THE CATCH
The fight in F-XWIN appears to have centered on a single high-value target, and the Cenotaph quickly became the prize everyone was reaching for. Sean Vanstroll of E.C.H.O, flying under Inevitable Outcome, found himself on the wrong end of a coordinated hunt that involved 21 pilots overall, with Rusty Hyenas Clan credited among the attackers.
THE PRESSURE BUILDS
The attackers came in with enough force to make escape increasingly unlikely. The ship’s loadout suggests it was prepared for serious combat, carrying large stocks of heavy assault missiles and ammunition that were partly lost when the hull was destroyed. The remaining drops were modest by comparison, leaving most of the ship’s value to burn with it.
THE BREAK
Damage came from several directions. Antz Melkan’s Vexor Navy Issue delivered the final blow, but the wrecking work was shared by multiple attackers, including pilots from Drone Redeemer Force, Royal Amarr Institute, THE RUSSIA, and DarkSide. That spread of damage suggests the Cenotaph was being worn down rather than instantly deleted, a grim sequence for any expensive ship trying to hold on in hostile space.
THE LOSSES
By the end of the engagement, 1.4 billion ISK had been destroyed, with only 106.2 million ISK recovered. For E.C.H.O, the loss of a Cenotaph is the kind of setback that is felt long after the wreck is cleared, especially when the ship falls in a crowded fight where the attackers are already on top of the target.
