/r/EliteGrom
Yuri Grom. Dictator of EG Pilots. Fighter against the oppression and corruption of the Galaxy. All Powerplay targets will be communicated and coordinated by "The Eyes of Leshak" - Powerplay and BGS Group.
Yuri Grom is a leader of samenamed Power and faction EG Union, in Elite Dangerus.
If you want support EG Pilots, you can join our Discord Servers:
Also you can reed more info about us on our Website or on our Inara page
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22:55 UTC
Here for the bomb.
Hi All,
I'm just here to get the bomb. Before I start doing random stuff to get merits, i thought i wold ask what to do that will not disrupt what you guys are doing. I prefer to do combat undermining, but hey, im not picky :)
18:46 UTC
Cycle 445 Objectives
Cycle 444 Summary
The Eyes of Leshak succeeded in our bid for a squadron medal, finishing out the season in third place and threatening to overtake our allies in Levigny’s Legion for the silver. Federal Republic Command was hot on our tails the whole cycle; but after rallying our forces, bringing veterans out of retirement and delivering several hundred-thousand tons of supply to our partisans at Everest Vision we secured our second ever medal. I have never seen so many of our commanders active at once and the results speak for themselves. The Eyes’ official roster is only 16 Pilots deep, but what we lack in numbers we have always made up for in dedication to the cause of Freedom Among the Stars. If you have what it takes or just the willingness to learn, we are always accepting new recruits on our Discord. (https://discord.com/invite/PEUp2zA)
Trophies aside, Felicia Winters made a token expansion attempt on Polecteri, generating minimal interest from either side of the war. Princess Aisling Duval prepared Dongkum for expansion, denying the Federal President elect her prefered target and demanding Federal response the following week. The battle for the soul of greater Malgariji saw a reversal of previous Federal fortunes ensuring a more even field of play in the near future. A similar Federal initiative recently enabled lame duck Zachary Hudson to make a potent attempt at conquering Yemotepa, but will serve the EG Union just as well in the coming cycle. The Federation attacked many of our systems, but our Counterintelligence was more than a match for their vain efforts. If Hudson wishes to continue spinning his wheels into our territory we welcome him with open arms.
Cycle 445 Public Orders
-Vote Consolidation: This helps us control when and how we expand.
-Fortify our Control Systems: Not every system is a wise use of Counterintelligence, follow our trello (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom) for the Leadership Committee’s approved list of systems to fortify or join our Discord (https://discord.com/invite/PEUp2zA) for an explanation of our choices.
-Oppose Federal Expansions:
Malgariji
HIP 44811
Koljak
Abukunin
LP 926-40
For training or opportunities to wing up join The Eyes of Leshak Discord ( https://discord.com/invite/PEUp2zA)
-Liberate Yemotepa: by fighting for Yuri Grom against the Local Government or destroy ships in Yemotepa aligned to any other Power.
19:01 UTC
Cycle 397 Objectives
Recap and objectives provided by Comrade Mimi: With the focus on repelling the Thargoids (and the IRL holiday season) there isn't much going on in Power Play and BGS at the moment. Winters did have an expansion, but it was just a blocker as negligible effort was put into expanding it; in any case it was opposed. Thanks to our haulers we have forted strongly as usual, ended the cycle with over 1200 CC and therefore ensuring Yuri's domain is safe as ever.
Cycle 397 Objectives (Live mode)
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
For combat merits, feel free to undermine at the hunting grounds provided by AD and FLC; Lei Kax and Areklici, whichever is more convenient.
Vote - Please VOTE CONSOLIDATION
Thank you :)
Make sure to check out our new Recruitment Post!
15:19 UTC
Cycle 396 Objectives - 🥂 Happy New Year 🥂
Recap and objectives provided by Comrade Mimi: With 2022 drawing to a close, Yuri would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and to thank you all for the tremendous effort and contribution made; together we have achieved a great deal and have earned team TEoL the respect we deserve from the Power Play and BGS community. Can't wait to see what we'll accomplish in the 2023!
