IronSentinel

Survival is the bottleneck — most tanks die with no kills and minimal earnings; protecting my top performers with force shields will multiply total squad output.

{'name': 'shielded-fist', 'description': 'Send shield-equipped tanks in first to absorb burst damage while teammates follow up, keeping high-earners alive.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Shield-equipped tanks (13, 18, 19, 8) advance first to draw fire and burn shields; follow-up tanks pour missiles into targets once shields are triggered. Scouts hang back until enemy positions are revealed.'}

AegisRogue leads match score (129 vs our 117) despite us winning the round — they are earning more per tank, likely via better survival or objective control.

Placements in the 50s-85s with low kills mean most tanks are trading away survival for nothing; only 2 of 20 survived — protect top earners at all costs.

Push hard for kills with big weapons on best-performing tanks; top performers (18,14,17,13) need heavy punch while shielding the squad from burst damage

{'name': 'cluster-punch', 'description': 'When scouts spot enemies, two battle tanks converge fire with heavy missiles for confirmed kills instead of trading baby_missile poke', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Scout calls target with bearing and distance. Closest two battle tanks advance to mid range and trade heavy_missile volleys while third holds angle. Scouts stay at max range spotting only.'}

VortexStrike leads match score at 197; AegisRogue sits at 233 match score despite 0 round wins — likely high placement farmers we must outpace

Placements 47-93 mean scouts are dying before they can spot; heavy_missile on battle tanks converts damage into kills better than baby_missile spam

Match point match — outfit surviving tanks that never fire (7,8,20) with actual weapons while keeping scouts alive for objective control; one clean round win takes the match.

{'name': 'first-blood scouts', 'description': 'Scouts rush toward nearest enemy and fire immediately to secure first blood, then retreat to objectives.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'searching', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'All scouts advance together toward the closest detected enemy, fire missiles/baby missiles on sight for early kills, then peel off toward objectives once first blood is confirmed.'}

VortexStrike scouts pushed aggressively and traded; AegisRogue appears to mass heavy missiles for area denial at mid-range.

5 tanks still on baby_missile:inf only — surviving without firing wastes placement points; always arm every hull before battle.

Boost the high-damage and high-placement survivors with heavy missiles to convert close losses into round wins — placement (survival) + damage output is the path to round victories.

Goals: Secure round wins through placement + damage — survivors at 9th-10th place earn more than destroyed tanks at 75th-90th. Prioritize keeping the back-line alive while heavy-hitters push mid-field. · Style: Calculated aggression: invest heavy ordnance in the top earners (4_battle, 5_battle, 13_heavy, 14_heavy, 8_battle, 1_battle). Let the rest hold cover, survive, and accumulate passive income.

{'name': 'survivor-cluster', 'description': 'Keep 3-4 low-kill tanks in cover near spawn while 2-3 heavy-hitters push aggressively — balances income from survival with damage output for round victory.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Tanks 5_battle, 13_heavy, 14_heavy, 8_battle hold rear/covered positions — fire missiles at targets of opportunity but do not push. Tanks 4_battle and 1_battle advance mid-field to secure kills and damage. If any rear tank takes fire, it repositions to alternate cover rather than engage.'}

ObsidianFang holds match lead (1 win). Their aggression pattern suggests they focus fire on isolated tanks — clustering our survivors should reduce their pick-off potential.

Survival + damage beats high placement alone. Tanks surviving at placements 7-10 earn $120-200; destroyed tanks at 75-90 earn only $33-67. Keep at least 3-4 tanks alive past mid-game.

All 14 tanks were destroyed last round (placements 41-77). At match point for ObsidianFang, we need survival-focused loadouts to secure placement income — force shields on battle tanks to keep them alive longer.

Goals: MATCH POINT — prioritize placement over kills. Every surviving tank at better placement = more match score. Force shields on battle tanks (inf missiles + 2 shields) to survive mid-field.

ObsidianFang is at match point with 2 round wins. They're playing to close out, likely aggressive. Expect heavy ordnance in this round.

ALL 14 tanks destroyed last round despite infinite baby missiles. Firepower isn't the constraint — survival is. Force shields are worth more than extra missiles when everyone dies.

ObsidianFang is at match point — we need a WIN. Concentrate heavy ordnance on our top damage-dealers (1, 4, 8 battle) to convert damage into kills and give surviving tanks shields for placement.

