IMPERIAL FIELD REPORT, 1856

[Froschli 838]

Field Report upon port side banditry

 

1st Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Combat Academy, 1856

 

~ A shipyard outside of New Providence, 1856 ~

 

 

Written by Lieutenant Thomas Galbraith, 1st Regiment 2nd Brigade, Imperial State Army

 

 

To the most honorable High Command of the Imperial State Army

 

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After my first discovery of organized bandit activity north of New Providence and the subsequent cavalry scouts ordered out by Captain Hieran Melphestaus in 1855, a small group of these bandits were spotted attempting to hijack an imperial vessel still in port. The hijacking was swiftly reported and a courier was sent to the Imperial State Army Headquarters with an order by Captain Melphestaus ordering me to intercept said bandits. 

 

I moved out swiftly with Ensign James Madron and Recruit Tonda to the port and we were soon supported by Lieutenant Antler. As we marched closer and closer, we could observe a force of about 10 bandits amidst their hijacking attempt. This crime was interrupted by an arrow from my own crossbow and a skirmish between my squadron and the bandits ensued shortly thereafter. As the minutes of combat passed, 5 bandits had fallen and we had suffered not a single casualty, yet Ensign Madron was injured severely and Recruit Tonda secured the Ensign while being pushed back by enemy fire, leaving myself and Lieutenant Antler to face the incoming line of enemies. 

 

Soon we found ourselves outnumbered, yet continued to fight on and managed to push the enemy back and away from the shores of the Empire. We returned to New Providence and my wounds were treated by Lieutenant Dr. Primrose.

 

Due to the frequency of these attacks, I suggest to the High Command of the Imperial State Army that scouting be increased and search parties are sent out to find a potential encampment of these bandits.

 

May God save the Emperor.

 

Signed,

 

Lieutenant Thomas Galbraith

 

[This report may only be found within the Imperial State Army’s Files]

[HIGH_FIRE 5490]

Duncan would read through the report, as he often goes through battle reports when bored. He would sigh with relief as he remembers Thomas was ok, despite him already knowing.

[MapleSunflower 1889]

Dr. Primrose Gendik read through the file that had been submitted, standing near her stove as she waited for the gislocinovi stalk to soften as it boiled in a pot of water. Using a pair of tongs, the physician removed the stalk and set it in her mortar and pestle. "So that is what was going on earlier... What a disaster - that wharf has always been a prime spot for crime. I agree that more patrols should be done in the area. 

[Buffsanta 961]

Captain Hieran reads the report with a nod. 

"Jolly good, I thought I was sending them on a death mission... " 

He Mumbles before looking up at the formation of recruits looking up at him

"what? Oh bloody hell - I mean god save the emperor and spiffing job to those brave lads I sent... To win of course" 

[Jokinghills 825]

Lieutenant Colonel Quinn Darkwood would read the report and note "Good to see soldiers categorizing events like this" he would gaze over it once more "Their victory is noteworthy, odds were clearly not in their favor"