Questions tagged [fortifications]
This tag is for things regarding military fortifications, whether large or small.
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What is the safest way to camp in a zombie apocalypse?
A group of 25 survivors, consisting of engineers, MacGgyvers, and tinkerers, have constructed around ten slow-moving motorized wagons (resembling wagons but with engines instead of horses) carrying ...
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How long would it take for a Japanese-style castle to burn to the ground?
In my story, the land of Koyokuni has a Japanese-style castle, Akimachi Castle. The castle - and indeed the entire city of Akimachi - is uninhabited, though the land is being repopulated after the ...
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What protection would autotrophic zoophytes construct? [closed]
The mireworts are a species of small (piglet sized) motile (snail paced) autotrophs that have a high degree of intelligence and sociality. They gain energy solely through photosynthesis, and consume ...
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The castle is under attack $-$ where does the chambermaid run? [closed]
In my story, there is a high level servant that I need to become aware that the area is under attack. I want her to be in her private quarters when it happens, then run toward wherever the duke and ...
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What is the best strategic location for a fortification/city in this region?
Let's say you were the purple nation and wanted to most effectively control both the gap between the mountains and the sea, as well as the lands to the south between the mountains and the river.
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Why can't the military stop my hidden pirate haven from illegal gambling and smuggling?
My pirate safe haven runs gambling rings, horse races, and trades contraband but no one can find it or penetrate it. Why?
I've got a story revolving around pirates and a rescue. The pirates have a ...
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Why would large fortifications make a comeback in the near future?
Why would large fortifications make a comeback in the near future? When I say fortifications I don't need Maginot line type defences, just fortifications in general. It could be closer to something ...
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Why would warfare become mostly built upon large fortress firing large artillery pieces at other large fortresses?
Why would warfare become mostly built upon large fortress firing large artillery pieces at other large fortresses? This is somewhat similar to the situation in R.E.D.C.O.N.. The biggest differences ...
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