Speaking as the pilot who "assembled the troops," so to speak, these are the events that occurred leading up to assisting the barge:
- I heard on the [LN] chat that an IC| barge was under attack and needed assistance.
- I logged my bomber, sent an inRP PM to the barge, and offered my assistance, which they said they needed.
- I got invited to a group of other [LN] snubs, whom I told of my intentions, and they decided to assist me.
- We arrived in Coronado, and CR|- reinforcements joined our group.
As far as I can tell, the battleship hadn't arrived by the time I showed up, but the Brynhildr fled immediately after I emerged from the jump hole and announced my "stand down and prepare to be destroyed" message.
Just inputting my side of the story for further clarity.