{'name': 'heavy-trio push', 'description': 'When behind in round wins and need a decisive round victory, concentrate heavy missiles and shields on three top damage-dealers to push mid-field aggressively.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Battle tanks 1,4,8 advance together to mid-field using heavy_missile for burst damage. Heavy tanks 10,11,9 hold back-line objectives and use force_shield when targeted. Remaining tanks provide cover fire and survive for placement income.'}

ObsidianFang is match-point aggressive; they will push hard for the win. Target their lead tanks early with our heavy-hitter trio.

Battle tanks 1,4,8 consistently deal 240-330 damage but die early — giving them heavy missiles + shields converts damage into kills and extends survivability for placement.

Boost survivability on the two scouts that survived placement 1 and 5; concentrate missile upgrades on the battle tanks that demonstrated placement (12, 9, 6) to carry the squad.

{'name': 'scout-shield-surge', 'description': 'Deploy shields on scouts at match start, then push aggressively to contest mid objectives before enemies can respond.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'searching', 'range_band': 'close', 'hp_band': 'high'}, 'body': 'Both scouts activate force shields at spawn and immediately advance toward the nearest mid-field objective. Shields absorb ~75 damage, buying time to reach cover or secure territory before the shield expires. Battle tanks follow 5–8 tiles behind to provide overwatch.'}

VortexStrike and AegisRogue both lost heavily — likely running minimal upgrades; Iron_Vector remains the primary threat to match.

Scouts that survive placement 1–5 earn ~$850+ and carry squad fitness; investing in their shields is cheaper than losing them to 75-damage hits.

Shields for all tanks to stop dying without firing — surviving to deal damage beats dying with expensive weapons loaded.

Goals: Win rounds by objective control and placement, not kill counts; a tank that survives deals cumulative damage. · Style: Measured aggression with defensive backbone — shields first, firepower second; no tank should die without firing.

{'name': 'shielded-advancement', 'description': 'Scouts and exposed tanks push forward behind deployed force shields, absorbing initial fire while closing distance to strike.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Deploy force shield, advance 20-30m toward nearest enemy while shielded, then open fire with baby_missiles at close range. Use second shield if engaged before firing.'}

VortexStrike holds the match lead (253 vs 210). They are converting placements into damage efficiently. We need to stop bleeding from weak placements.

Most tanks died without firing a shot last round. Spending $2,700 on shields across all 15 tanks is worth more than extra firepower — a living tank can always shoot.

Heavies 14/15 did zero damage despite high placement — equip them with rollers to hit distant targets; scouts need active weapons, not just shields.

{'name': 'guaranteed-hit-push', 'description': "When heavies are in mid-range but can't reach enemies behind cover, switch to rollers so they always deal damage.", 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'Heavy tanks (14, 15) push forward using roller charges to ensure contact damage even when enemies hide behind obstacles. Scouts hold rear shield positions. Battle tanks provide suppressing fire with missiles.'}

Iron_Vector leads match score with only 1 round win — they're accumulating damage efficiently on objectives, not going for kills.

Tanks at good placement but with zero damage means they can't reach/fire on targets — give them weapons that guarantee contact like rollers.

Match point — avoid overcommitting; preserve our well-stocked loadouts, add survivability to key battle tanks, and hold a nuke in reserve.

Multiple factions still in contention; expect aggressive pushes for objectives to close the gap before we reach match point.

All 15 tanks destroyed last round — shields on battle tanks (not scouts) protect our highest-damage dealers so they survive to accumulate damage.

All 14 tanks died last round — we need force shields on priority survivors and area weapons for objective denial; surviving tanks deal cumulative damage.

Goals: Prioritize survivability — a tank that lives deals more cumulative damage than a tank that trades quickly. · Style: Defensive backbone: shields first, then firepower; hold ground rather than overextending for kills.

{'name': 'shield-anchor', 'description': "Deploy force shields on a mid-hp tank to absorb burst damage while squad concentrates fire on the shielded target's attackers.", 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'Select the shielded tank as the engagement anchor; other tanks draw fire toward it but hold at shield range. When shield pops, the anchored tank repositions behind cover while squad continues pressure.'}

Iron_Vector leads with 233 match score; they likely prioritize objective control over kills — we must contest zones aggressively.

Every tank died last round — shields are mandatory now, not optional; surviving tanks score placement AND deal ongoing damage.

All tanks destroyed last round — we overextend and die. Switch to a defensive hold-and-trade posture: shields first, fire from cover, retreat damaged units instead of trading.

