Captain Thomas Kydd's first mission after the triumph of Trafalgar is to capture and protect a fragile new British colony: 19th century Cape Town. Following the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, England is free to seek conquests and colonies in the furthest reaches of the world. But even if the British can defeat the enemy and take possession of the capital, there is still more fighting to be done. Kydd and his men must stave off attacks from all sides, while braving the wild beasts and hostile environment of Africa's vast and savage hinterland.