2019 Pyramid Bombing

At 8:36 pm on 5 January 2019 a large explosion occurred in central Port Thomas. The explosion caused damage to several historic buildings and structures. The most notable damage was to the Port Thomas Small Pyramid - one of the oldest structures on the server - which was completely destroyed by the explosion. 
== Background and Event ==
left|thumb|220x220px|The Small Pyramid in December 2012.
Following the update from Craftbukkit to Spigot, Keristero and ThatIsPeter were testing commands while standing on the Small Pyramid. Keristero tested the /enuke command, which caused TNT to rain over the city and explode, damaging players, but not blocks. Seeing that the command was harmless, ThatIsPeter spammed the command on Keristero. Some of the TNT glitched and caused block damage, possibly due to it being disturbed by other waves of TNT. The Small Pyramid was completely destroyed and Mayoral House was severely damaged. Additional damage was caused to the Lunatic Astrology building, the underground M2 motorway, Spawnsville Bridge and the Bay Street shops.
== Aftermath ==
=== Server Reaction ===
The explosion highlighted the danger of 'e' commands providing a loophole to use otherwise disabled commands.
=== Site ===
On 6 January and the Lunatic Astrology building was demolished. James Street was rerouted over part of the pyramid site and the new Port Thomas Central Station was built over the remaining area west of James Street. Mayoral House was completely restored, albeit with a remodelled façade.
The remaining area will be used to extend the waterfront square. All other buildings and structures were repaired.
Category:Disasters
Category:2019
Category:Port Thomas
Category:Stephens District