NCsoft shuts down the Richard Garriott-designed MMORPG with an epic message to all troops present on every server.

"We request that all military personnel begin fortifying defenses at every AFS base in preparation for a massive Bane assault. If enemy troop movements are as large as we fear, and the Neph are truly prepared to lead all out war against us, this may be our last stand. Penumbra has been informed of the situation and is standing by on the use of their last resort weapon. We can not afford to be complacent or uncertain, but if it is truly our destiny to be destroyed, we are taking them all with us.

Good luck and godspeed AFS High Command"

This is the way the story ends. Rest in peace!