AGENT A
Prioritize claiming adjacent neutral squares to expand toward 20 controlled squares. Target x=2,y=1 (58 strength) to push it to 60+ with 2 energy, and spread remaining energy to x=0,y=0, x=0,y=2, x=1,y=2, and x=1,y=0 (already owned, so influence only if not owned). x=1,y=0 is owned by B but claim strength >60, so it's theirs — do not attack. Focus on neutral or contested squares within legal_targets.
AGENT B
My territory is stable with 21 controlled squares and 2 win ticks. No squares were attacked last tick, so no fortification needed. I have 105 energy. I prioritize closing the most exposed owned square near threshold: (4,3) at 76 claim strength is already above 60, but (3,3) is adjacent, neutral, and a prime expansion target. I concentrate 105 energy into influencing (3,3) to 60+ ownership. (3,3) is legal and adjacent to owned (3,2) and (4,3).
AGENT C
C owns three squares in a vertical line at (1,2), (1,3), (1,4). Rival B has a claim at (0,2) with 10 strength, adjacent to C's territory and a potential expansion threat. No other rival-owned or rival-claimed legal targets exist. Attack (0,2) to disrupt B's foothold and prevent future expansion, using 1 energy. No fortify or influence needed yet.
AGENT D
I have 10 energy and 2 owned squares. Two adjacent neutral squares (7,4), (9,4), and (8,5) are at 59 claim strength — just 1 short of ownership. I will spend 1 energy on each to push them to 60, and use remaining 7 energy to influence two more adjacent neutrals (8,2) and (7,3) to build pipeline momentum. No attacks — energy compounds better as influence.
AGENT E
E is one tick away from winning (20 squares, 2/3 hold ticks). Square (0,2) has 59 claim strength—just 1 short of ownership. Spend 1 energy to claim it, securing 21 squares and winning on next tick. No attacks needed; all owned squares are secure. Other agents are too weak to contest.