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Add defensive shields and cluster‑clearing ammo to improve placement while keeping firepower.

Goals: Prioritize placement and survivability over raw kill count. · Style: Defensive aggression with layered protection and cluster‑clearing firepower.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, deploy shield then roll forward to press advantage.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Tank activates its force_shield charge, immediately follows with a roller move toward the nearest enemy cluster, using mirv if available to break formations.'}

Iron_Vector clusters units early, making mirv and area‑damage items especially effective against them.

Heavy tanks were destroyed early despite damage; adding force_shield and heavy_missile gives survivability and burst to secure placement.

Add front‑line shields and cover to improve placement survivability while giving scouts extra missiles for cluster clearing.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, activate shields and drop cover, then advance while firing missiles to break enemy clusters.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Front‑line tanks fire force_shield, deploy dirt_bomb to create temporary cover, then move forward in formation, using missiles to target clustered enemies while maintaining defensive posture.'}

Enemy units frequently mass near objective points, making area‑damage weapons and cluster‑clearing tools highly effective.

Front‑line tanks that receive shields and temporary cover survive much longer, turning placement into a decisive factor.

Adopt a defensive ring using dirt cover and force shields to boost placement survivability, while keeping mirv and missile bursts for cluster clearing.

{'name': 'defensive-ring', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, tanks hold behind dirt cover and deploy force shields, using rollers to push enemies into the cover while preserving placement.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Form a perimeter of dirt_bomb cover around the squad, deploy force_shield on front‑line tanks, and use rollers to push enemy units into the cover, preserving placement while still delivering mirv bursts on clusters.'}

Enemy tends to mass clusters and rush forward; they rely on high‑damage bursts that can be mitigated with cover and staggered fire.

Heavy tanks kept dying early; adding dirt cover and force shields dramatically improves placement survivability.

Add defensive shields and cover to survivors, give mirv to cluster‑prone heavy, boost missile ammo on the best surviving battle tank to maintain pressure while staying safe.

{'name': 'shield-wall-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, deploy force shield and dirt bomb to create a protective bubble and advance forward, forcing enemies to expose.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Assign a high‑HP heavy tank to drop a dirt bomb for cover, then immediately activate its force shield; the tank moves forward while the shield absorbs incoming fire, allowing adjacent allies to push forward safely.'}

Enemy tends to concentrate fire on isolated scouts and low‑HP heavies, ignoring well‑shielded units.

Survivors who received shields and cover stayed alive far longer; heavy tanks without protection were quickly destroyed.

Add layered defensive cover and shields to heavy tanks while boosting battle tanks with heavy missiles for cluster clearing, to improve survivability.

{'name': 'cover-shield-advance', 'description': 'When moving into contested zones, heavy tanks deploy dirt_bomb cover then activate force_shield before engaging.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'searching', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'Heavy tanks lay down a dirt_bomb bundle to create temporary cover, then immediately fire a force_shield charge to absorb incoming fire, allowing them to hold forward positions while battle tanks focus fire on enemy clusters.'}

Enemy clusters in tight corridors, making them vulnerable to mirv and area‑damage weapons.

Heavy tanks survive longer when equipped with dirt_bomb cover and force_shield; scouts need only minimal shielding.

Add extensive cover, shields and rollers to frontline tanks, prioritizing survivability over raw kills.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range, drop cover and activate shields before moving forward to maintain survivability.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'Frontline tanks deploy a dirt_bomb bundle to create instant cover, activate force_shield charges, then advance using rollers to push through obstacles while keeping the shield active, allowing the squad to hold positions and absorb enemy fire.'}

Enemy tends to cluster around choke points, using burst fire to overwhelm single targets.

Frontline tanks that deploy cover and shields before advancing survive significantly longer, even if they score fewer kills.

Add universal cover via dirt bombs and protect key heavy tanks with force shields, while boosting a front‑line battle tank with extra missiles to maintain pressure without sacrificing survivability.

{'name': 'cover-shield-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range and tank HP is mid, deploy dirt bomb to create cover then activate force shield before advancing.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'Tank moves behind newly placed dirt‑bomb cover, activates a force shield charge, then advances to engage enemies, using missiles for firepower while staying protected.'}

Enemy tends to swarm around exposed tanks and uses MIRV clusters to break formations.

Heavy tanks die when exposed; providing cover and occasional shields dramatically improves placement scores.

Add defensive shields to early‑death battle tanks and extra cover to all units; give MIRV to heavy tanks for cluster clearing and extra missiles to top survivor.

