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general quarters
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A condition of readiness when naval action is imminent. All battle stations are fully manned and alert; ammunition is ready for instant loading; guns and guided missile launchers may be loaded.


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Liada is saved from drowning by Obolus, one of the elephants 17-year-old Hannibal is training to prepare for battle in Iberia.
To warn the townspeople to prepare for battle, six members of the anti-Minh group arrived just before dawn, and each member stamped a warning sign on Minh's face.
GLOUCESTER boss Dean Ryan has warned Saracens are a team "capable of generating some big results" as the Guinness Premiership rivals prepare for battle at Kingsholm today.
 
 
 
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