ETF and Muscle Man Hold Center Castle as State 2128 Wins Prep Phase

By Griff Harpoon · 2026-01-31

State 2128 won the prep phase and ETF plus Muscle Man are holding the center castle. TSA alliance showed strong coordination throughout prep, racking up points while State 2316's furry cosplay couldn't keep up. Now the real battle begins. The castle's locked down, alliances are positioned, and everyone who spent the last week grinding is either ready or still asleep. Possibly both. ETF's got the strategic position. The question is whether they can hold it when 2316 stops purring and starts actually fighting. Prep phase proved 2128 can organize when needed. Battle phase will prove whether that coordination survives contact with the enemy. —Griff Harpoon, actually reporting.