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Seleene
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Posted - 2006.06.12 20:59:00 -
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Edited by: Seleene on 12/06/2006 21:09:03
Opinion & Answers
Per our clientĘs request we have been asked to clarify the specific goals of this war. The MC is a military organization and thus simply does as our clientĘs wish. However, in this case, I will try to clarify things in simple terms.
This war was never about BWF or the Blue Pill. It was not about hurting EVE University nor was it about driving up HAC prices. It was not about our poor Shark. It was about demonstrating that a 'neutral' industry conglomerate cannot expect to build tools of war on the scale of Motherships and be safe from the potential consequences. Our client wished to test the resolve and ability of Big Blue to defend their industry and territory and we followed those instructions to the best of our ability.
Obviously Big Blue was unprepared for what happened. Even so, it did not stop their pilots from doing what they could when the opportunity presented itself. It is interesting to note that during our POS takedowns, as we began our assault on the EVE University POS's in 8MG, they had pilots actually onlining more guns and modules in an attempt to slow us down!
The MC assault was fast, furious and overwhelming in its intensity the last ten days. We had record numbers of pilots online but it was very seldom that we held the advantage in numbers. Never before has the MC thrown this much into an all or nothing job. We were absolutely relentless and we expected that Big Blue would recognize the invasion for what it was: an actual war, not just a cheap ganking session. Apparently, they did not until it was too late.
End Game
At present, we have achieved all of the initial goals set forth by our client. Earlier today I spoke with leadership representatives of Big Blue and we have reached an amicable resolution to the current situation, the details of which everyone is more than free to speculate about. DonĘt bother though. The truth is seldom as spectacular as some of the things said on these forums.
Know this - the war between MC and Big Blue is over. The outpost in 8MG will revert to Big Blue control. The MC will maintain a military presence in Big Blue space for the next several days. Anyone attacking Big Blue or attempting to take advantage of their current situation will have to go through the MC first.
That is all. Thank you and good night.
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Seleene
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Posted - 2006.06.12 20:59:00 -
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Edited by: Seleene on 12/06/2006 21:05:28
Phase II
On the night of Wednesday, 7 June '06 the MC stood up a death star POS in BWF and began intensive carrier-based ops that further increased our control of the area. For those that wonder, WCS are no defense against a dozen fighters on your ass.
On Friday, 9 June '06, we began an extensive siege of the Blue Pill outpost in BWF while a division of the MC Capital Ship Fleet started the process of liberating 8MG from Big Blue control. An attack by Blue on Saturday night to prevent the installation of an MC POS in 8MG ended in failure. A follow up attempt to enter the system the next day met with similar results.
One of the centerpieces of this entire operation was the destruction of the Stepstone Capital Shipyard POS in 8MG which had over 20 billion isk in components stored for mothership production. In addition to this, a Capital Ship Maintenance array was left unanchored in the POS bubble. This 900 million isk module was scooped up by an MC dreadnaught and safely moved out for use by us in the future.
On Sunday afternoon, 1800 EVE time, the last Blue POS in 8MG went into reinforced mode.
After downtime today, Masada Station came under attack by MC forces.
As of 12:21 EVE time today the Minmatar Refinery in 8MG now belongs to the Mercenary Coalition.
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2006.06.12 12:19
Solar System: 8MG-J6
Conquered Corporation: Four Horsemen
Conquering Corporation: Contraband Inc.
Conquering Character: RavenStorm
Mission Accomplished.
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Seleene
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Posted - 2006.06.12 20:59:00 -
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Edited by: Seleene on 12/06/2006 21:01:12
Well, the drama of this one has been high and it's time for some answers from our side of things. I'll try to separate fact from opinion but remember - this is our point of view and Blue can respond however they see fit. Sorry, no fancy banners as there was no time. Things moved too fast.
ALL MC REPLIES TO THIS THREAD WILL BE RESPECTFUL!
The Decision
Why did we do this? When the MC takes a contract, we consider many different factors. We wanted a challenge; we wanted to do something that would test us both militarily and logistically. We also wanted a chance to fly with our new brothers and sisters in Contraband and give them a chance to show their capabilities in a variety of situations. (They rock, btw!)
We looked at the options available to us and selected what we believed to be the hardest.
Big Blue space is among the most heavily fortified in EVE. Our scouts reported daily, heavy gate camps, complete with bubbles and the like. We saw carriers, dreads, swarms of players in small ships throwing themselves at their enemies and a massive POS defense network. We got ready for a major slugfest and prepared to bring it like never before.
Phase I
I would first like to thank CCP for the complete lack of lag in the system. 
The largest battle of the war took place the night of Saturday, 3 June '06 when the MC entered BWF in force for the first time. The gate was completely bubbled and the Big Blue forces had the support of at least four carriers. A gang of sixty-eight MC jumped into over one-hundred enemy ships.
Attacking the BB Blockade
Aftermath
The laggy and bloody aftermath saw fifteen MC battleships down with twenty-three enemy BS killed along with nearly eighty Blue support ships.
We took the gate. At no point since has Blue attempted to form another fleet the size of this one. The following days saw the MC firming up our control of BWF and the adjoining system of 8MG.
A common sight on the BWF gates.
Only during certain time periods between 0100-0500 EVE time did we see any real enemy gangs forming. BWF entered a near permanent state of 'lockdown' while MC patrols kept the gate back to empire clear for those entities who swore not to interfere in our operations.
