>>11116369General Zizka proceeds to give High Command's directives to all Hispania commanders:
>outwardly, the status quo of routine defensive operations is to be maintained>covertly, preparations for an escalation of conflict are to be made with reserves moved in and heavily concealed; new camouflaged strongpoints built under cover of darkness; stocks of fuel, munitions and supplies buried at strategic locations near the frontThe General closes the briefing by reminding all present the classified nature of the meeting and to expect further orders in the near future. With grim faces, the commanders disperse to rejoin their units, going over in their minds how best to keep the virulent rumor weeds from spreading further among their men.