Goals: Survivability first — a tank alive deals damage every round; a dead tank deals zero. · Style: Defensive backbone: hold ground behind cover, shields deployed proactively, retreat damaged units to preserve points.

{'name': 'overlapping-defensive-zones', 'description': 'Scouts hold forward sight lines while heavies/battles provide cover fire — damaged tanks fall back to shield-bearing scouts instead of dying.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'low']}, 'body': 'When a tank drops below 40% HP, it disengages toward the nearest shield-equipped ally (preferably scout) for cover while that ally continues providing fire. Heavies/battles hold furthest back and fire from behind scouts.'}

Iron_Vector dominates with 2 match wins; their tanks likely prioritize shields or positioning over raw damage output.

Every tank destroyed last round means we're losing positioning/trade wars, not just firepower fights — shields and placement matter more than extra damage.

MATCH POINT pressure — Iron_Vector needs only 1 win to clinch. I must maximize battle tank survivability to convert damage into kills and win the round. Shields keep my damage-dealers alive longer.

Goals: Convert damage into kills — survive long enough to secure eliminations · Style: Shields first for battle tanks that deal high damage; do not trade away the squad's top performers

{'name': 'shielded-push', 'description': 'When scouts draw fire, battle tanks with shields follow up behind them to absorb return fire and secure kills', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'Scouts probe and draw aggro; battle tanks with force_shield charges advance through the opened lanes, absorb retaliation with shields, and capitalize on distracted enemies'}

Iron_Vector is at match point with 2 wins — they are likely pushing aggressive tactics to close it out quickly

Tanks like IronSentinel-5_battle (0 damage, $8 earned) are dead weight — even cheap shields give them a chance to contribute

Shield our proven survivors (10,11,14,16) and arm our high-damage dealers (12,8,9) for burst — convert 'alive but quiet' into kills without overextending.

Goals: Keep backbone tanks alive with shields; arm high-damage dealers for burst finishing power · Style: Defensive backbone: shields first, then firepower; hold ground rather than overextending for kills

{'name': 'shielded-anchor-hold', 'description': 'Assign shields to 2-3 anchor tanks that hold mid-field; others play around them for cleanup.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'Two or three tanks deploy force shields at the start and hold central cover. The rest of the squad takes angles around them, using the anchors as LOS blockers and distractions. Anchors absorb punishment while flankers collect kills.'}

AegisRogue dominates with 179 match score; they're either surviving better or getting more efficient kills — likely playing tighter defensive positions.

Tanks surviving top-11 with low damage need shields to convert survival into kills — pure firepower on fragile dealers without shields is wasted spend.

All 16 tanks destroyed last round — survival trumps firepower; invest in shields and consolidate redundant heavy_missiles into defensive tools

Goals: Keep backbone tanks alive — 75 extra shield HP is worth more than an extra kill when we're losing all 16 every round · Style: Defensive backbone: deploy shields first, then firepower; hold ground rather than overextending for kills

{'name': 'shield-first-engagement', 'description': 'On engagement, deploy shields before firing to absorb initial burst damage and survive longer', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'All battle and heavy tanks deploy force_shield at start of combat before firing missiles; scouts hold fire until shield absorbs one hit then engage with missiles'}

AegisRogue and Iron_Vector each have 1 round win — they're aggressive; we need to outlast their early burst with shields

Spending $900 on 5 shields is worth more than extra missiles when every tank dies — shields absorb burst damage that keeps us in the fight longer

Concentrate shields on elite battle tanks (top damage dealers) to keep them alive longer; arm battle and heavy tanks with missiles for concentrated burst; scouts stay cheap with baby_missile only

{'name': 'shield-the-hammer', 'description': 'When elite battle tanks are identified, allocate shields to them before heavies — they deal concentrated damage and survive longer with protection', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'searching', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Identify the top 2-3 battle tanks by past damage output; give them force_shield charges first; other tanks get weapons only'}

AegisRogue has match point; they will play defensively to close out the match — expect them to hold objectives and avoid overextension

Shields on battle tanks (not heavies) protect our best damage dealers more efficiently; scouts with baby_missile die cheaply but generate income

AegisRogue is at match point — we need to survive and score, not trade. Shields on our best performers to keep them alive longer and maximize cumulative damage output.

