Collapse of the Empire Eighty-Eight
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Collapse of the Empire Eighty-Eight is an event taking place during Coil's Takeover. It focuses on Coil releasing the identities of the Empire Eighty-Eight to the public and the subsequent actions the Empire takes.
Prelude
Coil embarked on a four-year project to find out about the secret identities of the E88 members.<ref name="7.11">Buzz 7.11</ref>
With the ABB pacified, Coil decided to make a move against the strongest united power in Brockton Bay.
Events
Kaiser lies and says the Undersiders are responsible. Purity attacks Bitch's dog shelter and announces that she is looking for her daughter.
Aftermath
Because of their work here the undersiders are taken into their employers confidence.<ref name="7.11">Buzz 7.11</ref>
This events combined with the previous unrest is what draws Leviathan to Brockton Bay.<ref>Interlude 7</ref>
With the death of Kaiser during the Battle against Leviathan, Empire 88 irrevocably shattered, having already been drifting apart due to these events.<ref name="R1">E88 inevitably breaks into factions. The cracks formed when Coil outed them, and even without Leviathan to be the hammer, the wedge is in place for Coil to drive in. - Speculation by Wildbow on Reddit</ref> Coil makes sure that the group has a full schism.<ref name="I8x">“Captains, with me. Empire Eighty-Eight is divided, and I’m going to direct you on a series of strikes to ensure we deal as much damage as possible before the two factions can merge once more.” - Excerpt from Interlude 8.z</ref>
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