Mein Kampf

28th February 2008
Eastern Front
Situation: Nomadic

The struggle to locate a long term habitable location continues. Multiple possible positions have been identified but has yet to be confirmed if we are to be able to acquire the said locations. Meanwhile we toured our allies' stronghold to get a better idea of how well entranched we are and of our lines on this front. One of the more prominent locations is Fort Ying, after the commanding officer of the settlement. Located near the end of Bourke street it is a remarkable place with the Southern Cross Railway Station just across the street. It also commands the high ground with very good lines of sight.

A good idea of the high ground from Fort Ying with a view of the streets below with the Victorian church across.

Looking deeper into CBD area from the sentry balcony of Fort Ying shows the good lines of sight.

Also, a good coverage of the Southern Cross Railway Station as can be seen here in the evening light with docklands beyond it. The docklands area was more like a harbour not 20 years ago, it has been turned into a modern residential and commercial district now.

The day after we toured the western edges of the CBD and this is the view up the Yarra river between Southern Cross Railway station and Crown.

This is taken recently from the approaches to the southern half of Swinburne University of Technology. A lovely walk from Glenferrie train station.

So then 13 days after our landing we still have yet to secure a prominent settlement that can be fortified and be held with confidence. I shall have to relocate to another temporary shelter as my current position is compromised after the first planned 10 days. We need to find that settlement, fast. Time is not on our side now.

I shall lodge in another report once I have completed my temporary relocation. I pray it won't be long...