[Official Event] Even Chance

[Saoirse Keane]

Hey folks, I did overshoot the HP of the event ships, my bad. With today's more even engagement, the BAF side only had a single chance to pour in the damage, and it was not enough. For now, I am running with the outcome that the Hope had to detonate early to achieve a partial success of its objective, as it would have definitely died with less hp. I'll have to confirm with story if that's acceptable, but you can assume that the Bracknell is still in the game for now.

Meanwhile, the Bretonian Cruisers on the Achilles side were destroyed, and heavily damaged on the Founder side. The Mollys lost their covering Coalition gunboats and had their reserve force heavily damaged near Arranmore. Stay tuned for story to turn this mess into a more interesting dynamic stalemate.

In all honesty, as the pilot of the Hope, (yes. Hope flew Hope.) I agree with letting the partial success of the mission. I myself adjusted my own points of Roleplay Consequence for Saoirse Keane (She went down with the Fireship, the Early Detonation plays actually really well in my hands, and the kinda RP I was aiming for. ish). I did practically just park myself there to see just how long it'd take before I actually started to feel the damage, though more so to give Brets a good chance at the fight. I also wanted to do a countdown before I reached the ship, but I got nudged right as I'd started to. Which was kinda fitting for the ending we were given. The Snuggling up to my hege was cute too, though I believe it did not save the screenshot I took of the pair so close to me, almost within kissing distance.

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the Molly side for their excellent coordination today, the formation and its whole dynamic movement was a true joy to watch. You guys did exactly what was asked of you in regards to the plan and you kept the cover going for as long as we needed. The Plan Was A Complete Success in Execution, regardless of the writeup or event story continuation. Be proud, and Keep Fighting for Dublin, my friends!

Bretonia. As my "Sworn Enemy" InRP, I'd like to also offer my thanks for your participation. I know the event has been a bumpy ride for you guys, what with your uneasy start to the event with inability to muster people on a half-days notice pretty much. Hope that the shooting part was at least fun for y'all, and that you can take something away from the boss battle near the Battlecruiser Bracknell.

Maybe we will all meet on the battlefield again sometime, under more "Chill" Conditions (ie. where people don't feel it matters so much if you win or lose, just about having a good time). Maybe I'll get this hege thing going at last and finally kick of that fun train of thought. Maybe you all might be willing to do some more Roleplay based stuff instead of just raidlog pews. That could be fun too (:

As for Keane. Rest in Peace. You have burnt brighter than most, and did the Republic proud to your last breath. May your spirit rest easy, knowing you did what you could for a cause you believed was worth fighting for (I'll make a RP post Eventually over it, hopefully sooner rather than later).

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