: In February 2021, she claimed she was on the verge of being arrested, though many in the community met the announcement with skepticism, viewing it as a tactic to gain sympathy or avoid drama. The 2025 Retirement: "End of an Era"

In late 2025, EMPRESS officially announced her retirement from the cracking scene. She published a 10-page document titled detailing her disillusionment with what she described as an "ungrateful" and "toxic" community. She cited health issues and the exhaustion of fighting both developers and pirates as primary reasons for her exit. Legacy and the Current State of Piracy

While her technical skills were widely admired, EMPRESS became equally famous for her polarizing personality and unorthodox views. She frequently included long, often erratic manifestos in her crack files (text files accompanying releases) and on her Telegram channel. These writings touched on radical philosophies, intense personal grievances against "repackers" like FitGirl , and controversial stances on social issues. Her relationship with the community was fraught with drama:

: She accused repackers of "stealing the spotlight" and once intentionally throttled download speeds of her own seeds to "teach users a lesson" about gratitude.

: She established a loyal following that some community members likened to a cult, where she demanded high levels of devotion and often held "philosophical quizzes" with only one "correct" answer determined by her.