Bernard Empire Position
The Bernard Empire forces had set up their temporary base about seven kilometres from the west bank of the Ru River. The troops had dug trenches, built bunkers, and strengthened the defences. The bulldozers and labourers were still working. The 1st Infantry Division and 2nd Tank Brigade were stationed here. Their artillery units were positioned facing the river so that any attack could be quickly repelled.
Petrov looked at the winding trench line with his binoculars and said, "Tell the artillery battalion to set up counter-battery radar on grid 372 of the Riverbend. Any artillery movement east of the Ru River must be tracked."
Captain Ivanov, standing next to him, sent a message on the radio set and replied, "All batteries have reported—M109 Paladin howitzers are in position. Missile launchers are also ready, sir."
Petrov nodded and said, "Okay. Our troops should be ready for all types of attacks. Tell the navy to be ready to send air support."
