woodlouse methoxy: The UV Tournament is back! (Tears for New Eden)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]In the 26th century, various advances in technology has re-introduced to the world the 'Warrior' classes of old, where swords and bows are replaced by plasma rifles and energy swords and Operation Warfare has been reformed to include Classical Formations. Essentially, without the unrelenting speed and power of the ballistic bullet, it is once again possible to be a 'Warrior' who can make a difference, whose survival depends on his own skill, rather than luck and situation alone.In the city of New Eden, situated in the Earth's orbit, a Gladiatorial arena was created to showcase the warriors whose desire for fame, glory, or simply to be 'the best' created a new business opportunity that couldn't be missed. After ten years, an official world-wide tournament was created, it is known as the UV Tournament.Four years ago, the final of the UV Tournament met catastrophe. The finalist disappeared and the entire crowd slaughtered in what looked to be an explosion of unprecedented levels: there were no fires, or smoke, but bodies were separated and mutilated all the same. Official, private and amateur investigations lasted an entire year, but no lead, motive, or any form of physical evidence was ever recovered. So the investigation ended and through pressure of the owners, the UV Arena was re-opened and put back into business. And now, despite official advice, warnings, conspiracy-theorist protest and threats of violence and electronic warfare, a new UV Tournament has been announced. It begins in one month time...