Good turned out to be ineffective, while bad proved efficient. Perhaps due to putting a jinx on it, merely a week had passed when bad news quickly followed.
Large groups of military forces were gathering in The French Coastal Area. It was obvious, even without contemplation, that they targeted The British Isles.
Upon hearing this alarming news, Swindon didn't bother with formalities and urgently inquired of the head of the Navy Military Intelligence Bureau, "Have the enemy's warships been commissioned?"
To land on The British Isles, naval battles were inevitable. Shinra may have air force cover, but Britannia had its air force as well.
Even if they were somewhat weaker, once it came to a fight for life, short-term containment was still achievable.
To protect the troop transports, the Shinra Navy had no choice but to engage in battle. Given the current strength comparison between the two sides, the Royal Navy still had somewhat better odds of winning.
