FEATURED TRIBE 07/03 Creek - The Creek, or Muscogee Nation was a confederacy comprised of different tribes which over time became an alliance and one political organization. Some of these tribes included the Alibamos, Hillabee, Autossee, Tallasee, and even some Shawnee who had migrated from the midwest. The tribe occupied what is now East Alabama, West Georgia, and Northwest Florida. The Creek were part of what is referred to as the Five Civilized tribes: Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee and Seminole. If you want to find out more about the Creek, try this URL 01/04 Delaware - The Delaware was a white man's name as this tribe was known among the Algonquin as the Lenape which means "original people" or "true men". They were seen as "the grandfathers" of the Algonquin and were very respected. This respect often put the Lenape in a position as mediators in disputes of other tribes. The Lenape had three main groups differentiated by dialect. They were the Munee, or people of the stoney country, the Unami, or the people down river, and the Unalactigo, or people near the ocean. For much more information, try this URL 04/04 Mohawk - Paul Wakeman uses some family background to share how he came to choose the Mohawk in the Indian Alliance. Why the Mohawks? (or the Union !) It was a long hard decision. But based on many factors. Originally the Wakeman family came from England (British) in the 1600's to settle in Fairfield, Connecticut (Injun - Union). Seems the rest of the bad Wakeman's were shipped to Melbourne, Australia (Colonial), where I now reside. 7+ Clans here. Captain Andrew Wakeman (Colonial)built a heritage home (1782) there that still stands with a plaque to indicate that it is a Historical Heritage Home. My Grandmothers place which we always visit in the summer is on Yankee Lake (Colonial Union) in the Catskills of New York (British - Union). I was born in Topeka, Kansas (Injun - Union) on a nice summer day. I grew up most everywhere as my Dad was in the Air Force. Living in: Kansas (Injun Union) Nebraska (Injun Union) Alaska (Injun) California (Union) Nebraska (Injun Union) West Germany (Hessians so British) Nebraska (Injun Union) Florida (CSA) North Carolina (British CSA) Florida (CSA) Texas (CSA) Washington, DC (Colonial Union) Maryland (British Union) Virginia (British Union) Melbourne, Australia (Colonial) My Great Uncle, Capt Andrew Mead Wakeman, joined the RCAF in 1939 and trained pilots for flying Hudsons in WWII. In 1942 they changed to Mosquitos. In 1943 he was transferred to Britain and flew Mosquitos in the RAAF 464th 'Gestapo Hunter' Squadron in which he died in 1944. He is buried in Cambridge American Cementary in UK. My dad, Edwin Wakeman retired a Major, USAF. (T-33A, RB-47H, AC-130A, RC-135D,S,V &W) Oldest Brother, Mark Wakeman, Lt. Col., USMC active (EA-6B) Next oldest, Brant Wakeman, Staff Sgt (10 years USN Seal, Seal Team One, 9 years USAF Special Forces) Younger brother Matthew Wakeman, Sgt. USMC (6 years) Now, if you tally all that: Injun - 7 Colonial - 4 British - 6 French - 0 USA -11 CSA 4 So there you go! Really though, Mohawk Indian Leader Joesph Brant was famous Mohawk leader (Injun British educated), and since I look up to my older brother Brant, I guess this is the real reason. To this day I think some Injun blood is in our family. We are Episcopal (which is Anglican in UK and Australia), he was educated in Connecticut. See link below. Another tidbit my nickname in High school soccer team was Wildman Wake I played like a Japanese Kamikaze pilot forward whenever I got to play, which was usually after we were winning. I earned about 10 penalty kicks in my 4 year career, but to my dismay the coach never let me take the shot! I bow to no man for I am considered a prince among my own people. But I will gladly shake your hand." Joseph Brant to King George III Paul has provided the following link on Joseph Brant Wolf Leader Wakeman - Mohawk |
EVENTS 07/03 The Annual July 4th tournament is underway and Alliance Tribes are participating for the first time. Ed Blackburn, Rich Hamilton, Tim Maines, Bob Breen and Scott Reed are participating 09/03 THE GREAT UPRISING 2003 - Bob Breen has done a great job putting together a club wide tournament that matches I/A - French teams against American - British teams Bob's contribution to the club is to be applauded and is a model for us all. Achukma Hoke. You can link to the Great Uprising at the following URL, or, you can get a full-scale update below from Bob on the Uprising and it's status The Great Uprising of '03-04 Round 2 of the Uprising Tourney started on March 4 utilizing a new French and Indian War Scenario designed by Rich Hamilton. The 41 turn scenario features a French and Indian raiding party against a number of British and American settlements. 