Drake smiled as the enemy dodged but was surprised by the number of blasts that came in retaliation however he was able to swiftly dodge them all. he was getting the feeling that this was a rookie pilot "not bad" he remarked and then flew towards the suit trying to close the gap between them a bit. he then fired several more bolts from the short rifle.<br/><br/>"DAMNIT!" cried out florance in agitation "ALL SHIPS DO WHAT YOU CAN TO EVADE" then he yelled "ALEXANDRIA 18 TO STARBOARD THEN REALLIGN TO FIRE THE ANTI- SIEGE CANNONS IN RETALIATION" 4 or 5 of the earth vessles were sunk by the silver blasts and the remaining vessles dodged and fired a salvo of silver bolts in return. the earth fleet was down to about 9 ships in all now.