In the beginning, Brad saw that the Colonials were without form and void, and that the Forces of Darkness were spread over the face of the earth. And Brad said, “Let There Be Lights! . . . and infantry . . . . and guns . . . and Dragoons.” The year was 1987. The Hobby had survived the end of the Bicentennial, and although there were fewer reenactors, the ones that stayed in were very interested in keeping things going. Alarge group of reenactors had been invited to England, and had had a wonderful time assaulting Dover Castle, among other adventures.