March 3, 1901, outskirts of Sydney.
Originally a desolate valley, it has been simply transformed into a large makeshift military camp.
After more than a month of mobilization, most of the Australian garrison forces had arrived here, embarking on a lengthy phase of reorganization and training.
Reforming the existing military was something Arthur had decided on early on, though due to various delays, it was postponed until now.
The current Australian military was composed of the original colonial forces and Arthur's Guards.
Arthur's Guards amounted to 4,000 soldiers, all originating from the British Empire's Royal Guard Corps, well-equipped, and boasting strong combat capabilities.
The remaining colonial forces were the garrison from the time of the Australian colony and were handed over to Arthur for management following Australia's independence, after which Arthur transferred them to the Ministry of Defense.