Cycle 396 Objectives (Live mode)
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). With the Thargoid messing with Power Play, this is more important than ever! Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
For combat merits, Winters has an expansion in Caspatsuria, please feel free to oppose that.
Vote - Please VOTE CONSOLIDATION
Thank you :)
Make sure to check out our new Recruitment Post!
10:49 UTC
Cycle 395 Objectives - Negotiations and more bugs
Cycle 394 Brief Recap
Recap and objectives provided by Comrade Mimi: The discussion amongst PP leaders with regard to "freezing" Power Play in order to make resources available to counter the Thargoids threat is still ongoing, but it is progressing and looks like we'll have some sort of agreement soon. Once again we have not prepared any system for expansion, instead we have focused on purely defensive PP (fortification) and AX activities.
Cycle 395 Objectives (Live mode)
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). With the Thargoid messing with Power Play, this is more important than ever! Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
For anyone needing merits and want to earn them via combat, Lei Kax and Areklici, whichever is more convenient, can be undermined for this purpose (don't worry going over the trigger). Our thanks to AD and FLC for offering these systems.
Vote - Please VOTE CONSOLIDATION
Thank you :)
Make sure to check out our new Recruitment Post!
10:13 UTC
Cycle 394 Objectives - Ceasefire in the name of humankind
Cycle 393 Recap
Recap and objectives provided by Comrade Mimi:
With the Thargoids being a threat to the whole of humanity, Power Play leaders are currently in talk looking at the possibility of freezing Power Play in order to free up resources to fight the alien invaders.
Grom is open to the idea, and although no formal agreement has been reached yet, as a show of good faith, we have decided to cease offensive PP activities for the time being, consequently we have not prepared any system for expansion this week. Furthermore, despite the Thargoids encroaching into our territory, Grom pilots have set aside territorial differences and have been following directives set out by leading anti-xeno groups and organizations to defend humanity; valiant battles have been fought against the invaders.
Cycle 394 Objectives (Live mode)
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
Combat objectives: Please OPPOSE Hudson's expansion to POLECTERI. There may also be AX objectives to follow.
Vote - Please VOTE CONSOLIDATION!
Thank you :)
Make sure to check out our new Recruitment Post!
12:47 UTC
Cycle 393 Objectives
Cycle 392 Brief Recap
Recap and objectives provided by Comrade Mimi: The highlight of the week was the new narrative introduced by FDev’s update 14 – The invasion of the Thargoid; their activities affect Power Play and BGS – population lost to Thargoid attack causes reduction in the sphere’s income for example. LYR has already lost CC, and our own Muncheim sphere has been affect and we’ll see a CC reduction next cycle. “May we live in interesting times” indeed!
In terms of actual Power Play, it was a relatively quiet cycle; there was only one notable expansion - Hudson’s attempt to take Polecteri, which was successfully opposed.
Within Yuri’s domain, we had great success with our BGS effort, and our haulers have worked hard with the fortification, resulting in us ending the cycle with well over 1200 CC! Our benevolent dictator sends his heartfelt thanks for another week of incredible contributions!
Cycle 393 Objectives (Live mode)
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom).
Combat objectives:
[a] Help Grom expand to KWAKWAKWAL by fighting for Yuri in Armed Revolts in the system, or by destroying non-Grom ships using the beacon method.
[b] Alternatively, for those wanting a change of scenery, please feel free to oppose Delaine's expansion to Gunayeb .
- Vote consolidation please.
Thank you :)
16:12 UTC
Cycle 392 - TEoL goes LIVE ONLY
Cycle 391 Brief Recap
Recap and objectives provided by Comrade Mimi:
The most important event of the week was of course the splitting of the ED universe into two separate realities, Live (aka Odyssey/4.0) and Legacy, with activities in one having absolutely no effect in the other. Maintaining PP and BGS in two separate game modes is not a practical proposition for us and will simply lead to burnouts. In view of the fact that there will be no more new contents for Legacy, and various third party utilities, such as Inara, will be supporting the Live version only, plus we believe our allies will also be focusing on Live, it would make sense for us to do the same. So going forward, please conduct all PP and BGS activities in Live mode*. In the other news - Winters' attempted expansion to Panorua was crushed by ZYADA forces. Still not sure what Ticua (Hudson's expansion) was all about, but that's been successfully opposed as well. Yuri would like to thank all the CMDRs for their contribution.*
Cycle 392 Objectives (Live mode)
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
We don't have an expansion this week, so for those looking to earn merits via combat, please feel free to OPPOSE Hudson's expansion to POLECTERI.
