Two Thirds of a Trifecta

Kent the Hutt is well on his way to a trifecta:  three wins in a row, once with each faction.  Last posting we saw how Rebel Leader Wood nabbed his first victory.  Here's how it went down this week.

From the get-go Rebel Leader Karl was hard-pressed.  A large assault from Ord Mantell to Kessel ended in disaster as the Hutts inflicted six casualties.  That sturdy Hutt defense in turn protected a large number of Imperial systems that had been threatened.  Sith Lord Ric took advantage and continued to consolidate the Empire. 

Not to be outdone, the Hutts gained strength at the Rebel's expense.  When the Death Star, initially stationed at Bpfassh, destroyed nearby Sluis Van with it's large Rebel garrison, the door was open for the Hutts.  The Sith could have taken out Sullust, a Hutt planet, and that would have made it much more difficult to gain 10 systems.  As it were, the Hutts were able to capitalize on the weak Rebel position before the powerful Empire could finish the Rebels off. 

Game Hutts. 

Will next week bring the third victory for Wood?  He'll have to manage to select the Imperial faction and that will be unlikely. Stay tuna'ed.