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76561199352095624 at 11:58, 20 June 2026

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	* The ''Monomorium minimum'' is almost defeated, the ''invicta'' army must press their advantage.		* The ''Monomorium minimum'' is almost defeated, the ''invicta'' army must press their advantage.

	'''You eliminate the little black ant ~~queen~~:'''		'''You eliminate the little black ant colony:'''

	* The little black ants fought to the last to defend their queen. Now the ''invicta'' colony will enjoy the spoils of war. Defenseless larvae from the vanquished colony will be carried home and fed to the victor's own hungry brood.		* The little black ants fought to the last to defend their queen. Now the ''invicta'' colony will enjoy the spoils of war. Defenseless larvae from the vanquished colony will be carried home and fed to the victor's own hungry brood.
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	* A raiding party of big-headed ants are stealing aphids. They must be stopped.		* A raiding party of big-headed ants are stealing aphids. They must be stopped.

	'''You eliminate the big-headed ant ~~queen~~:'''		'''You eliminate the big-headed ant colony:'''

	* The ''morrisii'' colony has fallen, their champions spent and their queen vanquished. In the end, they could not stand up to the might of the ''invicta'' army.		* The ''morrisii'' colony has fallen, their champions spent and their queen vanquished. In the end, they could not stand up to the might of the ''invicta'' army.
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	* A colony of little black ants marooned on a smaller section of the mound may be reachable if the fire ants join together to bridge the gap.		* A colony of little black ants marooned on a smaller section of the mound may be reachable if the fire ants join together to bridge the gap.

	'''You eliminate the little black ant ~~queen~~:'''		'''You eliminate the little black ant colony:'''

	* The little black ants have been defeated. The fire ants must pillage the nest quickly and hurry home while they still can.		* The little black ants have been defeated. The fire ants must pillage the nest quickly and hurry home while they still can.
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	* The ''invicta'' colony has fallen. Water poured through the nest tunnels, washing away brood and drowning the queen. A potential great fire ant empire reduced to a mound of wet mud at the bottom of a pond.		* The ''invicta'' colony has fallen. Water poured through the nest tunnels, washing away brood and drowning the queen. A potential great fire ant empire reduced to a mound of wet mud at the bottom of a pond.

	'''You lose to ~~other~~ enemies:'''		'''You lose to enemies:'''

	* Weakened by the relentless attacks, receding territory and diminishing food sources, the ''invicta'' colony could no longer hold out. As swamp dwelling invertebrates poured into the nest, the guards fell one by one until eventually the queen’s chamber was stormed and her fate was sealed.		* Weakened by the relentless attacks, receding territory and diminishing food sources, the ''invicta'' colony could no longer hold out. As swamp dwelling invertebrates poured into the nest, the guards fell one by one until eventually the queen’s chamber was stormed and her fate was sealed.

76561199352095624 at 13:14, 12 June 2026

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	* The [ponds/ water] surrounding the nest are perfect hunting grounds for [[Six-spotted Fishing Spider\|six-spotted fishing spiders]]. They have keen eyesight and can skip across the water to quickly chase down unsuspecting prey wandering too close to the edge.		* The [ponds/ water] surrounding the nest are perfect hunting grounds for [[Six-spotted Fishing Spider\|six-spotted fishing spiders]]. They have keen eyesight and can skip across the water to quickly chase down unsuspecting prey wandering too close to the edge.

			'''You encounter a fishing spider for the first time:'''

			* ''Dolomedes triton'', the six-spotted fishing spider, has been observing the fire ants. Noticing that the majority of the group are engaged in pontoon construction, she skims to the water’s edge to pick off workers one-by-one.

	'''You encounter a fishing spider:''' ''(random)''		'''You encounter a fishing spider:''' ''(random)''

76561199352095624 at 01:45, 19 May 2026

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	'''The great blue skimmer is reduced to 55% of its health:'''		'''The great blue skimmer is reduced to 55% of its health:'''

	* After a sustained assault from the fire ants, the skimmer’s ~~stamia~~ is beginning to wane. He leaps away from battle and prepares to take off. If the ants want to prevent his escape, they will need to act quickly.		* After a sustained assault from the fire ants, the skimmer’s stamina is beginning to wane. He leaps away from battle and prepares to take off. If the ants want to prevent his escape, they will need to act quickly.

