The Spanish Expedition Force

Contrary to the popular belief of future generations, the invading force that just arrived to the New World is not a sanctioned group of disciplined soldiers under the command of a duly-appointed general.

That is how the Spanish Crown would have liked it, yes; however, Cortés and his crewmates are not soldiers, but adventuring nobles – brave and ambitious thrill seekers and treasure hunters looking to make their fortune in the unexplored land.

They wear no uniform but their mismatched armour suits, and no flag but the Cross of the Catholic God.

This ragtag mercenary group has just arrived to the coast of the New World, without the sanction or permission of Cortés’ immediate superior – and, recently, sworn enemy – the Governor of Cuba.

They are mutineers; they are rebels. If their attempt to settle this land and plunder its riches fails, Spain will have them imprisoned – or worse. Their very lives depend on the gamble they’ve just played, and they’re not about to return home empty-handed.

To quell dissent among his men, Cortés has scuttled his ships, tied his dragons and founded a new settlement in the name of the Castilian Kings: Villa Rica De La Vera Cruz. From there, he intends to conquer the surrounding lands – or die trying.