[i]Valid. I was concerned about the same. However, I can't afford to hesitate.[/i]

Le Terrible stayed her course, cutting through the water not unlike a chainsaw near her top speed. It wouldn't be long until they were within range of each other's guns and the matter would be laid to rest one way or another. The two opposing destroyers were in missile range by now, however Le Terrible held her fire. It was her way to hold back extremely long range fire until the enemy attacked first, she preferred to counter and slip through the gaps. 

She liked to get close, until she could see the enemy's mental model, or the eyes of frightened crew.

[color=red]”You're more conscientious than you appear, New York. I have visual confirmation and no friendly Phantom Fleet tag. If it is not an enemy, it would do well to stand down.”[/color]