Okay, here's my first turn. It got longer and pointlesser than I expected. The ones after this are sure to be shorter - this would have been even longer, but I have to get ready for work, and I got bored. Just a lot of flavor set-up.
The money thing is just some logic for why a presumably important intelligence operation doesn't have unlimited support, and needs to drum up its own resources.
Beauftragter Friedmann had ceased mopping his brow once his handkerchief became moister than his head. In the four days since he landed in Bakwanga, the equatorial summer had made even functioning all but impossible. He caught what rest he could as the SdKfz 350 rumbled along forgotten roads and imaginary trails through the heart of the Congo, headed for some plantation the Afrikaaner guide assured him still existed.
For an administrative job, the assignment had sounded like a suicide mission. Descend into the darkest African jungles to manage the finances of a guerrilla squad of independent Schutzstaffel. His first message – inform the Spinne commander that the group would have to find its own funding for the time being.
At last the halftrack emerged from the jungle into civilized land, or so Friedmann was told. To him it looked as overgrown as everywhere else in Africa, though he could tell Europeans had once lived here. Antiquated military hardware lay strewn around the plantation between orchards and vineyards gone feral. The guide motioned darkly to the crumbling Iberian villa dominating the clearing. Inside, Friedmann saw nothing but furniture ruined by time and humidity. Fearing he may have been subverted to the wrong location, he called out for people he was sure were not there.
From the shadows stepped two guards, swathed in gray overcoats completely inappropriate to the climate, pointing StG 52's at the intruder. Caught speechless, Friedmann simply threw up his hands, presenting the party insignia all over his documents. Without a word, the guards took him to an elevator, and the functionary descended even further.
Below, Friedmann stepped back into Germany. Hardened soldiers and nervous secretaries milled about iron-clad halls more reminiscent of a ship than a manor. With little explanation or inquiry, Friedmann found himself in an office at the very bottom of the bunker, staring across a table into absolute darkness. Somewhere within, he could hear hoarse breathing from someone regarding him in turn.
Moments passed, and Friedmann resolved to end the apprehension. “Oberst Eule, I presume? I have been sent on behalf-”
“I know who you are and why you are here, Beauftragter,” the presence growled. “I am quite familiar with the Reich-Außenministerium's operation. You will find your duties waiting for you shortly. But first, you have a message for me. Deliver it.”
Friedmann had dreaded this for two weeks. “Oberst, the party commission has... reconsidered the importance of its Angolan operations and... feels its resources are more needed elsewhere.” He half expected a bullet in response, but nothing came. “You are hereby instructed to appropriate local support for the ongoing mission, and are given full acting authority to do so.”
If the voice in the darkness was perturbed by the news, it gave no indication. “Such could only be the case. My forces have already begun acting in accordance. Envoys have been sent to the Portuguese administrators in the area. They are all governors under the rightful Axis power, and owe all necessary effort to the party's needs. Some will need to be reminded of this, but it is little difficulty.” Friedmann heard another sound from across the table, akin to chuckle but not so inspiring. “Your task will be to communicate our needs to the national authorities. Make very clear to them the imminent danger posed by the presence of American and Russian actors...”
1) Seize Malange
Malange is not a substantial province, but has enough significant industry to be worth holding.
2) Seize Lunda Sul
Though industrially worthless, securing these vast stretches of jungle allows more room to strategically maneuver.
3) Petition Belgian and Portuguese Authorities for Funding
Since the Parteihauptgewalt won't turn loose the purse strings, the local Belgian and Portuguese authorities need to be aware of the growing danger of hostile foreign influences.
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Topic: Evolution Lite: "Angolan Indepedence War", Alternate "Cold War" Game (Read 18392 times)