Many locals had gathered along the streets surrounding the nearby square to watch the spectacle.
Such events were not closed to the public; one could watch the live broadcast or witness it in person. However, with electronic detection devices scattered everywhere, even carrying a nail clipper would get you discovered in seconds, and a patrol team would immediately detain you for several days. There was no room for jokes here; the slightest mishap would send shockwaves across the globe.
Plenty of well-trained special agents were hidden among the nearby crowd, ready to report any suspicious individuals. The security measures were fully activated. At the slightest sign of trouble, laser weapons would be deployed, essentially preventing any accidents from happening.
Indeed, not even a mosquito could hope to buzz into the military exercise arena and cause trouble.
