Arizona nodded to Effie's comment about how screwy the Fog have become as of late. She grimaced at the fact that the once mighty Fog fleet could be undermined from within. Before she could answer, Effie's sensors picked up the approach of the New contacts, 15 of them. She would receive them about the same time as Arizona received the Ping from the approaching Fleet. She considered what to do when Effie told her the fleet composition. Another mixed fleet, interesting. Most fog fleets generally stayed with like Vessels. Japanese types with Japanese types, and etc. When Effie gave Ari a worried look, she saw that Arizona had a determined look. She was keeping her own reservations concealed. Her fleet needed her to be confident and strong. She was their flag ship, their pillar of strength. She can not appear weak to those that look to her to lead. "Then we should answer them in kind. " She told Effie. She then opened a channel to her entire fleet. "This is Ari, All ships, have your weapons at the ready, but do not engage target lock. Ranger, had your planes ready for lift off in a moment's notice, but do not launch." She commanded with the Confidence, and authority of a Flagship. All along Ari's ship, The weapons began to charge as missile tubes opened up, the glow of energy showed that she was more than ready for action.<br/><br/>Once she was sure she, and her fleet was ready, Arizona returned the Ping.<em>Identify yourself, and state your intentions.</em>the Message was clear, and to the point.