What if the breaks on Q are physical breaks? Actual pre planned down time for the men and women involved in the planning? They could be major makers of a change in status of Q. Before beginning a sub stage Q gives themselves some down time?
Seeing as one of the major advantages in attacking a small in number elitist opponent is they get physically tired?
So you draw the attack out in time which keeps the Luciferian's nerves at a constant state of anxiety. You have advantage of numbers so you keep them guessing so much their mental state wears down and they mentally grow to accept your domination?
Q would want his guys frosty before a major push. So the long down times could be rest your guys up?