Special Event: Feast or Famine!

October 9, 2011 -- August 7th was the day everything changed for The Great Arena!
Pre-Show 11: Truth or Consequences saw the return of Kron from the realm beyond. He brought with him revelations of an occult conspiracy to manipulate the competitive drive in every fighter, a divide and distract strategy perpetrated by Ares Menschlich on behalf of Lord Mislukking. Designed to divert the powers of the best fighters into a civil war, the manipulation resulted in a bifurcation of the League at Supercard 6: Team Cr0w vs Team Kron, as well as the subsequent exile of fighters and War for the Kr0wn -- all fit distractions while the Four Barons disappeared into the background!

Confronted, the Baron of War professed an innocence by virtue of exposing what was already there. He accused the fighting ranks of ultimately being out for themselves alone, with no true sense of honor or allegiance. He scoffed any suggestion that fighters would serve a higher ideal at their own expense. Kron did his best to dispel these claims by gathering his "chosen" allies, but defeat on the Night of Barons opened the doors to exactly what Ares Menschlich proclaimed. With hope fleeting, Kron unleashed the Spirit of Vengeance, but even as War tasted rare defeat, his claims were coming true.

Now, with the opportunity for an easy shot at the Undisputed Championship on the line, Ares Menschlich attempts to offer definitive proof. A feast or famine lottery promises rapidfire contention to any fighter willing to submit themselves to the truth of their desparation -- while the rest of the entrants suffer the risk of infection at the hands of Baroness of Pestilence, Praga Conquette!

7. Mimik d. Ratt (c) in a shocking +27 decimation of the Champion!
He has a reputation for being an "Iron Man" ready to answer any challenge, but even Ratt had to be a little bit unhappy about defending his title just one week after winning it, under these very unusual circumstances. For Mimik, it would be the opportunity that has eluded him for so long. A top contender in months passed, obstacles frequently rose to keep Mimik away from the top spot, but with his performance at Night of the Barons and impressive victory in the sixteen-person contender battle royal, there would be no denying or questioning the legitimacy of his rise to the Undisputed Championship! Not even Ares Menschlich could take anything away from him -- a pre-established contender who benefitted in no special way from the Feast or Famine lottery!

The "Iron Man" looked woeful in his first defense of the Championship -- a stark contrast to the confident warrior who took down "The Unstoppable" Cr0w at Supercard 13! Totally unable to mount a defense, Ratt walked in to another staggering Mimik onslaught, resulting in a baffling +27 impact, a rampage the likes of which has never been seen! Mimik writes a new chapter in the record books, but who will he face come Supercard 14, October 23rd? Odds certainly seem to be in the favour of ElJobber, but with Ratt and Cr0w eager to become the first three-time champions, its anyones guess!

6. Mimik d. The_Purple_Bunny in a punishing +24 decimation!
Given that he was the only member of the "chosen" to win his battle with a Baron at Supercard 12 (against Pestilence), it made poignant sense that Mimik would skip confrontations with Conquette to go straight to the lottery winner, as the #1 contender! His lucky opponent -- The_Purple_Bunny, challenger who suffered a punishing defeat in his first contention of the Undisputed Championship, at Night of the Barons! TPB supplemented his loss by capturing the Duo Division Championships at Supercard 13, but clearly would take any opportunity to capture the biggest prize in the league.

Unfortunately for The_Purple_Bunny, it would be a disturbing case of deja vu as Mimik turned up the heat with a power nobody expected! A noted sufferer of the P-Virus infection courtesy of his many battles with Pestilence, Mimik defied the odds, punishing TPB for his aspirations, once again, with a shocking +24 impact! For purists, the victory no doubt defended the sanctity of the Undisputed Championship, to be contested by a well earned #1 contender, rather than a lottery winner.

