Documentation of Port Jackson Reports and Requisitions

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Bowex Colonial Authority - BAF Liason
Colonel Archibald Baker, 2nd Inf. Br., Essex Great Fleet
Report: Colonial Security
CC: BAF Admiralty

Arrived on Planet Sydney via Bowex transport shuttle as ordered, with Major Binns and his company of 200 men. The security situation here is a complete and utter shambles, the BCA Ex/Sec have just about enough men to either guard the perimiter of the settlements, or enforce law and order, but not both. At present they appear to have foolishly been ordered by the Colonial government to do both, with the result that neither are successful. Internally there is total disorder; half the men act like savages and the other half act like petty criminals - there is no chance of getting any serious infrastructure or commerce established until we have basic order and governance. As for external threats, the colony is surrounded by wilderness, so we are slaughtered by wild beasts and easily vulnerable to corsair or other pirate raiders who could land ships nearby.

The BAF company of 200 men should be able to provide external security whilst Ex/Sec handle internal policing. My men are more than capable of keeping local wildlife at bay, but should a human force threaten us we will need more defences. If the colony intends to expand, local shielding is neccessary as Sydney lacks a Planetary shield and we would be toast to any orbital bombardment. I recommend the installation of a 3 mile radius SB-Bulwark or Palisade Ground shield at the earliest opportunity. To further secure the Colony we need border defence installations; I would recommend a series of turrets at 1 mile intervals along the circumference of the colonial territory, mounted with gattling-class laser cannons and a central barracks in the BCA compound with storage of munitions and heavy weapons, ideally a couple of hovertanks (Sentinel MkIIIs) and anti air weapons (4 Screamer-class missile batteries should suffice). For further protection in case of large scale assaults, a large "Devastator" plasma artillery battery positioned in the centre of the colony would have sufficient range to see off approaching forces to a range of 100 km and a ground-to-space cannon of either photon-barrage design or, for greater cost, a T3-900 ICARUS Tachyon cannon would defend against most conceivable threats short of a full invasion force.

Colonel Baker handed his report to his adjutant, who pointed out that it was meant to be read by the colonial authority as well as the Admiralty and that perhaps certain niceties of political correctness ought to be observed. The Colonel made some hasty amendments.

Bowex Colonial Authority - BAF Liason
Colonel Archibald Baker, 2nd Inf. Br., Essex Great Fleet
Report: Colonial Security
CC: BAF Admiralty

Arrived on Planet <strike>Sydney</strike> Gran Canaria via Bowex transport shuttle as ordered by BAF Admiralty, with Major Binns and his company of 200 men. The security situation here is <strike>a complete and utter shambles</strike> precarious; the <strike>BCA</strike> Ex/Sec have just about enough men to either guard the perimiter of the settlements, or enforce law and order, but not both. At present they <strike>appear to have foolishly been ordered by the Colonial government to do both</strike> are diluting their efforts doing both, with the result that neither are successful. Internally there is <strike>total </strike> considerable disorder; half the men act like savages and the other half <strike>act like petty criminals</strike> appear to have fallen under the influence of criminal gangs - there is <strike>no chance</strike> little hope of getting any serious infrastructure or commerce established until we have basic order and governance. As for external threats, the colony is surrounded by wilderness, <strike>so we are slaughtered by wild beasts and</strike> which at least means there are few nearby threats other than wild beasts, but does make us easily vulnerable to corsair or other pirate raiders who could land ships nearby.

The BAF company of 200 men should be able to provide support and training to Ex/Sec external security whilst Ex/Sec handle internal policing. <strike>My men</strike> The BAF forces being transferred to BCA control are more than capable of keeping local wildlife at bay, but should a human force threaten us we will need more defences. If the colony intends to expand, local shielding is neccessary as <strike>Sydney</strike>Gran Canaria lacks a Planetary shield and we would be <strike>toast</strike> vulnerable to any orbital bombardment. I recommend the installation of a 3 mile radius SB-Bulwark or Palisade Ground shield at the earliest opportunity. To further secure the Colony <strike>we need</strike> I suggest border defence installations; I would recommend a series of turrets at 1 mile intervals along the circumference of the colonial territory, mounted with gattling-class laser cannons and a central barracks in the BCA compound with storage of munitions and heavy weapons, ideally a couple of hovertanks (Sentinel MkIIIs) and anti air weapons (4 Screamer-class missile batteries should suffice). For further protection in case of large scale assaults, a large "Devastator" plasma artillery battery positioned in the centre of the colony would have sufficient range to see off approaching forces to a range of 100 km and a ground-to-space cannon of either photon-barrage design or, for greater cost, a T3-900 ICARUS Tachyon cannon would defend against most conceivable threats short of a full invasion force.

He handed the report back to his adjutant to be typed up and delivered.

Bowex Colonial Authority - BAF Liason
Colonel Archibald Baker, 2nd Inf. Br., Essex Great Fleet
Report: Colonial Security
CC: BAF Admiralty

Arrived on Planet Gran Canaria via Bowex transport shuttle as ordered by BAF Admiralty, with Major Binns and his company of 200 men. The security situation here is precarious; the Ex/Sec have just about enough men to either guard the perimiter of the settlements, or enforce law and order, but not both. At present they are diluting their efforts doing both, with the result that neither are successful. Internally there is considerable disorder; half the men act like savages and the other half appear to have fallen under the influence of criminal gangs - there is little hope of getting any serious infrastructure or commerce established until we have basic order and governance. As for external threats, the colony is surrounded by wilderness, which at least means there are few nearby threats other than wild beasts, but does make us easily vulnerable to corsair or other pirate raiders who could land ships nearby.

The BAF company of 200 men should be able to provide support and training to Ex/Sec external security whilst Ex/Sec handle internal policing. The BAF forces being transferred to BCA control are more than capable of keeping local wildlife at bay, but should a human force threaten us we will need more defences. If the colony intends to expand, local shielding is neccessary as Gran Canaria lacks a Planetary shield and we would be vulnerable to any orbital bombardment. I recommend the installation of a 3 mile radius SB-Bulwark or Palisade Ground shield at the earliest opportunity. To further secure the Colony I suggest border defence installations; I would recommend a series of turrets at 1 mile intervals along the circumference of the colonial territory, mounted with gattling-class laser cannons and a central barracks in the BCA compound with storage of munitions and heavy weapons, ideally a couple of hovertanks (Sentinel MkIIIs) and anti air weapons (4 Screamer-class missile batteries should suffice). For further protection in case of large scale assaults, a large "Devastator" plasma artillery battery positioned in the centre of the colony would have sufficient range to see off approaching forces to a range of 100 km and a ground-to-space cannon of either photon-barrage design or, for greater cost, a T3-900 ICARUS Tachyon cannon would defend against most conceivable threats short of a full invasion force.

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Sir Stanley Nelson




<span style="color:#000066">Charles Canning </span><span style="color:#000066"> Foreign Secretary</span>