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LoxyRider
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:00:00 -
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Edited by: LoxyRider on 12/06/2006 21:09:38
Awesome contract, the scale and dificulty was somthing I dont think the MC have tried before. To take on Big Blue, 2 outposts and a heck a lot of pilots Im damn pleased with our result. Good luck to Big Blue and Eve-U in the future, you were valid targets but you do good work.
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Emeline Cabernet
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:05:00 -
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can i reply now? forum lagg meg midt i rµva..
are you keeping the outpost?
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Brisi
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:07:00 -
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Good job? And what's to become of the station?
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Alaesa
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:08:00 -
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nice work people
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FowlPlayChiken
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:08:00 -
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Good fight guys. I, personally, have never fought in the way we had to fight for this contract. the result was the loss of a hac and two command ships, all to ganks. respect to TBB for continuing the fight, and for humbling my ship e-peen:-p bawk mates, gl in your future, and thanks for all the fish
Just podded this sig, now where is my toy? - Wrangler |
K Shara
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:09:00 -
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was great fun.
but im bored now.....
no fighty fighty
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Contraband
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Snake Charmer
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:10:00 -
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Good show old chap.
Respectful?
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Ikvar
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:12:00 -
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Well fought and thanks to all TBB members, even if you did make me first primary in the first fight!
Would have been more fun without the lag though 
Originally by: duffmantt
the majority of -10's you meet will be highly skilled.
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Chode Rizoum
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:13:00 -
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awsome. and me who was starting to think only thing MC did was mine
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NereSky
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:14:00 -
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Well , i cant wait for the movie ( makes space on his hard drive in expectation) 
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jarack
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:14:00 -
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what ship was this http://www.mercenarycoalition.com/stuff/seleene/BigBlue/8MGstation.jpg
Rest In Peace - "ioctl" |
Trooper B99
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:14:00 -
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Thank you BB, it was certainly fun (lag excluded). Best of luck in your future endevours.
Wirykomi Team Racer - COLOSSUS Championships Year 106
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Deja Thoris
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:15:00 -
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GJ to all MC and thanks to BB for the fun fights.
I'm back in South Africa at the mo visiting the folks and getting my news fix on a dialup modem from the 70's
I'll be back to civilization on the 22nd if any MC bosses want to accept another contract starting then *hint* cough *hint*
Also, congrats to Ravenstorm hitting the "Final blow" on your ex-corps Outpost \o/
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Trooper B99
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:16:00 -
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Originally by: jarack
what ship was this http://www.mercenarycoalition.com/stuff/seleene/BigBlue/8MGstation.jpg
Loxy, so its probably a Chimera.
Wirykomi Team Racer - COLOSSUS Championships Year 106
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Shamis Orzoz
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:17:00 -
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BoB really don't want anybody else building motherships and titans do they?
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Shin Ra
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:18:00 -
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They paid you.
You stopped shooting.
Very understand employers you have.
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Coug
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:18:00 -
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Props to the Big Blue, and especially Eve University. I know we learned a thing or two from you guys .
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Zulak
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:18:00 -
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Yah, I made it to the first page. I don't know about the client's agenda was just to test TBB's will to defend a neutral space, that seems like a lot of money to hire MC just for that.
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Miramax
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:19:00 -
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Originally by: Shamis Orzoz
BoB really don't want anybody else building motherships and titans do they?
my toughts exactly
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Nafri
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:19:00 -
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Bleh, a victory is useless without total humilation of your enemy 
From Dusk till Dawn
Sig removed, e-mail us if you'd like to know why. -ReverendM ([email protected]) |
juduzz
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:19:00 -
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GG TBB,
and special thanks to most of EVE-UNI you guys fought with spirit if nothing else, wether you were 2 year old or 2 week old charactors. I see bright things for eve-Unis future. \o/
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Marovinchian
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:21:00 -
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GF too tbb and GL in your future endeavors, smack free local was a great thing too see for the entirety of a war (with the exception of the headless shark nubs) Respect too all those who fought.
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Shaelin Corpius
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:26:00 -
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I would like to thank Big Blue for all the crazy fights I had. First time I have had the shakes in pvp in a long time. Fighting outnumbered 4TW. Learned a few things about station warfare from ya'll.
And the mostly smack free environment was a blessing. GL to TBB in their future endevours.
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Ronan Teisdari
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:27:00 -
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You guys are top notch at what you do.
It was always a great fight (when lag monster didn't eat the ships).
Wish I could have been on more ops personally, but play times didn't mesh with op times very well :)
Thanks for the experience MC.
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Phoenus
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:27:00 -
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Thank you Big Blue, this contract was most enjoyable, and full of firsts too. The requirement to always be alert, or else the risk of having 5-15 fighters following your ass around system, combined with a personal first of target-calling during the first fight (when all our FCs were lagged/jammed/warping out) made the contract one of which was unique.
Good luck in your future endeavors.
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Dianabolic
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:33:00 -
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Originally by: Shamis Orzoz
BoB really don't want anybody else building motherships and titans do they?
In the absence of anybody else taking credit for it, we will.
Great job MC, next time let us pay for the contract, ok?
Cheers ;)
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KSUDruid
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:33:00 -
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Marovinchian is a n00b.
Oh, and nicely played MC. That is all 
-Druid
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