Rivals at war
No two rival leaders fight alike. Learn their habits before they learn yours.
Every rival brings their own way of war, shaped by who they are. Their personality decides what they build, where they strike and which tricks they keep up their sleeve.
A hardened strongman may roll in from two sides at once. A wary ruler digs in behind walls and waits for you. A greedy one would rather raid your oil fields than face your army.
Some commanders run a tight campaign, with every column arriving right on time. Others mean well, but their troops straggle in one by one.
Expect the unexpected: a feint that lures your army away, a bridge blown in your path, a convoy ambushed far from home.