psweetman1590
Emperor
The ships can be placed at a distance as in diagram A. Diagram B is naturally more efficient, but problematic without rop, and certainly not required.
In other words, if you have the ships, you can do it however you like. Just make sure you don't let any holes form, or the trade will get through.
In other words, if you have the ships, you can do it however you like. Just make sure you don't let any holes form, or the trade will get through.