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These were not the only crews to get involved though. The British Empire, recognising the potential of this grand alliance against CoV, [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/a-hunt-for-the-cov/ joined in the fray] on 19th May 2016 and sought to bring in more of the smaller crews to the frontlines. Within days, the gears of war were turning as no less than seven crews were actively taking up arms and pursuing their previous belligerents. In addition, it became apparent that CoV's reputation was disintegrating at a rapid pace. No longer seen as untouchable, players recalled the frequent raids, the driving of long-term players such as [[Konstruktor]] away from server and the arrogance of the past and used this this opportunity to shatter the crusader's hegemony for once and for all. | These were not the only crews to get involved though. The British Empire, recognising the potential of this grand alliance against CoV, [http://piratemc.com/groups/british-empire-public-releases/forum/topic/a-hunt-for-the-cov/ joined in the fray] on 19th May 2016 and sought to bring in more of the smaller crews to the frontlines. Within days, the gears of war were turning as no less than seven crews were actively taking up arms and pursuing their previous belligerents. In addition, it became apparent that CoV's reputation was disintegrating at a rapid pace. No longer seen as untouchable, players recalled the frequent raids, the driving of long-term players such as [[Konstruktor]] away from server and the arrogance of the past and used this this opportunity to shatter the crusader's hegemony for once and for all. | ||
Within a week, a large number players of CoV had departed, leaving only the core crusaders behind. Many small groups such as [[Khaos]] emerged from the Exodus, but were much weaker than the old CoV. CoV itself didn't disband and remained a competent crew, but the wind had gone from its sails. Victory belonged to the | Within a week, a large number players of CoV had departed, leaving only the core crusaders behind. Many small groups such as [[Khaos]] emerged from the Exodus, but were much weaker than the old CoV. CoV itself didn't disband and remained a competent crew, but the wind had gone from its sails. Victory belonged to the Entente who rose up against them. | ||
The result of this unexpected upheaval was a change in the balance of power. Solis, EE and BE were suddenly seen as the new power houses of the server and many wondered if they would stick to their peaceful ideals or attempt to fill CoV's shoes as warlords. While the latter scenario did not immediately come into effect, it did not put an end to war either. | |||
The first challenge faced by the BE was the reemergence of [[USE]], who were in conflict with [[Thirteen Colonies]] over a name dispute. Verbal assaults were launched but no blood was shed. | |||
Then out of the ruins emerged the resurrection of an old nemesis lead by [[Mandarin_Panda]]: [[Outlaws]]. While the fledgling crew was in itself no threat, the Entente was aware that it would try to use its reputation to its advantage and attract capable PvPers. Sure enough, Outlaws declared its intention to become a powerful PvP crew in its own right. This announcement was met with declarations of war by the [[LoN]]. | |||
[[The Heart Pirates]] ambushed and killed one British citizen which lead to a huge counter offensive at their base. Almost twenty British troops heeded the call to action, set up cannons and pounded their base with gunfire. | |||
British redcoats were once again active, prowling the seas and dispensing "justice". This was met with mixed feelings within the government: Some wanted the BE to remain neutral and retaliatory as hitherto. Others demanded the crew take action, especially against scum of the server such as hackers. In particular [[Apple's crew]] was proven to contain a number of Italian hackers which British forces used as a casus belli to launch an assault. British PM [[Bislo]] demanded that the British should cease their offensive immediately in accordance with the charter or face consequences. In the midst of the turmoil it was revealed that [[Apple]] was attempting to blackmail the British government with "evidence" that could lead to temporary bans of certain BE citizens. Within the evidence screenshots of Apple's crew chat happened to be included, some of which's contents seemed to infer that acceptance of hackers was commonplace in the crew and a number of crew members including the leader were aware of perpetrators but not reporting this to the mods. This lead to a [http://piratemc.com/topic/the-apple-crew/ forum report] by British members with tempers soaring and appropriate political fallout. | |||
== Settlements and Forts of the British Empire == | == Settlements and Forts of the British Empire == | ||