The Rat/Strategies (SHC)

The Rat builds castles in a haphazard pattern, all of which resemble "rat mazes". His walls are usually single-layered and host few defenders. His castle plans usually suffer from design flaws, such as building stairs outside his walls and not featuring towers, as well as the design causing further unnecessary travel for soldiers and workers. There are single stationary archers on the walls and spearmen patrol the castle in various points.
The Rat's economy is very basic and small, which is barely enough to fund inexpensive troops. Wood and stone are gathered, while only apples are grown for food. Taxes are very low, sometimes allowing for higher funds when granary stocks are abundant. The main source of income besides taxes is stone. The Rat operates a number of poleturners and fletchers, and regularly buys in equipment to supply his troops.
The Rat uses light troops to harass and launch disorganized attacks right from the outset. He goes as far as sending a handful of units in an attempt to destroy farms, however a very basic defence can repel his siege attempts, as he refrains from using siege engines or heavier units.
Archers and spearmen are the only two units that are used by the Rat. They are often sent in small groups in an attempt to destroy buildings, and in bigger numbers to siege.
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