Among the preparations, the U.S. Atlantic Fleet readied large numbers of its ships. In New Orleans, emergency equipment was readied and inspected. Dora was readied for combat at Stalingrad, but was withdrawn before it could be used. He orders American nuclear weapons readied in response. Two N1Fs were being readied for launch at the time, but these plans were canceled. Savitri thereupon readied herself for the encounter. Having had their shields marked in this fashion, Constantine's troops readied themselves for battle. Once in theater, the soldiers and equipment were readied for combat. An identical AM-1B was quickly readied and launched on 26 April. The priest readied himself to administer last rites. The Pentagon readied 19,000 troops in the suburbs. Meanwhile, the queen readied to cremate the dead body of their son. Shortly after graduating high school, Sheard readied her second album, "This Is Me". Meanwhile, one 7th Group Company was being readied to take custody of Noriega. Intercepted radio traffic showed Allied transport groups had been readied.