The Game is Afoot!

At the start of the game the players were handed sealed envelopes with information particular to them and their initial orders. To set the scene these are now reproduced here:

LUFTWAFFE INITIAL ORDERS

You need to make contact with Roderick Spode as a matter of the utmost urgency. Spode will direct you as to what he needs to become Reichsprotektor. Schimmel has been given a top-secret code-book to deliver to Spode. You will need to keep Müller with you as he is the only member of your crew able to speak English. Spode is thought to be in Much-Piddling, see attached aerial photograph from reconnaissance mission.

KRIEGSMARINE INITIAL ORDERS

The commander and crew of U-47 must first rendezvous with the 5th Column led by Otto Skorzeny of the SS. The 5th Column will have vital information regarding the interior of Snapcase Hall and timings of the Prince’s visit. The 5th Column are thought to be hiding out in the vicinity of the Old Mill. If sighted by the Englanders you will be fired upon as you are in uniform.

BLACK SHORTS INITIAL ORDERS

The Black Shorts led by Roderick Spode must first rendezvous with the commander and crew of Immelmann II. The crew are currently located at the Much-Piddling Cricket Club pavilion. Although the code book which the Luftwaffe are delivering is vital, you know that you also need the Ancient Charter of Piddling. To become Reichsprotektor you must have the original document in your possession. Currently, the 10th Earl of Snapcase (Captain Lord Bertram Snapcase) is the legal holder of this medieval document and is entitled to the rights and privileges therein. The charter is held in Snapcase Hall on the top floor in a safe and you must seize it. You and your Black Shorts will assist Stahl in any way he deems fit but you must stress to him the urgency of obtaining the Ancient Charter of Piddling. If sighted by the Englanders you will not be fired upon as you are in disguise although disliked by the general population. Should you commit an offensive act, this will terminate your disguise.

                                                                     Heil Spode!

5th COLUMN INITIAL ORDERS

The 5th Column led by Otto Skorzeny of the SS must first rendezvous with the commander and crew of U-47. The crew are currently located at Much-Piddling on the canal. You have vital information regarding the interior of Snapcase Hall and timings of the Prince’s visit. The Prince has now arrived and is being entertained by the fool Snapcase. The attached plan shows the ground floor. Assist Prien in whatever manner he decides as mission commander. If sighted by the Englanders you will not be fired upon as you are in disguise. Should you commit an offensive act, this will terminate your disguise.