Red Mary's Revenge.

Police Gazette – Southern District, June 19th 1863

From the Office of  District Commissioner – Southern District

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Wanted / Dangerous Persons

• “The Butler Gang,” reported active beyond Gorge Creek. Sightings confirm they now travel with 6–10 armed men. Reward increased to £40.
• “Red Mary,” believed to be coordinating movements between mining camps. Said to carry a revolver and act as lookout. Reward £5.

New Notice:

• Unknown Māori male, described as young, armed with double-barrel gun, seen observing patrol movements near the Koawa Track. Intent unknown.

• Eugene (surname unknown), itinerant pianist
  Recently arrived at Te Awa Koawa. Of limited musical ability but attracting gatherings in camp.
  Intelligence suggests his presence may be used as cover for criminal movement or meetings.
  Keep under observation.

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Major Incidents & Property Reports

• Supply Pack Missing – Three Government-issued revolvers ammunition and rations lost by a Probationary Constable between Upper Gorge and Te Awa Koawa. 
• Claim #12 Abandoned – Signs of struggle. No bodies recovered. Equipment left scattered.
• Horse Theft – Two mounts taken from camp outskirts during night hours. Pickets report no alarm raised.

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Criminal Intelligence / Notices

• Reports suggest the Butler Gang are no longer acting as simple raiders, but are establishing semi-permanent positions in the Gorge bush.
• Several miners claim protection has been offered in exchange for gold shares.
• Tensions rising between:
  • Lawful claim holders
  • Those suspected of cooperating with outlaws

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Native Affairs / Local Intelligence

• reports signs of multiple trail systems in use beyond known tracks.
• Some local parties appear to be avoiding contact entirely, while others have been seen moving at night.
• It is unclear whether these movements are:
  • Independent
  • In cooperation with outlaw elements

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Orders to the Armed Police Detachment

1. Locate and recover missing government supplies
2. Investigate abandoned claim and determine fate of occupants
3. Disrupt any organised outlaw presence
4. Maintain order within Te Awa Koawa camp

Discretion authorised in the field. 

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The Detachment
Senior Constable Thomas R. Calder — The Veteran
Constable Edwin Pike — The Recruit
Constable Samuel “Sly” Mercer — The Thief
Constable William Hargreaves — The Soldier
Constable Joseph “Joe” Rangi — The Tracker
Kuri. Constable Rangi’s Dog

Constable Clarence Whitmore, the Superintendent's son, has been "sparking" Red Mary

But Red Mary is a known affiliate of the Butler Gang!

Turns out Clarence is in love!

But she's really Billy Butler's girl.  That shotgun blast missed by the way!

Mary runs away leaving Clardnce to face the furious Billy.

And it's a pistol whipping.
Clarence falls, grieviously beaten.

Two Constables arrive.  Billy unleashes his shotgun again and Sam Hargreaves takes a hit.

But Sam's return shot drops Billy.

And Sly closes and whips Bobby.  The Butlers are down.

And the dice shows that Clarence will need a few weeks rest, and a good talking to.

Shootout around the pianist

 Police Gazette – Southern District, June 18th 1863

From the Office of  District Commissioner – Southern District

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Wanted / Dangerous Persons

• “The Butler Gang,” reported active beyond Gorge Creek. Sightings confirm they now travel with 6–10 armed men. Reward increased to £40.
• “Red Mary,” believed to be coordinating movements between mining camps. Said to carry a revolver and act as lookout. Reward £5.

New Notice:

• Unknown Māori male, described as young, armed with double-barrel gun, seen observing patrol movements near the Koawa Track. Intent unknown.

• Eugene (surname unknown), itinerant pianist
  Recently arrived at Te Awa Koawa. Of limited musical ability but attracting gatherings in camp.
  Intelligence suggests his presence may be used as cover for criminal movement or meetings.
  Keep under observation.