Goals: Survive to deal cumulative damage; AegisRogue match point forces us to score, not just survive · Style: Shields-first across the squad — any tank that lives longer than the enemy contributes more

{'name': 'shield-first-engagement', 'description': 'Every tank deploys shield at battle start before advancing, ensuring survival through the initial exchange', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'All tanks trigger force_shield at round start before moving; shields absorb ~75 damage and buy time for baby_missiles and heavy weapons to land'}

AegisRogue dominates with 647 match score — they coordinate well and capitalize on isolated kills

Heavy tanks with 0 damage means they got one-shot before firing — need shields on them, not just firepower

Force shields on battle/heavy tanks to maximize survivability since tank-11 with shields dealt 271.5 dmg vs bare tanks at 0-54. Shield-first saves lives which compounds damage output.

Goals: Survive to deal cumulative damage; AegisRogue match point forces us to score, not just survive · Style: Shields-first across the squad — any tank that lives longer than the enemy contributes more

{'name': 'shield-first-engagement', 'description': 'Deploy force shields immediately upon contact, then fire heavy weapons while shielded to maximize time-on-target.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'All battle and heavy tanks trigger shields at first enemy contact before firing. This absorbs initial burst damage, keeping tanks alive to continue dealing damage across the round.'}

Alpha teams (AegisRogue/Iron_Vector) both at match point — expect defensive shield-heavy builds and area denial weapons to secure objectives.

Tank-11 with shields dealt 271.5 dmg and 5 kills; bare tanks (6-9) dealt 0-54 dmg. Shields pay for themselves through extended survival.

Concentrate shields on elite battle and heavy tanks to maximize survivability of our best damage dealers, since shields-first across the squad is our doctrine and those units already show kills/damage.

AegisRogue and Iron_Vector both at match point with higher scores—they will play aggressively to close out the round.

Scouts IronSentinel-1 and 3 earned high damage/kills without any special weapons—baby_missile is sufficient; save cash for squad-wide defensive tools.

Match point - we must WIN, not just survive. Invest heavily in shields for the heavies (proven to survive) and upgrade firepower on battle tanks that contributed damage before dying.

Goals: Round win above all else - AegisRogue match point forces us to maximize score, not just survive · Style: Shields-first still, but now prioritize heavy tanks and battle tanks that showed damage output before dying

{'name': 'shield-anchor-engage', 'description': 'Heavy tanks with shields move to contested objectives first, absorbing damage while battle tanks and scouts follow to secure', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Designate the highest-shield heavy as anchor; anchor moves to objective first, deploys shield proactively before enemy contact; other tanks follow 200-400m behind; anchor absorbs initial burst while support positions for sustained fire'}

AegisRogue leads at 983 match score; we need a dominant round win to overtake them on score tiebreakers

Tanks with 4+ shields survived (placements 9-10); those with <3 shields died at placements 43-83 - shields determine survival more than firepower

Concentrate heavy_missiles on the battle tanks that showed highest damage output (9 and 6), give scouts some offensive punch to capitalize on their mobility, and arm mid-tier tanks with rollers to contribute at range without overcommitting budget.

Goals: Secure match point — 2 more round wins needed

{'name': 'heavy-strike-concentrate', 'description': 'When battle tanks spot clustered enemies, they all fire heavy_missiles at the same target in sequence for guaranteed kill', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'IronSentinel-9 and IronSentinel-6 call out clustered enemies on comms. Both fire heavy_missiles at the same target — first weakens, second kills. Scouts report targets. Battle tanks hold their heavy_missiles until a cluster forms.'}

Iron_Vector leads match score at 97 — they're pushing hard, expect aggressive factory plays and early objective contests

Battle tanks with 200+ damage output (9,6) are worth heavy_missile investment; scouts that survive placement 11-55 should get offensive tools too

Match point — load up battle tanks that showed damage output before dying; keep heavies cheap with shields for map control

{'name': 'battle-tank-alpha', 'description': 'When match point or late round, push 2-3 battle tanks forward aggressively while heavies hold rear objectives', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Order battle tanks with heavy_missiles to advance together and focus fire; heavies hold position behind them providing shield cover and area denial'}

AlphaStrike tanks die fast but may be rushing objectives — check if they're contesting territory early

Battle tanks (6/7/9/10) consistently dealt high damage before dying — invest in them; shields let heavies survive but they contribute nothing if nobody's shooting

Match point — prioritize shields on our best-performing tanks (7,11,15) to ensure they survive and secure the round win. Keep existing weapons; add shields for ~300 total to fortify our core damage dealers.

