The HMA would like to share our deepest appreciation to Deepwater Hooligans for their prompt and thorough response to the infestation of the Rancer pipe by the aptly named Burn the Boats alliance. Their efforts help to ensure that Hek and the surrounding systems continue to remain free of BtB’s nefarious influence.
As BtB leadership was not involved in the decision to deploy their Astrahus, we can only speculate as to what compelled RGC Godfather to establish a foothold in one of the hottest local systems with minimal planning or preparation. However, one BtB member speaking on condition of anonymity had this to say.
“RGC Godfather is a fucking idiot.”
While the HMA withholds judgement in that respect, it is undeniable that this was a heavy loss with multiple billions of ISK destroyed with no clear strategic benefit. Undeniable, of course, except to RGC Godfather who considers this to be a “successful test”. Clearly, this is a man playing 5-dimensional chess while the rest of us are only scratching tic-tac-toe in the dirt. Perhaps he should share some of his insight with the rest of his membership as the general consensus seems to be that…
“A 10b loss is not a ‘Test’ but an objective failure.”
“If it were me as a new CEO who just joined the alliance, and I saw this, big red flag”
Perhaps, next time, BtB should consider cooperating with the friendly neighborhood cartel. At the very least, they could have consulted with us on the feasibility of this plan. While our fees aren’t cheap, it would still have saved them billions in ISK and the much more important hit to their reputation.
EDIT – Here’s a video