5. Cr0w d. Praga Conquette
At the end of a record breaking twenty-five match win streak as Undisputed Champion, it was little wonder that Cr0w would try his luck at a fasttrack shot at a rematch! Having enjoyed a reign of seven successful defenses that lasted over five months, the former champion will have to wait before he gets his return shot, unlucky a second time as he misses out on the Feast or Famine freebie.

Having once promised to eradicate Famine from The Great Arena, Cr0w is the heavy hitting fighter the "chosen" have been waiting for, but is he selfless enough to do it? Ares Menschlich would probably perceive his desparation to reclaim the title as confirmation of the contrary. Fortunately for Cr0w, the Baron of War was the least of his worries, battling below his weight in a continuation of the poor performance that cost him the title at Supercard 13! Menschlich would've made him pay, but with a modest performance, Cr0w slinks past Praga Conquette, probably keen to resume the winning.

4. ElJobber d. Praga Conquette in convincing fashion! [+2 impact]
Throughout the entire debate of combat ethics, ElJobber has made no bones about his intentons to pursue the Undisputed Championship with ruthless dedication. The victim of public opinion amidst speculation and accusation about his involvement in another issue regarding fighter manipulation, ElJobber has become an agent for the Baron of War, battling Kron across two Supercards, whilst seeking to inflict MAX Damage after taking a cold edge from his performance at Tower of Power II.

Already one of the top contenders in the unofficial rankings, ElJobber had little to lose by entering the Feast or Famine lottery. Arriving with all his powers at the ready, a convincing victory awaited, even if the impact were a more modest +2 to Genku's potent +3. ElJobber has been chasing the title since the beginning, but it remains a particularly elusive goal for the 2011 Battle Royale winner. Far more elusive than victory against the Baroness of Pestilence!


3. Genku d. Praga Conquette in convincing fashion! [+3 impact]
Remaining one of the most dedicated of the "chosen," Genku has gone to great lengths to wage a personal vendetta against the Four Barons. After suffering a bitter defeat against Sinvida Von Grimm (Death) at Night of the Barons, he took the opportunity to challenge m Bez Busshitsu (Famine) (at Supercard 13), a target perceived as softer than the higher ranked fiends. Genku's pursuit of the Undisputed Championship is well noted and no doubt provided great lure for the Feast or Famine lottery, but it was a win-win for a combatant keen to take a pound of flesh from the Barons!

Second in rank but looking bottom in strength, Praga Conquette struggled to compete with the wile assault of Genku! In rare form, Genku probably wished he could've exhibited such strength in his battles with Death and Famine. There would be no regrets for Genku at the Feast or Famine, however, as he struck with sufficient force to take a rare +3 impact from the crafty Baroness of Pestilence!

2. Praga Conquette d. m0s
The parade of unfortunates continued, "Mr. Daruma" m0s emerging as the next victim of the Feast or Famine lottery! Already reported to be suffering from a significant infection with the P-Virus, it was a considerable risk for even the odds-defying two-time Daruma 7 champion -- a fact Ares Menschlich probably took as great confirmation of his beliefs. Relying on a contingency of a good fight, m0s had every chance to break even, but the Baroness of Pestilence put up as good as she got, capitalizing on the existing infection to take the victory.

1. Praga Conquette d. Jax in a solid +2 victory.
Having become a very active participant in battles in and out of the arena, it must have come as a small shock that Jax would try his luck in the Feast or Famine lottery. Unfortunately for him, the risk would go beyond a simple drubbing at the hands of the #1 contender, instead, an opening battle with the Baroness of Pestilence! For fighters in the lower ranks, the threat of the P-Virus is no trivial matter, but those were the risks and Jax knew it!

Not surprisingly, it was a confident performance to open the account for Praga Conquette. The Baroness of Pestilence was well in control, unphased by the modest assault of a fighter who has made lengths to rise above his station, but was still no match for one of the Four Barons. A +2 impact was to be a lucky result from a beating that could've been much more punishing for an unlucky lottery entrant.