COMMAND defines that the block has A.I.
A block with COMMAND is the command module for the ship. When the command module dies, the ship dies.
Command Module
The COMMAND feature is applied with the command block attribute.
Example code for a command module block:command=
{faction=2},
^ The command attribute identifies this block as a command module, and declares which faction it will use for behaviors per factions.lua.
Missiles/Drones
A missile without COMMAND is just a straight-firing rocket, but a missile with COMMAND is guided to enemy targets.
Example code for a missile:replicateBlock=
{command=
{},
shape=MISSILE,
features=COMMAND|THRUSTER|EXPLODE,
group=2,
lifetime=5.000,
points=2,
durability=0.100,
density=0.150,
fillColor=0xecfe00,
fillColor1=0xa5d618,
lineColor=0x3b9b3b,
capacity=100.000,
thrusterForce=1500.000,
thrusterColor=0x9095aeac,
thrusterColor1=0x9075ceac,
explodeDamage=40.000,
explodeRadius=20.000
},
A.I. flags can also be defined on a block as: command={ATTACK, DODGES, SMART-FIRE}
Command can also define the distance for AI awareness using sensorRadius.