Dispatches have just arrived in Westface for Colonel Allcock after a long journey from the New Haven Sea. Colonel Allcock and Captain Brickleton examine an intelligence report from Brickford Landing. 

Prisoner interrogation report - Brickford Landing - August 621AE

Prisoner captured 1 August 2021, believed to be Lotii irregular militia scouting defences.

Prisoner revealed he had been scouting Brickford Landing for ***redacted***. The following information was extracted from numerous interviews with the prisoner. Interrogation method ***redacted***

A new Lotii commander has arrived on El Oleonda replacing the previous Viceroy, who has been executed for losses against combined Mardrician forces. New commander possibly named Zhu Shizhen. Imperial warlord of some renown. Known as a reformer who has worked to modernise the Imperial army.

A large professional army has arrived with the new viceroy. Previously Lotii forces on Oleonda (Lotii refer to Oleonda as "Jīnzi" isle) were local colonial militia or Monomonto 'samurai' mercenaries.

Core of new army are a type of musket armed infantry similar to Madrician line infantry.

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Musket types are believed to be a type of flint lock not dissimilar to Madrician designs. Prisoner claims some units use a monopod, but it is unclear if all troops use such a device.

Other infantry carry a type of hand cannon. It is believed these troops act in a shock troop role similar to Madrician grenadiers.

The army also likely contains a contingent of cavalry.

In addition to the above, the army likely also consists of professional artillery, colonial militia of various types and more Monomonto 'samurai' mercenaries.

Prisoner claims to have been one of a large number of scouts sent to reconnoitre Madrician settlements and positions. Claims the new Viceroy has vowed to remove all barbarians from Jīnzi and surrounding islands.

End report.

As a result of this information, I have began to strengthen the defences around Brickford Landing. A new stores depot has been completed and we are on track to finish a large fort by the start of November. Despite these preparations, in my assessment ***redacted***.

Captain Keats, Officer in Command (acting) - Brickford Landing.

Colonel Allcock: "I think this report will be useful in our talks with our Oleon counterparts." He summoned a clerk, "Please remove reference to the integration method and how long the spy had been lurking around the settlement. Remove Captain Keats' assessment and send a copy to the Duke of Vitoria (@KotZ) with my compliments."

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A small collaboration between evancelt and myself to show some Lotii soldiers. The information has been obtained from a prisoner and has not been independently verified (OOC: this is a fun build from us and is not Court endorsed - so the information may not be correct!).

The Chinese parts are from Koruit who apparently released a series of Ming Dynasty troops which we felt filled a gap for historical Chinese minifigs in Lego. So the minifig parts are a mix of Koruit and Lego. 

A wonderful collection of builds! Well written up too!

I don't mind good-looking third-party products, especially ones that fill a gap in historical figures!

Clever use for the monopod.

Fantastic troops! It's nice to have some more variety in the different factions.

Great builds, the plot thickens, tensions mount...

Very cool concept, looking forward to join the Lotii frontier

Great builds from the various troop units! Nice uniforms, helmets and weapons. The heads you have chosen go well with the Lotii forces. The different landscapes are nicely constructed.

Fantastic work you two! Love the letter written.

Great vignettes with interesting parts! 3rd and 4th pics (and parts) are the ones I like the most (especially hand cannons )!

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These are so cool, I love how exotic and unique each group is and yet they definitely all look like they belong together!  Great variety on the vignettes too love the palm trees and the bridge scene!

Great parts usage, and your 3rd party figs look great here. Each scene has plenty of life, and I really hope to see some battle scenes with these minis soon!

Very nice depiction of Lotii (Chinese) warriors of 16-17th century, the equipment and armament they are using are era-appropriate, and I'm glad that you managed to avoid the stereotypes like bamboo hats and pigtails.

I should check those Koruits too.

Yow, those are really some fantastic figs, especially the ones in the viceroy vig and the hand cannoneers!  Awesome series of vigs and back-descriptions as well - the palm trees, bamboo, and other vegetation are great and do a good job filling out the vigs without overshadowing the principal figs; looking forward to seeing what comes of this! 

Just wanted to chime in and agree with everyone else: the vigs are great and the minifigs are fantastic! Great troops!

What is the piece the viceroy is wearing on his head?