The Conservatian mercenaries, being overrun by the military of Gruzia, fall back to the Rhon river where Imperial gunboats are waiting, and open fire using grapeshot. Basic artillery from farther uphill fires down at the oncoming military to slow their advance.
Conservatian guns finally reach the northern front where they are deployed to as many troops as possible. Imperial guards receive rifles as well, and begin picking off Romek soldiers who appear to be of higher ranking status. Some Imperial guard attempt to position themselves in the hills in positions where they are not seen to get the drop on approaching Romekians.