Paladin Cut Down in Sakenta as Raven Gang Lands the Finish
A 2.5 billion ISK Paladin was brought down in Sakenta after a 24-ship attack by United Nations of Earth, ending a costly run for Alexander Curiealis of 7.62’s Owl Hour corporation. The final blow came from a Raven flown by Dantalion lIlIIlIlIlI, but the damage was done by a wave of coordinated fire that left the expensive battleship with nowhere left to run.
THE CATCH
The fight in Sakenta appears to have centered on a single high-value target: a Paladin worth 2.5 billion ISK. Against it stood a 24-pilot force from United Nations of Earth, with the broader engagement involving 27 participants overall. The scale suggests this was not a casual brawl, but a deliberate catch on an exposed battleship.
THE BURN-IN
The Paladin’s fit hints at a ship prepared to fight, not merely travel. Scorch L, Conflagration L, and Imperial Navy Ultraviolet L were among the munitions lost, suggesting the ship had been carrying the kind of ammunition expected from a serious armor weapon platform. Republic Fleet Warriors were also aboard, but neither drones nor heat-heavy ammunition were enough to keep the battleship alive once the attackers got to work.
THE COLLAPSE
Damage landed across multiple Raven hulls before Dantalion lIlIIlIlIlI delivered the final blow in a Raven of their own. Other attackers, including UnnamedDPS3 and several pilots flying Ravens under the United Nations of Earth banner, each contributed significant fire. That spread of damage suggests the Paladin was being steadily worn down rather than instantly erased, with the attackers maintaining pressure until the target finally buckled.
THE LOSSES
Alexander Curiealis, flying for 7.62 through Owl Hour, lost more than a battleship hull. Of the 2.5 billion ISK total value tied to the destruction, 1.8 billion ISK was destroyed and 633.2 million ISK worth of equipment dropped into the wreckage. For a Paladin, that is a painful reminder that even a premier marauder can become vulnerable when isolated and outnumbered.
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