Catapults are fireworks; your army is the fuse. This article explores **defensive structures without
walls**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Line Blocking** — Leverage it when you’re
ahead on actions. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. **Soft
Cover With Bodies** — It punishes greedy deployments. End turns with initiative rather than mere
advancement. **Range Denial** — Practice it to internalize timing windows. End turns with initiative
rather than mere advancement. **Tempo Burns** — It punishes greedy deployments. End turns with
initiative rather than mere advancement. **Graves As Resources** — Practice it to internalize timing
windows. Consider the exchange rate between actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo
capture. Draft a short opening book for yourself—and revise it often. Remember, tempo is a
resource—spend it where pressure multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure
multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure multiplies. Remember, tempo is a
resource—spend it where pressure multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure
multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure multiplies.