Talk:AIF/@comment-13740085-20150324040820/@comment-10905876-20150324150919

-On the bridge of the Lord Pemberton-

Comms officer: "Admiral, we've gotten reports that elements of the NAR fleet are looking to get clear of the encirclement. They want to see if we can provide then with an exit point."

Hodston looks at the battle chart before him, searching for a weak point that could provide them with an escape route. The central fleet's southeast section looked promising, and the Neviston Battery could help clear a path with concentrated fire. He began giving orders to create the gap.

"Rearguard vessels, east line, perform battle turn and proceed south-southwest. Focus your fire on the southeast edge of the middle fleet, you are to clear a path for allied units. Neviston Battery, refocus fire of your south guns on the southeast section of central enemy fleet. Be advised that there are allied units attempting to escape the encirclement, watch your fire."

The rear third of the battle line attacking the rear of the central fleet then turn in unison, and regroup on a south-southwest heading of about 112°, and focus their fire on the area indicated in their orders.