I intend to make four of these objectives markers but in the meantime I've worked these out as printed ones.
1. The Human Element
* The Fallen Redcoat: a British casualty. I have a spare mini (perhaps a plastic Perry Miniatures with a craft knife head conversion, ouch) trimmed to fit the chip. It’s a high-stakes objective for the British to "recover their own" and for the Māori to "seize trophies."
* The Abandoned Wounded: A soldier sitting against a stump, clutching a bandaged leg. It adds a layer of urgency beyond just "points on the board." I have a spare Zulu Wars figure in this exact position. He's hatless too so the uniform fits.
* The Despatch: A fallen messenger with a leather satchel. This implies "The Plans" must be recovered at all costs.
2. Supplies & Logistics
* The Ammunition Crate: A wooden crate (easy to make from balsa wood or bits of sprue, but I have loads) and a discarded Enfield rifle leaning against it. Essential for a long fight in the bush.
3. Māori Cultural & Tactical Objectives
* The Pā Gatepost: A miniature Pouwhenua (carved wooden post). It represents the spiritual and physical boundary of the Pā.
* The Captured Mana: A high-ranking Chief’s cloak or a specialized weapon like a Tewhatewha or Mere (greenstone club) leaning against a rock.
* The Signal Fire: A small pile of sticks with some "cotton wool smoke" dyed grey/black. This represents the Māori scouts signaling the main force.
4. Terrain & Narrative Markers
* The Survey Pegs: The British were often there to survey land; a few wooden stakes with a small chain or rope between them represents the encroaching "Red Tape" that sparked the conflict.
* Abandoned Campfire: A ring of small stones with "charred" wood and a discarded mess tin.
* The Discarded Bible: A small rectangular bit of plastic card painted to look like a book. Many Māori were converts, and a lost Bible at a skirmish site adds a poignant historical touch.
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