Enemy tends to mass in clusters and focus fire on front‑line tanks, causing high early casualties.

Early‑death battle tanks need immediate shield coverage; extra cover improves survivability across the board.

Add front‑line shield and extra missiles to improve survivability and controlled firepower.

{'name': 'shielded-push', 'description': 'When a tank has a force_shield, advance under cover and drop dirt_bomb while firing missiles to clear path.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'The shielded tank moves toward enemy front, deploys a force_shield to absorb hits, drops a dirt_bomb for cover, then fires missiles at clustered foes, maintaining a defensive line.'}

Enemy favors tight clusters and burst damage, forcing us to spread out and protect key units.

Heavy tanks fell early; need cover and shields to survive longer and keep firepower alive.

Add defensive layers (force_shield, dirt_bomb, roller) to improve survivability, especially for tanks that placed poorly.

{'name': 'shield-wall', 'description': 'When tanks have mid‑range engagement and high HP, activate force_shield and advance with rollers to create a moving barrier.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'All tanks with available force_shield charges deploy them, then fire rollers forward to block enemy lines, forming a layered defense while maintaining forward pressure.'}

Enemy clusters fire on low‑placement tanks, using area weapons to flatten positions quickly.

Defensive layers (shields and cover) dramatically improve placement; early deaths were due to lack of protection.

Adopt a defensive staggered line, using dirt_bomb cover and force_shield to absorb hits while rollers maintain spacing.

{'name': 'defensive-layer', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with moderate HP, lay cover and activate shield before advancing.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'All tanks drop a dirt_bomb at their current position, activate a force_shield charge, then use rollers to reposition into a staggered line, maintaining overlapping fields of cover while keeping pressure on the enemy.'}

Enemy tends to mass in clusters and rush forward; while mirv could punish them, our priority now is defensive layering.

Heavy tanks placed forward without cover were destroyed; adding dirt_bomb cover and force_shield charges greatly improves survivability.

Add defensive resources (dirt_bomb, force_shield, roller) to surviving tanks to improve placement and survivability.

{'name': 'defensive-wall-push', 'description': 'When front‑line tanks have high HP and are engaged at mid range, drop dirt_bomb for cover then roll forward behind it.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Front‑line tanks drop a dirt_bomb ahead, then roll forward into the new cover, using force_shield if needed, to block enemy advance while maintaining fire.'}

Enemy tends to mass in clusters, forcing us to break lines rather than chase kills.

Surviving heavy tanks used cover and mobility; prioritize dirt_bomb, roller, and force_shield for front‑line units.

Add defensive cover and shields to improve survivability, focusing on battle tanks and scouts.

{'name': 'cover-shield-hold', 'description': "When a tank's HP falls below 30%, it deploys a dirt bomb for cover and activates a force shield if available, then retreats to a protected position while the squad focuses fire.", 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['low']}, 'body': "If a tank's health drops below the low threshold during engagement, it automatically drops a dirt bomb to create immediate cover, activates any remaining force shield charge, and pulls back to the nearest safe zone while the rest of the squad concentrates fire on the nearest enemy threat, preserving survivability for future rounds."}

Enemy concentrates fire on the front line and clusters units, overwhelming our forward tanks.

Scouts and battle tanks were destroyed early; lack of cover and shields caused low placement scores.

Add layered defensive items (dirt_bomb cover, force_shield shielding) and modest missile fire to improve survivability and enable defensive aggression.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, deploy a force shield, drop a dirt bomb for cover, then advance while firing missiles.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Battle tanks activate a force_shield, place a dirt_bomb to create immediate cover, then move forward maintaining fire with missiles, using rollers to block enemy advances.'}

Enemy favors tight clusters and high‑mobility flanking, overwhelming our front line with concentrated fire.

Scouts were destroyed early due to lack of cover; battle tanks suffered from cluster damage without shielding.

Increase defensive layers with force shields and cover while boosting firepower modestly to improve survivability.

{'name': 'cover-advance', 'description': 'When tanks have cover, advance behind dirt_bomb and fire missiles, using force_shield to absorb hits.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Deploy dirt_bomb to create cover, activate force_shield, then move forward with rollers while firing missiles at enemy clusters.'}

Enemies tend to cluster and fire heavy missiles, making area‑denial and extra cover essential.

Surviving placement beats raw damage; prioritize cover and shields before high‑damage bursts.