16 matches are currently underway. The overall competition is a team battle between a French and Indian Alliance team and a British and American Army team. Participating in round 2 are 7 French Commanders, 9 Indian Chiefs, 8 British Commanders and 8 American Commanders. 9 of the Commanders/Chiefs are new this round and the remaining 23 played in round 1 as well. This is more of a team then individual competition so there are a few unique aspects to the structure. Players who played previously are matched against opponents who had similar results in round 1. Half the members of each team are playing the "French and Indian" side in the game; the other half are playing the "British and American" side. Team points are based on the overall level of victory achieved 3 points for a major victory, 2 points for a minor, and 1 point to each team for a draw. Individual rankings are based on how well a player does compared to all others playing the same side in the Round. The French and Indian Alliance team entered Round 2 with a 5-point advantage from Round 1. With 33% of the turns reported complete in Round 2 they have extended their overall lead to 11 points. However the situation is very fluid in part because there is a wide range in the turn status of the reported games. So it is good that the French and Indian Alliance team is ahead, but it is probably too soon to project the real outcome of Round 2. A 15 point differential at the end of Round 2 has been established as the condition for a team victory. Projecting individual leaders in round 2 is even more variable. As I was writing this, I got two reports that completely changed the last reported individual leaders. So if you want to see who is currently "on top of the hill" individually, check out the web site - http://games.homestead.com/IA2003.html . But even then realize the latest postings are at best an indication of who "might be" ahead. In Round 1, the Indian Alliance captured all three of the top spots among those playing "Redcoat". Chiefs Blackburn, Ostojic and Hunt had the top 3 positions. I guess we didn't like the "patriot" side. In any case we didn't have a top 3 player among that group. Form a "game master" perspective, I think this is going rather well. We started with 13 matches in Round 1 and have 16 in Round 2. (The format is such that players can enter and leave with each round. So any IA members not involved will have another chance to participate if there is a round 3). Although there is a wide variation in the speed by which matches are played, we are "averaging" 3 turns per match per week. The planning assumption was 2 turns per match per week. The Round 1 scenario tended to favor the British player, with 7 draws favoring the British, 2 draws favoring the Patriots, 2 minor British victories, I minor Patriot victory, and 1 major British victory. Note: Draws count as equal points for both teams and the format that has half of each team playing each side tends to balance out any bias for one side or the other in the scenario. The Round 2 match starts off as a British Major, and the initial turns favor the French picking up victory points, but it is too early to forecast the final distribution of result, but among the games furthest along we do currently have both a French and British Major victory, but most other games are minors or draws. Rich Hamilton has done a nice job with the designs of both scenarios. The Round 2 F&IW scenario has received positive comments about the map, the strategic options both players have, and the easy playability. |
TENSKWATAWA "THE OPEN DOOR" |
Tenskwatawa also known as "the prophet" was a Shawnee religious leader who preached a return to traditional values and to reject the ways of the Americans. His name literally means "Open Door" and it was through his vision, that Shawnee and other Indians could gain their entry to paradise. His zenith of power was prior to the Battle of Tippecanoe where he was defeated by American forces. After that battle, he was abandoned by many Indian allies who felt that his gods should have protected the warriors from the Americans' bullets. He was seen as a dangerous leader by the Americans for his ability to organize a resistance to American expansion. All Indian Alliance tribe members are welcome here and to offer suggestions on how to make the newsletter better. --Achukma Hoke |
