Tyranny of Steel

The frost air of early spring in the region that was once known as New York in Berengar ’s past life chilled the Austrian Marines to the bone as they gathered on the ramparts of their makeshift star fortress. In the trees, the Algonquin warriors hid, awaiting the signal to begin the attack on the pale skin ’s fortress.

It had been a week since the Austrian scouts reported the hostile movements of the local tribe; during this time, Honoria had set sail with the sailors beneath her command back to the fatherland to ferry more troops and supplies to the new world.

In doing so, she left the Austrian King and his company of Marines stranded on a continent that existed on the opposing side of the Atlantic. These men bravely stood within the confines of their star fortress, waiting for the day of the Algonquin attack.

As part of a defensive measure, the Austrian Marines had cleared a great deal of the surrounding brush around their fortress, resulting in large swaths of open territory between their mighty timber walls and that of any attacking force. These men were no greenhorns and were well trained and experienced in warfare.

Because of this, they were selected for this critical and classified operation. Thus When Berengar stood atop the wall, gazing off towards the treeline with his binoculars, he had an expression of complete and total confidence on his face. However, the Captain beneath his command did not share his sentiment; upon seeing his King ’s haughty expression, he began to give his report.

”Sir, we are surrounded, with no means of escape! ”