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Welcome to James Kemp's Wiki
This is a collaborative web platform that allows people to edit1) the web pages to provide additional content for some of the stories I have written and the roleplaying games that I am involved in, whether as a player or GM.
There are several namespaces operating slightly different wiki subjects. These are, in no particular order:
- Skyss - Story Background - a fantasy novel I wrote for NaNoWriMo 2016.
- Perfects - background for the near future story and some police roleplaying that I ran in that universe
- Theocracy of Daprav - A D&D campaign that I ran with Glasgow University Games Society around 2002-3.
- Jim Wallman's Universe - a roleplaying by e-mail campaign that I play in, this is an unofficial wiki and none of it is canon unless Jim says it is.
- Interstellar Freelance Unlimited - subset of the Universe pages covering the activities of a mercenary company that we are currently roleplaying every Full Moon.
- Earth Imperium pages. These cover the activities of the Government of the Solar republic (aka Earth Empire) in Jim's Humanity Will Prevail campaign, including the Earth Imperium News Items.
- Free Worlds Alliance - covering the activities of another emerging polity in the Humanity Will Prevail campaign. Mostly contributed by Eric Moroney.
- Universe Background - page collecting the various bits of background info that have come up in various e-mail discussions for the campaigns set in Jim Wallman's Universe.
- Master map of the Universe (6Mb PDF, as at 3212).
- Delta Green - some roleplaying campaigns about horror and conspiracy. The main one was set in Berlin in 1953.
- Free games rules - a collection of free rules for wargames and other sorts of face to face games that I have designed or run.
- Wargames rules - I'm not just a player of games, I also do rules for them from time to time as well as one-off games. A primary outlet for this is through Chestnut Lodge Wargames Group.
- Other free rules - at the moment just those for the 1689 (Orange or Lemon? and Bonnie Dundee, respectively about the debates in the Scots Parliament and then the military campaign of Viscount Dundee during 1689) and The Other Side of the COIN (about what makes people become insurgents). All games that I have have produced for Chestnut Lodge Wargames Group.
- Background for a near future universe where I have written some fiction and also run some roleplaying games in.
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After Action Report on the Floralpattern Convoy Ambush, Z155
FROM: Frank Buck, Team Commander, IFU
TO: Leon Mack-Duff, Mission Director, IFU
DATE: D+13 [3211.372]
An ambush was initiated against the convoy moving First Minister Floralpattern from his residence to the Government Buildings at approximately 0930 this morning.
Ground
Friendly forces
The initial ambush was triggered by 10 Special Forces plus myself who had infiltrated to within line of sight of the residence (around 50m, with two troopers on the Northbound road, another two on the edge of the garden and the remainder in between about 40m from the road-line).
The 28 HMA in support were around 150m behind us in extended line waiting for the signal to move forwards.
Enemy forces
The exit point from the residence was guarded by a sangar with a squad of militia inside (mainly armed with Assault rifles). The convoy consisted of three vehicles, lead by an armoured vehicle and backed by a technical. The Floralpattern vehicle being in the middle. Further enemy forces were in the house and in a number of sangars and vehicle checkpoints up the road. In all there was about a Battalion strength within 300m of the house.
The Plan
We intended to engage the lead and backing vehicle and the sangar with LAW and small arms. Two men were assigned to each of the vehicles and three to the sangar. The remaining three with the commander were assigned to deal with the principal vehicle. We had a stinger vehicle immobilisation device and also engaged the engine block with 2 x Armour Piercing snipers. A CS gas grenade was also employed to incapacitate anyone attempting to move without a respirator.
What happened
The sangar and rear vehicle were destroyed as planned, although most of the troops in the sangar continued to fight. The front vehicle was missed by both LAW and small arms, and retaliated with HMG fire. The two AP shots to the engine hit the centre vehicle but the stinger missed, hitting the main body rather than lying under the tyres. However this caused the vehicle to crash. One soldier exited the rear vehicle and two civilians the centre vehicle. The forward team retained their composure despite the HMG fire and called in ATGW to destroy the armoured vehicle before it could escape. Two soldiers were seen to exit that vehicle.
