GUIDE · BATTLE STRATEGY
Forward base
Build production or support structures closer to the enemy to shorten reinforcement travel and sustain pressure. Keep the forward position protected and supplied; if it is exposed or cut off, the buildings and builders can be lost without helping the home economy.
Overview
Build production or support structures closer to the enemy to shorten reinforcement travel and sustain pressure. Keep the forward position protected and supplied; if it is exposed or cut off, the buildings and builders can be lost without helping the home economy.
How to execute the plan
Establish forward production behind a screened army and close enough to shorten reinforcement routes. Use Outposts or mobile scouts to watch approaches, and build only the structures needed to sustain the current push. Maintain a safe path back to the home economy.
Risks and response
Forward buildings are vulnerable once the army retreats. Do not send builders ahead alone or invest beyond what can be defended; abandon the position when the enemy controls the route and rebuild closer to a safe rally point.
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