"Break-in at the Vatican?" Topic

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robert piepenbrink	24 May 2021 3:13 p.m. PST
Ran into some references today to the arrest/kidnapping of Pius VII in 1809, which evidently was a serious commando-style operation with ropes, ladders, axes and locksmiths. Has anyone ever done this as a skirmish/RPG? Or seen a detailed account? Looks as though this would have game potential, and might be played in a number of periods. No politics, please.
John the OFM	24 May 2021 5:52 p.m. PST
Kidnap His Holiness? I'm game.
Saber6	24 May 2021 6:09 p.m. PST
Sharpe Practice?
John the OFM	24 May 2021 7:56 p.m. PST
Gloire?
robert piepenbrink	25 May 2021 2:03 a.m. PST
I ask for historical details, and all I get is trendy game titles. Typical.
Desert Rat	25 May 2021 2:08 a.m. PST
First I've heard about it but should be easy to build up any parameters you want. The interesting and different idea scenario is the key thing. Song of Drums and Shakos would handle it nicely. Now, where can I get a 28mm pontiff?
Royal Air Force	25 May 2021 4:01 a.m. PST
There is at least one book: link From the preview on Amazon, it may have a fairly detailed account.
Frederick	25 May 2021 10:55 a.m. PST
Well, somebody's goin' to Hell
John the OFM	25 May 2021 12:52 p.m. PST
Actually I think WRG's Fire and Steel would be better than Gloire. link I've always wondered why the front jezzailchi was there having lost his legs below the knee.
Lieutenant Lockwood	25 May 2021 4:53 p.m. PST
Empire IV!!!!
mildbill	27 May 2021 7:34 a.m. PST
I always liked it when there were two popes, it gave a man a little leaway.

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