Aaru Scorpions

**Aaru Scorpions** is a team participating in the Smite Pro League. The team is owned and operated by **Hi-Rez Studios**.

## History

Aaru Scorpions was created  by Hi-rez in 2022 to promote SCC branding. The team roster was chosen due to qualification in the SCC Play-ins tournament. The original roster consisted of Ugly1, TheFrenchEmperor, Pikarino, Calvin, and Delta. However, due to a conflict  between Delta's job and SCC, IDavy would join in his stead.

#### **2022 Season**

The Aaru Scorpions did not have a good start to the 2022 season. During their first game as the Aaru Scorpions, Ugly1 would not be able to compete, and ISargeI would sub solo in his place. During their first set, they would lose to the Gilded Gladiators. After, this set, Ugly1 would return. However, the team would then lose every single game in the spring season. Due to their poor performance, they would not be able to compete in the Spring Masters Tournament. It was clear that some changes had to be made. Ugly1, TheFrenchEmperor, and Calvin would no longer be on the team. The team would pick up Panvich, Aprilium, and Predss . After losing their first game of the set, Aprilium would be replaced by Sarpeii. After this change, things would improve for the Scorpions. They would perform better during the Summer season, their only losses would be against Hex Mambo and Highland Ravens. Those being the best teams in EU SCC, losing to them did not sting. Due to the team's performance, they would qualify for the Summer Masters Tournament. Yet, Panvich couldn't travel and so BevyMonstaa would sub  for him. Their first opponent would be the SPL team Tartarus Titans. Unfortunately for the team, they would lose against the Titans. Now in the Loser's bracket, the team had to face the Kaolin Wardens. The set was fierce from both teams but in the end, Scorpions lost 1-2. Not long after this loss, Sarpeii would announce that he would be a Free Agent. Their coach, dNiLeee, would step back from coaching to play in the SOC on August 1st. The Scorpions would continue making more changes come the fall season. Pikarino would no longer be on the team. GunTTeRR would replace Pikarino and Rapio would fill the void in jungle. Their first set of the fall phase would result in a win but their second set against the Ravens would result in a loss. The team would continue changing, as Rapio and Panvich would need a sub. Aprilium would join back as jungle for 2 sets and OgiBre would sub for Panvich for a set. Despite this change, the team would still win against the Styx Ferrymen. Their next set against Hex Mambo would result in a loss. Their last set of the season was against the Niflheim Wargs. Rapio would make a comeback during this game. The team would 2-0 the Wargs. Though the team was ever-changing this phase, the Scorpions ended the fall season with three wins and two losses, mirroring their summer phase. The team would now compete in the EU SCC portion of Road to Worlds. Their first opponent would be the Gilded Gladiators, who they would lose 0-2. SOC team ThunderHead would be their next opponent in the Loser's Bracket. The Scorpions made quick work of them, and a rematch was now set. The Scorpions and Gladiators would come face to face again, only this time the Scorpions would prevail. Their next opponent would be the opponent that gave many teams trouble in EU SCC. Hex Mambo would be their opponent, and the Scorpions would fall. But, that wasn't the end of the Scorpions. They would be playing against the Niflheim Wargs. The Scorpions would show the Wargs that they deserved a second chance, as the Scorpions would win 2-0 against the Wargs. Finally, their next opponent would be the Highland Ravens, and the Scorpions would fall here. Ending the tournament in third place, the Scorpions could not continue on. Their year was over. As of now, the fall season has not started.

#### **Play-in Tournament**

Before the official start of the SPL, Hi-Rez decided to host a tournament, the Promotional Tournament , in order to find out who will become the next two SPL teams. On February 9th, Hi-Rez posted the rosters  for the Promotional Tournament. The Aaru Scorpions would mostly disband, with only Predss and IDavy staying behind. To replace Panvich, GunTTeRR, and Rapio would be OCxnnahh, StreakUp, and Sarpeii in solo, mid, and jungle respectively. KerrMckail would also join the team as a coach. One caster had this team on their radar for one of the two teams to win an SPL spot . The team looked formidable, and it was one of the teams to beat during the tournament. The team would win against the Athenian Sages but then be knocked to the Loser's bracket by the Niflheim Wargs. In the bracket, the team managed to 2-0 the Valhalla Valkyries. Unfortunately, the team would be knocked out by the Gilded Gladiators. Due to this loss, the team would be out of the tournament and disbanded.

#### **2023 Season**

The Aaru Scorpions would have a full reset in their team. After winning a spot in the SCC play-ins tournament, a new roster would take the name of the Aaru Scorpions. Heeed, Migiiiiii, Bayroneri, Anxoush, and GuyJ join the team. Blaaaast joins the team as a coach. The Summer season was not good for the Scorpions. The team would start their game with a loss. While their next two games would be a win for the Scorpions, the next two after would result in a loss. The team would end the phase with a 40% win rate. Due to poor performance, the team could not attend the Smite Summer Masters Tournament.

* 2023
* 2022

* February 9, Panvich, Rapio, and GunTTeRR leave. **oCxnnahh**, **StreakUp**, and **Sarpeii** join IDavy and Predss to become the Aaru Scorpions for the Smite Play-ins Tournament. **KerrMckail** joins as coach.
* February 26, the team disbands due to losing the Tournament.
* April 14, **Heeed**, **Migiiiiii**, **Bayroneri**, **Anxoush**, and **GuyJ** join the team. **Blaaaaast** joins as coach.

* March 19, players dNiLeee, Ugly1, TheFrenchEmperor, Pikarino, Calvin, and **Delta** win an SCC spot  while Delta was subbed by **Skilz**.
* March 28, **Aaru Scorpions** is formed. **Ugly1**, **TheFrenchEmperor**, **Pikarino**, **Calvin**, and **IDavy** join. **dNiLeee** to join as coach.
* March 30, Delta announces his lack of presence in the Aaru Scorpions roster is due to his job demanding him to work on Saturday all day.
* April 1, **ISargeI** subs for Ugly.
* May 14, TheFrenchEmperor leaves.
* June 5, Calvin leaves. **Predss** to join as support.
* June 18, **Aprilium** and **Panvich** join.
* June 24, Aprilium leaves and **Sarpeii** joins.
* August 1, **BevyMonstaa** to sub for Panvich during Summer Masters.
* August 10, Sarpeii leaves.
* August 21, dNiLeee leaves his position to play in SOC.
* October 7, **Rapio** and **GunTTeRR** join as jungle and mid respectively.
* Octover 21, **Aprilium** to sub for Rapio. **OgiBre** to sub for Panvich.

## References

1. ↑ SCC Branding
2. ↑ Work all day
3. ↑ Predss Scorpion
4. ↑ Bevy subs for Panvich
5. ↑ Tournament
6. ↑ Rosters
7. ↑ Predictions from casters
8. ↑ Won with Sub