» Added March 29, 2006 | Written by Lord Of Gifts
For this tutorial we will be adding a new fighter squadron to the Empire, the ARC-170 Starfighter. First we must add the individual fighter. Add this code to SPACEUNITSFIGHTERS.XML, just above the </FighterUnits> tag. I've added comments above most of the lines to explain them:
Code(SPACEUNITSFIGHTER.XML):<!-- All space units start with the tag <SpaceUnit Name="%UNIT_NAME%">
UNIT_NAME is what will be referenced in other files. -->
<SpaceUnit Name="ARC-170">
<!-- This line defines your unit's name that will show up ingame.
Define it in the MasterTextFile_ENGLISH.dat -->
<Text_ID>TEXT_UNIT_ARC-170</Text_ID>
<!-- This line defines your unit class.
Defined in MasterTextFile_ENGLISH.dat -->
<Encyclopedia_Unit_Class> TEXT_ENCYCLOPEDIA_CLASS_FIGHTER </Encyclopedia_Unit_Class>
<!-- The units that your unit is good against. Maximum of three -->
<Encyclopedia_Good_Against> TIE_Fighter TIE_Bomber </Encyclopedia_Good_Against>
<!-- The units that your unit is bad against. Maximum of three -->
<Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To> Tartan_Patrol_Cruiser Broadside_Class_Cruiser IPV1_System_Patrol_Craft </Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To>
<!-- The model that your unit uses ingame.
Because we can't create a new model, we'll use one that works closest to our unit: the X-wing
All the model names come from the ART/MODELS/ directory -->
<Space_Model_Name>rv_XWing.ALO</Space_Model_Name>
<!-- This line scales your unit by the selected factor
1 is normal size, less than one is smaller, and more than one is bigger
ie: 0.5 would cause the ingame model to be half as big as the actual model -->
<Scale_Factor>1.0</Scale_Factor>
<!-- The size of the section box around the unit. I'm not sure where the units come from
so its guess and check for now. -->
<Select_Box_Scale>70</Select_Box_Scale>
<!-- This line adusts the z value of the selection box.
Again I'm not sure where the units come from, or what the 'f' signifys. -->
<Select_Box_Z_Adjust>1.0f</Select_Box_Z_Adjust>
<!-- I don't have a clue what this line does. -->
<Mouse_Collide_Override_Sphere_Radius> 50.0 </Mouse_Collide_Override_Sphere_Radius>
<!-- The type of damage your unit does.
Defined in GAMECONSTANTS.XML -->
<Damage_Type>Damage_Fighter</Damage_Type>
<!-- Once again, not a clue -->
<Ranged_Target_Z_Adjust>0</Ranged_Target_Z_Adjust>
<!-- The value multipied to the Fog of War reveal range when in a dense fog of war. -->
<Dense_FOW_Reveal_Range_Multiplier>0.2</Dense_FOW_Reveal_Range_Multiplier>
<!-- Mass of the unit. I'm not sure what the units are.
