DMZ, Halland – Life on the DMZ has been normally quiet, but as of late, members of the Halland Military have been peering on the other side of the DMZ and seeing quite a bit of activity lately.

"We have seen numerous Hallville tanks and military personnel just a few kilometers from us on their side of the DMZ,” stated the Commander of the 1^st Infantry Division.

One sniper team from Halland’s Special Operations (pictured above) was able to spot a Hallville military leader through his rifle scope just after nightfall. That goes to show you just how close the two sides are. The sniper assured that the rifle was not loaded as they have direct orders from the General to remove all magazines unless fired upon or in a state of war to prevent accidental discharges which could escalate tensions.

However, the sniper team uses this time to rehearse as nightfall approaches each night. The sniper team simulates chambering a round and taking aim at a target across the DMZ. As the sniper pulls back on the trigger, a very distinct click is heard. The sniper continues to peer through his scope as if allowing time for the simulated round to strike its target. After several moments the team relaxes before another rehearsal.

Halland troops dug in throughout the DMZ know exactly the force that is on the other side. They too receive intelligence from the Halland Intelligence Agency on the opposing force. "To stick 240 tanks across the DMZ tells me one thing,” stated a Halland military member from the 1^st Division. "That they are in fear of what’s across the border after allowing the execution of some of our brethren.”

But as of now, all guns are silent on the DMZ despite an increased military build-up on the other side. All border crossings have also been closed for about a month. Roughly 300 members of Halland’s 1^st Infantry Division are dug in along the DMZ, supported by two tank divisions, two artillery batteries, and vehicles from the Head Quarters Combat Division (HQCD).