It's just sad to see the event "sabotaged" in the way it is by the OC decision to throw their siege in just now.
I have a hard time seeing this part "Both sides are preparing by shipping supplies to the front lines, which will later allow the construction of specialized ships to aid them in the battle" (see announcement) happening when CR does not have ships in Taus any more because they have to be ready for 2 weeks to defend on a moment's notice, and GRN going "ye, we do not want to play. Let's be Outcast!".
Well done.
That's the way to kill off a long-planned event and the effort invested into it.