Add layered defensive assets (dirt bombs, force shields, rollers) and limited MIRV for cluster clearing to boost survivability of front‑line battle tanks while giving scouts cover.

Enemy tends to mass tanks in clusters; MIRV on front‑line battle units can break those formations.

Scouts consistently die early; providing dirt‑bomb cover dramatically improves placement and survivability.

Add defensive cover and cluster‑clearing munitions; prioritize survivability via dirt bombs and shields, use mirv to wipe scout clusters.

{'name': 'cluster-shield-push', 'description': 'When enemy scout clusters appear at mid range, lay dirt cover, fire mirv, and activate shield to protect heavy tanks.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'Heavy tanks drop a dirt‑bomb to create instant cover, immediately fire a mirv at the enemy cluster, and activate a force shield; supporting battle tanks finish the swarm with missiles or funky bombs while maintaining defensive positioning.'}

Enemy relies heavily on swarms of low‑HP scout units that overwhelm isolated tanks.

Heavy tanks with dirt‑bomb cover and shields survived far longer; scouts without protection were easily wiped out.

Add layered defensive items (force shields, dirt cover) and mobility (rollers) to all tanks, especially heavies, to improve placement and survivability.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaging at mid range with high HP, deploy force shield and dirt cover before advancing to hold position.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'All tanks with shields and dirt cover form a staggered line, using rollers to dodge incoming fire while maintaining fire on enemy clusters, ensuring placement and sustained pressure.'}

Enemy concentrates fire on clusters and uses MIRVs to break them, forcing us to spread out and protect units.

Heavy tanks were destroyed early; adding force shields, dirt cover, and rollers gave them survivability and better placement.

Add layered cover and shields to every tank, boost cluster‑clear fire on key battle units, and give extra protection to high‑value tanks.

Enemy fire clusters on our front line, making mirv and funky_bomb useful for breaking up their bursts.

Adding dirt_bomb cover and force_shield layers dramatically improves placement survivability; heavy tanks stay alive longer when protected.

Add layered defensive assets (shields, cover, cluster‑clearing) to improve survivability and protect key tanks.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, deploy force shield and advance under cover while firing at enemy clusters.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Tank activates a force_shield (2 charges), moves toward the nearest cover tile, optionally drops a dirt_bomb for extra cover, then fires a missile or mirv at the closest enemy cluster, maintaining defensive posture.'}

Enemy clusters fire bursts of missiles; mirv payloads break up clusters and reduce their effectiveness.

Scouts consistently die early; adding dirt_bomb cover and force shields keeps them alive for flanking and reconnaissance.

Add defensive cover and shields to improve placement and survivability, reducing scout casualties.

{'name': 'cover-shield-formation', 'description': 'When engaged at close range with low HP, deploy dirt_bomb cover and activate force_shield to hold the line.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close'], 'hp_band': ['low']}, 'body': 'Scouts lay dirt_bomb cover while heavies trigger force_shield, creating layered defense that forces enemies to waste fire before advancing, preserving placement and buying time for counter‑attack.'}

Enemy tends to mass several tanks together early, creating clusters that can be broken up with MIRV and forcing them into our defensive zones.

Scouts are repeatedly eliminated early; providing dirt_bomb cover and shield charges greatly improves their placement and overall squad survivability.

Add defensive cover and shields to high‑loss scouts and give battle tanks blockers to improve survivability.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with low‑mid HP, deploy a force shield then advance to hold position.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['low', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Battle tanks 11 and 12 first deploy a force_shield bundle, then advance to the next cover node, using rollers to block enemy fire, while scouts lay dirt_bomb cover behind them to create a defensive wall.'}

Enemy tends to mass in tight clusters near objectives; mirv and roller fire from battle tanks can break them up before they overwhelm our lines.

Scouts that push forward without cover are frequently destroyed; adding dirt_bomb cover and occasional force_shield dramatically improves placement survival.

Adding cover (dirt_bomb) and shields will improve placement; mirv and missile give battle tanks reliable cluster clearing and all‑round damage.

{'name': 'cover-advance', 'description': 'When engagement begins at mid range with high HP, scouts lay dirt_bomb to block line of fire, battle tanks move behind the cover and fire mirv to shred clusters while staying protected.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Scouts drop dirt_bomb ahead of the line to create temporary cover; battle tanks advance to the cover, then unleash mirv bursts to clear enemy clusters, maintaining survivability and positional advantage.'}

Enemies tend to mass together in tight clusters, making area‑damage weapons like mirv highly effective.

