Following the Virginia Class Submarine's engagement with the Abyssal Leviathan, Captain Jameson realized the magnitude of the threat demanded more firepower than his submarine alone could provide. Recognizing the need for immediate reinforcements, he initiated a distress call to the surface fleet, specifically targeting the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Ticonderoga-class cruisers for their advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, equipped with the AN/SQQ-89(V)15 sonar systems, were among the first to respond. These systems, designed for the detection and tracking of submarine threats, could also be repurposed to engage large underwater entities like the Leviathan. The destroyers' commanders, upon receiving the submarine's report, ordered their crews to action stations, preparing for an unconventional engagement.
