The opposing carrier appears to lack nearby qcom-equipped drones watching Avalon, leaving it dependent on delayed light to observe the evacuation. Avalon has drones close to the enemy and can observe its reactions through the fictional communication system. That information advantage works with Avalon's greater acceleration to keep the collision threat effective. Decoys imitate the carrier's electronic and infrared signature, but nearby drones see them being launched and retain the identity of the actual ship. The defending starfighters are too far away to return before impact.
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Nearby drones defeat delayed observations and carrier decoys
Avalon's reconnaissance drones reveal course changes and decoy launches while its opponent receives delayed observations.