The year is 1819. Today is 28 January.
You are Sir Stamford Raffles, a British colonial official and you have just arrived Singapore on board the Indiana.
While studying your map, you realise that this island would be a great asset for Britain.
After exploring the island, you and your expedition stumble on a settlement at the mouth of a river.
You order the soldiers accompanying you to march on the settlement and conquer it
You send a few people to discreetly check out the settlement