Catapults are fireworks; your army is the fuse. This article explores **defensive structures without
walls**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Soft Cover With Bodies** — Use it to
convert Vault into positioning advantage. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line
within two steps. **Line Blocking** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. If a lane
is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. **Graves As Resources** — Leverage it
when you’re ahead on actions. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement. **Tempo
Burns** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. Consider the exchange rate between actions and
coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo capture. **Range Denial** — It punishes greedy deployments.
Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points. 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.