I like option 2.
Edit: Also, looking over Ord Mantel, Im calling bullshit Hale! You could have killed his VSD and instead went off and attacked some L/SHUs with the remaining damage. Seriously, you did 1,011 of a needed 1,017 to take it out, with other damage to spare. You purposely saved his VSD... -narrows eyes- If this is seriously how shit is gunna start playing out, im gunna throw a fit that I should get my PDF position back for reasons A: The only real person complaining no longer plays, and B: That was a straight chineese attack. (If you dont understand my sarcasm go look up what China did in the olympics at badminton.)
For the record, had I been in command of that PDF, your fleet would be fucking toast right now Dem. You better go thank Eid for that fit he threw, cause its the only reason your still alive.
Edit Edit: And im not saying you should go back and edit your post either. Im just saying, I saw that shit.
Edit Edit Edit: And also... you might want to be careful playing like that. Im playing a straight game, not pulling no bullshit, but if we gunna start this, you already know im better at cheating then you are. ;p