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Your gunners once more prepare a volley against the exposed strikers.
Whilst that is happening, the Test Group moves at an astonishing speed. Quickly overwhelming the last two Defenders and delivering killing blows onto a quartet of Strikers. But because of this, the remainder of enemy wolf classes had begun to engage them. You also watch as Reaver fires off its M.A.G. round onto one Fenrir. With curiosity, you observe that despite the fact the M.A.G. round penetrates, it does not cut through. The frigate having survived what would undoubtedly be a death sentence.
A death sentence that is shown by one of Datz’ Defenders. The modernized M.A.G. cannon splits the frigate. You also realize that you are in a rather precarious situation, exposed to a destroyer and a few frigates. Luckily for you, the general lack of coordination and discipline exhibited by the pirates mean that, they would rather chase down the withdrawing Datz than threaten you.
Speaking of you. Volleys are exchanged between both sides. This time however, one of your Defenders is overwhelmed and annihilated, but in exchange, the 4 Strikers are turned into superheated metal.
The overall state of the battle hangs on a knife-edge. With one factor or another swinging it in favour of one side or another. Whilst pondering this, your comms officer turns to you.
“Captain. Friendly destroyers on approach, they just need a few more klicks and they will enter the battle.”
“Understood. Inform the rest of the force.” You remark. The possible morale boost will hopefully be that deciding factor in the battle.
You and your group:
>With no one there to contest you, it is possible to move freely, go through the north and teach the Strikers the meaning of striking.
>No doubt it will antagonize them, but you can fire upon the ships chasing Datz.
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Datz and her Hunters pack:
>Keep her pace, maybe she can lure the enemy away from combat proper.
>Keep her pace, she needs to rally with Test Group 19.
>She likes risks, doesn’t she ? Have her turn about and face the foe.
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Test group 19:
>Keep on the frigates. No doubt the destroyer will nab a frigate or two, but the enemy frigates are a greater threat.
>Concentrate fire on the Destroyer. Its firepower is far more dangerous than what the frigates got to offer.
>Time to risk it. Ignore the foe and get at those strikers.
>Datz’s “tactical retreat” seems to be working. Turn about and let the enemy chase them.
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