	'''The great blue skimmer flies out of the map:'''		'''The great blue skimmer flies out of the map:'''

76561199352095624 at 04:40, 19 April 2025

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	'''Water is going to flood the fifth layer:'''		'''Water is going to flood the fifth layer:'''

	* Again, the floodwater rises, the washed up ~~ivertebrates~~ panic and a stampede ensues. The ''invicta'' soldiers must form ranks quickly.		* Again, the floodwater rises, the washed up invertebrates panic and a stampede ensues. The ''invicta'' soldiers must form ranks quickly.

	'''The third night begins:'''		'''The third night begins:'''

76561199352095624 at 09:48, 5 April 2025

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	* Staving off another night of attacks, the ''invicta'' colony once again proves its strength. Despite this victory, there is yet one obstacle that stands in its way. Ever-present, the bullfrog looms over the ants. The beast must be defeated.		* Staving off another night of attacks, the ''invicta'' colony once again proves its strength. Despite this victory, there is yet one obstacle that stands in its way. Ever-present, the bullfrog looms over the ants. The beast must be defeated.

	'''Day begins after you have ~~defeated~~ the enemy colonies:'''		'''Day begins after you have eliminated the enemy colonies:'''

	* For the swamp amphibians, the nighttime feast is over. Toads give way to tiger beetles and the fire ants are free to farm their aphids without disruption. If the fire ants are to stand any chance of establishing a long-lasting empire, they must grow quickly. There is no time to waste.		* For the swamp amphibians, the nighttime feast is over. Toads give way to tiger beetles and the fire ants are free to farm their aphids without disruption. If the fire ants are to stand any chance of establishing a long-lasting empire, they must grow quickly. There is no time to waste.

76561199352095624 at 09:47, 5 April 2025

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	* This fire ant queen has travelled for miles on her nuptial flight, finally landing atop a sandy mound deep in the swamp. The vantage point might seem like an ideal home, but it may be short lived. This whole area is liable to flooding, and nearby rainfall is already causing the ground water to rise. Exhausted and without her wings, the queen is unable to move on alone, but if she can amass enough daughters in time, the colony as a whole may stand a chance.		* This fire ant queen has travelled for miles on her nuptial flight, finally landing atop a sandy mound deep in the swamp. The vantage point might seem like an ideal home, but it may be short lived. This whole area is liable to flooding, and nearby rainfall is already causing the ground water to rise. Exhausted and without her wings, the queen is unable to move on alone, but if she can amass enough daughters in time, the colony as a whole may stand a chance.

			'''You dig to the surface:'''

			* A [[Great Blue Skimmer\|great blue skimmer]], ''Libellula vibrans'', hunts overhead. This fantastic aerial predator shouldn’t cause any trouble for the ants, that is, unless it decides to land in their way.

			'''You gather food on the surface for the first time:'''

			* Food is abundant, but as the floodwater begins to rise, the ants will quickly lose access to the lower lands.

	'''Enemies appear on the eastern shore for the first time:'''		'''Enemies appear on the eastern shore for the first time:'''

	* Many nearby creatures have already been washed out of their home by the rising water. A lucky few have been deposited on the shores east of the nest. As more arrive, tensions will rise. There isn’t space here for everyone.		* Many nearby creatures have already been washed out of their home by the rising water. A lucky few have been deposited on the shores east of the nest. As more arrive, tensions will rise. There isn’t space here for everyone.

	~~'''You dig to the surface:'''~~

	* A [[Great Blue Skimmer\|great blue skimmer]], ''Libellula vibrans'', hunts overhead. This fantastic aerial predator shouldn’t cause any trouble for the ants, that is, unless it decides to land in their way.

	'''Water is going to flood the ninth layer:'''		'''Water is going to flood the ninth layer:'''

76561199352095624 at 09:42, 5 April 2025

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	'''Mission starts:'''		'''Mission starts:'''

	* The ponds surrounding the nest are perfect hunting grounds for [[Six-spotted Fishing Spider\|six-spotted fishing spiders]]. They have keen eyesight and can skip across the water to quickly chase down unsuspecting prey wandering too close to the edge.		* The [ponds/ water] surrounding the nest are perfect hunting grounds for [[Six-spotted Fishing Spider\|six-spotted fishing spiders]]. They have keen eyesight and can skip across the water to quickly chase down unsuspecting prey wandering too close to the edge.

