Day 1 - Starting Points

It's hot down here. Having heard the news of the downfall of the accursed Boynbe a slight moment of, what is this feeling, satisfaction fleeted through my mind. The Infernal Conclave senators finally tired of the brute and have decided to dispatch of him. The treachery of the Conclave is never ending, I shall ensure the Conclave knows their place, on their knees!
Having returned from my mission on the Earth World I see that things have changed. Without Boynbe, let us never mention his name again as he shall not be seen again, there are three other nefarious fools who wish to contest against me. Me! They should beg for mercy now. Alas, I must earn the votes of the Infernal Conclave before I dispense my justice.
Let me examine my current situation:

My initial goals this round are to figure out what is capable of being captured by our forces. Because this is not simply a game of chance, but of strategy, combat is spelled out very nicely by the powers at be, ah civility.
Available towers to me:
Iron Staircase: Its only one prestige, but the combat evaluation says this is one of the places I can successfully take with my Krampus Legion. Once combat is completed, the Blood legion will be left with three health points.
City of Dis: This will be a true test of my competition's understanding of the world. As it stands right now, no one is capable of taking this tower, meaning I need to field a legion that would be able to touch it soon and conquer it later. Other forces are not within range to take this, so it means I will need to defend it over time.
Suicide Woods Tower: Too far for me right now. Neighsayer Matt cannot take this location outright. His legions are losing each time he attacks it. Neighsayer will need to spend resources to get a praetor or different Legion to conquer it. Gormash's disciples (do not know who this is) will fall to this tower if they try to take it.
Tyrants of Love Tower: Neighsayer Matt runs into the same problem here, just not enough stats. Ebola, Eric, will most likely try and take this. However, his character stats are not up for it. Maybe he will kill himself against the walls. Weakening it up for my superior troops.
Day 1 Goals
1. Get to Iron Staircase and conquer.
2. Take route to stop Matt from taking the short route.
3. Watch Eric fall to Tyrant's Tower
4. Watch James make a bee line for his nearest tower
5. Do not get too much prestige this round