Please vote consolidation.
Make sure to check out our new Recruitment Post!
Thank you! :)
11:56 UTC
Cycle 391 Objectives - Balance Act brings Mislika back home.
Cycle 390 Recap
Recap and objectives provided by Comrade Mimi: The highlight of the week is our successful expansion to Mislika; Yuri expresses his sincere thanks to all the combat pilots who worked on the expansion to make this possible. Meanwhile, within the Yuriverse, our haulers and BGS operatives have been working hard as usual, and there is no unusual event to report.
Envoy of Goats has the following to add: This week our agents contributed to an extensive undermining campaign to balance cancel Felicia Winters. The operation took half a million merits and heavy coordination with our allies. Winters remains empty-handed after months of repeated attempts to expand into Dongkum. Despite minimal conventional opposition from ZYADA, Winters put more than one million merits into her expansion, roughly 40% of which were suspiciously not attributable to any Winters squadron. Elsewhere in the Galaxy, Princess Aisling Duval's fifth column voters and haulers seem mysteriously absent, wherever could they have gone?
Cycle 391 Objectives
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
We don't have an expansion this week, so for those looking to earn merits via combat, please feel free to OPPOSE Winters' expansion to PANOURA. Don't bother with Hudson's expansion; it seems to be a worthless system for Hudson so not sure what that's about.
Please vote consolidation!
Make sure to check out our new Recruitment Post!
Thank you! :)
17:59 UTC
Cycle 390 Objectives
Objectives provided by Comrade Mi Mi:
A quiet week in general for Power Play; The Federation had one expansion which was crushed by ZYADA forces, but sadly our own attempt to Wadir was opposed. Within Yuri's domain, our ongoing BGS projects are proceeding very well, and we have fortified strongly, ending the cycle with well over 1100 CC.
For this cycle, please:
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
This week's combat objectives are:
Help Grom expand to MISLIKA by fighting for Yuri in Armed Revolts in the system, or by destroying non-Grom ships using the beacon method.
Or oppose any of the Federal expansions: DONGKUM, HIP 95350 and CASPATSURIA.
- Please vote consolidation.
Thank you :)
Make sure to check out our new Recruitment Post!
17:11 UTC
Cycle 389 Objectives
Objectives provided by Comrade Mi Mi:
Last cycle was the end of season 26 of Power Play, and TEoL finished at 8th place on the leaderboard, well ahead of many of the more established squadrons which is a fantastic achievement! :)
Yuri would like to thank everyone who has helped. Our attempt to expand to Kwakwakwal was once again opposed by our enemies who put in nearly 150k merits; we'll try Wadir again this week :) !
Elsewhere, we are continuing to enjoy great success with our BGS operations, and our fortification has been as strong as ever.
For this cycle, please:
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
Help us expand to WADIR by fighting for Yuri in Armed Revolts in the system, or by destroying non-Grom ships using the beacon method.
Vote Consolidation please!
Thank you :)
Make sure to check out our new Recruitment Post!
12:04 UTC
Official Recruitment Post for The Eyes of Leshak
The Eyes of Leshak, leading Yuri Grom Powerplay-Community since 3306, are recruiting!
Join us and help to maintain Yuri Groms domain or fight side by side with our comrades against the enemy!
New commander? Experienced strategist or diplomat? Knowledge in Powerplay or BGS? Graphic Designer? Hauler? Soldier? Bounty Hunter? Adventurer who loves exploring?
We want you!
Become a member of the Eyes of Leshak and join the ranks of dedicated pilots that fight an uphill fight cycle after cycle!
