Of course, there was still a bit of chaos during the process; you can't expect a major operation to happen without some confusion. But under the veterans', sergeants', and officers' handling, it quickly disappeared. The wagon-forts began leaving camp, advancing toward Tinuma Castle's moat. Truck after truck, filled with dirt, was forced into the moat, while a dozen or so squads in heavy armor were divided into two waves, preparing to breach the wall, open a gap, and swiftly clear out nearby enemies.
The firepower cover began early as well. Many iron-clad shields were raised on the wagon-forts, Iron Gunners took their positions, and at the officer's command, began fiercely shooting at any hostile force behind the palisades or on the walls. At the same time, several arm-cranked small catapults were set up right on the wagons, launching a barrage of "incendiary bombs" into Tinuma Castle.
