While others took their positions in fighters or on the bridge, Akyra was one to position herself behind one of the unmanned laser cannons found on the [i]Ardent Liberty.[/i] The turbolasers were helpful, but the best option to fight back against the TIE fighters was through the use of a weapon that was easier to maneuver. She settled herself in, quickly becoming familiar with the controls. A glance outside allowed her to see the chaos, though for the most part they were holding up well.

The fighters were focusing their aim on the [i]Ardent Liberty[/i] now, giving both their fighters and the gunners a chance to get a good shot on a number of the TIE fighters. Akyra's handling of the weapon was awkward, but her aim was true. At first she had only missed, but she soon regained her concentration. A nip on the wing of one, a direct shot on another. It seemed the ships weren't equipped with anything on the defensive side.

One gunner commented on her aim. She had her connection to thank for that.

The ship suddenly lurched forward, then followed by a tremor that left one of the gunners cursing and commenting on their pilot's crazy antics. To some extent the Vahra agreed, but at least she got them closer to the ground and out of the mess.

Given a moment to catch her breath, Akyra began to contemplate the disturbance she had felt. The others would have felt it by now as well. There was something dark waiting for them.