The ships continued on their course, and another status report came in from the Imperial fleet.  "Our forces are taking a heavy beating.  The Commodore has sent the signal to rally, but the Exelion failed to receive the message.  Fortunately, the enemy fleet has focused itself exclusively on the Everest as it crosses the battle lines.  All escorts of the Everest destroyed.  Communications with Attica station lost.  Cobra squadron has spotted the Iconoclast class frigate<em>Fist of Angron</em>making an attack run on the warp gate.  The remainder of the Reaver escort fleet is surrounding Attica station, and 7 transport ships have docked with it, carrying out hundreds of shuttle flights each hour."