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