We managed to rebuild Grom and are stronger than ever before! Respected by allies - feared by our enemy! With you we can take the next step! Join our Discord, pass the security checks and get access to the TeoL project!
Hauling projorities via Trello list!
Undermining and opposing in coordination with our allies!
BGS objectives!
Now with our own player minor faction!
Group of dedicated and helpful pilots!
Optional Loretalk and Roleplay!
You can find us here:
Discord
Inara
Forums
INCOMING TRANSMISSION FROM THE EYES OF LESHAK
Citizens of humankind, we extend our hands to you. Leshak’s voice calls out, like a distant sound of thunder echoing through the cosmos. You know of him; and he knows of you through us. For we are The Eyes of Leshak, and we see for Yuri Grom.
After several millennia of human history, it is time to set the record straight. To learn from past mistakes, to seek greatness for ourselves, and to truly be free among the stars.
Yuri Grom wants you, the freedom fighters of mankind. The common folk who stand against the corrupt powers that be. The ordinary, the rich, the poor. The outcasts of worlds over. To those who see eye to eye with our great leader, the esteemed Dictator Yuri Grom, it is up to you to join his cause.
The Eyes of Leshak is a “post-EG” organization. Meaning that we were formed after Yuri Grom entered the galactic stage. After defecting from the Federation and forming the EG Union, millions of people from many systems began to follow his cause for themselves.
“Freedom unforeseen, is the freedom we bring. For our might, is in what’s right.”
09:19 UTC
Cycle 388 Objectives
Despite a valiant effort at Wadir, our combat pilots having put in well over 130k of merits, the expansion was unfortunately stopped by last minute bomb(s) dropped by our oppositions. This week we will try Kwakwakwal again! Within Yuri's domain, we forted well, and we have had great success with our BGS projects.
For this cycle, please:
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
Help us expand to Kwakwakwal by fighting for Yuri in Armed Revolts in the system, or by destroying non-Grom ships using the beacon method.
Please vote consolidation.
12:56 UTC
Cycle 387 Objectives
We had a bit of excitement last week - our Power was attacked towards the end of the cycle, 12 control systems were undermined by our enemies which were subsequently cancelled by our haulers. Despite the unprovoked attack, we ended the cycle with over 1200 cc once again, therefore maintaining our maximum defence bonus.
Sadly, our attempt to expand to Kwakwakwal was unsuccessful; one day...
Meanwhile, all is well within the Yuriverse with our BGS projects preceding as planned. Yuri would like to thank everyone who has helped to maintain his domain.
For this cycle, please:
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
Help us expand to WADIR by fighting for Yuri in Armed Revolts in the system, or by destroying non-Grom ships using the beacon method.
Please vote consolidation
Thank you o7
12:16 UTC
Cycle 386 Objectives
Our expansion attempt to Wadir was unfortunately heavily opposed; there's always a next time. :) Other than that, it was business as usual with our fortification and BGS projects - both went extremely well, and Yuri is grateful to everyone who has contributed.
For this cycle, please:
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom) . Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
Help us expand to KWAKWAKWAL by fighting for Yuri in Armed Revolts in the system, or by destroying non-Grom ships using the beacon method.
Vote consolidation please!
16:20 UTC
Cycle 385 Objectives
We forted well as usual and ended the cycle with over 1200 CC. We have also managed to prepare Wadir, a profitable system and it is in the expansion phase this week. Meanwhile, within the Yuriverse, our BGS operations have been proceeding smoothly as planned. Yuri would like to thank all the pilots who have contributed.
For this cycle, please:
- Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
- Help us expand to WADIR by fighting for Yuri in Armed Revolts in the system, or by destroying non-Grom ships using the beacon method.
- Please vote consolidation.
14:35 UTC
Cycle 384 Objectives
Despite the effort of our combat pilots, we were unsuccessful in taking Wadir last week due to strong opposition. We'll try again another time. Within the Yuriverse, however, all is well, we had much success with our BGS operations and the fortification of our key systems were very much in order. Yuri is grateful for everyone's contribution.
