The strikecraft weren't nearly as maneuverable as a cog so Nyx successfully shot down many of them, while the Fury's sub-units provided support.  The enemy capital ships began using their stronger, long-range cannon to bombard Sion's team's position.  Their asteroid was getting pummeled, and Orpheus was unable to shoot as freely.

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Seeing their plight, Maya ordered, "Legion, take care of those cannons while I work on the thrusters.  Legion zipped away, dodging the spray of anti-aircraft guns while Obsidian began punching at the part of the ship around thrusters in an attempt to disable them.