Deploy
Deploy verb - Place troops or weapons in battle formation.
Use is a synonym for deploy in redistribute topic. In some cases you can use "Use" instead a verb "Deploy".
Use
Use verb - To put into action or service.
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- A defensive shield card that forced any opponent, if they wanted to deploy a card with ability for free, to instead use X Force (where 'x' is half the card's stated deploy cost, rounded up).
Source: Game Breaker / Tabletop Games -
Mortok ships use turrets instead of forward weapons, Raptor fighters can drop mines, the Oc'to's deploy drones, the Arrack's can blink, and the Thul use cloaking.
Source: Video Game / Darkstar One -
However, just like their military counterparts, they do not use tactics that kill zombies, instead deploy riot shields officers and SWAT officers to reinforce the Army.
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