CelesAurivern Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) I am Lieutenant B.B. Bridgewater, OC of infantry platoon 107. We were one of nine platoons that were transferred to Port Relaigh to bolster the defences in our newly founded settlement, assigned to the command of his excellency, the Governor of Port Raleigh, Lord Erie Flynn. One of our first and foremost urgent tasks was to establish fortifications to defend the settlement, as we have had several casualties in previous weeks, from skirmishes with the natives. We had to work with what limited resources we had, arriving with almost nothing, next to our equipment and some arms. But fortunately for us, a friend from a merchant house "the Emporium", had recently started a logging enterprise in the outskirts of the settlement. They have practically sponsored, in whole, vital material for construction together with their skilled carpenters. Thanks to that, we were able to erect our first fort in a matter of weeks. Fort Redoubtable is manned by a half-platoon at any one time, while the other half is at rest at the barracks. We have lookouts all-round and is able to defend against a land attack from any direction. The strongest fortified direction is the one facing the sea, where we have mounted two cannons to combat any threat from sea, as well as reinforced bulwarks on the ground to provide our men additional cover from a landing assault. Of course, defence is not just about sitting in a fort. We have 24-hour patrols, in rotating squads of 4 men, walking around the perimeter of the settlement. There have been a few incursions by aggressive natives of late, so we can never be too vigilant in times like these. Edited February 22, 2016 by CelesAurivern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted February 22, 2016 I really like the fort, and altough I'd recomment some texture on the grounsd, it's a good build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy MacFuzz Posted February 22, 2016 Great build! Just the thing to keep Port Raleigh safe from those pesky natives and pirates. Redoubtable indeed! I too had hoped to build a fort at Port Raleigh for the challenge but will now think of another plan. You should add your build to the Port Raleigh build list: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=120704&hl=%2Bport+%2Braleigh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted February 23, 2016 Nice built! I'm jealous of all your soldiers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted February 23, 2016 Fort is really well build (and i totally envy your redcoats till September) but the protruding battlements above the main entrance makes it easier for the enemy to plant a bomb at the gate or hide underneath them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelesAurivern Posted February 23, 2016 A small fort like this probably isn't very good for a siege, but I see your point. We could probably add another layer of palisade to make it flush. We have 9 platoons, i heard, so the bulk of our forces would be line infantry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted February 23, 2016 I can envision lots of small forts like this on the frontier of Corrington's new territories, and you've manned it with a good number of soldiers. I like the overall arrangement, but a cannon or two on a big-wheeled land carriage would be nice too. And the overhang above the gate could indeed offer the enemy protection should they ever storm the place. But it's a really nice fort regardless and my favorite of your builds so far. Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted February 23, 2016 I can envision lots of small forts like this on the frontier of Corrington's new territories, and you've manned it with a good number of soldiers. I like the overall arrangement, but a cannon or two on a big-wheeled land carriage would be nice too. And the overhang above the gate could indeed offer the enemy protection should they ever storm the place. But it's a really nice fort regardless and my favorite of your builds so far. Keep it up. How come BLUE is the enemy Cpt Dee??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelesAurivern Posted February 23, 2016 How come BLUE is the enemy Cpt Dee??? Lol, I was wondering that myself. A discreet hint at a certain faction who shall remain unnamed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted February 23, 2016 What?? I wanted to bold it and it came out blue, that's all. And that is a scientific fact!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted February 23, 2016 What?? I wanted to bold it and it came out blue, that's all. And that is a scientific fact!! Stay vigilant proud Oleanders!!! Cpt Dee is scheming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
