Nightwish is verry much worth  mentioning.

I find it hard to imagine Orbit being that big of a hypocrite   I know he wasn't happy about us hitting them last round, but he really has been a consistently honorable player over the years.  Why would he random into a galaxy 1 round removed from standing on his soap box and explaining to us how getting revenge on players isn't right as it can ruin the round for their innocent family members, and try to ruin the rounds of multiple players for revenge?

So in theory, it would be ok for Orbit to go to the darkside after being backstabbed, but targetting a family lead by the most notorious player of the past 2 years isn't?

Nothing going on?

Artic is such a joke.

yes he is
sadly enough 8 people allow him to be the joke

I actually had high hopes for him this round. I figured by now he would have learned how to play logically.

Unfortunately, I was let down again. He's like a bad ex-gf I keep running back to and getting burned every time.

Nobody has any comment on arby3's ex? Really?

Or maybe arby was dating a he she

Artic gave RB3 herpes?

Targaryen Dragons (1686) [82,91]
I told you that this fam would stay top in gc all round!  Everyone here has stayed active and it has equalled to a big lead in planets and nw.  Not much fighting to be had as we are too busy exploring our massive core.  Yes, it is true that "All your map belong to us.  We had a minor ping pong with 83 that did not lead to much.  A war with 84 lead to 84 paying 40 planets and currently things are heating up against 81.  Should be interesting, although with all this gold, a Targaryen war should be heavily funded and well supplied.  Also a NAP with 79 may lead to a nice EOR war.  Lastly, I have heard rumors of other fams accusing us. They say we magically skyrocketed past other fams after the reset/do nothing poll was done.  But to that, I say, we had 65k infra started before the game went down!
CONTENDER FOR THE WIN

NameChangesWithMood (1681) [40,18]   
Well they kicked the rogue, kept things tightly knit and let their attackers really shine.  Must have PNAP 79 because they completely explored all over 79's systems.  Smart infra play has had them in 2nd practically all round, yet I thought they should have more planets than what they currently have.  I know for certain that they have a border nap with 83.  I also know they fought 82 a bit.  Even though 82 just warred with 85.  Tssk tssk PP, maybe the new morale system is nice, because surely 82 should have been crushed/farmed with the old system.  Anyway, most of their fam agrees there hasn't been much fighting just infra play, maybe their big fleet jump vs 86 pays off!
CONTENDER FOR 2ND

WarShips (1683) [30,48]
My clear favorite for most war-like family, Colorado has kept his band of brothers on track quite well.  They now threaten 79 for 2nd in size but have a way to go for 2nd in NW.  They have fought with basically every fam, and now are having a little skirmish with 80.  Seems like they did a number on 82 and are going to continue to push for more planets because they can.  I am not sure if they have any NAPS, but judging from the amount they fought I would say no.
CONTENDER FOR 2ND SIZE 3RD NW

Musical legends (1684) [33,88]
These guys made an impact all right.  At one point they were ahead of 81 in NW for a day or two.  Pingu and Easyway still going strong, unfortunatey their map spot made them fall pray to 86 dragons.  Payed 40 planets for an undisclosed NAP and now they can move on.  They will need to gain some planets or room very soon to be able to be contenders.
CONTENDER FOR 3RD

House Stark (1679) [90,19]
Nolio must have finally gotten a hold of bank because this fam has only continued to fall.  He also claimed to know no one in his fam.  So I think lack of activity and communication sums it up but I am not sure.  They have a lot of NAPS and seem to be content holding onto tons of planets.  I am not sure what they are waiting for with their infra.  It is time to catch up boys, you are safe for now. 
CONTENDERS FOR 2ND SIZE

THE LOST BOYS (1680)
Not much to be said here except that WhiteHeaven has done a great job with not much help other than possibly Teddy?  I recognize the bing bang boom race.  Last in planets but their infra is the best out of the bottom 3 by far.  "As u can see only 3/4 active players. 2 good player that make the Fam. Me and leader, vets. Lets see what randoms will bring us. Many days of round left!!" Signed, Timothy of WhiteHeaven (#1680)
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Terror Starts From Within (1685) [60,40]   
Prediction came true here.  They definitely bit off more than they could chew, and it seems Artic could not back his words up and decided to quit on his fam.  Surprise surprise...82 hit them as well as others pretty hard.  Also 81's rogue Xie randomed in and then proceeded to screw them over.  Just proves what we all knew from BOR
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NuTs! (1682) [8,69]
They have Xie now haha.  Well I like EOD so I won't say anything negative about them, that being said there is not a lot to say that is positive
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