Used for physics calculations. -->
<Mass>1</Mass>
<!-- How fast can your unit move -->
<Max_Speed>4.5</Max_Speed>
<!-- The slowest your unit moves -->
<Min_Speed>2.5</Min_Speed>
<!-- How fast your unit can turn -->
<Max_Rate_Of_Turn>2.5</Max_Rate_Of_Turn>
<!--How fast your unit accelerates -->
<Max_Thrust>1.2</Max_Thrust>
<!-- How fast your unit can roll -->
<Max_Rate_Of_Roll>5.0</Max_Rate_Of_Roll>
<!-- The angle your unit angles when banking -->
<Bank_Turn_Angle>40</Bank_Turn_Angle>
<!-- The distance from your destination that your unit should begin turning at -->
<Begin_Turn_Towards_Distance>800.0</Begin_Turn_Towards_Distance>
<Fires_Forward>no</Fires_Forward>
<!-- The maximum # of degrees a turret can move left to right -->
<Turret_Rotate_Extent_Degrees>20</Turret_Rotate_Extent_Degrees>
<!-- The maximum # of degrees a turret can move up and down -->
<Turret_Elevate_Extent_Degrees>40</Turret_Elevate_Extent_Degrees>
<!-- How many degrees your unit lifts when accelerating -->
<Max_Lift>4</Max_Lift>
<!-- Can your unit jump to hyperspace -->
<Hyperspace>Yes</Hyperspace>
<!-- How fast your unit moves when you call it in as a reinforcement -->
<Hyperspace_Speed>1.5</Hyperspace_Speed>
<!-- Not sure. -->
<Maintenance_Cost>0.1</Maintenance_Cost>
<!-- What faction is your unit used on -->
<Affiliation>Empire</Affiliation>
<!-- How many hit points your unit's sheild has -->
<Shield_Points>30</Shield_Points>
<!-- How many hit points your unit has in a tactical battle -->
<Tactical_Health>70</Tactical_Health>
<!-- How fast does your sheild recharge -->
<Shield_Refresh_Rate>2</Shield_Refresh_Rate>
<!-- Not sure what engery is used for -->
<Energy_Capacity>500</Energy_Capacity>
<!-- How fast your energy replenishes itself -->
<Energy_Refresh_Rate>300</Energy_Refresh_Rate>
<!-- Your ships class. Not sure where they are defined. Look at other units for different types. -->
<Ship_Class>fighter</Ship_Class>
<!-- Your ships armor. Defined in GAMECONSTANTS.XML -->
<Armor_Type> Armor_Fighter </Armor_Type>
<!-- The armor your sheild uses. Don't know where it is defined -->
<Shield_Armor_Type>Shield_Fighter</Shield_Armor_Type>
<!-- Not a clue -->
<Formation_Priority>1</Formation_Priority>
<!-- Is your unit an escort unit? -->
<Is_Escort>yes</Is_Escort>
<!-- Is your unit a bomber? -->
<Is_Bomber>no</Is_Bomber>
<!-- The amount of political control you get for this unit. I don't think it is used by the game. -->
<Political_Control>0</Political_Control>
<!-- How many units can this squadron contain. Set it to 0 for actual fighters. -->
<Squadron_Capacity>0</Squadron_Capacity>
<!-- How many of these units are in a squadron -->
<Number_per_Squadron>3</Number_per_Squadron>
<!-- Not a clue -->
<Size_Value>8</Size_Value>
<!-- Behaviors your unit follows. Don't know where they are defined. -->
<SpaceBehavior>FIGHTER_LOCOMOTOR, SELECTABLE, TARGETING, WEAPON, POWERED, SHIELDED, HIDE_WHEN_FOGGED, AMBIENT_SFX, DAMAGE_TRACKING, NEBULA </SpaceBehavior>
<!-- Can your unit crash into living projectiles? -->
<Collidable_By_Projectile_Living>Yes</Collidable_By_Projectile_Living>
<!-- How much damage does your unit do -->
<Damage>7</Damage>
<!-- What projectile does your unit fire per pulse
Defined in PROJECTILES.XML -->
<Projectile_Types>Proj_Ship_Small_Laser_Cannon_Red</Projectile_Types>
<!-- How many pulses per shot -->
<Projectile_Fire_Pulse_Count>3</Projectile_Fire_Pulse_Count>
<!-- How long between pulses -->
<Projectile_Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>0.1</Projectile_Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>
<!-- How long between shots -->
<Projectile_Fire_Recharge_Seconds>1.7</Projectile_Fire_Recharge_Seconds>
<!-- Defines how acurate your unit is against units with the specified Category Masks. Not totaly sure how the values work.
I think that the value is the distance that your unit will hit 100% of the time. -->
<Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Fighter, 1.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
<Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Bomber, 1.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
<Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Transport, 1.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
<Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Corvette, 30.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
<Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Frigate, 30.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
<Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Capital, 30.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
<Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Super, 30.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
<!-- How much of the Fog of War does your unit reveal on land -->
<Land_FOW_Reveal_Range>130.0</Land_FOW_Reveal_Range>
<!-- How much of the Fog of War does your unit reveal in space -->
<Space_FOW_Reveal_Range>500.0</Space_FOW_Reveal_Range>
<!-- The furthest away a target can be before firing -->
<Targeting_Max_Attack_Distance>450.0</Targeting_Max_Attack_Distance>
<!-- The explosion that happens when your unit dies.
