Germans Crush The Fon?

After the German main units engaged and 
drove off the Fon they followed up with a 
Landship and Zeppelin attack on all the 
main Fon villages.These villages were 
completely destroyed,they were however, 
also abandoned by the Fon before the 
attack.There has been no further sign of 
the Fon in many weeks...


1) Main German Land Force Attack
2) German Fleet
3) German Zeppelin Attack

The Mad Emir's New Mercenaries

The Mad Emir of El Shakoosh Kabir (deuced more dangerous as he was educated at Eton) has recruited a new mercenary Camel corps of very vicious warriors of unknown origin. In Italian reports one of their cavalry squadrons was all but wiped out by these horrid louts. It was even discovered by a relief force that all the horses were slain and several of those apparently cooked and eaten! The lone survivor of this attack a Cpl dispatched by his commander to report on the attack said that he saw these attackers hit several times at close range by rifle fire with no apparent effect! It has also been rumored that these mercenaries have been seen in other regions of Kookanyika and are responsible for several native massacres, even the destruction of a formidable Wazulu war party. There is no exact knowledge of their numbers but it seems to be no more than 60 odd, but there may be more. This constitutes a major provocation on the part of the Emir , and the colonial powers are expected to respond forcefully soon...

Germans Drive Off Fon

A large German reconnaissance force is attacked
by the Fon . The Germans took heavy losses in
it's leading infantry units . The following German
units and their accompanying artillery drive the
Fon off the field with very heavy losses.

Fon Attack German Patrol

Combined European Operations

1.British Aeronef l Harassing Attack ..3 Sleepless Nights

2.British Sustained Aeronef Attack

3.Combined European Naval Attack

4.Franco-Italian Landward march

5.Massive Arab Counterattack.

6.Franco-Italian Cross Over Pontoon Bridge and Attack.

7.British Land Attack

8. Zumarrie Attack

British ,French and Italian Attack On Slavers

British planed slavery suppression raid wins

the grudging support from both France and

Italy. The French and Italian governments

have sent word to their respective colonial

governors to render what ever support is

required to take the slaver stronghold of

El Shakoosh Kabir and the other fortresses

further to the north. The aim is to brake the

slaver's power once and for all.

Russians Are Coming....

The forces of the Tsar have made landings on two islands

in the north west. There has been no word at all from the

Russian government, in fact when asked the reply was,

"islands, what islands?" The Russian ambassador in London

was typically tight lipped about the whole affair.

Kaiser's Scientific Field Trip

His Highness the Kaiser has heard that there are many interesting
scientific discoveries to be made on the Island of Kookanyika. With
the Kaiser's well known love and interest in both archeology and
zoology it is his pleasure to send a well financed and equipped
expedition to the large bay east of the Italian colony . There will
also be several lesser landings to this scientific expedition to further
facilitate the cataloging of discoveries......

Ports And Landing Areas

I'm hearing rumors that there may be fleets about.
So I thought it best to show where one might land.
These areas are highlighted with a light blue circle.

Political Map Of Kookanyika

As promised here is the political map with

the main populations listed.Most are biased

on actual peoples others are amalgams from

books and films.

Topographical Map Of Kookanyika

I'd thought I'd flesh out the topographical
map of Kookanyika just a bit. Being a

fantasy I had the advantage of making the

land fit the population (owned miniatures)

and not the other (normal) way round!

The red-brown are desert areas where my

Arab-Berber-Turk and other desert
dwellers hang out.The dark green areas are
heavily forested or jungles, here you'll find
head hunters, pygmies, really nasty plants
etc. The lighter green are grasslands where
you'll find large animals and various tribes
somewhat like the Zulu and Maasai etc.

Kookanyika Campaign

Well I hope your all are enjoying my little

dino hunt thus far, I know I am. With that

I realized I never gave the bloody place

(the Island) a name! It will hence forth

be known as the Kookanyika Campaign,

I think it fits.The inspiration in large part for

this dino-hunt turned campaign was due in

no small part to the works of others and

Tom Brown's Africa Days was no small

factor!
http://vsf15mm.blogspot.com/2007/04/tom-browns-africa-days.html

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY!

British Plans Revealed!

As it turns out American Naval Intelligence had
it half right, the British naval flotilla that set sail
from Singapore was a diversion. The actual fleet
has set sail from India weeks before. Sir Paul's
party made it's way to the highest peak in the
area to signal the fleet. The Royal Marines mean
while occupied a small island off the cost and
set up it's own heliograph. The preparations

for this were done many months in advance by

Sir David Donaldson, who scouted out this area

and staged his own party's death and was picked

up by the navy on the coast. Agreements were

reached with the Zumarrie king by Sir David and

finalized by Sir Paul. The Treaty of Friendship

declares that Her Majesty's forces will come to

the aid of the Zumarrie in the face of any attack,

and will furthermore drive the slavers out of their

stronghold and secure and guarantee the integrity

of the Zumarrie kingdom. In return the treaty states

that all non Zumarrie territory will fall under the

protection of Her Majesty's forces and all Zumarrie

territory and citizens will be returned to the

Zumarrie kingdom. Her Majesty's government

will also provide arms and training to the forces

of the Zumarrie kingdom.

