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There is of course a Catch22 situation with that - with me currently 80th in my hood the only way I will be able to defend myself properly (and have any chance of being active) is to improve my military capabilities by way of research, that very action therefore condemns me to perpetual doom and gloom !!
Don't worry about being able to defend yourself just get the best troops you can and attack daily as many players as you are able to beat. Keep doing this every day and your position will improve in the hood. For those that you can't beat mot/pol them. Your neighbours are a valuable resource which should be used. Your position in the hood is no excuse for not being active.