diff --git a/tests/game-logic.test.mjs b/tests/game-logic.test.mjs
index dcf1c43..a4f0420 100644
--- a/tests/game-logic.test.mjs
+++ b/tests/game-logic.test.mjs
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ test('first pirate hit removes exactly the default damage and does not end the g
 });
 
 
-test('actual queued first player hit destroys the projectile, applies 6 damage, and leaves gameplay active', () => {
+test('actual queued first player hit applies 6 damage without mutating projectile lifecycle', () => {
   const shot = {
     active: true,
     destroyed: false,
@@ -43,8 +43,8 @@ test('actual queued first player hit destroys the projectile, applies 6 damage,
     hits: [{ shot, damage: DEFAULT_PIRATE_SHOT_DAMAGE }],
   });
 
-  assert.equal(shot.destroyed, true);
-  assert.equal(shot.active, false);
+  assert.equal(shot.destroyed, false);
+  assert.equal(shot.active, true);
   assert.equal(firstFrame.hull, 94);
   assert.equal(firstFrame.appliedHits, 1);
   assert.equal(firstFrame.ignoredHits, 0);