing leadership that saw the destruction of a Koln Class Armoured Cruiser and Emden class Lt Cruiser.  Plus substantial damage to other member's of the German Patrol.  Names of the German ships are still to be confirmed by the Admiralty.

Although seen by a few as nothing more than a stand off those in the right places hint that the loss of the heavy support for the German Patrols in the area will see them running with dificulties for week's to come.

Report here; http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=16351.0