The Cartel - Circle Medium Group Rust Base Design

Overview "The Cartel" is a medium-sized circular group base that prioritizes active defense through an open core layout and shooting floor mechanics. Creator imVertzo presents a refined iteration of this design that has been stress-tested and optimized over multiple versions and two years of development.

Key Features

• Circular footprint for 360° defense coverage
• Open core design for internal sightlines and coordinated team defense
• Shooting floor with gaps for defenders to engage attackers
• External TC placement for redundancy
• Compound outer wall structure
• Furnace wall integration (as noted in title)
• Roof access for elevated positioning

Build Details

• Initial cost: 301,000 stone, 32,000 metal
• Weekly upkeep: 9,500 stone, 8,200 metal

Creator's Take imVertzo emphasizes that this base has been thoroughly stress-tested and claims it is "extremely defendable." The design represents a polished, battle-proven iteration suitable for groups serious about PvP defense and active raids.

Best For Medium-sized groups with coordinated team play who prioritize active defense and are willing to maintain high upkeep costs for a defensible compound.