"We'll hold position here," Sion declared.  They were standing on an asteroid, behind a rock outcropping.  Peeking over the outcropping they could see enemy ships, though when Mayura opened its sensor array, everyone got a digital layout of the battle field sent to their cogs.   "As long as Mayura stays here undisturbed, we'll have eyes on the enemy," Sion said, "Orpheus will also use this position to engage in long-range bombardment.  Our job," Sion indicated himself and Blythe, "is to defend this position.  Engage and disengage at your own discretion.  I trust your battle instincts, but protecting these two is our highest priority.  As this is my...first time commanding, I will keep my main unit here as well." Sion's Fury split into three seemingly identical units.  One hovered near Orpheus and Mayura, the others flanked Nyx.  "My auxiliary units will aid you."

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"Our team will weave in and out of combat," Maya explained, "but our main objective is to damage the ships, our secondary objective is to defend the other team if they are getting overwhelmed.  I will defend Asteria; Legion, you're our main damage, so go wild, but don't stray too far, come back to Asteria for repairs.  Alright?  Commence operation!"

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Orpheus peaked over the outcropping, opened its shield cape and released a blistering salvo of beams.  Obsidian charged forward with Asteria following close behind, and Legion flitting about nearby, releasing its Demon Bits which began firing.  The enemy ships released interceptors in the form of Strikecraft, while also retaliating with point defense guns.