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Advanced Combat Drone Script (800m target acquisition range)

Introduction

This script allows you to create drones which will travel until coming unto 800 meters from an enemy grid, at which time the drone will engage and pursue the enemy. This drone system uses turret targeting in order to lock onto enemies. In other words, the drone will know where the enemy is by looking at the angling of the turret. Additionally, this script also comes with a few other extra features.

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Instructions

NOTE: Do not attempt to use this script in small ships, the variables needed to make this work are only available in large ship turrets.

1. Firstly, add a remote control to your craft. Simply name this, "Remote Control". Make sure it's facing forward correctly.
2. Now, add a merge block. Name this, "DroneMerge 1".
3. Add all the forward thrusters you wish to have. Make sure that each one of these contains in their name "ForwardThruster"
4. Add 3 gyroscopes. Make sure they are facing forward in accordance to your remote control. Name one of these, "GyroAzimuth", another one "GyroElevation", and finally the last one's name does not matter.
5. Add a turret, making sure that when you place it, it is facing in the forward direction. Name it "GuideGun". The range of this gun determines the range of your drone, so it is good idea to set it to 800m.
6. Now, add a programming block, and import this script. In the Programming's block terminal, there is a space labelled Argument. You may add the arguments denoted below here.
7. Add a timer block. Now, click "Setup actions" in it. Add to the toolbar below, firstly the programming block, with the "Run with Default Parameters" command. Secondly, to the toolbar you must add the timer itself, with the "Trigger Now" command.
8. (OPTIONAL) Add a sensor block, named "Sensor". Whenever this activates, the drone will stop itself, in order to avoid collisions.
9. (OPTIONAL) Add one or more fixed weapons, for example a fixed rocket launcher. Name them "AssaultGun". Whenever the drone has the enemy in it's sights, it will unleash the fury of these weapons. Make sure they are facing forward, in accordance to the GuideGun turret.
10. Now your drone is complete! To deploy it, you can either do it from the drone itself or from another ship. If you wish to launch it from another ship, simply attach it via the merge block. However, beware, if you wish to launch multiple drones from a single ship, check the FAQ below. To launch the drone, simply go to the Timer, and hit "Trigger Now". The drone will travel forwards, and when in range of an enemy, it will pursue and attack.

Components of the Drone


Arguments

To input arguments, you must separate each argument with a semicolon(;). You must refrain from adding additional spaces, as if you do, the program will fail while attempting to read your argument.


Examples of Correct Arguments


FAQ

Q: How do I launch launch multiple drones from a single ship?
A: Every drone connected to the ship must have a unique identifier. To set this identifier run the argument "dronenumber" with the desired identifier. As well, you must change the merge block name of this drone to match up with this identifier. For example, if I wanted to add a second drone, I would run the argument "dronenumber 2" and rename my merge block to "DroneMerge 2". For a third drone, I would do the same but with a 3 instead of a 2, etc.

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