Quote Originally Posted by Ulair
On Sirrvs 's original point, all moves are actually taken simultaneously; what you do on your turn is lay down orders for your moves. The comp doesn't actually move after you, so its perceived advantage isn't real.
Unless one of your 'orders' involves declaring war - then your enemy's boats will block subsequent 'orders' on the same turn to move across sea lanes - even though they are 'simultaneous'.