January 2015 Writings - 20th

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20th

Excerpt from: The Long Build English City Game

500 AD - 524 AD
The first decade of the 6th Century (as it will later become known) is a time of peace for Mur Dwyreiniol. The townsfolk are not idle. They re-inforce the blackened walls with earthworks, on both sides. Wooden palisades are erected around the areas of the town outside the walls. It is during this period that rumours come from the south of a chieftain or King named Artorius organising the Britons into driving back the Saxon tide.

In 514, a small Saxon force attacks the town. The townsfolk defeats this force. The few survivors return southwards.

For the next ten years Saxon forces come up. The town continues to hold.

In 523 a permanent Saxon camp is established on the south side of the bridge.

In October 524 the Saxons attack the town. Like all previous attempts the Saxons are unable to peirce the walls. That is until the town is betrayed!
Some Pagan Britons turn on their Christian neighbours, causing dissension within the town. Other Pagans open the gates, allowing the Saxon chief to lead his force into the town.
The town is occupied.

Town Name: Mur Dwyreiniol/Blæcburh
Population: 1242

Words: 195


Excerpt from: (Mostly) Silent Reverse Map Game: 2014

1949
Americas
As a result of a referendum, the Lesser Antilian Federation separates from the Carribean Federation.


Europe
The King of the Commonwealth, George VI, dies of a heart attack after years of health problems. His older daughter, Elizabeth, is crowned as Elizabeth II, Queen of the Commonwealth, etc.


Africa
The Somali rebellion continues to spread.


Asia
The pocket of Royalist rebels in the north of Thailand is eliminated by government forces.


Other
The Space Race begins with the launch of Sputnik I by Russia on the 4th of October. The ECSA would launch their own test sattelite in late November. (A coincidence? No! Both powers knew that the other was planning it's own attempt...)

Words: 115

Excerpt from: Galactic Journeys

Chapter 51

1). Should [Insert name of State or Territory here] secede from the Commonwealth of Australia-Pacifica while remaining within the Commonwealth of Nations?
2). If Yes to the above question: Should [Insert name of State or Territory here] join with other seceding States or Territories to form a larger new nation.
Overwhelmingly, the States and Territories in the northern Pacific vote to Secede. The new Dominion of Hawaii-Okinawa is established on 21 August.
Another Referendum is held in September.
Should the name of the Commonwealth of Australia-Pacifica be changed to the Commonwealth of Australia?
This referendum passes the required double majority, and the name change comes into effect by the end of the year.
These events set in motion a long period of decline for Australia that would only end in the 2000's after New Zealand secedes...
…

Words: 139


Excerpt from: The Many Doctors

Rose sucked on the straw. “Sort of beef,” she answered.

“Interesting,” Felicia said, as she sucked on hers.

“... It's like everything's gone. Home, family, everything.”

“The TARDIS can take you back,” Felicia said.

“But at this moment, its all gone,” Adam retorted.

“You can call home,” Felicia said.

Rose took out her mobile phone and handed it to Adam.

Words: 66

Total: 515