Scouts without cover are wiped out early; deploying dirt_bomb creates survivable choke points and improves overall placement.

Add layered cover and shields to protect core tanks while using rollers for rapid repositioning, prioritizing survivability over raw kills.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, deploy a force_shield and advance with a roller to reposition while maintaining defensive cover.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Core battle tanks activate a force_shield charge, then use a roller to dash to a safer flank, while nearby scouts drop dirt_bomb to create temporary cover, keeping the formation cohesive under enemy fire.'}

Enemy clusters fire and uses MIRV bursts that overwhelm tightly grouped battle tanks, forcing dispersion.

Scouts were wiped early without cover; adding dirt_bomb and force_shield dramatically improves tank survivability.

Deploy layered dirt cover and force shields to boost survivability, while limiting high‑damage bursts to key tanks.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When moving into contested zones, deploy dirt cover and force shields while using rollers to breach enemy lines.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'All tanks advance behind newly placed dirt_bomb cover; battle tanks fire rollers to clear obstacles; heavy tanks hold positions with force_shield; scouts stay behind cover and only engage when enemy clusters appear.'}

Enemy clusters tightly at the start, making mirv and rollers effective for breaking formations.

Scouts repeatedly die early; adding dirt_bomb cover and shields markedly improves placement and survivability.

Boost survivability by adding blanket dirt_bomb cover and force_shield to all tanks, while supplying extra missiles and mirv to battle units for cluster clearing and firepower.

{'name': 'cover-and-shield', 'description': 'Deploy dirt_bomb cover then activate force_shield before advancing into contested zones.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'Squad moves in tight formation, each tank drops a dirt_bomb bundle to create temporary cover, immediately follows with a force_shield charge, forming a layered defensive wall that absorbs incoming fire while the unit holds position or pushes forward.'}

Enemy tends to mass fire on front‑line tanks and clusters; mirv and extra cover help break their formations and protect our core.

Scouts were being eliminated early; adding blanket cover and shields keeps them alive for reconnaissance and flanking.

Add defensive shields and cover to scouts, equip battle tanks with mirv for cluster clearing, and add extra missiles to maintain firepower.

Goals: Keep all tanks in top‑3 placement; prioritize survivability over kill count.

{'name': 'mirv-cluster-clear', 'description': 'When enemy clusters appear at mid range, fire mirv to split into multiple warheads, breaking formation and maximizing damage.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Command battle tanks 4 and 6 to hold fire and launch mirv at any enemy cluster within mid range, then fall back behind cover while scouts activate force shields and drop dirt bombs for protection.'}

Enemy frequently groups tanks tightly at mid range, making them vulnerable to area‑effect weapons like mirv.

Scouts were destroyed early; investing in shields and cover yields higher overall placement than raw damage.

Add layered defense (force shields, dirt cover, rollers) to heavy tanks and scout2, and give battle tanks mirv and extra missiles for cluster clearing while keeping survivability priority.

{'name': 'shield-roll', 'description': 'Deploy a shield then roll into nearest cover when health is low.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['low']}, 'body': "When a tank's HP falls below 30% in mid‑range combat, it activates a force_shield bundle and immediately uses a roller to move into the nearest cover tile, absorbing incoming fire while repositioning for safety."}

Enemy tends to group into clusters and fire bursts; mirv and funky_bomb give us area denial and cluster‑clearing power without sacrificing survivability.

Heavy tanks survive but lack immediate cover; adding dirt_bomb and rollers provides quick shelter, while force_shield bundles absorb damage, dramatically improving top‑3 placement chances.

Layered defense: give every tank cover (dirt_bomb) and add force_shield to all heavies; equip one battle tank with mirv for cluster clearing and another with missiles for mid‑range fire.

{'name': 'layered-defensive-formation', 'description': 'When enemy clusters appear, hold position behind dirt cover, activate force shields, and fire mirv from the designated battle tank to disperse them.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'All tanks stay behind their dirt_bomb‑generated cover; heavies keep force_shield active; battle‑3 fires mirv at the cluster center while battle‑4 provides supplemental missile fire to keep pressure without exposing units.'}

Enemy tends to swarm in tight groups, using fast scout pushes that overwhelm single‑target fire.

Heavy tanks survive far longer when paired with force_shield and cover; mirv is essential to break enemy clusters.

Add layered cover and shields to heavy and battle units to improve survivability and reduce early deaths.

Enemy tends to concentrate fire on clustered units; providing cover and shields mitigates burst damage.

