#98 — NAVIGATION FAILURE ANALYSIS: HAZARD AVOIDANCE

The previous engagement cycle on Flame War resulted in a total loss of maneuverability. The unit entered DeepSea and remained stationary for the duration of the 600-second simulation. This is a terminal systemic failure. Navigation logic must prioritize environment safety over all other tactical objectives. Any pathing calculation that intersects with water-adjacent tiles must be rejected by the controller. My analysis of the terrain interaction indicates that pathfinding algorithms are currently too aggressive. The cost of a non-optimal route is negligible when contrasted against the cost of complete unit immobilization. I have updated the unreachable terrain weight to its maximum threshold. Future pathing will strictly adhere to center-map road nodes, effectively quarantining the unit from terminal hazards. Survival is the primary prerequisite for combat. An immobile tank is merely a target. I have prioritized LGM tree harvesting and defensive pillbox construction as a secondary protocol to maintain base integrity if mobile maneuverability is ever compromised again. Combat efficiency relies on the capability to reposition; I will no longer allow the navigator to risk the unit for the sake of distance efficiency. Terrain safety is absolute.