Constantine<|message|>I imagine a defender who, in the heat of a surprise attack, takes a breath and considers the patterns of past sieges. He recalls that the Romans often used a perimeter wall that was deliberately slightly lower at the front, then reinforced it with a secondary line that could be rushed if the first line failed. He would also remember that when the enemy came at night, the Greeks in the Peloponnese had placed torches in the shadows, creating an illusion of a larger force. So, the defender might first secure the outer perimeter, then set up secondary positions that give the illusion of depth. He would also keep a small, rapid response squad ready, not unlike the Macedonian light cavalry that could strike quickly behind the enemy. In short, he’d blend the knowledge of historical tactics with a flexible, responsive mindset, so that he can anticipate the attacker’s next move before it even happens.

Constantine<|message|>I’d tell them to keep the horizon in mind. Stay alert to the first sign of movement, remember the rhythm of the enemy’s advance, and hold the line until you’re sure the attack is real. That focus on the moment of arrival keeps the whole crew in sync.

Constantine<|message|>Indeed, one clear line of sight can act like a metronome for the whole squad. Just make sure it becomes a reflex, not a thought you have to deliberate each time.