Defined in PARTICLES.XML -->
<Death_Explosions>Small_Explosion_Space</Death_Explosions>
<!-- The sound effect played when your unit dies.
Defined in SFXEVENTSDEATHS.XML-->
<Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>Unit_X_Wing_Death_SFX</Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>
<!-- The particles that are created when your unit takes damage from an asteroid field
Defined in PARTICLES.XML -->
<Asteroid_Damage_Hit_Particles>Small_Damage_Space</Asteroid_Damage_Hit_Particles>
<!-- Sound effects played for certain conditions. Mostly self explanitory
Defined in SFXEVENTS_____.XML -->
<SFXEvent_Fire>Unit_X_Wing_Fire</SFXEvent_Fire>
<SFXEvent_Select>Unit_Select_X_Wing</SFXEvent_Select>
<SFXEvent_Move>Unit_Move_X_Wing</SFXEvent_Move>
<SFXEvent_Fleet_Move>Unit_Fleet_Move_X_Wing</SFXEvent_Fleet_Move>
<SFXEvent_Attack>Unit_Attack_X_Wing</SFXEvent_Attack>
<SFXEvent_Guard>Unit_Guard_X_Wing</SFXEvent_Guard>
<SFXEvent_Assist_Move> Unit_Assist_Move_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Assist_Move>
<SFXEvent_Assist_Attack> Unit_Assist_Attack_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Assist_Attack>
<SFXEvent_Move_Into_Asteroid_Field> Unit_Asteroids_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Move_Into_Asteroid_Field>
<SFXEvent_Move_Into_Nebula> Unit_Nebula_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Move_Into_Nebula>
<SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_LASER, Unit_HP_LASER_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
<SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_MISSILE, Unit_HP_MISSILE_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
<SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_TORPEDO, Unit_HP_TORP_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
<SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_ION_CANNON, Unit_HP_ION_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
<SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_SHIELD_GENERATOR, Unit_HP_SHIELDS_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
<SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_ENGINE, Unit_HP_ENGINES_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
<SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_GRAVITY_WELL, Unit_HP_GRAV_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
<SFXEvent_Health_Low_Warning> Unit_Health_Low_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Health_Low_Warning>
<SFXEvent_Health_Critical_Warning> Unit_Health_Critical_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Health_Critical_Warning>
<SFXEvent_Enemy_Damaged_Health_Low_Warning> Unit_Enemy_Health_Low_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Enemy_Damaged_Health_Low_Warning>
<SFXEvent_Enemy_Damaged_Health_Critical_Warning> Unit_Enemy_Health_Critical_X_Wing </SFXEvent_Enemy_Damaged_Health_Critical_Warning>
<SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving> Unit_X_Wing_Fly_By </SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving>
<SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving_Min_Delay_Seconds> 5 </SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving_Min_Delay_Seconds>
<SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving_Max_Delay_Seconds> 10 </SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving_Max_Delay_Seconds>
<SFXEvent_Engine_Cinematic_Focus_Loop> Unit_X_Wing_Cinematic_Engine_Loop </SFXEvent_Engine_Cinematic_Focus_Loop>
<!-- Your units category
Defined in ENUM\GAMEOBJECTCATEGORYTYPE.XML -->
<CategoryMask> Fighter | AntiBomber</CategoryMask>
<!-- Your unit's properites
Defined in ENUM\GAMEOBJECTPROPERTIESTYPE.XML -->
<Property_Flags> SmallShip </Property_Flags>
<!-- The icon that your unit uses. Used for the reinforcement window, commandbar, etc...
Defined in MTCOMMANDBAR.MTD -->
<Icon_Name>i_button_x_wing.tga</Icon_Name>
<!-- Does your unit have to be destroyed for the enemy to win? -->
<Victory_Relevant>yes</Victory_Relevant>
<!-- Does your unit show up on the radar? -->
<Is_Visible_On_Radar>Yes</Is_Visible_On_Radar>
<!-- Don't have a clue -->
<Custom_Footprint_Radius> 7.0 </Custom_Footprint_Radius>
<!-- Movement class. Defined in ENUM\MOVEMENTCLASSTYPE.XML -->
<MovementClass> Space </MovementClass>
<!-- Don't have a clue -->
<FormationOrder>2</FormationOrder>
<!-- Don't have a clue -->
<Out_Of_Combat_Defense_Adjustment>-1.0</Out_Of_Combat_Defense_Adjustment>
<Minimum_Follow_Distance>25.0</Minimum_Follow_Distance>
<!-- Does this unit make a team -->
<Create_Team>Yes</Create_Team>
<!-- Don't have a clue -->
<AI_Combat_Power>60</AI_Combat_Power>
<!-- Don't have a clue -->
<Collision_Box_Modifier>2.0</Collision_Box_Modifier>
<!-- Targeting Priority for your unit.
