Void combat is very different to the combat most marines would be familiar with. The atmosphere of the bridge was quiet as maneuvers and counter-maneuvers were plotted. The lights dimmed very slightly as the lances fired, their drain on the ships power systems enormous.<br/><br/>Magos Demetris gestured towards the hololith that showed the respective positions of the two vessels. "We have now entered combat range and are engaging with maximum range lance strikes. The Xenos do not appear to have any corresponding armaments, as they would normally fire as soon as they believe they are in range. Were our speed equal to theirs, we could hold the range open indefinitely until we had destroyed them, but this will not be possible. Based on initial readings, the machine spirits have determined we should negate their shields within 10.31 minutes. We would suggest you move to the teleportorium and be ready to proceed with your strike as soon as their shields are down."