Chet
Robwell: Now in Games news, the big story of the
morning is the sudden resignation of Carrie Bull, not only from Team Red Truck
but the games as a whole.
Joe
Esposito: That’s right. Red Truck manager Pete Vogel announced her resignation at a
press conference this morning. What’s interesting is not just that Bull didn’t give a reason for her resignation, but that she wasn’t even at the conference at all. Now while we
can’t say for sure, rumour
has it that she has already moved out of the TRT compound, so it looks like she’s really gone.
Robwell:
If you ask me, it looked like Vogel himself was
caught by surprise there. There are many words that I could use to describe his
performance out there this morning, but ‘polished’ and ‘practiced’ are not among them.
Esposito:
You and me both, Chet. In fact, I’d say he was about as surprised as everyone
else was with this development.
Robwell:
And he can’t be happy. He just saw Red Truck’s strongest prospect since
the, uh, change in management here on Solaris waltz off with nary a word to be
said. Let’s be fair here, the
last few years have not been kind to that team.
Espositio: No they haven't, Chet. Red Truck saw a number of its members defect
to the impromptu reborn SHDL during the Wolf Empire's invasion. Those who did
obviously are no longer able to compete-
Robwell: -one way or another-
Esposito: -but regardless, it cost
them several hot prospects.
Robwell: Do you think there's any truth to the rumour that Kelly Noburu is
still out there?
Esposito: Her and Blacksting, Chet [Laughs]
Robwell: And after that, Red Truck lost several more who simply left in the
mass-exodus after Solaris became a part of the Empire. Now, Carrie was known to
be rather unhappy with the Wolf management of Solaris, and didn't mind saying
it.
Esposito: It'd be hard to forget her spiel after she beat Beauregard Wolf in
the Factory last year. She really wasn't holding back there.
Robwell: No she wasn't, but I'm beginning to think that this wasn’t why she left, Joe.
Esposito: I've got to agree there. If Carrie Bull had left over that, then
she would have let everyone know. We wouldn't just have a politely worded statement;
no she'd have been at the press conference herself. And I'm pretty sure the
bleepers would have been running overtime on that [Laughs]
Robwell: You and me both, Joe. No, I don't think that was the problem at
all. Rather, I have to wonder if there wasn't something else involved?
Esposito: Foul play, in the Solaris Games? Never!
Robwell: It's a crazy thought, Joe, but it wouldn't be the first time, would
it?
Esposito: Definitely not. Myself, I'm reminded of Pedro Baer's infamous disappearance
back in '32. The night before his big match with Max Nogomo and he abruptly
vanishes without a word, and no explanation given.
Robwell: I remember that to, Joe. There were a lot of questions asked as to
what had happened there, and a lot of angry people looking for answers and
preferably a piece of his hide. [Laughs]
Esposito: And then things got a little out of control with the Blackout and
all, and missing Solaris gladiators were the least of everyone's concerns.
Robwell: Did anyone ever find out what happened to him or why he left?
Esposito: Well the story I heard, Chet, was that he ended up working for
Bannson's Raiders. And that worked out well for everyone involved, didn't it
just?
Robwell: Indeed it did. Not if I recall, Pedro also absconded with his
'Mech. Has that happened here?
Esposito: We don't have any word as yet, but personally I'm inclined to say
no. For all its customisation, Carrie's signature 'Mean Machine' was still
owned by Red Truck. I suspect that if she'd taken off with it, Vogel would have
a lot more to say.
Robwell: True that. And even if she doesn't have a 'Mech of her own, Carrie
Bull is still a talented MechWarrior on her own. So until we know otherwise,
all I can say is that I wish her luck.
Esposito: Likewise, Chet. Speaking of wishing people luck, though, I have to wonder
where this leaves Team Red Truck. Without her, that's pretty much locked them
out of the Tharonja's Big Bacon Cup.
Robwell: Unless Kim Pak-Oon can manage to pull off something spectacular in
his match against "Leaping" Lanny Lopez tomorrow, it looks like
they're out of luck. On the other hand, Bat Country Stables must be happy given
that "Sheep Nuker" O'Shea just got a bye.
Esposito: Indeed they will. And for breakdowns of last night's matches that
actually happened, let's cross over to Jackson Jones at the arena desk.
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