Awards and Promotions 03/03 BC Lawler two bounties 04/03 Rich Hamilton one bounty 05/03 Paul Wakemen one bounty 06/03 Bob Breen one bounty 07/03 Paul Wakeman one bounty 07/03 Ed Blackburn promoted from Chula Hopaii to Miko Chula 07/03 Paul Wakemen promoted from Chula Hopaii to Miko Chula 08/03 Gary Hoover promoted to Miko Chula 08/03 Ed Blackburn promoted to Nita Hopaii 08/03 Paul Wakeman one bounty 09/03 Paul Wakeman promoted to Miko Nita 09/03 Rich Hamilton Distinguished Training Service Medal 09/03 Bob Breen Bunker Hill Medal 09/03 Malcolm Hunt assigned to the IA 11/03 Bob Breen one bounty 11/03 Paul Wakeman one bounty 11/03 Gary Hoover promoted to Nita Hopaii 11/03 Mario Ostojic promoted to Miko Chula 12/03 Emil Aerne promoted to Miko Chula 12/03 Ed Blackburn promoted to Miko Nita 12/03 Paul Wakeman one bounty 01/04 Rich Hamilton promoted to Miko Mahi(permanent) 01/04 Paul Wakeman promoted to Nashoba Hopaii 02/04 Paul Wakeman promoted to Miko Nashoba 02/04 Bob Breen prmoted to Miko Nita 02/04 Zac Durant of the Miami joins the Alliance 02/04 Malcolm Hunt promoted to Miko Chula 03/04 Scott Reed promoted to Miko Chula 03/04 Christian Henricksen of the Potawatomi joins the Alliance 03/04 Kirk Hutzel of the Ottawa joins the Alliance 03/04 Jim Hall of the Cayuga joins the Alliance 04/04 Scott Reed promoted to Nita Hopaii 04/04 DJ Hawkins of the Onondaga joins the Alliance 04/04 Mario Ostojic promoted to Nita Hopaii |
EVENTS 07/03 The Annual July 4th tournament is underway and Alliance Tribes are participating for the first time. Ed Blackburn, Rich Hamilton, Tim Maines, Bob Breen and Scott Reed are participating 09/03 THE GREAT UPRISING 2003 - Bob Breen has done a great job putting together a club wide tournament that matches I/A - French teams against American - British teams Bob's contribution to the club is to be applauded and is a model for us all. Achukma Hoke. You can link to the Great Uprising at the following URL, or, you can get a full-scale update below from Bob on the Uprising and it's status The Great Uprising of '03-04 Round 2 of the Uprising Tourney started on March 4 utilizing a new French and Indian War Scenario designed by Rich Hamilton. The 41 turn scenario features a French and Indian raiding party against a number of British and American settlements. 16 matches are currently underway. The overall competition is a team battle between a French and Indian Alliance team and a British and American Army team. Participating in round 2 are 7 French Commanders, 9 Indian Chiefs, 8 British Commanders and 8 American Commanders. 9 of the Commanders/Chiefs are new this round and the remaining 23 played in round 1 as well. This is more of a team then individual competition so there are a few unique aspects to the structure. Players who played previously are matched against opponents who had similar results in round 1. Half the members of each team are playing the "French and Indian" side in the game; the other half are playing the "British and American" side. Team points are based on the overall level of victory achieved 3 points for a major victory, 2 points for a minor, and 1 point to each team for a draw. Individual rankings are based on how well a player does compared to all others playing the same side in the Round. The French and Indian Alliance team entered Round 2 with a 5-point advantage from Round 1. With 33% of the turns reported complete in Round 2 they have extended their overall lead to 11 points. However the situation is very fluid in part because there is a wide range in the turn status of the reported games. So it is good that the French and Indian Alliance team is ahead, but it is probably too soon to project the real outcome of Round 2. A 15 point differential at the end of Round 2 has been established as the condition for a team victory. Projecting individual leaders in round 2 is even more variable. As I was writing this, I got two reports that completely changed the last reported individual leaders. So if you want to see who is currently "on top of the hill" individually, check out the web site - http://games.homestead.com/IA2003.html . But even then realize the latest postings are at best an indication of who "might be" ahead. In Round 1, the Indian Alliance captured all three of the top spots among those playing "Redcoat". Chiefs Blackburn, Ostojic and Hunt had the top 3 positions. I guess we didn't like the "patriot" side. In any case we didn't have a top 3 player among that group. Form a "game master" perspective, I think this is going rather well. We started with 13 matches in Round 1 and have 16 in Round 2. (The format is such that players can enter and leave with each round. So any IA members not involved will have another chance to participate if there is a round 3). Although there is a wide variation in the speed by which matches are played, we are "averaging" 3 turns per match per week. The planning assumption was 2 turns per match per week. The Round 1 scenario tended to favor the British player, with 7 draws favoring the British, 2 draws favoring the Patriots, 2 minor British victories, I