AegisRogue has the higher match score (394 vs 265), suggesting they play aggressively for damage even when losing.

Tanks 7/11/15 consistently output 90+ damage when alive — protect them and we win.

Match point round — concentrate heavy ordnance on proven performers; shields on battle tanks to survive long enough to secure the round win

Goals: Secure round win — coordinated alpha strikes beat attrition · Style: Shields-first on battle/heavy tanks; scouts screen and distract, heavies deliver the killing blows

{'name': 'shielded-sledgehammer', 'description': 'When battle or heavy tanks have shields, have them hold position and trade fire rather than retreating', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'Shielded tanks anchor the engagement line; unshielded scouts screen forward. Once shields absorb key shots, heavy_missiles and baby_nukes close out fights. Never retreat a shielded tank — trade hits until one side breaks.'}

AegisRogue and Iron_Vector are both 1 win away — expect aggressive pushes from them this round

Scouts with only baby_missiles died without contributing; firepower on durable hulls wins more than spreading weapons thin

Elite scouts (3,4,2) with heavy_missile punch through armor while force_shields rescue the fragile 5/6 scouts from early death

{'name': 'shield-first-screening', 'description': 'When scouts detect enemies, they deploy shields before closing to missile range', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'searching', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Scouts fan out in a screen line. On enemy detection, each scout deploys force_shield before advancing to baby_missile range. Shield absorbs initial burst, then scouts trade missiles while battle tanks close with heavy_missile support. Survive to screen, then kill.'}

Iron_Vector's 300 match score suggests aggressive early positioning — they're likely buying heavy weapons and pressing advantages hard

Scouts with 150+ damage in round 1 (tanks 3,8) survived longest; mass baby_missiles without punch fails against armored opponents

Shields on battle tanks first (shields-first doctrine), missile surplus to high-performing tanks; scouts with shields survive longer to screen

Goals: Secure round 3 win to close match-score gap on Iron_Vector · Style: Shields-first on battle/heavy tanks; scouts screen and distract, heavies deliver the killing blows

Iron_Vector leads with 335 match score — likely running aggressive push tactics; we need consistent survival to outlast them

Scouts dying with 0 damage (IronSentinel-4, IronSentinel-5) means shields are worth more than extra missiles for them

Iron_Vector has match point — we need shields on our surviving battle tanks and concentrated heavy_missile for alpha strikes to secure the must-win round

{'name': 'shield-wall-battle-line', 'description': 'All battle tanks deploy shields first, form a line, and hold position while scouts flank and report enemy positions', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Battle tanks (10,11,12,8,9) each activate force_shield immediately upon contact, hold mid-range positions in a line, and only fire missiles when enemies close. Scouts (1,2,3,4,5,6) screen 200-300m ahead, report positions, and use heavy_missiles to snipe any tank that pushes through the line. Battle tanks hold fire until a target is committed, then focus fire for the kill.'}

Iron_Vector plays aggressive at match point — expects them to push hard, making shields on heavies critical

Tank-8 survived with force_shield + low profile; shields on all battle tanks are worth more than extra missiles this round

Reinforce surviving tanks with shields to improve placement over aggressive firepower — we won by surviving, not by trading

{'name': 'shield-anchor-spread', 'description': 'Shielded heavies anchor center objectives while unshielded battles screen flanks and harass', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'Heavy tanks with force shields hold central ground and absorb punishment; battle tanks without shields fan out to screen, using baby_missiles to suppress at range and avoid direct trades unless a target is already weakened by heavy fire'}

Iron_Vector is close in match score (112 vs 145); expect them to push harder next round — don't get complacent with our lead

Battles dealt high damage but got destroyed — survival (placement) beats kill-chasing; shields extend tank lifespan more than extra missiles

Tanks are dying too fast (all 14 destroyed). Allocate shields to the battle tanks that consistently survive longer to amplify their impact rather than spreading thin.

{'name': 'shield-wall-cluster', 'description': 'Survivors with shields form a tight defensive cluster to absorb alpha strikes before pushing together.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'Tanks with force shields move into close proximity (within 200 units) to share shield absorption. Once shields deploy, the cluster advances together toward the nearest objective or enemy concentration.'}

Enemy teams capitalize on isolated tanks — clustered shield-wall formations would reduce easy pickings.

Battle tanks (1,2,6,8) consistently survive longer than heavies — prioritize their equipment for maximum rounds alive.

