Those onboard the three corvette class vessels heading towards the Dauntless were caught by complete surprise when a phasic torpedo came flying their way.
The data they had collected on the craft created by Storren Corp. during the competition did not show that it was equipped with a torpedo launcher.
Avery had kept this powerful weapon hidden for use during the final event when he figured it would make the biggest impact.
And while he was not using it in the manner he had expected, it certainly was proving to be effective.
Unprepared for the sudden attack, the three corvettes tried to intercept the torpedo, but failed to do so before it went off.
Avery remotely detonated the explosive device the moment he had gotten out of range. He could risk it being naturalized and doing no damage.
Not getting a direct hit would likely mean that the three ships would avoid being destroyed, but hopefully they would end up disabled or at least crippled.
