A cycle defined by continuing problems with our consolidation vote. Less than 75% and we risk an unwanted expansion, as profitable opportunities for us are few and far between.
An early lead on our prep list opened up for the new destination HIP 10834, where our Signum Initiative allies The Void Walkers are present but not yet in control. Heavy system traffic, but no Cutters or T-9s seen in open! Any readers who want Aisling to expand to this place should get in touch!
We decided to prepare a blocking system at the weekend, Felicia Winters’ long-term target Dongkum. Interestingly, this caused the bots hauling to the regular 5C prep target HIP 1572 to step up their efforts dramatically!
Aisling’s haulers are made of sterner stuff, outhauling the 5C at end of cycle by 127k to 100k merits. In addition they completed all top and high priority fortification targets and others including Runo, Kauruku and Kwelegus. Applause.
Our vote squeaked over the line in the end at 75%. Winters declined to race us, preferring a late switch to prepare Malgariji. The Feds showed little interest in their expansions. ZYADA buried Winters in Chang O (2k v 42k merits) and Hudson in Salhualasta (14k v 121k). More Federal activity was noted in the dead legacy galaxy.
Undermining attacks against Grom continued in LHS 3677, LFT 78, and Wadir. Archon Delaine’s Madyanmana was cancelled, as were a clutch of Federal control systems: Hudson’s Allowini and Nurundere, and Winters’ Lei Kax. Pranav Antal’s consolidation vote failed, putting his regular prep blocker Unjangen up for expansion.
The only economic changes were related to the Thargoid war, which with regard to the main event of the demise of Taranis maelstrom is proceeding according to FDev’s timetable. Tech broker unlocks for Nanite Torpedos, caustic sinks and other doodads have been removed to promote participation. Emperor Arissa clawed back +3CC and Li Yong lost -6CC.
Clearly our vote is under attack. So, a regular reminder to please earn or retain at least 100 merits so you can vote, the easiest and most important way you can help our community. Have fun out there in the week ahead.
Objectives for Cycle 457 (until March 7th)
An early lead on our prep list opened up for the new destination HIP 10834, where our Signum Initiative allies The Void Walkers are present but not yet in control. Heavy system traffic, but no Cutters or T-9s seen in open! Any readers who want Aisling to expand to this place should get in touch!
We decided to prepare a blocking system at the weekend, Felicia Winters’ long-term target Dongkum. Interestingly, this caused the bots hauling to the regular 5C prep target HIP 1572 to step up their efforts dramatically!
Aisling’s haulers are made of sterner stuff, outhauling the 5C at end of cycle by 127k to 100k merits. In addition they completed all top and high priority fortification targets and others including Runo, Kauruku and Kwelegus. Applause.
Our vote squeaked over the line in the end at 75%. Winters declined to race us, preferring a late switch to prepare Malgariji. The Feds showed little interest in their expansions. ZYADA buried Winters in Chang O (2k v 42k merits) and Hudson in Salhualasta (14k v 121k). More Federal activity was noted in the dead legacy galaxy.
Undermining attacks against Grom continued in LHS 3677, LFT 78, and Wadir. Archon Delaine’s Madyanmana was cancelled, as were a clutch of Federal control systems: Hudson’s Allowini and Nurundere, and Winters’ Lei Kax. Pranav Antal’s consolidation vote failed, putting his regular prep blocker Unjangen up for expansion.
The only economic changes were related to the Thargoid war, which with regard to the main event of the demise of Taranis maelstrom is proceeding according to FDev’s timetable. Tech broker unlocks for Nanite Torpedos, caustic sinks and other doodads have been removed to promote participation. Emperor Arissa clawed back +3CC and Li Yong lost -6CC.
Clearly our vote is under attack. So, a regular reminder to please earn or retain at least 100 merits so you can vote, the easiest and most important way you can help our community. Have fun out there in the week ahead.
Objectives for Cycle 457 (until March 7th)
- Vote for Consolidation! Voting is the most important thing you can do for AD, 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.
- Please do not prepare any systems this week. Spare media materials can be safely delivered to HIP 35209.
- Combat merits: oppose Felicia Winters’ expansion to Malgariji.
- AX: Imperial Xeno Defence targets this cycle are to defeat the alerts in Ahol and Fotlandjera. Active invasions include Vogulu, Muruidooges, H Puppis, and Bi Dhorora. Counterstrike the Hadad maelstrom spire system Col 285 Sector SX-Z b14-0.
- Join the Discord for guides, mentoring, BGS, PVP and insight. Remember: PP UI bad, Discord good. Powerplay is a community game, so connect with us.
- Aisling Duval powerplay is committed to the ZYADA alliance: Zemina Torval, Yuri Grom, Arissa Lavigny-Duval, Denton Patreus, Aisling Duval.
- See also, other powers active on Reddit: r/EliteGrom, r/kumocrew (Archon Delaine), r/EliteMahon, r/EliteWinters.