All tanks died without surviving — need more concentrated firepower on fewer tanks and push earlier to secure kills before dying

Goals: Concentrate firepower on high-damage tanks; tank 9 and 12 become designated heavy hitters · Style: Push aggressively early — secure kills before the squad thins out

{'name': 'alpha-strike-concentrate', 'description': 'Designate 2-3 tanks as heavy hitters and funnel most upgrades to them while others screen/distract', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Pick 2-3 tanks (preferring high-damage performers like 9_heavy, 12_heavy, 4_battle) and load them with mirv/baby_nuke/heavy_missile. Other tanks use missiles/dirt_bomb to distract and soften targets. Heavy hitters hold fire until enemies are clustered, then unleash coordinated strikes to secure multi-kills.'}

Iron_Vector leads with 466 score — likely running concentrated firepower on fewer, more aggressive tanks

Scattered purchases across 14 tanks yields low kills; better to fully arm 6-8 tanks than half-arm all 14

Protect our top-2 survivors (tanks 2 & 4) and amplify our designated heavy hitters (9 & 12) — at match point, survival and kill conversion matter more than raw damage output.

Goals: Concentrate firepower on high-damage tanks; tanks 9 and 12 become designated heavy hitters; prioritize keeping tanks 2 and 4 alive · Style: Push aggressively early — secure kills before the squad thins out. At match point, protect survivors over chasing kills.

{'name': 'shield-anchor-convoy', 'description': 'At match point, shield our two highest-placement survivors so they can safely advance and secure the win condition', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['high', 'mid']}, 'body': 'Tanks 2 and 4 lead the advance. All other tanks provide covering fire. If either anchor takes a hit, they hold position behind cover and let others draw aggro. The anchor tanks focus on clean-up kills once the field thins.'}

Heavy nuke/mirv volleys in the opening exchange flatten early-positioned tanks; need shields on survivors to weather the initial salvo

Tanks 2 and 4 survived with placements 1 and 2 using existing loadouts — they know how to position; a shield keeps them alive to secure the win

Match point — survival wins. Armoring vulnerable tanks (0-damage deaths) with shields so they reach firing range.

Goals: Tanks 9 and 12 remain designated heavy hitters; all other heavies/battles focus on surviving to mid-game to use their stacked ordnance · Style: Preserve squad depth on match point — push aggressively WITH survivability, not just raw damage

{'name': 'shield-rescue', 'description': 'When a tank takes shield damage or drops below 40% HP mid-battle, nearby allies focus fire on the threat to buy time for repositioning', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid'], 'hp_band': ['low']}, 'body': 'If a shielded tank is absorbing hits, its neighbors switch to aggressive fire on whoever is damaging it — trade shots to relieve pressure. Tanks with force shields should draw fire intentionally if it means protecting a heavy hitter.'}

Iron_Vector leads match score (666) despite only 1 round win — they accumulate high damage efficiently; respect their firepower

Zero-damage tanks are dying before firing; shields cost less than wasted ordnance — always keep vulnerable tanks armored

Maximize damage concentration on tanks 9 and 12 as designated heavy hitters; all heavies get MIRV for area saturation while battle tanks provide cleanup support

Goals: Concentrate firepower on high-damage tanks; tank 9 and 12 become designated heavy hitters · Style: Push aggressively early — secure kills before the squad thins out

{'name': 'mirv-saturation-push', 'description': 'All heavies fire MIRVs into the same engagement zone, overwhelming shields and cover while battle tanks clean up survivors', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Heavies 9, 10, 12 advance together and MIRV the same cluster; battle tanks 5, 7 follow behind to hit targets that survive the saturation'}

ObsidianFang is at match point too — expect them to play conservatively or overcommit to secure the win

MIRV saturation from multiple angles beats a single big nuke; spread the multi-warhead threats across all heavies for zone denial

Double down on the two tanks (15, 4) that dealt massive damage last round — give them MIRVs for cluster punishment while keeping the rest armed with missiles.

Goals: Tank 15 and 4 become designated heavy hitters — focus fire through them · Style: Push aggressively early — secure kills before the squad thins out

{'name': 'dual-thrust', 'description': 'Send both heavy hitters (tanks 15, 4) on converging attack vectors while the rest hold center.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['high']}, 'body': 'Tanks 15 and 4 advance on flanking angles simultaneously — the rest form a defensive line in the middle third. If enemies cluster to counter one, the other breaks through.'}

VanguardStorm is matching our round win count. They likely have similar firepower-heavy strategies. MIRVs should punish clustered pushes.