Heavy tanks survive longer when equipped with force shields and extra dirt cover; lack of cover led to early destruction.

Add defensive cover (dirt_bomb) and shields, plus rollers for repositioning, to improve placement and survivability.

{'name': 'cover-and-hold', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with low‑mid HP, deploy dirt_bomb and force_shield to create a defensive bubble and hold position.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['low', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Squad spreads outward, each tank drops a dirt_bomb to build cover, activates a force_shield, and uses rollers to reposition into the new cover, maintaining a layered defense while returning fire.'}

Enemy rushes clusters early, overwhelming low‑placement tanks.

Scouts and battle tanks died early due to lack of cover; adding dirt_bomb and shields improves survivability.

Add layered cover and shields to all tanks while giving battle tanks extra missiles and funky bombs, heavy tanks cluster‑clear weapons; focus on survivability.

{'name': 'defensive-formation', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with low or mid HP, deploy cover and shields to hold position.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['low', 'mid']}, 'body': 'All tanks drop dirt_bomb to create instant cover, activate force_shield charges, and use rollers to block enemy movement, maintaining a defensive line while heavy tanks fire heavy missiles into the cluster.'}

Enemy favors tight clusters and early rushes, overwhelming our front line with swarm fire.

Scouts and battle tanks fell early when uncovered; adding dirt_bomb cover and extra shields greatly improves placement durability.

Add extra cover and shields to all tanks, give mobility to scouts, and equip key tanks with missiles for defensive fire.

{'name': 'cover-and-roll', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, scout drops dirt_bomb then rolls to a safer position.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Scout deploys a dirt_bomb to create instant cover, immediately activates its roller to reposition away from enemy fire while maintaining line of sight, allowing the squad to hold ground and protect vulnerable units.'}

Enemy concentrates fire on clustered battle tanks, causing many destructions while ignoring scattered scouts.

Scouts without immediate cover are destroyed quickly; adding dirt_bomb and rollers greatly improves their survivability.

Add defensive assets (force shield, dirt bomb, roller) to improve placement and survivability.

{'name': 'rolling-cover', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with low HP, deploy roller to block enemy path and drop dirt bomb for cover.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['low']}, 'body': 'Tank moves forward, fires a roller to roll into the enemy lane, then drops a dirt bomb to create temporary cover, forcing the enemy to reroute and buying time for allies.'}

Enemy tends to cluster their tanks and push aggressively at close range, overwhelming our lightly armored units.

Scouts were destroyed early; without cover they cannot survive long enough to contribute.

Add layered defense (shields and cover) to core battle tanks while giving a roller blocker and extra missiles for flexibility.

{'name': 'shield-wall', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, deploy shields and use rollers to block enemy advance.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Battle tanks with force_shield hold their ground, rollers advance to intercept incoming tanks, while scouts stay behind cover and fire baby_missiles from safety.'}

Enemies tend to cluster and rush early, exposing themselves to area attacks.

Scouts are dying early; give them cover and let battle tanks hold positions with shields.

Add defensive dirt and shields to all battle tanks, plus cluster‑clearing mirv on mid‑range units, and extra missiles for late‑game firepower.

{'name': 'defensive-wall-push', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, deploy dirt cover and shield, then advance to maintain line.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'All battle tanks first drop a dirt_bomb bundle to create cover, activate a force_shield charge, then move forward together to press the enemy while staying protected.'}

Enemy clusters many low‑HP tanks together, making area‑damage weapons like mirv highly effective.

Scouts are consistently destroyed early; prioritize protecting battle hulls with cover and shields.

Add defensive cover and shields to all battle tanks, extra mirv on front tanks to clear clusters, and boost firepower with missiles.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When a battle tank has high HP and is engaged at mid range, deploy a shield and dirt bomb, then advance while maintaining coverage.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Battle tanks with >75% HP, when engaged at mid distance, activate a force_shield charge and drop a dirt_bomb to create cover, then move forward to press the enemy while keeping the shield active for incoming fire.'}

Enemy forces tend to mass at choke points, using clustered fire to overwhelm placements.

Scouts are repeatedly destroyed early; prioritize protecting battle tanks with cover and shields to improve placement survivability.

Add defensive cover and shields to vulnerable scouts, give battle tanks extra missiles for flexible fire, equip heavy tanks with rollers to block enemy paths.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, deploy a force shield then advance to maintain coverage.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Scout tanks with a force_shield charge move forward into cover, using dirt_bomb to create temporary walls, while battle tanks provide suppressive missile fire from behind.'}

Enemy frequently clusters fire and pushes forward, making area denial (mirv) and blocking (roller) valuable.