	'''You encounter a fishing spider ~~for the first time~~:'''		'''You encounter a fishing spider:''' ''(random)''

	* ''Dolomedes triton'', the [[Six-spotted Fishing Spider\|six-spotted fishing spider]], has been observing the fire ants. Noticing that the majority of the group are engaged in pontoon construction, she skims to the water’s edge to pick off workers one-by-one.

	~~'''You encounter a fishing spider:''' ''(random)''~~
	* Fishing spiders have spotted the ants!		* Fishing spiders have spotted the ants!

76561199352095624 at 08:55, 5 April 2025

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	=='''Challenge'''==		=='''Challenge'''==
			'''Mission starts:'''

			* The ponds surrounding the nest are perfect hunting grounds for [[Six-spotted Fishing Spider\|six-spotted fishing spiders]]. They have keen eyesight and can skip across the water to quickly chase down unsuspecting prey wandering too close to the edge.

	'''You encounter a fishing spider for the first time:'''		'''You encounter a fishing spider for the first time:'''

76561199352095624 at 22:22, 15 November 2024

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	* Dawn breaks, and the salamanders and toads retire to their damp alcove to wait out the sun. Only the great bullfrog remains. She sits patiently on her throne, waiting for the next meal to wander by.		* Dawn breaks, and the salamanders and toads retire to their damp alcove to wait out the sun. Only the great bullfrog remains. She sits patiently on her throne, waiting for the next meal to wander by.

	* For the swamp amphibians, the nighttime feast is over. Toads give way to tiger beetles and [the ant colonies step up their activities~~/ the fire ants are free to farm their aphids without disruption]~~. If the fire ants are to stand any chance of establishing a long-lasting empire, they must grow quickly. There is no time to waste.		* For the swamp amphibians, the nighttime feast is over. Toads give way to tiger beetles and the ant colonies step up their activities. If the fire ants are to stand any chance of establishing a long-lasting empire, they must grow quickly. There is no time to waste.

	* Staving off another night of attacks, the ''invicta'' colony once again proves its strength. Despite this victory, there is yet one obstacle that stands in its way. Ever-present, the bullfrog looms over the ants. The beast must be defeated.		* Staving off another night of attacks, the ''invicta'' colony once again proves its strength. Despite this victory, there is yet one obstacle that stands in its way. Ever-present, the bullfrog looms over the ants. The beast must be defeated.

			'''Day begins after you have defeated the enemy colonies:'''

			* For the swamp amphibians, the nighttime feast is over. Toads give way to tiger beetles and the fire ants are free to farm their aphids without disruption. If the fire ants are to stand any chance of establishing a long-lasting empire, they must grow quickly. There is no time to waste.

	'''You dig out a larval checkered beetle for the first time:'''		'''You dig out a larval checkered beetle for the first time:'''

76561199352095624 at 22:19, 15 November 2024

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	* Dawn breaks, and the salamanders and toads retire to their damp alcove to wait out the sun. Only the great bullfrog remains. She sits patiently on her throne, waiting for the next meal to wander by.		* Dawn breaks, and the salamanders and toads retire to their damp alcove to wait out the sun. Only the great bullfrog remains. She sits patiently on her throne, waiting for the next meal to wander by.

	* For the swamp amphibians, the nighttime feast is over. Toads give way to tiger beetles and the ant colonies step up their activities. If the fire ants are to stand any chance of establishing a long-lasting empire, they must grow quickly.		* For the swamp amphibians, the nighttime feast is over. Toads give way to tiger beetles and [the ant colonies step up their activities/ the fire ants are free to farm their aphids without disruption]. If the fire ants are to stand any chance of establishing a long-lasting empire, they must grow quickly. There is no time to waste.

	* Staving off another night of attacks, the ''invicta'' colony once again proves its strength. Despite this victory, there is yet one obstacle that stands in its way. Ever-present, the bullfrog looms over the ants. The beast must be defeated.		* Staving off another night of attacks, the ''invicta'' colony once again proves its strength. Despite this victory, there is yet one obstacle that stands in its way. Ever-present, the bullfrog looms over the ants. The beast must be defeated.