The IGPX Action Reports Archive |
Episode 2 Action Reports |
Report #01: Team Satomi's 1st IG-1 Race -In a rare feat, the midfielder managed to hold on for a draw |
Team Satomi's first match in the IG-1 was with last year's 2nd place team, and the team who this season is a likely contender for the championship title-Team Sledge Mama. This was the first race of this season and it had a feeling of tension. Team Satomi demonstrated unrefined movements while Sledge Mama had swift movements in the first lap. In the first corner of the second lap, the teams switched to Attack Mode. Team Sledge Mama used an "Inner Edge" attack and assailed Team Satomi's machines without any leniency. The Yellow Signal flashed before Team Satomi could even change their game. The IG-1 renowned "Running Skeleton" appeared on the course and assisted Liz's mech with repairs. But, shortly after the race resumed, Liz and Takeshi had to retire the race. They couldn't even make it to the first corner of the third lap. Team Satomi's Amy managed to hold on with Speed Mode in the third lap, doing so in the crucial timeframe where Sledge Mama almost could have overtaken her and won the match. Amy was successful in being the first to receive the checkered flag in the race. Team Sledge Mama's three machines finished after, earning the same 15 points that Amy earned. She was able to tie the race. It seems somewhat interesting to hear that last year's 2nd place team tied in the first race of this IG-1 season. But, Team Satomi didn't show any substance whatsoever. A draw earned without fighting is, more than a seeming loss of the match, likely to cast a bad shadow on the team. |