The snatch squad moved forward, through the fire swept zone, to get hands on the occupants of the middle vehicle. During this both myself and Dave were hit, although both of us were only scratched and are now fine. The left flank troopers closed on the bunker and dealt with the escapee from the rear vehicle. The right flank engaged the escapers from the lead vehicle, taking one down.
The two remaining members of the snatch squad reached the middle vehicle and were engaged in melee by the two civilians, one of whom repelled the assault briefly, although the other was very rapidly over-powered. The sangar defenders took another casualty and then the HMA back up force came through the trees to meet up with us.
We recovered the casualties and prisoners from the centre vehicle, disarmed the surrendered local forces and evacuated our wounded. In securing the crash scene we noted that there were civilian hostages around the Floralpattern residence and also more troops guarding it.
At the same time as the ambush was triggered we fired 10 mortar rounds at each of the Government Buildings and the Crusader Corps HQ, mainly using WP smoke to cause maximum confusion.
As per the plan we evacuated to the RV with the hover APCs and sorted out our prisoners. We had captured a bodyguard and a driver. Two casualties were also recovered, another guard (in Crusader Corps uniform) and what appeared to be the First Minister Floralpattern.
As we were moving towards the RV the First Minister made a live broadcast deploring the attack on his residence. We immediately fired another mortar round in the vicinity of the residence to confirm whether or not that was a likely broadcast location. Our view was that he was not broadcasting from there, and that the person we ambushed was a body double rather than the real FM Floralpattern. Human Intelligence sources have since reported that Floralpattern is most likely to be in a secret bunker below the Government Buildings.
We are remaining on the surface pending more information and a second operation to capture Floralpattern alive.
Frank Buck
Director, Interstellar Freelance Unlimited
Who Was Who?
| Name | Role | Player |
|---|---|---|
| Glitius Decianus | Procurator of Belgica | James Kemp |
| Valerius Asiaticus | Governor of Belgica | Andy Reeve |
| Fabius Fabullus | Legate, Legio V | Alan Doodes |
| Pompeius Vopiscus | Treasurer to the Senate | Jurrien de Jong |
| Gauius Cornutus | Procurator of Gallia Lugdunensis | ? |
| Galba | Emperor | ?Alex Kleanthous |
| Cornelius Aquinus | Legatus IV Legio | Peter Howland |
| Verginius Rufus | Military Governor of Germania Superior | Bernie Ganley |
| Prospertius Cerealis | Procurator of Britannia | ? |
- About Glitius Decianus
- Fabius Fabullus wrote home to his Mother & Father
- The Who Was Who?
Glitius Decianus Fate
After having spent a deal of time scraping together money to pay for the legions of Germany & Gaul the self-titled 'Procurator of the West' went to Rome when the Western Governors stopped him from receiving the tax incomes. Arriving at Rome just as the German Legions stormed the city Glitius Decianus stayed outside the city & waited until the looting had finished before entering the city with the commanders of the Legions and Valerius Asiaticus, the Governor of Belgica.
At this point the German Army Council was arrested, including Decianus, and told to provide some scapegoats. At the same time the newly proclaimed Emperor Vespasian announced that there would be no punishments for the troops. Decianus was made the scapegoat as he had paid the troops and not being of Senatorial rank lacked the necessary influence to save himself.
And so ended the game
- About Glitius Decianus
- Fabius Fabullus wrote home to his Mother & Father
- The Who Was Who?
Fabius Fabullus's Letters Home
During the game Fabius Fabullus, the Legate of Legio V, did his duty as a faithful son of Rome and wrote to his parents regularly enclosing money for them. After the sack of Rome a few of his letters were found on the floor of the ruined Senate house. The fate of his parents is unknown.
LETTER I
Dearest Mater
Honoured Pater
I am well and we are being paid, but not, according to what I am being told, by Rome. The local governors are reported to be paying for the legions out of their own pockets. This means that the legions are loyal, but not necessarily to Rome, or the Senate.
your ever loving son
Fabius Fabullus
Legate
Legio V Alaudae
LETTER II
Dearest Mater
Honoured Pater
I have heard there is much turmoil in Rome & write in the hope of news of yourselves. If, the gods forfend, Rome is truely in danger from the plebian mob, perhaps you should seek safety here in Germania Inferior. For myself, we have defeated the Germani, & the border zone is now quiet.
