Three Waves, No Surrender: The Legend of Drakonjan’s Port (Alliance Conquest - Round 5 : RoD vs FFS)

Strategic Maneuvering in the War for First: FFS vs. RoD – 1:00 GMT Kickoff

In a calculated move, we’ve opted out of a direct clash with BDR this round, instead positioning ourselves against FFS for what could be described as an “unexpected match” at 1:00 GMT — a departure from our usual 19:00 GMT slot. The reason? Timing and tactics.

With fresh recruits incoming from WxC, HHH, BTa, and YGI, we’re planning to face BDR in Round 6 with our full-strength lineup — a deliberate delay that could pay off big. The timing allows for proper integration, coordination, and synergy-building with our new members, all while giving us one more round to fine-tune our roster under live-fire conditions.

Meanwhile, BDR hasn’t been idle. They’ve bolstered their ranks with reinforcements from WxC, N0X, and Av0, making them an even greater force to defeat. Their latest maneuver — sniping WxC while most of WxC’s whales were outside their shell, supporting NW1, HD!, and FDH — has shaken the standings and put pressure on us to respond.

Which brings us to tonight.

This matchup against FFS is more than just a skirmish — it’s a critical point grab in our pursuit of first place. Every win counts, and while the grand showdown with BDR looms in Round 6 for the season finale, this round is pivotal. Dropping points now could put the summit out of reach.

We play tonight not at our usual hour, but at a strategic moment — 1:00 GMT — with one goal: to seize the momentum and hold it. It’s not just a test. It’s the setup for a defining war.

Let’s make it count.

Fill Free to check out the Sum Up of the Match (Video) linked down below :

The Match Begins!

The match began with a jolt — each team swiftly claiming two buildings. We secured Tower of the Mother and Tower of the Warrior, while FFS took both outposts in the opening moments. A balanced start on paper, but the first major blow came fast and brutal: FFS intercepted our swap on the Warrior, wresting control and snatching away the 33 base attack bonus. A serious early advantage — and one they clearly intended to exploit.

But we are not an alliance that takes punches without delivering some of our own.

Immediately, we launched solo assaults on their outpost, keeping the pressure high, disrupting their timing, probing for weaknesses. The moment we sensed a gap, we rallied — a clean, coordinated strike — and it landed. The outpost fell. Strike took hold and anchored us in the fight.

Next up: Ports. The most pivotal structures in any mid-game scenario. When they opened, the entire map tensed.

And then, dominance.

We won both port races. Ana was flawlessly swapped into our port, and Drakonjan — a titan in this match — was moved into the Targaryen port. FFS tried to intercept both swaps, but our reinforcements were dialed in to perfection. Timing, anticipation, execution — all aligned. FFS failed both interceptions. But they weren’t done!

Their second-strongest, Joseph, launched an unrelenting solo campaign against the Targaryen port. He hit over and over, hoping our discipline would crack, that we’d get distracted, maybe forget one reinforcement tick. But our lines never broke. Drakonjan held firm. Hit after hit, his defense withstood the barrage — a wall of stone amidst a sea of fire.

While Joseph was exhausting his stamina, we went back for the outpost. Another wave of clean rallies. Another smooth capture. At this point, we were dictating the tempo of the match.

But then, a twist: FFS launched their first of three massive rally waves on the Targaryen port. Over 20 rallies, one after the other, aimed directly at Drakonjan. A lesser player — even a strong one — would have crumbled.

Drakonjan did not. Some of their rallies landed, yes. Some even broke through the outer walls. But the port held. He was simply too strong, too reinforced, and too composed under pressure.

Casterly Rock Opens !

Then came Casterly Rock. A vital building — the highest point yield per minute on the map. We got there first and captured it. But the moment of triumph was short-lived. Dragonflyer from FFS managed to sneak in and intercept the swap, flipping CR into their hands.

Frustration. Not just because of the points lost — but because CR was ours, earned through smart timing and decisive racing. One small lapse, one swift interception, and the building that should have sealed our momentum was now in enemy hands.

The momentum shifted — briefly. FFS set up a rally wave on Ana, and this time, they broke through. Our reinforcements faltered just enough for them to take the port. But even as they celebrated, they tried again for Drakonjan, eager to finally claim the port they’d thrown everything at. And again, they failed.

At this point, Drakonjan’s port was more than a building — it was a statement. FFS had thrown rallies, solos, and their best players at it. Nothing worked. The port stood, and so did our morale.

Meanwhile, we launched a rally on Casterly Rock, now under FFS control. We took it back — quickly, cleanly. Our rally leaders had found their rhythm, and their calls were razor sharp.

Then came the third and final push on Drakonjan’s port. The last desperate wave. But the story had already been written. They failed. Again.

At that point, FFS began to fold. The rallies slowed, their aggression dulled, and the silence on their end said it all. They had thrown everything they had, and it wasn’t enough.

We secured the win.

This wasn’t just a battle — it was a demonstration. A test of coordination, adaptability, and grit. While FFS struck hard early and grabbed the Warrior bonus, we responded with control, calculated pressure, and unshakeable defense.

Drakonjan’s port became a fortress. Our ports, our rallies, our recoveries — all testaments to a team that doesn’t just fight back — it endures, recalibrates, and wins.

The match may have started at 1:00 GMT, but by the end of it, time didn’t matter. Victory was ours.