Don't know if he'll be up for it or if the last event (the parade thing) will fit in his time table, but what about a little showdown between Krieger's new cruiser and the Varyag?
RHA would draw the bulk of the RM forces away and Krieger would stay behind (the idea is that the ship would need some "fine tuning" before completely ready to an open combat situation). As the fighters are drawn to the battle with the RHA ships, the Varyag comes from around Hannover and Krieger has no alternative but to fight to protect Alster. The ships engage and both get in a real bad shape, so both Captains decide to withdraw from battle.
Hey, Varyag. If you're out there and willing to hop in, you're welcome.
What you guys think?
<goofy> *Varyag comes from around Hannover expecting an easy picking on the just-out-of-the-docks Cruiser*
Krieger (as Varyag approaches weapon's range): Now witness the full power of this fully armed and operational battle Cruiser!</goofy>