I enclose money for you to use to protect yourself, flee Rome, or whatever else you feel is appropriate.
your ever loving son
Fabius Fabullus
Legate
Legio V Alaudae
LETTER III
Dearest Mater
Honoured Pater
Are you well? Are you safe?
Answer please,
your ever loving son
Fabius Fabullus
Legate
Legio V Alaudae
- About Glitius Decianus
- Fabius Fabullus wrote home to his Mother & Father
- The Who Was Who?
Letters to the Roman Senate
After the sacking of the Senate building a number of letters were recovered amid the ruins from members of the German Army Council to the Emperor & members of the Senate. These give a flavour of what they were telling the Emperor/Senate before they finally decided to march on Rome.
TO IMPERATOR GALBA, ROME
All Hail Caesar
Greetings from Valerius Asiaticus [Governor Belgica]
News from the Rhine Frontier. The troops have been paid - just - and are much displeased due to the oversight of delayed payment. Many frontier towns were taxed directly and will no doubt be expecting payment of IOUs from the Treasury. Barbarians are quite restless and we need reinforcements before beginning a pacification campaign.
All Hail Caesar
Valerius Asiaticus
TO EMPEROR GALBA, ROME
From Munius Lupercus (Junior) Legate XV Primagenia, XVI Gallica [Germania Inferior]
Your Imperial Highness
I write as a loyal commander of 2 legions on the German frontier. Unrest is rife here - due entirely to arrears of pay in the legions. Our own support is guaranteed, and your generosity in declaring the bounty is appreciated, but we urgently need money to pay the troops.
M. Lupercus
TO EMPEROR GALBA + THE SENATE OF ROME
It is with regret that I inform you that the situation in Gaul has reached crisis point. The monies that were gratefully received from the Emperor's gift have been inadequate.
It is vital that this matter be redeemed urgently.
The legions must be paid. I must have the 115 talents I need.
Your servant
Gauius Cornutus
Procurator of Gallia Lugdunensis
TO POMPEIUS VOPISCUS, SENATOR AT ROME
Greetings,
This is to advise you that the emperor has sent but 47 talents to pay the 7 legions in GERMANIA, and has told the legions that they are at the “arse end” of his priorities.
This is not likely to encourage loyalty to a man who would insult loyal troops so. What does the senate think of this?
What is the feeling in Rome?
We legates are loyal to the senate and people of Rome but it is difficult to support Galba in the face of such an insult.
CORNLIUS AQUINUS
LEGATUS IV LEGIO
GALBA, ROME
From Verginius Rufus (Imperial Legate)
Dearest Galba
I have sorted out the problem in Gallia Lugdunensis. The current Governor is adamant that Rome's funds have been sent to Rome - there they have disappeared.
Without being in Rome I can do no other thing than say chack the accountants!
As ever you friend + servant
rufus
TO POMPEIUS VOPISCUS, SENATOR AT ROME
Greetings from GERMANIA SUPERIOR.
Main problem here is lack of money from the Emperor to pay for the legions in GERMANY & GAUL. The 14th Legion in LUTIA has mutinied since they have not been paid.
It is in the interest of ROME for the Legions to be paid correctly. How can we defend the border without paid & loyal troops?
What happens in Rome?
CORNLIUS AQUINUS
LEGATUS IV LEGIO
GALERIUS - SENIOR CONSUL
Greetings fomr Britannica.
Report as follows.- Income is not good due to barbarian uprising upsetting locals - around 40 talents per tax quarter.
Expenditure purely on troop upkeep is 96 talents, thus we have a problem.
Military Situation - ongoing barbarian fighting have pulled back to oour borders to increase troop strength - fighting very hard but our losses are minimal - most due to cld - fighting in December and January in Wales due to orders of Governor Maximus. Perhapsyou should order him there to see what it is like for himself (advice from the commanders of II and IX).
How is the Emperor's health? How about that temple?
Regards, Prospertius Cerealis, Procurator of Britannia
- About Glitius Decianus
- Fabius Fabullus wrote home to his Mother & Father
- Glitius' Story. Events during the year A.D. 69
- The Who Was Who?
