My first Dread fight w/ XD8859

While on patrol on the edge of GSF space, I happened across some malcontents disrupting gate traffic near HED-GP. I decided to put my newest toy, a Rapid Torpedo Phoenix Navy Issue, on grid to clear a gate camp but failed to land any killing blows. Hostiles appeared to leave the area, so I tried taking a gate to get to a system with a Fortizar. As I emerged in SV5-8N, five Vedmak class cruisers landed and engaged. With the help of my friend and fellow Goon, XD8859, we fought to secure an emergency jump before the engagement escalated. RP aside, this is one of the best engagements I've…