Only Way is Essex

Got up at 6:30am. Which is ridiculous quite frankly. I got up because it’s tournament time. Zach and Chris want to play an event so we’re going. A charity gig all the way out in Colchester, Essex. A lovely place to visit, if you don’t drive.

A curious store. A converted upstairs flat with the tables spread throughout four different rooms. It gives off a homely atmosphere like you’re playing round a mates, although it does get a tad sweaty with 30+ bodies 5 rounds later.

Toothless Aces

(53) Soontir Fel [TIE Interceptor]

(2) Predator

Points: 55

(67) Darth Vader [TIE Advanced x1]

(6) Afterburners

(2) Fire-Control System

Points: 75

(42) “Duchess” [TIE/sk Striker]

(9) Fifth Brother

(2) Predator

Points: 53

Total points: 183

On loan from the Countess of France, Dale took three fragile arc dodgers to Euros and jousted things. like a champion. Sounds hilarious, I’m in. I’m familiar enough with the inner workings of Vader/Soontir but Duchess is unknown to me. I didn’t take pictures but here’s how it went down.

Round 1 bye. Free win and a Mackey D’s to celebrate. Round 2 with a Chris flying Ketsu/Talonbane/Teroch. Hunted aces first, stay the hell away from Ketsu. Win. Round 3 with D20 Chris flying Vultures. The Vultures got hit so hard he run outta damage cards. Win. Round 4 vs. Adam flying Rebel Lamb. It was hard fought but I messed up my engage and Adam had my movements locked down. Loss. Round 5 vs another Chris. Double Falcons. Absolute Bloodbath. Han rocking back and forth screaming, “are we having fun yet?” Win.

4–1 placed 4th. Duchess is ridiculous value for money. Once she gets behind you, she stays behind you. Her ability makes it the perfect ship for pursuing targets.

More important than that, the sum raised for charity (no idea which one) was in the region of £800. The event was also secretly an eight year old girl’s birthday party, who played five rounds and had a wicked time. R2-D2 cake and goodie bags for everyone!

With the day drawing to a close it was time to drive back home and see the scenery and beautiful sunset…

…and a lot of roadkill.