The TIE fighter attempted to spiral away from Alanna, only to catch her wave of fire head on and explode in a ball of flames, as the fallen pilot's wingmate turned around to counterattack, seemingly using the sacrifice of his companion to gain a tactical advantage.<br/><br/>Roll Result: Great Triangle rolled: 1d81<br/>Comment: Dodge<br/>Result: 47,<br/>Total: 47<br/><br/>(2; 2 base, vs. 4.  TIE wing takes 2 stress, one TIE pilot killed.)<br/><br/>Roll Result: Great Triangle rolled: 1d81<br/>Comment: Counterattack<br/>Result: 48,<br/>Total: 48<br/><br/>(4; 2 base, +2 "disposable")<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the TIEs engaging Zeta gracefully spiralled away from her attacks, taking advantage of their impressive maneuverability to deliver vicious strikes against her weakened frontal shields, operating at a rate of efficiency that would make the 181st fighter squadron jealous.  The pair spiraled through space, moving quickly enough to avoid being tracked by the B-Wing's turreted weapons.<br/><br/><br/>Roll Result: Great Triangle rolled: 1d81<br/>Comment: Defense<br/>Result: 80,<br/>Total: 80<br/><br/>(5; 2 base, +3 die roll.  TIEs gain 2 points of spin)<br/><br/><br/>Roll Result: Great Triangle rolled: 1d81<br/>Comment: Attack<br/>Result: 79,<br/>Total: 79<br/><br/>(6; 3 base, +3 die roll)  (TIEs save 2 points of spin against Zeta)<br/><br/><br/>NEW COMBAT ROUND!<br/><br/>Sector 7<br/>Sector 6<br/>Sector 5              Sector ???  Cruiser B *Cruiser Captain*<br/>Minefield B<br/>Sector 4<br/>Sector 3   *TIE SQUADRON A*  *Zeta*  *TIE B*  *Alanna*<br/>Sector 2<br/>Sector 1<br/>Minefield A  *Static*<br/><em>Independence</em><br/>