Southeast Asia Rankings

7 eligible Bases, ranked by authored Overall.

1. Rank 16/10 — Overall

   

   Malaysia · Southeast Asia

   Danum Valley Field Centre

   Institutional Compound

   Danum Valley Field Centre offers established rainforest accommodation and a local catchment water supply, far from major settlements. Its long access road limits ordinary arrivals but also carries the food, fuel and maintenance support that keep the centre comfortable.

   Overall

   6/10

   Defensibility

   2/10

   Isolation

   8/10

   Sustainability

   8/10

2. Rank 25/10 — Overall

   

   Philippines · Southeast Asia

   Batad Rice Terraces

   Elevated Stronghold

   Batad combines a living mountain village with irrigated rice terraces and difficult approaches. Its refuge value rests on sustaining a skilled farming system, while safe drinking water and a manageable defensive position still need proving.

   Overall

   5/10

   Defensibility

   2/10

   Isolation

   6/10

   Sustainability

   7/10

3. Rank 34.7/10 — Overall

   

   Indonesia · Southeast Asia

   Banda Neira

   Remote Settlement

   Banda Neira offers sea separation, an established town and fishing access, but no island-wide defensive enclosure. Its refuge value depends on finding dependable drinking water and keeping daily needs within a small group's reach.

   Overall

   4.7/10

   Defensibility

   1/10

   Isolation

   7/10

   Sustainability

   6/10

4. Rank 4Cu Chi Tunnels →Vietnam · Southeast Asia · Subterranean4.7/10Overall
5. Rank 5Hue Citadel →Vietnam · Southeast Asia · Fortified Structure4/10Overall
6. Rank 6Komodo Island →Indonesia · Southeast Asia · Isolated Landmass4/10Overall
7. Rank 7Palawan →Philippines · Southeast Asia · Isolated Landmass4/10Overall