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Major Incidents & Property Reports

• Supply Pack Missing – Three Government-issued revolvers ammunition and rations lost by a Probationary Constable between Upper Gorge and Te Awa Koawa. 
• Claim #12 Abandoned – Signs of struggle. No bodies recovered. Equipment left scattered.
• Horse Theft – Two mounts taken from camp outskirts during night hours. Pickets report no alarm raised.

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Criminal Intelligence / Notices

• Reports suggest the Butler Gang are no longer acting as simple raiders, but are establishing semi-permanent positions in the Gorge bush.
• Several miners claim protection has been offered in exchange for gold shares.
• Tensions rising between:
  • Lawful claim holders
  • Those suspected of cooperating with outlaws

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Native Affairs / Local Intelligence

• reports signs of multiple trail systems in use beyond known tracks.
• Some local parties appear to be avoiding contact entirely, while others have been seen moving at night.
• It is unclear whether these movements are:
  • Independent
  • In cooperation with outlaw elements

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Orders to the Armed Police Detachment

1. Locate and recover missing government supplies
2. Investigate abandoned claim and determine fate of occupants
3. Disrupt any organised outlaw presence
4. Maintain order within Te Awa Koawa camp

Discretion authorised in the field. 

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The Detachment
Senior Constable Thomas R. Calder — The Veteran
Constable Edwin Pike — The Recruit
Constable Samuel “Sly” Mercer — The Thief
Constable William Hargreaves — The Soldier
Constable Joseph “Joe” Rangi — The Tracker
Kuri. Constable Rangi’s Dog

The Butler gang reappear in the Gorge.  Up to their old claim jumping tricks.

But the Police Detachment turn out.

And a shootout proceeds as Eugene accompanys the event with an unclear rendition of something that just could be Chopin.  Just.

The detachment close in. 

And the Police dog is released.

Turns out the Butlers couldn't get the job done.  Three down, two fled.

The Police dog subdued it's Maori.

But the Butlers are good runners!

They will be back!

And Eugene is warned for being a public nuisance.

🧭 Campaign Tracks After Game 2

Track three pressures:

• Outlaw Strength (Weak / Growing / Entrenched)
• Camp Order (Stable / Uneasy / Lawless)
• Local Relations (Neutral / Wary / Hostile)

These will shape Game 3 Gazette and scenario pool.

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Claim Jumpers June 18th 1863

Police Gazette – Southern District, June 18th 1863

From the Office of  District Commissioner – Southern District

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Wanted / Dangerous Persons

• “The Butler Gang,” reported active beyond Gorge Creek. Sightings confirm they now travel with 6–10 armed men. Reward increased to £40.
• “Red Mary,” believed to be coordinating movements between mining camps. Said to carry a revolver and act as lookout. Reward £5.

New Notice:

• Unknown Māori male, described as young, armed with double-barrel gun, seen observing patrol movements near the Koawa Track. Intent unknown.

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Major Incidents & Property Reports

• Supply Pack Missing – Three Government-issued revolvers ammunition and rations lost by a Probationary Constable between Upper Gorge and Te Awa Koawa. 
• Claim #12 Abandoned – Signs of struggle. No bodies recovered. Equipment left scattered.
• Horse Theft – Two mounts taken from camp outskirts during night hours. Pickets report no alarm raised.

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Criminal Intelligence / Notices

• Reports suggest the Butler Gang are no longer acting as simple raiders, but are establishing semi-permanent positions in the Gorge bush.
• Several miners claim protection has been offered in exchange for gold shares.
• Tensions rising between:
  • Lawful claim holders
  • Those suspected of cooperating with outlaws

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Native Affairs / Local Intelligence

• reports signs of multiple trail systems in use beyond known tracks.
• Some local parties appear to be avoiding contact entirely, while others have been seen moving at night.
• It is unclear whether these movements are:
  • Independent
  • In cooperation with outlaw elements

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Orders to the Armed Police Detachment

1. Locate and recover missing government supplies
2. Investigate abandoned claim and determine fate of occupants
3. Disrupt any organised outlaw presence
4. Maintain order within Te Awa Koawa camp

Discretion authorised in the field. Reinforcements remain unavailable.

