GUIDE · BATTLE STRATEGY
Fast Imperial
Invest in a rapid Imperial Age advance to reach late-game technologies or units early. This plan delays army production and map control, so it depends on defending safely and having enough resources to use the new Age effectively.
Overview
Invest in a rapid Imperial Age advance to reach late-game technologies or units early. This plan delays army production and map control, so it depends on defending safely and having enough resources to use the new Age effectively.
How to execute the plan
Use a defensible opening to gather the resources and prerequisites for an early Imperial Age, then prepare the production and upgrades that will use the timing. Keep scouting for a forward army, wall vulnerable approaches where useful, and spend on a small defense if it preserves the economy through the advance.
Risks and response
Reaching Imperial Age without units or upgrades leaves resources idle while the opponent can attack. Decide on a first power spike before advancing and delay the plan if pressure makes the base unsafe.
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