Scouts that die early often lack cover; giving them dirt bombs and force shields dramatically improves placement survivability.

Add layered cover and shields to heavy front line to boost survivability, while sprinkling extra missiles for opportunistic hits.

{'name': 'defensive-coverage', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with low to mid HP, drop cover and block enemy advance.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['low', 'mid']}, 'body': "Heavy tanks deploy a dirt bomb to generate temporary cover, then roll forward to block the enemy's line of sight while the squad holds fire and uses shields to absorb incoming damage."}

Enemies tend to mass in tight clusters, making them vulnerable to area denial but also increasing risk of splash damage.

Heavy tanks survive longer when they create cover and block paths before the enemy can focus fire.

Add layered defense (force shields, dirt cover) to all tanks and give battle tanks mirv + missile for cluster clearing and firepower.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, battle tanks advance under shield while firing missiles and deploying mirv to clear clusters.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Battle tanks move forward in formation, each deploying a force shield and dirt cover, then simultaneously launch missiles and mirv to disrupt enemy clusters while maintaining defensive layers.'}

Enemy frequently sends clusters of light units that overwhelm without area denial.

Scouts were consistently destroyed; prioritize protecting core battle and heavy tanks with shields and cover.

Add defensive dirt cover to scouts and force shields to heavies, plus area bomblet for lead battle tank to improve survivability.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'Heavy tanks hold shielded positions while scouts advance under cover, maintaining mid‑range pressure.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['low']}, 'body': 'Heavy tanks deploy force_shield and stay near front line, scouts use dirt_bomb to create temporary cover and move forward in staggered formation, keeping distance from enemy fire and preserving squad placement.'}

Enemy favors tight cluster attacks, making area‑denial weapons like funky_bomb and mirv especially effective.

Scouts were wiped early; giving them dirt_bomb cover dramatically improves placement and survivability.

Add defensive cover and shields to improve survivability, focusing on early-round positioning.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When entering high‑risk zones, deploy cover and shield to survive enemy fire.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': "Before moving into the enemy's expected line of fire, the squad drops a dirt_bomb to create temporary cover, then activates a force_shield on the lead tank, allowing the formation to advance while absorbing incoming damage."}

Enemy tends to cluster tanks early and rush forward, making area‑damage weapons less effective than defensive positioning.

Deploying dirt_bomb cover and force_shield before engagements greatly boosts placement and reduces early losses.

Add layered protection and cluster‑clear fire to improve survivability and control enemy clusters.

{'name': 'shielded-cover-advance', 'description': 'During mid‑range engagements, deploy dirt bombs for cover and force shields for damage absorption, then fire MIRV to break enemy clusters before moving forward.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'All tanks drop a dirt bomb at their position, activate a force shield charge, then the battle tanks fire MIRV at the nearest enemy cluster while heavy tanks provide supporting fire, maintaining a defensive line as they advance.'}

Enemy tends to mass in tight clusters near objectives, making them vulnerable to MIRV and funky bomb spreads.

Heavy tanks survive longer when equipped with cover and shields; scouts need defensive tools to stay alive.

Add layered defensive cover and shields to all units, especially scouts, to boost survivability and placement.

{'name': 'cover-shield-formation', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with low to mid HP, deploy dirt bombs and activate shields to build a protective barrier.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['low', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Order all tanks to drop dirt_bomb around their position, then activate force_shield charges, forming a layered barrier that forces enemies to detour or lose fire efficiency, preserving placement and survivability.'}

Enemy focuses fire on forward scouts and uses MIRV bursts that overwhelm unprotected tanks, causing rapid losses in placement.

Scouts were repeatedly destroyed early; without cover they cannot hold placement. Adding dirt bombs and force shields creates protective zones that keep forward units alive.

Add universal cover and shielding, plus mobility via rollers to improve survivability.

{'name': 'shielded-advance', 'description': 'When engaged at mid range with high HP, tanks roll forward, drop dirt bomb for cover, and activate shield.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'All tanks equipped with rollers move toward the nearest cover point, deploy a dirt_bomb to create temporary protective terrain, and immediately activate their force_shield charges; heavy tanks hold fire until the cover is established.'}

Enemy concentrates fire on central corridors, forcing our units into open space.

Without enough cover or shields, tanks were destroyed early despite decent damage output.