Frisky Felicia’s four expansions were fought off fairly easily by the Empire, Aisling’s fabulous fighter pilots featuring in force Decima, Dongkum, Baal, and - checks notes - Scorpii Sector KS-T B3-3. Please, FDev, name some of these systems.
The main event was the battle with Hudson over Nurundere. Hudson wanted his old sphere back after a big 600k hauling effort last week prep-racing with Yuri Grom. A nip and tuck ensued with the lead tipping one way then the other since the weekend. Ultimately, the big Hudson bomb many of us expected did not drop.
But, ZYADA bit hard with 300k merits delivered shortly before end of cycle. Antal also contributed. Our alliance of Zemina, Yuri, Arissa, Denton and Aisling remains strong. Sometimes others too. They say Elite is a mile wide and an inch deep, an amazing environment with nothing to do. What we do is the big community strategy game. When we lost a pilot holding merits this week in an apparent contract killing, Aisling Wing Command stepped up in the final hours to make good the loss. Bravo to all our friends.
Most powers fortified and consolidated, including us. No surprises there! Know that your indefatigable efforts are appreciated, haulers, and are fundamental to Aisling’s position.
Our vote came under pressure, dropping to a perilous 77% for consolidation at end of cycle, perhaps a coordinated attack. Please please please keep your holdings at at least 100 merits so you can vote. The 5C prep hauling to highly damaging spheres is a constant menace, the consolidation vote is our best defence.
Objectives for the week ahead, Cycle 369 (until June 30th)
The main event was the battle with Hudson over Nurundere. Hudson wanted his old sphere back after a big 600k hauling effort last week prep-racing with Yuri Grom. A nip and tuck ensued with the lead tipping one way then the other since the weekend. Ultimately, the big Hudson bomb many of us expected did not drop.
But, ZYADA bit hard with 300k merits delivered shortly before end of cycle. Antal also contributed. Our alliance of Zemina, Yuri, Arissa, Denton and Aisling remains strong. Sometimes others too. They say Elite is a mile wide and an inch deep, an amazing environment with nothing to do. What we do is the big community strategy game. When we lost a pilot holding merits this week in an apparent contract killing, Aisling Wing Command stepped up in the final hours to make good the loss. Bravo to all our friends.
Most powers fortified and consolidated, including us. No surprises there! Know that your indefatigable efforts are appreciated, haulers, and are fundamental to Aisling’s position.
Our vote came under pressure, dropping to a perilous 77% for consolidation at end of cycle, perhaps a coordinated attack. Please please please keep your holdings at at least 100 merits so you can vote. The 5C prep hauling to highly damaging spheres is a constant menace, the consolidation vote is our best defence.
Objectives for the week ahead, Cycle 369 (until June 30th)
- Vote for Consolidation! Voting is the most important thing you can do for Aisling, so make sure to maintain rank 2! It only takes 100 merits and four weeks of pledge time. Here's where to vote in the UI. Early votes are the best kind of votes!
- Check the Trello for dynamic fortification targets! This is updated more frequently than the in-game menu. Please, ONLY fortify systems listed on the Trello! There are lots of top-priority systems left to help complete.
- Please do not prepare any systems this week. Spare media materials can be safely delivered to HIP 35209.
- Oppose Hudson’s expansion to Balatu. Check our discord for up-to-date combat targets.
- Join the Discord for guides, mentoring, BGS, insight and combat targets! Remember: PP UI bad, Discord good. Powerplay is a community game, so connect with us.