The frigate's fire control systems go active and paint the Imperious with fire control and tracking radars. Two Exocet missiles are continually fed updated firing solutions on the ship. The frigate's 100mm gun rotates, pointing at the Imperious.

The commander responds to Imperious's hails. "This is Capitaine Toutain of the frigate Vendémiaire. State your intentions."

[I fully intend to ignore the stupid whale thing.]