Defined in SPACEUNITTARGETINGPRIORITIES.XML -->
<Targeting_Priority_Set>Fighter</Targeting_Priority_Set>
<!-- Don't have a clue -->
<Targeting_Stickiness_Time_Threshold>5.0</Targeting_Stickiness_Time_Threshold>
<!-- Tooltip to describe your unit.
Defined in MasterTextFile_ENGLISH.dat-->
<Encyclopedia_Text>TEXT_TOOLTIP_ARC-170</Encyclopedia_Text>
<!-- Any unit abilitys go within the Unit_Abilities_Data Block -->
<Unit_Abilities_Data SubObjectList="Yes">
<Unit_Ability>
<!-- Type of ability. Possibly defined within the LUA Files. -->
<Type>SPOILER_LOCK</Type>
<!-- How this ability affects the unit -->
<Mod_Multiplier>WEAPON_DELAY_MULTIPLIER, 3.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
<Mod_Multiplier>SHIELD_REGEN_MULTIPLIER, 3.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
<Mod_Multiplier>ENERGY_REGEN_MULTIPLIER, 3.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
<!-- Go 1.5 times faster -->
<Mod_Multiplier>SPEED_MULTIPLIER, 1.5</Mod_Multiplier>
<!-- Sound Effects for toggling the ability on/off -->
<SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Activated>Unit_Ability_On_X_Wing</SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Activated>
<SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Deactivated>Unit_Ability_Off_X_Wing</SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Deactivated>
</Unit_Ability>
</Unit_Abilities_Data>
<!-- Does this unit spin away when it dies -->
<Spin_Away_On_Death>Yes</Spin_Away_On_Death>
<!-- What is the chance we will spin away instead of outright exploding? -->
<Spin_Away_On_Death_Chance>0.2</Spin_Away_On_Death_Chance>
<!-- How long do we spin?
Not sure what the 'f' signifys. -->
<Spin_Away_On_Death_Time>2.0f</Spin_Away_On_Death_Time>
<!-- Explosion to play after we are done spinning -->
<Spin_Away_On_Death_Explosion>Small_Explosion_Space</Spin_Away_On_Death_Explosion>
<!-- Sound effect to play when we start spinning -->
<Spin_Away_On_Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>Unit_X_Wing_Spinning_By</Spin_Away_On_Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>
<!-- Do we remove this unit from the map when it is dead. -->
<Remove_Upon_Death>true</Remove_Upon_Death>
<!-- What is the distance that this unit can strafe for? -->
<Strafe_Distance>500.0</Strafe_Distance>
<!-- How much of the population cap does this unit take up -->
<Population_Value>0</Population_Value>
</SpaceUnit>
Now that we have the actual fighter done, we need to put them in a squadron. Add the following code to SQUADRONS.XML. Once again, all the explanation is in the comments in the code.
Code(SQUADRONS.XML):<!-- All squadrons start with the <Squardron Name="%UNIT_NAME%">
%UNIT_NAME% is what is used to reference this squadron in other files. -->
<Squadron Name="ARC-170_Squadron">
<!--The text used to signify this squadron ingame.
Defined in MasterTextFile_ENGLISH.DAT -->
<Text_ID>TEXT_ARC-170_SQUADRON</Text_ID>
<!--Units this squadron is good against. Should be the same as your unit. -->
<Encyclopedia_Good_Against> TIE_Fighter TIE_Bomber </Encyclopedia_Good_Against>
<!-- Units this squadron is bad against. Should be the same as your unit -->
<Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To> Tartan_Patrol_Cruiser Broadside_Class_Cruiser IPV1_System_Patrol_Craft </Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To>
<!-- Which row does this unit show up in, in the GUI.
