Due to the moving speed of conventional sailing battleships being touchingly slow.
Until 9:12 in the morning, the more nimble battle line of the Alliance Army gained the upper hand, standing across the sea from the left wing of the Hilus Crescent Array.
And utilizing the advantage of their shipborne artillery being more refined (better airtightness and a longer effective range), they initiated the cannon fire first.
"All cannon crews prepare, fire three rapid volleys with solid shot!"
The Gunpowder Chiefs of each battleship repeated the commander's order, exchanging greetings according to Old Continent's traditional battlefield etiquette.
Under the skillful operation of the cannoneers, the two heavy cannons on the Tulip battleship capable of delivering devastating blows to enemy ships: the 32-pounders and 24-pounders, could achieve firing rates of 2 rounds/minute and 3 rounds/minute, respectively.
This was a speed that the Hilus People could only dream of.
