2-13-00 Results
Henry Jones attempts to negotiate the release of British hostages but due to his inexperience he offends the bandits. Fortunately Herr Schmidt (also present) saves the day. The hostages are freed but Jones is left behind as a "guest" of Ali Baba.
2-17-00 Turn Results
Two Young Salaam battalions attack Captain De Trevel's advanced party at the Maghrib Gate of Dar as Salaam.
Letter to Ali Baba from Major Fitzgerald
- "I simply cannot give in to your demands. If I leave with my army, Parliament will just send another, probably less-understanding commander, and a larger army. Then we will both be in
trouble. The same goes for your demands of an expulsion of all European peoples from Dar as Salaam. Europe will not cooperate, especially if you take hostages and kill them.
I do not always agree with the British government. I am not an ally with the Bey either. But if you decide that we, the British, are your enemies, you will have the entire wrath of England breathing down your neck..."
The main British Army advances to the capital. They may reach the Maghrib Gate in time to rescue Captain De Trevel! Major Fitzgerald delivers 1000 pounds and six wagons of food to the local Muslim Clerics of the city.
The Mullah Amad delivers a diatribe against the banditry of Ali Baba. He calls for peace with the British. Local's who agree with the Mullah give the British information on where the thief is. The British have a chance to arrest him!
Dorpfeld and the Schliemann Expedition arrive in Haffar. They keep a low profile and check out the local situation. As soon as possible they head out to the desert. They leave behind them a few reliable contacts.
A new character is added to the game. She is one of the British hostages newly released.
Evelyn Peters (Premla), adged 29 Brit whom has spent most of life in New Delhi. Secretly born-again Hindu. Accompanied by Mohan, the houseboy; Meva, the maid and Roderic Manchesterfieldson of the London Manchesterfieldsons. (I got a little crazy with that name.), her escort through the conqured lands and tudor.
Chancellor Bismark, hoping to capitalize on possible threats to the famous GERMAN archeologist Schliemann sends the cruiser SMS Schwarzeschwein, under command of Captain Horgenblase, to conduct "maneuvers" off the Salaam coast.
Dar as Salaam: 1880 British Invasion Matrix Game
Continued in MG #12.
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