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Blood on the River Bank trade-post opening
Blood on the River Bank begins with a small Malian base but can gain long-term resources from its trading post. Use a safe opening to change Mema’s stance and protect the wood imports that support the late game.
Overview
Blood on the River Bank begins with a small Malian base but can gain long-term resources from its trading post. Use a safe opening to change Mema’s stance and protect the wood imports that support the late game.
Plan and execution
Move the starting Scout Cavalry north around the Castle and Tower fire toward the shallows and the fort holding the Mema princess, triggering Mema’s alliance for the rest of the mission. Rescue the princess when the route is safe, then establish the economy and preserve the Malian trading post. Use the periodic imported wood to reduce the number of Villagers tied to lumber later, freeing population for the army.
Risks and adaptation
Do not scout broadly before the key Mema trigger if the enemy defenses can trap the Scout. The trading post is worth protecting even when local wood appears plentiful, and a rushed rescue without the main force can lose the units needed for the later objectives.
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