>>6042389The atmosphere in the room is tense as the weapons technicians fight with their controls. A drumbeat of fingertips make last second changes to targeting algorithms and calibration matrix weightings. As the simulated volley of torpedoes make their terminal manoeuvres, shots begin to lance out. The red and green flashes of MASER and LASER fire on screen are quickly washed out by the glare of disintegrating ordnance, as one by one the torpedoes are taken out by point defence fire.
>>6042405>>6042448>>6042572You watch over the shoulders of your team in focussed anticipation, still projecting your confidence in their abilities but ready to intervene at a moment’s notice. Dupont and TaP fire first, the Laedra and Tyllano expertly destroying their targets. The two humans next, both washing their MASERs over the same torpedo but between them score a soft kill — Target B1 veers off drunkenly. Not ideal but they got the job done. Sensing a problem with your last two crew you quickly step over to Ra’caell and Starii.
“B2 was mine!” The Marrok hisses in panic, “Oh, fine I’ll readjust to B5.”
“No sorry, you’re right!” The Laedra woman gasps, “Stay on target, I’ll switch back.”
Both of their beams swing through the space between the two targets, tracking neither one in their mutual indecision.
>>6043452>>6043791>>6043792“Starii, adjust elevation plus two degrees! Ra’caell down two!” You bark authoritatively.
The two technicians snap out of it, their training kicking in instantly as you give them clear orders, and walk their fire over the last two targets — The MASER slicing through the nose of B2 and a second glancing hit by the LASER compromises B5’s drive cone. Twin yellow flashes greet you and you sigh in relief as your crew cheers. The humans knock their heads together, hollering as the two Laedra receive a firm handshake and flying tackle-hug from the owl and lizard shipmen respectively.
<span class="mu-i">That’s five for five. Beat that La’fette.</span> You allow yourself a small triumphant grin.
Meanwhile, your counterpart on the other side of the room watches his team impassively as they execute his orders to the letter. Pairs of technicians team up to calibrate their slaved DEW turrets while walking their weapon’s confidence regions over as many incoming torpedoes as possible. You watch as the second simulation plays out and the strategy Coen is employing immediately shows its flaws.
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