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Crewing defenses
Empty defenses cannot fire.
Every non-swarm people has shorter-range infantry and longer-range scouts. Both can crew defenses. Bugs and plants cannot build or resume bunkers outside Hold the Gate, and cannot crew them in any mode. Only ranged non-artillery troops can crew defenses, including ranged scouts. Melee troops and dragons cannot enter. Right-click a friendly or abandoned structure, or use its load controls. Towers hold two; bunkers hold four. Garrisoned infantry double their era range; other ranged crew double their normal range, with 25% extra damage. Bugs and plants deal half damage to bunkers. Unload to return them to the field. Fortification research strengthens structures, not their crew count.
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