The firing range was bustling, as today's testing requirements necessitated the direct involvement of two artillery squads to assist with the firing trials.
Meanwhile, Eugene led the researchers in collecting data on range and power, comparing the effects of different types of Bombs, and then recording the results.
All this data would be used for further improvements and to establish the cannon's capabilities.
There's a significant risk with untested artillery because hidden damage can't be seen, so they stacked sandbags filled with dirt into an arc shape around the cannon.
The artillerymen operated from within, and after each procedure was complete, everyone had to move away from the cannon, then it was time to light the fuse and fire.