For this cycle, please:
Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
Oppose the federal expansions in Mislika & Misisture.
Please vote consolidation.
11:58 UTC
Cycle 383 Objectives
We have a piece of excellent news this week: The Eyes of Leshak is now officially a PMF and we have a home in Pech!
Elsewhere, everything has been normal, and Yuri would like to thank all the CMDRs who have contributed to maintaining his domain. Despite the Federation's months long effort to retake Dongkum, we and allies have once again denied them their old space. We also prevented a weapon directed at us, Aisling Duval and Torval.
For this cycle, please:
- Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
- Please help Yuri expand to Wadir by fighting in armed revolt locatons (CZs) in the system, or destroy non-Grom ships near the beacon.
- Please vote consolidation. It helps us control when and where we expand.
Thank youFor community, training, BGS objectives, and a greater understanding of Grom Powerplay, join The Eyes of Leshak’s Discord
22:55 UTC
Cycle 382 Objectives
Our valiant attempt to expand to Kwakwakwal was sadly unsuccessful due to heavy opposition; we'll try again when the opportunity presents itself. Meanwhile, all is well within the Yuriverse; we forted well as always, and our BGS activities have been progressing as planned. Yuri would like to extend his thanks to all the CMDRs who have contributed.
For this cycle, please:
- Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
- For combat merits, feel free to oppose the Fed expansions in Dongkum and HIP 95350
- Please vote consolidation
08:11 UTC
Cycle 381 Objectives
Last week we forted well and our BGS team has been successful in various endeavours. We ended the cycle with over 1200 cc, so we retain our 50% defence bonus. Additionally, we have managed to push a profitable system to expansion!
For this cycle, please:
- Fortify as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
- Help Yuri expand to KWAKWAKWAL by fighting for Yuri in Armed Revolts in the system, or by destroying non-Grom ships using the beacon method.
- Vote - Please vote consolidation
08:43 UTC
Cycle 380 Objectives
Focus on fortification as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
For anyone looking for combat merits, feel free to oppose Hudsons' expansion in Decima.
Please vote consolidation
14:34 UTC
Cycle 379 Objectives
Last cycle we fortified strongly and ended the week with well over 1200 CC, so our 50% defence bonus is maintained, and our BGS operatives have been working hard to ensure the stability of Yuri's domain.
Yuri is grateful to all the CMDRs who contributed.
For this cycle, please:
- Focus on fortification as per the Trello list (https://trello.com/b/F0nm7r1j/yuri-grom). Please DO NOT fortify any systems not specifically listed; should there be an attack against us, there are systems we want to scrap, and we won't be able to do it if they have been fortified.
- For those looking for combat merits, feel free to oppose the Feds' expansions (Caspatsuria, Dongkum and Panorua).
- Vote Consolidation
Thank you o7
20:43 UTC
C369 Public Orders
Cycle 369 is here and with it comes a new expansion into Muncheim, courtesy of some last minute work by our haulers. Last week we stopped Hudson’s hard fought attempt at Nurundere and completed all of our priority fortification.
Public Orders:
Fortify our control systems as per the Trello.
Prepare Hurundere from Iah Bulu, and Nurundere from Pethes.
Push our expansion in Muncheim.
Oppose the Federation’s expansion into Balatu.
For community, training, BGS objectives, and a greater understanding of Grom Powerplay join The Eyes of Leshak’s Discord
01:44 UTC
C367 Public Orders
Cycle 366 saw the revolution spread to 33 Billion new citizens across 50 systems. Our personal success aside, Denton Patreus and Edmund Mahon also completed their expansions, while Winters failed to capture Ju Shosi. After last week’s exceptional expansions we’re taking things easy for a week. No expansions of our own, just fundamentals.
Public Orders:
Fortify our control systems as per the Trello.
Vote Consolidation, it helps us control when and how we expand.
Oppose the Federation’s expansion into Mulungu and Aeternitas.