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The Detachment
Senior Constable Thomas R. Calder — The Veteran
Constable Edwin Pike — The Recruit
Constable Samuel “Sly” Mercer — The Thief
Constable William Hargreaves — The Soldier
Constable Joseph “Joe” Rangi — The Tracker
Kuri. Constable Rangi’s Dog

Eugene Van Cleef's piano is unpacked.  He's a dreadful pianist but a good Durham miner!

And the Butler Gang arrives at the claim

Eugene is beaten up and his "poke" gets pinched.

The Armed Constabulary arrive, but the Butler Gang release "fluffy" a savage rabid poodle.
Young Edwin shoots the poodle, and earns the title "dog murderer" 

Turns out hiding behind a tent is pretty poor tactics!  Two of the gang fall, wounded.

Shotgun Bob flees, but he has the poke.  Eugene's claim is safe but his gold is gone.

🧭 Campaign Tracks After Game 2

Track three pressures:

• Outlaw Strength (Weak / Growing / Entrenched)
• Camp Order (Stable / Uneasy / Lawless)
• Local Relations (Neutral / Wary / Hostile)

These will shape Game 3 Gazette and scenario pool.

• Outlaw Strength (Weakened)
• Camp Order (Uneasy)
• Local Relations (Wary)

The North Durhams at the Wadi of Shadows

THE NORTH DURHAM'S FIELD COLUMN
A Sudan Campaign

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VOLUME I – SUDAN 1884–85

“Sketch Map – For Field Use Only”

The campaign follows the map from north to south along the Nile, touching each inset in turn.

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SCENARIO I

“The Wadi of Shadows”

(Opening March Contact)

Situation

The column advances inland, leaving the Nile behind. Progress is slow through a dry wadi — steep banks, broken ground, and too many blind corners.

They are being watched.

Then the firing starts.

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Table

• A winding wadi running diagonally across table (counts as broken ground)
• Steep banks (block LOS unless within 3” of edge)
• Rocky ridges overlooking sections
• Sparse scrub

A Rokcky Amubush, far worse than just a rocky one!

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Objectives

British

• Exit at least 60% of force off far table edge
• Keep formation intact (no more than 2 broken units)

Mahdists

• Inflict casualties (break 2 units OR kill officer)
• Withdraw at least half force

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Special Rules

Hidden Enemy
Mahdists deploy hidden along wadi edges and ridges.

Confined Column
British begin in march column:

• No firing Turn 1
• Must spend 1 turn to deploy into line

Ambush Fire
First Mahdist volley gains:

• +1 to hit OR reroll misses

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Campaign Effect

• If British badly mauled → start Scenario II with Disorder
• If Mahdists fail to inflict damage → British gain +1 Confidence

The North Durhams column, lead by Egyptian Fellahin

I need to do a basing session with some major texturing to go in these.

These are my Perry version of the Durhams

Game in.  The Mahdists come in off table.

I used three groups of 12 melee warriors and 3 x 8 rifle/musket warriors. 

And the Durhams volley but the Mahdists close in 

View from above.

Some of the Durhams fire knocks the enemy back.

The charge falters.

But in they come and the Durhams lose half a platoon.

Meanwhile my Egyptian's knees are knocking

The Egyptians rout.

And they are destroyed.

But the Durhams volley repeatedly.

We are down to two groups, or one and a half more accurately.

The Mahdists riflemen have a try.

But the Durhams kill some of them first.

I check the casualty pile for the Mahdists.  It's well over 50%
They fail the strike test.
The Mahdists melt away into the desert.

Losses

Seven Durhams

All of my Egyptian auxiliaries.

Nearly 75% of the Dervish.

British gain +1 Confidence

The Colonel of the Durhams now plans to mount his lads on Camels as the North Durham Camel Corps!