THE CATCH
The loss unfolded in Villasen in a fight involving 16 participants, with the Cenotaph flown by Gramps Pljugi of Black Rabbit. at the centre of the action. What began as a single high-value target on the field quickly became a multi-ship pile-on, suggesting the victim was caught in a moment where escape was no longer realistic. The final blow came from Kanye McWest in an Ikitursa, but the damage had already been done by a wider attacking presence that kept the ship under sustained pressure.
THE ATTACKERS
Kanye McWest Industries is named as the primary attacking organisation, while ships associated with Men with Fancy Hats also contributed heavily to the destruction. The attacking side brought a spread of damage and support platforms, including a Tornado, Exequror Navy Issue, Vedmak, and Tempest among the notable attackers recorded. That mix suggests this was not a lone hunter’s lucky strike, but a coordinated catch that escalated quickly once the target was exposed.
THE COST
The Cenotaph itself carried the weight of the story. Of the roughly 2 billion ISK total value tied to the destruction, about 1.3 billion ISK was destroyed and 705.5 million ISK was recovered as drops. The cargo and fittings included large quantities of ammunition and shield charges, underlining how much was committed to the ship’s final run. For Black Rabbit., the loss of a ship in this class is likely to sting well beyond the immediate ISK figure.
THE AFTERMATH
With the Cenotaph gone, the engagement left Villasen with a clean and expensive result for the attackers. The fight appears to have been decided quickly, with the defending side unable to preserve its high-value ship once the net closed. In New Eden, that kind of loss is more than a line on a ledger: it marks a failed escape, a successful hunt, and a reminder that even a single ship can become the centrepiece of a sharp and punishing ambush.
