Megatron: I already said all that.  My fam was in the position you state. We had been hit hard, we had lost LOTS of infra and fleet; and rebuilds were difficult, if not impossible. Most of my NW was tied up in agents by then, (as my fleet had been decimated) and they dont stop atks or offer much in the way of defense........Almost alla my fam was in the same boat. Our fleets sucked, our infra was worse yet. An, alla sudden someone not involved hit us. Yes, I jumped to a conclusion, based on one planet, in one system, but, I feel it was not unreasonable given the shape we were in at the time.

I also already said they were NOT vulturing. Steam had a reason for his acts, and explained em to me in pms. They were fully understandable to me. (but we did not get to that til AFTER I posted this thread)

Hence my apologies.

I was wrong, I apologized, my victims accepted my apologies. Dead issue. I can think of any number of players who would not admit they were wrong, and would never apologize. I have delt with many like that.  I have also delt with those who would never accept an apology or any type of amends.

Valcano and Steam did not rant an rave or name call or retalliate with spurious claims. They calmly stated their positions, used facts, and cited evidence.  I hope I have that much class when somethin like this happens to me.