minor Patriot victory, and 1 major British victory. Note: Draws count as equal points for both teams and the format that has half of each team playing each side tends to balance out any bias for one side or the other in the scenario. The Round 2 match starts off as a British Major, and the initial turns favor the French picking up victory points, but it is too early to forecast the final distribution of result, but among the games furthest along we do currently have both a French and British Major victory, but most other games are minors or draws. Rich Hamilton has done a nice job with the designs of both scenarios. The Round 2 F&IW scenario has received positive comments about the map, the strategic options both players have, and the easy playability. |
FEATURED TRIBE 07/03 Creek - The Creek, or Muscogee Nation was a confederacy comprised of different tribes which over time became an alliance and one political organization. Some of these tribes included the Alibamos, Hillabee, Autossee, Tallasee, and even some Shawnee who had migrated from the midwest. The tribe occupied what is now East Alabama, West Georgia, and Northwest Florida. The Creek were part of what is referred to as the Five Civilized tribes: Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee and Seminole. If you want to find out more about the Creek, try this URL 01/04 Delaware - The Delaware was a white man's name as this tribe was known among the Algonquin as the Lenape which means "original people" or "true men". They were seen as "the grandfathers" of the Algonquin and were very respected. This respect often put the Lenape in a position as mediators in disputes of other tribes. The Lenape had three main groups differentiated by dialect. They were the Munee, or people of the stoney country, the Unami, or the people down river, and the Unalactigo, or people near the ocean. For much more information, try this URL 04/04 Mohawk - Paul Wakeman uses some family background to share how he came to choose the Mohawk in the Indian Alliance. Why the Mohawks? (or the Union !) It was a long hard decision. But based on many factors. Originally the Wakeman family came from England (British) in the 1600's to settle in Fairfield, Connecticut (Injun - Union). Seems the rest of the bad Wakeman's were shipped to Melbourne, Australia (Colonial), where I now reside. 7+ Clans here. Captain Andrew Wakeman (Colonial)built a heritage home (1782) there that still stands with a plaque to indicate that it is a Historical Heritage Home. My Grandmothers place which we always visit in the summer is on Yankee Lake (Colonial Union) in the Catskills of New York (British - Union). I was born in Topeka, Kansas (Injun - Union) on a nice summer day. I grew up most everywhere as my Dad was in the Air Force. Living in: Kansas (Injun Union) Nebraska (Injun Union) Alaska (Injun) California (Union) Nebraska (Injun Union) West Germany (Hessians so British) Nebraska (Injun Union) Florida (CSA) North Carolina (British CSA) Florida (CSA) Texas (CSA) Washington, DC (Colonial Union) Maryland (British Union) Virginia (British Union) Melbourne, Australia (Colonial) My Great Uncle, Capt Andrew Mead Wakeman, joined the RCAF in 1939 and trained pilots for flying Hudsons in WWII. In 1942 they changed to Mosquitos. In 1943 he was transferred to Britain and flew Mosquitos in the RAAF 464th 'Gestapo Hunter' Squadron in which he died in 1944. He is buried in Cambridge American Cementary in UK. My dad, Edwin Wakeman retired a Major, USAF. (T-33A, RB-47H, AC-130A, RC-135D,S,V &W) Oldest Brother, Mark Wakeman, Lt. Col., USMC active (EA-6B) Next oldest, Brant Wakeman, Staff Sgt (10 years USN Seal, Seal Team One, 9 years USAF Special Forces) Younger brother Matthew Wakeman, Sgt. USMC (6 years) Now, if you tally all that: Injun - 7 Colonial - 4 British - 6 French - 0 USA -11 CSA 4 So there you go! Really though, Mohawk Indian Leader Joesph Brant was famous Mohawk leader (Injun British educated), and since I look up to my older brother Brant, I guess this is the real reason. To this day I think some Injun blood is in our family. We are Episcopal (which is Anglican in UK and Australia), he was educated in Connecticut. See link below. Another tidbit my nickname in High school soccer team was Wildman Wake I played like a Japanese Kamikaze pilot forward whenever I got to play, which was usually after we were winning. I earned about 10 penalty kicks in my 4 year career, but to my dismay the coach never let me take the shot! I bow to no man for I am considered a prince among my own people. But I will gladly shake your hand." Joseph Brant to King George III Paul has provided the following link on Joseph Brant Wolf Leader Wakeman - Mohawk |
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