Rapha has just changed tack a little is all: The fact that Joolz has some tiny settlement in sol system (yes i have seen them also in search of my criminal element) that he doesnt even bother wasting his time over isnt really the issue. (Maybe he just doesnt look down anymore from his "lofty" heights lol. I have many an example where he couldnt find magnetic north even with a compass haha) What he wants is for all the lesser players to fade from the GC and what it was intended for and to "turn a blind eye" while its not happening to them.
He has bitten off more than he can chew with all of us after him so he is hoping to be able to focus on his biggest threat first, me and IMG. He figures with all my supporters gone from the game and the infuriatingly long timers we have to deal with whenever we meet in real combat, that i will just lose interest and wander off some place else to play, which is pretty much what has been happening.
However, JamJul and assorted other personages have asked me to step back in and give them a reason to keep the GC functional. OK here I am, and i have brought my 2IC back with me, for better or for worse lol
Fact is if Raph was serious about hitting all GC stuff he would have hit that stuff.
Raph changes his stance more than he changes his underwear (we would all hope anyway lol) I posted the exact thing he says in other quotes to the forums. "no GC fuel depot will be allowed to operate in 0,0. all stations will be destroyed by syndicate and all pilots orbiting will be attacked...blah blah blah" Then makes the statement that Sargas' station will be safe from his declaration lol
All those GC members who want a good lesson in logistics and combat training, present yourself to GC Logistics HQ at Jupiter for assignment....make sure all your affairs are in order back home cause it is going to get messy i am afraid, before things get better. At least you will know you are in a real game and challenge though ;)