The EaW Standard is units go in row 1, and buildings/upgrades in 2-->
<GUI_Row> 1 </GUI_Row>
<!-- Is this an actual unit, or just a container for other units.
For squadrons you should always set this to Yes -->
<Is_Dummy>Yes</Is_Dummy>
<!-- Not a clue. Has somthing to do with formations -->
<Formation_Priority>1</Formation_Priority>
<!-- Is your squadron an escort? Should be the same as your unit.-->
<Is_Escort>Yes</Is_Escort>
<!-- Is your squadron an bomber? Should be the same as your unit.-->
<Is_Bomber>no</Is_Bomber>
<!-- How many hit points does this unit have during autoresolve.-->
<Autoresolve_Health>300</Autoresolve_Health>
<!-- How much damage does this squadron do? -->
<Damage>25</Damage>
<!-- What faction is this squadron used by? -->
<Affiliation>Empire</Affiliation>
<!-- How much this squadron affects political control-->
<Political_Control>0</Political_Control>
<!-- How much does this squadron cost to build -->
<Build_Cost_Credits>400</Build_Cost_Credits>
<!-- How long does this squadron take to build-->
<Build_Time_Seconds>10</Build_Time_Seconds>
<!-- Does this squadron show up in the space tab. -->
<Build_Tab_Space_Units>Yes</Build_Tab_Space_Units>
<!-- At the start of the game, can you build the unit.-->
<Build_Initially_Locked>No</Build_Initially_Locked>
<!-- Can we unlock the squadron through the use of a slicer?-->
<Build_Can_Be_Unlocked_By_Slicer>No</Build_Can_Be_Unlocked_By_Slicer>
<!-- What tech level do we need to be able to build this unit?-->
<Tech_Level>1</Tech_Level>
<!-- What events in the timeline have to happen before we can build this squad-->
<Required_Timeline />
<!-- What level of star base do we need to build this squadron?-->
<Required_Star_Base_Level>1</Required_Star_Base_Level>
<!-- What structures do we need to be able to build this squadron?-->
<Required_Special_Structures />
<!-- What behavior does this squadron use?
Possibly defined in the LUA files. -->
<Behavior>DUMMY_SPACE_FIGHTER_SQUADRON</Behavior>
<Squadron_Units>ARC-170, ARC-170</Squadron_Units>
<Squadron_Units>ARC-170</Squadron_Units>
<Squadron_Offsets>30.0,0.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
<Squadron_Offsets>0.0,15.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
<Squadron_Offsets>0.0,-15.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
<Squadron_Offsets>-30.0,30.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
<Squadron_Offsets>-30.0,-30.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
<!-- What icon does this unit use. Defined in MTCOMMANDBAR.MTD-->
<Icon_Name>i_button_x_wing.tga</Icon_Name>
<!-- What model shows up in the GUI. Should be the same as the model used for the unit.-->
<GUI_Model_Name>RV_xwing.ALO</GUI_Model_Name>
<!--Not a clue -->
<GUI_Distance>95</GUI_Distance>
<!--Not a clue -->
<GUI_Offset>0 0 0</GUI_Offset>
<!--Not a clue -->
<GUI_Velocity>45</GUI_Velocity>
<!--Sound effects. Self explanitory. Defined in SFXEVENTS_____.XML-->
<SFXEvent_Build_Started>RHD_Build_Vehicle</SFXEvent_Build_Started>
<SFXEvent_Build_Cancelled>RHD_Unit_Canceled</SFXEvent_Build_Cancelled>
<SFXEvent_Build_Complete>Unit_Complete_X_Wing</SFXEvent_Build_Complete>
<!--Not a clue -->
<FormationOrder>2</FormationOrder>
<!--Not a clue -->
<Squadron_Formation_Error_Tolerance>25.0</Squadron_Formation_Error_Tolerance>
<!--When we are guarding another unit, how far will we go when chasing enemy units -->
<Guard_Chase_Range>1000.0</Guard_Chase_Range>
<!--When we aren't doing anything, how far will we chase enemy unis -->
<Idle_Chase_Range>200.0</Idle_Chase_Range>
<!--When atackmoving, how far away will we go to attack an enemy unit -->
<Attack_Move_Response_Range>300.0</Attack_Move_Response_Range>
<!-- Property flags for this squad.