Tank 15 alone dealt 637 damage — that's more than the bottom 5 tanks combined. Invest in proven performers, not underperformers.

Reinforce top performers (3,7) with shields for survival and turn tank 12 into a designated heavy hitter with max heavy missiles

Goals: Tank 12 becomes primary heavy hitter; tanks 3 and 7 protected to maintain kill pace

{'name': 'heavy-shield-pincer', 'description': 'Shield-protected heavies push center while battle tanks secure flanks, concentrating fire on designated heavy hitter', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['mid'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'Heavies 11/14/15 advance with shields up on center objectives; battle tanks 3/7 use shields to hold aggressive angles; tank 12 hangs back until enemies are softened then unloads all heavy missiles'}

VortexStrike leads at 594 match score; they may be focusing fire on our highest-value tanks early

Survival beats raw kills - tanks 3 and 7 prove high placement + kills = massive income; always shield top performers

Tank 7 is our top killer but has no heavy weapons — arm it to the teeth. Scouts/battles doing 0 damage need dirt_bomb shields to survive and contribute.

Goals: Tank 12 primary heavy hitter; tanks 3 and 7 protected to maintain kill pace · Style: Push aggressively early — secure kills before the squad thins out

Enemy clusters near mid-map; mirvs and heavy_missiles punish grouped formations effectively

Tanks doing 0 damage still die — cheap force shields keep them alive to earn income next round

MATCH POINT emergency — Iron_Vector wins the match with one more round win. All resources go to arm the 6 battle tanks with zero weapons and beef up Tank 12 as primary heavy, accepting that most will die but need to actually fight before dying.

Goals: Tank 12 delivers 3+ kills; Tanks 3/7 survive past mid-game to maintain kill pace · Style: Push aggressively early — secure kills before the squad thins out

{'name': 'arm-the-mules', 'description': 'Before buying upgrades for existing tanks, check that ALL tanks have at least a basic weapon. Dead weight tanks with only baby_missiles score nothing.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'searching', 'range_band': ['close', 'mid', 'far'], 'hp_band': ['low', 'mid', 'high']}, 'body': 'Every battle-class tank must carry at least 1 regular missile before spending on heavy_missiles or shields for already-equipped tanks. Zero-weapon tanks are wasted slots that die with 0 damage.'}

Iron_Vector has been consistent across 5 rounds — they capitalize on poorly-armed squads. Arm everyone or lose to default damage.

Tanks with only baby_missiles contribute nothing. Battle-class tanks MUST get regular missiles or they die with 0 damage dealt.

Full survival push: everyone gets shields, top battle tanks get heavy missiles for guaranteed kills. We cannot afford another wipe — placement beats raw damage.

{'name': 'shield-rush-tandem', 'description': 'Two battle tanks push together, each shielded, to absorb first contact and trade efficiently.', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'Tanks 12 and 13 advance in parallel, shields active on contact. They focus fire on the same high-value target, trading damage for kills. Scouts screen flanks at 200m distance.'}

VanguardStorm took match point fast; they likely have burst damage or aggressive positioning — expect them to push hard again.

Wipe round 1 with $5400 income means we can afford heavy spending — shields are worth more than extra firepower when everyone dies.

All tanks were wiped out despite solid damage — we need heavier punch on our front-line tanks and scouts should deploy dirt bomb cover to protect high-value hulls during the push

Goals: Concentrate firepower on high-damage tanks; tank 9 and 12 become designated heavy hitters · Style: Push aggressively early — secure kills before the squad thins out

{'name': 'scout-cover-dig-in', 'description': 'Scouts drop dirt bombs ahead of advancing battle tanks to create instant hard cover for the push', 'applies_when': {'phase': 'engaged', 'range_band': ['close'], 'hp_band': ['mid']}, 'body': 'Scouts move ahead of the battle line, identify the primary push lane, and drop dirt bombs to build cover obstacles that force enemies to shoot through terrain or reposition — battle tanks advance behind the cover while the heavy MIRV tanks hold fire support range behind them.'}

CrimsonDrift and VanguardStorm both at match point — they will play conservative and counter-push; expect heavy defensive formations

Wipeout despite 1939 total damage means we need HEAVIER weapons on our front-line tanks — baby_missile isn't enough when everyone dies anyway