For community, training, BGS objectives, and a greater understanding of Grom Powerplay join The Eyes of Leshak’s Discord
05:27 UTC
C366 Public Orders
Cycle 365 went about as well as we could hope. Our revolutionaries have successfully taken Rho Capricorni. Bad faith ALD pledges attempted to expand against the Emperor’s will but were crushed by a coalition of 3rd party pilots including our own. The Empire successfully thwarted Winters’ expansion into HIP 51228. After a lengthy 5 weeks of turmoil, and the loss of 41 control systems Zachary Hudson has finally stabilized, bringing an end to this chapter of powerplay, but not before our haulers readied 3 simultaneous expansions at the 11th hour in a bold campaign to deny him future space.
Public Orders:
Fortify our control systems as per the Trello.
Vote Consolidation, it helps us control when and how we expand.
Push all 3 expansions!
For community, training, BGS objectives, and a greater understanding of Grom Powerplay join The Eyes of Leshak’s Discord
21:18 UTC
C365 Public Objectives
Last week saw Yuri successfully expand into Rati Irtii, granting us a healthy chunk of CC. This week we are doing the same with Rho Capricorni, another profitable system with highly favorable triggers. Meanwhile, Hudson is in Turmoil for the 5th consecutive week with 14 more systems expected to drop off.
Public Orders:
Fortify our control systems as per the Trello.
Vote Consolidation, it helps us control when and how we expand.
Push the expansion in Rho Capricorni.
For community, training, BGS objectives, and a greater understanding of Grom Powerplay join The Eyes of Leshak’s Discord!
20:51 UTC
PP - an insight, a thank you and an update from the bearded one
Now Yuri is out of turmoil and sporting a new slimline figure (obviously without touching the mighty beard) it’s probably a good time to sum up what’s happened since TEoL took on the running of his power 18 months ago.
When we started Yuri had control of 46 systems, 22 of them were loss makers (I mean what! nearly half), 16 were weapons either left by EGP, core 5c or the unsanctioned Federation 5c during his time of chaos. He had a starting CC each week of 398 which wasn’t bad really but lots of those systems sucked. Tentative diplomatic relations ensued with Empire, Federation and other Independents, some of which went well, others not so much. Too much hatred and distrust could not be forgotten by certain parties.
Early on we picked up a couple of profitable systems and also managed to get rid of the two easiest to shed systems which put him still at 46 systems but up to a starting cc of 486, this should have freed up cc back to other powers but didn’t as the game was still bugged.
A little later whilst trying to fight 5C the Federation attacked and placed Yuri into turmoil forcing him to lose 3 good systems, immediate retaliation saw Yuri taking on a loss making system that destroyed the income from the one turmoiled system that Hudson subsequently took control of.
A few cycles later we gained control of another profitable system rising back to 45 systems and a starting CC of 480.
Not too long later another system joined the Yuriverse, 46 systems, starting CC 433 and so it remained for some time before a long battle over many cycles brought yet another system into the fold, 47 systems, 369CC.
For a long time the stalemate ensued until the Federation launched their attack on the Alliance and turmoiled many systems out of his control. Seizing the opportunity and with the Alliance’s blessing Yuri immediately took control of 5 more systems, which meant 53 systems but a starting CC of only 45.
The next few months saw Yuri add to this each time with more individual profitable systems but of course the lowering of starting CC due to overheads resulting in 55 systems under his control but a negative starting balance of -123.
We had been approached by the Federation with an offer to ‘help’ us turmoil and shed some loss makers but due to previous events obviously trust wasn’t high so a ‘thank you but no thank you’ was given.
The subsequent weeks saw the Federation prepare and attempt to expand into systems that would contest Yuri space, some were simply systems that were profitable to Hudson, others were just loss making systems intended as weapons. The refusal of Federation help came with a cost it would seem.
Given that we still had systems we wanted rid of, many of such were weapons against the Empire pushed by 5C, also noting that we had never been attacked by them we cautiously made an approach for help and after some negotiation a deal was made. They provided the opposition, we controlled the turmoil.
Fast forward to the beginning of cycle 348.
