Running an Eagle's Prey Campaign:? one of the true joys of campaign management is watching the players act and plot as their historical counterparts did over a century ago.? How quickly the days return and the strategy arises again when seen from the GM's point of view.

Besides the fact that these sort of campaigns create dozens of what of engagements, it really is a barrel of fun!

Here is a sample first Turn from a campaign that we started and it includes all of the details for each of the players as they would see it with their results.? Players would send their more detailed orders per campaign. Turn to the GM and the GM would distill them down into one "processed" Turn.

If there any questions on how to start or run a campaign, please do not hesitate to ask.? Typically these are run via email, but we have done them in person.? Those are rare as it is difficult to get everyone in room.



1824 Eagles Prey Campaign Turn:

?Native Activity:
After a poor hunting season, the local natives are migrating to Utah?Territory.

?The local chieftain, Sosone, has organized a band of his warriors to engage?the newly arrived Mexican Detachment protecting settlers. The natives have encountered the Mexican force (Battle) Native Forces: Sosone (f), 2 Mounted Warbands (Pro. Reg, Bow), 3 Warbands (Recruit, Bow)

?AlamoRojo, chief of the Wanawane tribe has decided to attack the Mexican?settlers and is determined to wipe them out in the New Mexican Territory.

?(Battle) Native Forces: AlamoRojo (f), 3 Mounted Warbands (Pro. Reg, Bow), 2?Warbands (Recruit, Bow), 1 Camp Followers (Armed Civilians, Spear)


?Following the herds, Ponketone's tribe has run afoul of the town of Goliad?where the Mexican HQ is located. (Battle) Native Forces: Ponketone (G), 2 Mounted Warbands (Pro. Reg, Bow), 1 Warband (Recruit, Bow)

?Angered over the killing of an a native village, Sitting Bull has organized?a raid on the town of Camargo in Chihuahua. His braves harass and loot?caravans and settlers. The local governor has the choice to engage the natives. Native Forces: Sitting Bull (C, Fanatic) , Raging Foot (F), Dark?Reed (G), 4 Mounted Warbands (Pro. Reg, Bow), 4 Warbands (Recruit, Bow), 1 Camp Followers (Armed Civilians, Spears)

?Red Cloud has gone on the warpath after the death of his father. The great Sun God has told him he must "run blood hot!" in Wisconsin.

Tired and cornered by continued expansion, Crazy Horse has organized several?tribes and began a reign of terror in Toronto. The British forces, within?the safety of their fortresses and walls, can only watch as the savage?warriors commit wonton debauchery upon the populace! Native Forces: Crazy?Horse (B, Fanatic), Green Nose (E), Young-crow-on-pole (G), Riverstone(F), 6?Mounted Warbands (Pro. Reg, Bow), 10 Warbands (Recruit, Bow), 3 Camp?Followers (Armed Civilians, SPear)

?Deep in the forests of Georgia, one of the last remaining tribes has decided?to leave and is presently active. Native Forces: Tatan-noke (F), 1 Mounted Warbands (Pro. Reg, Bow), 3 Warbands (Recruit, Bow)

?US Secession Table: 95
?Global Chronicle:?From Whitehall in England. The foreign minister had this to say "It was a?hard ride, but the French bitch is finally put to heel. The giant mouse that?was Bonaparte is in Exile, and the Indias are quiet. Now We turn our?attention to the Lost Colonies in the New World."

?Russia states that the Tzar wants Peace with Mexico and declares that the?people of Western Canada have asked for the Russian Church to come and lead?them to the promised land.

The Turkish ambassador to Swabia slipped on a bar of soap resulting in a?severe injury.


GOLD MARKET BONUS:
California: 10 EP
Nevada:13 EP
Sonora: 20 EP
Chihuahua: 7 EP
?Durango: 7 EP
Alaska: 15 EP


?National Movements:

?Russia:
?Russia Allies with Native in Alaska

?Army operating in Alaskan Territory Conquer
?Detachment in Oregon Coast Conquer
?Detachment in Oregon Territory Conquer

?Pacific Fleet in Asia
?1st Corps in Asia

?England:
?No movement or armies on the map. All quite behind the walls in Toronto.

France:
?Declare war on Dominican Republic

The l'Armee du Caribe Francais has attacked the newly formed Dominican Republic. (Battle) The Dominican Republic forces are: Mauricio Dospatas?(E), 3 Militia Foot, 1 Lt. Cavalry Squadron Recruits (S), 1 Lt. Gun Recruits

The second Corps leaves Europe for Haiti.
?The French Flotilla escorts and supplies the invasion.

?Spain:
?Declare War on Guatemala

?1st flotilla is transporting the 2nd Army from Spain to Cuba?Army of the Americas has landed and setup a base in Guatemala. The local?settlers have organized the defense of their settlements and have asked Mexico for help. Guatemalan forces are General Gallardo (G), 2 Town Militia Foot, 1 Freed Slaves Armed Civilians (Battle)

United States:
The Atlantic Fleet is in port in Washington Harbor
1st Army is located in Iowa conducting support and civilian construction plans Conquer order
2nd Army is located in Oklahoma conducting support and civilian construction plans Conquer order

?US Congress: Pro-Slavery +2

United States of Mexico:
Mexico Allies with Guatemala
Mexican Navy is in port in Veracruz
1st Army is encamped in Texas (Battle)
1st Detachment in Colorado (battle)
2nd Detachment in New Mexico (battle)
2nd Army is bivuaked in California with Conquer orders
1st Detachment in Nevada Territory with Conquer orders
3rd Army in Veracruz Stand
Mexican Congress: Republican -1


Battles:
?Spain vs Guatemalan Settlers (Brian, you can fight it or we can fight it for you this weekend.)
France vs Dominican Republic
USA None
Mexico vs Natives in New Mexican Territory
Mexico vs Natives in Colorado
Mexico vs Natives in Texas

Next Turn is due:?Sept. 9th

Battles will happen Sat at Conquest.