fortressbut
Fortressbut is a coinage used primarily in online discussions and some speculative fiction to describe a fortified structure or system that combines strong defense with a deliberate concession. The word blends fortress with but, signaling that despite fortress-like protections, there is a single element that introduces vulnerability or a practical exception.
In architectural or game design contexts, fortressbut can describe a design where heavy external fortifications are
Origins and usage: The term appears in informal discussions rather than formal publications. Its exact origin
In fiction and media, fortressbut motifs appear as settings with impregnable walls that nevertheless yield to
Criticism: Critics argue that the metaphor can be misleading if interpreted as endorsing vulnerability, and emphasize
See also: fortress, buttress, defensive architecture, security trade-off, game design.