Yuri is out of turmoil, controlling 50 systems, now only 17 are loss makers, having removed 5 weapons and a starting CC of 677 and after FDev fixed the bugs preventing contested CC returning to other powers, we restored 1443 CC to Yuri and other Powers.
Amazing what can result from trust and cooperation.
Powerplay isn’t an aspect that sees immediate returns for engagement or even easy to see outcomes, it demands constant effort from individuals working together as a team in solo, PG’s or open and an understanding of a neglected area of the game but one that with focus and determination can provide as much enjoyment as the rest of the game and when you have experienced all that Elite has to offer your interests it’s often the place where experienced Cmdr’s end up for that next level challenge.
Yuri now maintains an incredibly strong position within the galaxy thanks to the hard work of some very dedicated Cmdrs and a lot of help from friends and allies, particularly the Alliance and the Empire, but also thanks to those Cmdr’s on the other side of the fence who provide the opposition and interest weekly who can still play the game in a fun and sociable way.
o7 Cmdrs, see you around Clayakarma.
22:04 UTC
C347 - Onwards and Upwards
You may have noticed Yuri ended up with a few systems in turmoil over the last 2 cycles. The ones among you with knowledge of powerplay will have noticed they were all loss making systems that were bad for Yuri. The turmoil was intentional, controlled and executed without flaw. Even the 2 systems still in turmoil this week were planned to ensure that the 5 systems we wanted rid off actually dropped, despite outside interference (we know who you are- cheeky Federal/Kumo Cmdrs). This week we will simply fortify out of turmoil and end up with a very positive starting cc for the future. This clearly could not have been done on our own and Yuri thanks the dedicated Cmdrs from other powers that helped achieve the outcome we wanted.
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Objectives for this cycle- simple:
- Fort, fort, fort Yuris controls systems as per Yuri Fortification
09:49 UTC
C342 - Its a whole new game
Yuris forces started the cycle strongly by quickly prepping the valuable system of Murung and fortifying his profitable control systems.
Hudson initially tried for a prep race but quickly changed tactic instead choosing to attack Yuris control systems and systematically undermine them. This demonstrated some impressive gameplay, actually amazing is probably more accurate.
The Federation whilst forting their own systems, pushing 4 of their own expansions, prepping 2 more systems also managed to undermine or cancel 20 of Yuri’s control systems even with his full defence bonus, that’s an undermining merit count of over 350 000 in one cycle (not counting the partially undermined systems). Not that impressive we hear you say....
We can only guess it was simply to prove a point but some of the systems were not only cancelled or undermined by reaching the trigger required but actually had those triggers smashed into pieces. If we take a look at a few:
Tatamo with a 17k trigger completed to 167%, 12000 merits more.
San Guan with its 11K trigger was completed to 150%, 6000 merits more than needed.
But wait, not to be outdone we also had
Ngaledi with a 29k trigger undermined to 125%, 7000 merits more.
But hold on again, what about the big one?
V2213 Ophiuchii - a trigger requiring 30k merits, absolutely destroyed with an extra 15 000 merits taking it to 147% undermined.
Even more astounding is that most of those merits were achieved by a single Hudson cmdr, playing 23 hrs each day and maintaining a constant undermining rate of between 4 – 5.5k per hour who also spent time working Hudsons expansion.
With Cmdrs like that it is simply a matter of time before Hudson destroys all who oppose him, the galaxy has been warned…although perhaps encourage this single cmdr to take some time off over the holidays like the rest of us.
Yuri thanks all those Cmdrs who responded to this attack and helped fortify those undermined systems, even the ones that we didn’t really need fortifying and could have happily allowed the turmoil to proceed thus shedding some loss making and weaponised systems. Your work was noticed.
C343 priorities:
[1] Please VOTE CONSOLIDATION.
[2] Fortify our systems as per Yuri guidance
[3] Fight for Yuri in Armed conflict zones in our expansion system Murung
Thank you all for your hard work and support. If you have questions or want to be involved more, join us at TEoL Discord
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09:55 UTC