That's what I thought.  If we beat the Fist to that side of the portal, then engaging it may not be necessary or logical.  Our side has a guardian frigate as well, so the Fist can't come through without another ship or two as sacrificial lambs... so fighting it may be a waste of vital time.<br/><br/>I propose breaking the blockade as best we can.  One idea that occurs to me... the Navy has plenty of marines... but no ship that can move like us.<br/><br/>If we reach the Navy intact, we could fill our holds with Marines, and set them down on the station before the enemy can react.