First occupation
The Soum land on an island, uninhabited.
The contacted tribes didn't told them of anything of such magnificent. The squads are mobilized. They notify that there are villages around nearby region. The Soum decides to inspect the region. The Soum with efforts of various kind encroach the area more and more in.
On one these islands were ~15 villages. They ask what was happening nobody tells them anything. The Soldiers just come in take everything on the nearby islands. In a matter of months forests are cleared and urbanization starts.
The commander instructs his men to show no slack convert the place as better as possible.