Editing Decay of Nations 9

'''Decay of Nations 9''', promoted with the storyline '''Third World Power''', was the ninth edition of the American [[scenario paintball]] event [[Decay of Nations]]. It was held on 19–20 September 2015 at [[SC Village]] in Chino, California.[1]

The event featured a fictional conflict between the United North Americas (UNA) and the Ekron Corporation (EKRON). A contemporary participant report estimated attendance at more than 2,000 players, describing it as the largest edition held up to that point.[2]

== Scenario ==

The 2015 storyline, titled ''Third World Power'', continued the fictional conflict between UNA and EKRON.

Following the capture of extraterrestrial beings during earlier events, both factions had acquired access to advanced alien technology.

The storyline introduced a third group of nations competing for natural resources and political influence. EKRON was portrayed as supporting efforts to destabilise UNA through economic infiltration, counterfeit currency and the manipulation of political institutions.

UNA responded by developing a new currency incorporating electronic tracking technology and organising resistance against EKRON's expanding influence.

These developments provided the narrative background for the two opposing armies.[1]

== Event ==

Decay of Nations 9 took place over two days at SC Village.

Contemporary coverage by Eric Carr, published in ''NitWitty'' in October 2015, documented the event from the perspective of participating players.

The report described an extensive playing area incorporating multiple objectives and flag stations. Capturing designated positions allowed teams to control territory and access additional reinsertion points.

Participants competed as either UNA, identified by blue team colours, or EKRON, identified by red.[2][3]

The event also incorporated armoured vehicles and mechanised scenario equipment. Special anti-armour weapons, including approved rockets and grenades, were required to eliminate tanks and mechs.

The programme included camping, registration facilities and an equipment vendor area.[2]

== Participation ==

Eric Carr's contemporary account estimated attendance at more than 2,000 players and reported that the organisers described the 2015 edition as the largest Decay of Nations held to that date.[2]

The [[Archangels Scenario Paintball Team]] listed the event in its historical participation records, while the Texas-based [[COBRA Paintball]] team was represented through the participation of Sebastian Alvarez.[4][5]

== Commanders and awards ==

Sebastian "Sea Bass" Alvarez of COBRA Paintball served as an executive officer (X/O) for EKRON.

Alvarez received the Most Valuable Executive Officer award for his contribution to the event.

His participation and award were subsequently documented in a September 2017 interview published by [[GI Sportz]], as well as in COBRA Paintball's historical records.[5]

The complete command roster and final results have not been established from the available sources.

== See also ==

* [[Decay of Nations]]
* [[Decay of Nations 8]]
* [[Decay of Nations 10]]
* [[SC Village]]
* [[Scenario paintball]]

== References ==

# [https://paintball.media/?p=1608 Paintball Media – Decay of Nations: Third World Power, Alicia, 3 September 2015]
# [https://www.nitwitty.net/inside/decay-of-nations/ NitWitty – Inside Man: Decay of Nations, Part 1, Eric Carr, 26 October 2015]
# [https://www.nitwitty.net/inside/decay-of-nations/2/ NitWitty – Inside Man: Decay of Nations, Part 2, Eric Carr, 2015]
# [https://archangelspaintball.com/events Archangels Scenario Paintball Team – Historical Event Records]
# [https://gisportz.com/sea-bass-the-real-mvp/ GI Sportz – Sea Bass: The Real MVP, 14 September 2017]

[[Category:Scenario paintball events]]
[[Category:Paintball events in the United States]]