Defined in ENUM/GAMEOBJECTPROPERTIESTYPE.XML -->
<Property_Flags> SmallShip </Property_Flags>
<!--Not a clue -->
<Autonomous_Move_Extension_Vs_Attacker>500.0</Autonomous_Move_Extension_Vs_Attacker>
<!--The abilitys for this squadron Should be the same as the Unit_Abilities_Data block in your unit. -->
<Unit_Abilities_Data SubObjectList="Yes">
<Unit_Ability>
<Type>SPOILER_LOCK</Type>
<Mod_Multiplier>WEAPON_DELAY_MULTIPLIER, 3.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
<Mod_Multiplier>SHIELD_REGEN_MULTIPLIER, 1.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
<Mod_Multiplier>ENERGY_REGEN_MULTIPLIER, 1.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
<Mod_Multiplier>SPEED_MULTIPLIER, 1.5</Mod_Multiplier>
</Unit_Ability>
</Unit_Abilities_Data>
<!--Tooltip to describe this squadron. Usualy the same as your unit's text
Defined in MasterTextFile_ENGLISH.DAT -->
<Encyclopedia_Text>TEXT_TOOLTIP_ARC-170</Encyclopedia_Text>
<!-- The unit class for this squadron. Usualy the same as your unit.
Defined in MasterTextFile_ENGLISH.DAT -->
<Encyclopedia_Unit_Class> TEXT_ENCYCLOPEDIA_CLASS_FIGHTER </Encyclopedia_Unit_Class>
<!-- How much does this unit cost in a tactical battle -->
<Tactical_Build_Cost_Multiplayer>500</Tactical_Build_Cost_Multiplayer>
<!-- How long does this unit take to build during a tactical battle -->
<Tactical_Build_Time_Seconds>15</Tactical_Build_Time_Seconds>
<!-- What prereqs does this unit need in a tactical battle
Defined in UPGRADEOBJECT.XML -->
<Tactical_Build_Prerequisites />
<!-- Which production cue does this unit go into -->
<Tactical_Production_Queue>Tactical_Units</Tactical_Production_Queue>
<!-- How much of the population does this squadron take up-->
<Population_Value>1</Population_Value>
<!-- Not sure what this does -->
<Score_Cost_Credits> 600</Score_Cost_Credits>
</Squadron>
Finally, to have our unit buildable in skirmishes, we must add the squadron name to the list of buildable units for a starbase. In this example I want the ARC-170 to be built by the Level One imperial starbase only. Open STARBASES.XML and find this line:
Code:<StarBase Name="Skirmish_Empire_Star_Base_1">
This is the starting tag for the level one imperial starbase. Inside of this StarBase entry you'll find
Code:<Tactical_Buildable_Objects_Multiplayer>
All the buildable units for the empire are listed in this codeblock. To add our new ARC-170 squadron, add the squadron name right under the 'Empire,' entry. The Tactical_Buildable_Objects_Multiplayer block should now look like:
Code:<Tactical_Buildable_Objects_Multiplayer>
Empire,
ARC-170_Squadron,
TIE_Fighter_Squadron,
Tartan_Patrol_Cruiser,
TIE_Bomber_Squadron,
ES_Enhanced_Reactors_L1_Upgrade,
ES_Reinforced_Armor_L1_Upgrade,
ES_Level_Two_Starbase_Upgrade,
</Tactical_Buildable_Objects_Multiplayer>
To have your squadron buildable at other starbase levels, add the squadron name to the corresponding StarBase Entries.
You must also add some strings to your master text file:
TEXT_UNIT_ARC-170 => 'ARC-170'
TEXT_TOOLTIP_ARC-170 => 'Versatile fighter armed with laser cannons and able to defeat enemy fighters. Can hyperspace without requiring a carrier ship. 5 fighters per squadron.'
TEXT_ARC-170_SQUADRON => 'ARC-170 Squadron'
If you need any more help feel free to contact me through the contact form on the website.
Link To This Tutorial: [tut=10]Adding a New Fighter Squadron[/tut]
