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Hulk fire-ship defense patrol

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Hulk fire-ship defense patrol

Hulk: Hulks can challenge Fire Galleys early and provide a defensive response when the opponent invests in close-range naval pressure. Their short-range positioning can also create space near a Dock.

Demolition Raft Age of Empires II unit icon
Related game artwork: Demolition Raft

Overview

Hulk: Hulks can challenge Fire Galleys early and provide a defensive response when the opponent invests in close-range naval pressure. Their short-range positioning can also create space near a Dock.

Plan and execution

Keep Hulks near the route that protects Fishing Ships and Docks. Engage Fire Galleys as a group, then use the fleet to escort fishing or transport traffic through the contested area. Avoid exposing the ships to a demolition attack while they are clustered.

Risks and adaptation

Demolition Rafts can punish a concentrated Hulk force. Do not chase Fire Galleys into a trap or assume that one Hulk can hold the entire shoreline.

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Feudal Age anti-fire-ship line
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