The Easterling flagship and the Muscovy greek fire ship advance with a group of warships to cut off any possible escape of the Death Cult's admiral. The fleet begins using less defensive tactics, and begins a full assault. Caution is still maintained, and ships stay close enough to protect each other. Ballistae are careful not to fire at Death Cult ships that have been captured by allies. When Rhunic forces capture a Death Cult ship, they raise a golden flag to inform allied forces.