Has Anyone Seen Sir Paul?

7. Sportello Bancomat " Hole In The Wall"
8. Pescivendolo "Fishmonger"

14. Zumarrie Village

15. El Shakoosh Kabir

16. Zumarrie Royal Village

17. Old Fortified Town

18. Slaver Camp

19. Donaldson Hunting party

wiped out with very few traces.

20. City Of The Watchers

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Encounters (Red) : 4
Slaver force one sets
out from base an attacks
a Zumarrie hamlet.
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Encounters (Red) : 5
Slaver force two (large)
sets out from base an
attacks a Zumarrie hamlet
then splits (Red 6) and
raids a larger village.
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Encounters (Red) : 7
Slaver force two takes
prisoners and retreats
north.
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Encounters (Red) : 8
Slaver force one takes
prisoners and retreats
north.
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Encounters (Red) : 9 & 10
Zumarrie forces head north
in pursuit but, arrive too
late to stop the attackers.
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Encounters (blue) : 3
Sir Paul's camp(?)

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US Naval Intelligence Analysis:

It has long been known that the British have
wanted a presence on these strategically
important islands. They are rumored to be
quite rich in minerals and other recourses.
Although the French and Italians have
occupied the south eastern portion of the
main island they have not moved north or
to the west at all, nor have they made any
movement to the smaller islands to the north
or west. The British see this as an opportunity,
and may use the routing of pirates and slavers
in the area as a pretext for occupation.
It has also been reported that a large English
naval flotilla has set sail from Singapore over
a week ago. heading unknown.
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US Naval Intelligence Operative (Pescivendolo)

Noted British adventurer and big game hunter

Sir Paul, Grand Duke Tas of Menzies on the Minges
(also rumored to be a member of Her Majesty's

Secret Service) Set out for a big game hunt on

the western side of the main Island. He was to

cross into hostile Zumarrie territory. Although

the party is all in civilian attire by its actions
and orderliness it appeared to be military in

composition. It was well armed and was

equipped with a heliograph team, quite odd

equipment for a game hunt.....

The Hunt 3 (Sir Paul)

6. Italian Fort Fronteggiare
7. Sportello Bancomat " Hole In The Wall"
8. Pescivendolo "Fishmonger"

9. Small Military Post

14. Zumarrie Village

15. El Shakoosh Kabir

16. Zumarrie Royal Village

17. Old Fortified Town

18. Slaver Camp

19. Donaldson Hunting party

wiped out with very few traces.

20. City Of The Watchers

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Encounters (Red) : 1

It was intended to avoid contact with

the natives as much as possible. This

was not possible as it turned out as

Zumarrie scouts were watching the party's

progress up the river since it started.

Fortunately Sir Paul had a great deal

of experience in dealing with native

peoples in his travels (he won the die roll)

and had gift offerings for the king. The

scouts then honor bound, conducted

the party to the royal village. Sir Paul

explained his desire to bag one of the

legendary great saber tooth cats. The

king not only agreed to provide guides

but was very grateful as one of these had

taken many cattle and more than a few

people.The King said he would host a

great celebration on the party's return....

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Encounter (Red) 3 The Hunt.

The Hunt 3 (Sir James)

6. Italian Fort Fronteggiare
7. Sportello Bancomat " Hole In The Wall"
8. Pescivendolo "Fishmonger"

9. Small Military Post

10. Remains of Professor Scaperilli found

under a rock slide.

11. Hadusa Country

12. Hadusa Royal Kraal

13. City Of The Old Ones

14. Zumarrie Village

15. El Shakoosh Kabir

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Encounters (Red) : 2

Native attack one Askari Killed

two bearers wounded. Ten natives

killed attack drove off.

The Hunt 2

6. Italian Fort Fronteggiare
7. Sportello Bancomat " Hole In The Wall"
8. Pescivendolo "Fishmonger"

9. Small Military Post

10. Remains of Professor Scaperilli found

under a rock slide.

11. Hadusa Country

12. Hadusa Royal Kraal

13. City Of The Old Ones

14. Zumarrie Village

15. El Shakoosh Kabir

Hunt Start

1. French Fort Courageux
2. Entrepôt "Free Port" (Base Camp)
3. Ville Nouvelle "New Town"
4. Causeway
5. Nouvelle Vague "New Wave"
6. Italian Fort Fronteggiare
7. Sportello Bancomat " Hole In The Wall"
8. Pescivendolo "Fishmonger"

Hunt Map

*Blue Villages are friendly
*Red Villages are known
to be hostile
*Black are unknown
*Black Skulls are where
other hunters have been
lost.

Bills Big Hunt

I'll be carrying the Remington Dino Slayer Mk II
as my primary weapon.

My trusty Grordbort ManMelter 3600ZX will as

always be at my side.

Along with my ever present Bowie Knife

and of course my flask of good ole Kentucky

sipping whiskey (carried for purely medicinal

and antiseptic reasons you understand).

I choose to be well equipped for this outing!