Hi Qball. glad to see you are picking up on the positives. My thoughts:
orchestrated defeat = not possible
clearing the deck = absolutely
Will SDL appeal = No, because all everyone wanted is the verdict to wrap things up
Who has been waiting for the clarity = SDL Management, People's Republic of China, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Noble, Wafin, Investor Consortium and me
Final destination = imminent
Happy 2016 = No doubt