Before you send an attack

A military mission begins before units move. Review troop numbers, available destinations, travel requirements and current protection indicators. A target with visible resources is not necessarily a target you are allowed to attack.

Check your city defenses too. Deploying most of your army can leave the settlement exposed to other players. Ships and island geography may restrict distant operations.

After a battle, read the report and any available follow-up actions. Raiding, scouting and time-limited occupation have different objectives. Battle resolution belongs to the world engine and may depend on more than the attack and defense numbers in the unit list.