[script] UT Protection v1.1 14/7/07

[LV]

Universal Trader Protection

v 1.1


I've put two scripts into one here


In your TS ships secondary command menu you should have 2 options if they have MK3 Software Installed




1. Call UT Protection

2. Engage MK3 Enemy Detection

1. Call UTP









run it on the TS (must be MK3 Trader) and it will send a ship to protect (see logbook) the ship will escort the UT and attack any ship that is set to attack the UT

To remove the ship from protecting the UT run the 'Call UT Protection' command again via the TS menu and choose the UTP Ship.

As the ship lasts it will upgrade itself over time to a higher class but the pilots hire rate will also increase

Costs :

Initial 20k fee
variable rates which you will be informed of (see pic above)

2. Engage Enemy Detection

This will just run in the menu and hail you if it picks up that as ship is set to attack the TS

Costs :

Initial 5k Start up
100cr per min

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Note the script is still beta code is ok (hopefully) i just need feedback on the costs and if they are too high/low ect

I also rename the UT's and the red (3 P) in the ship is the amount of UTP's that are protecting it. (i'm looking into better formatting here and feedback is welcome)

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This script also comes packaged with the Forum Name Library script which i have now bundled into a spk version as it sets the amount of names to use for most of my plugins by use of a setup script to go along with the tfile




install via cycrow installer

Commands

<t id="1226">COMMAND_TYPE_SHIP_26</t> - Conflicts with Unsigned version of Commodity Logistics Software MK1 by Lucike / Group Management System

<t id="1228">COMMAND_TYPE_SHIP_28</t> - Conflicts with Unsigned version of Commodity Logistics Software MK2 by Lucike

tfiles used

8829 (UTP Protection)
8830 (Warning Device)
7000 (forum name library)

LV™
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[Jimmy Jazz]

Exactly what I have been looking for. I don't have UT's atm since they always got lost but as soon as I have leveled up a few I will try this out.

One small thing, could you reduce the price per minute? Please, please with sugar on top? Maybe 50cr?

[zfotoguy]

How is Engaged Enemy Detection different from the N.O.S. system?

I really like the idea of hiring protection!! I'll be using that often. my UT's are always getting obliterated... how dumb to venture into Xenon sectors??? especially when they are known enemies. argh! ok, I'll stop preaching to the choir.

Great idea, Thanks for the time you put into this LV!!

[PhantomDG1]

I know your script does what it says in a more 'in depth' way but I get pretty much the same effect by assigning a couple of nova's to protect my TS ship(s) !

I may be missing the point but by doing it your way am I not just paying for something I can do myself at a cheaper rate ?

(When my ST moves up to UT I just assign a 'max'd out' Centaur ! has worked ok so far... )

I'll give your option a few more runs to compare, but I'm not totaly convinced the 'pay n display' way is the best option ?

(maybe a 'one off' payment depending on the class of ship you assign ? Then just deduct credits to pay for jump fees ? )


HTH

[zfotoguy]

Phantom, maybe that is good for you, but I do not play very often. My empire is still a hatchling. I own 2 M6's and the M7 along with a couple M3's. So it is great to have 3 or 4 UT's running around and I can use this script to pay someone else to protect them.

[Squelch]

This looks like it's going to be good. I haven't play tested yet, but have looked through the script, and I believe will be just what the doctor ordered for UT's.

PhantomDG1 - I believe the script does more than you think. It does not simply assign a ship to follow and protect your UT. It will look after it's own energy cell requirements, and by the looks will make a pre-emptive strike on incoming enemy ships.

A maxed out Centaur will run out of energy after a while, and will only attack once the initial attack has been made, usualy too late.

This looks like it might be worth the credits. I'm going to test it over the next couple of days. I believe that the pricing is about right on first sight, but maybe there should be a lower standby fee, with a higher rate based on time fighting. Just a thought.

LV, do you foresee any issues with enhanced Mk3 on this?

[LV]

[Jimmy Jazz]

start up cost are no problem, 5k is peanuts

[Squelch]

[zfotoguy]

The NOS I was talking about is part of the Xia Corp software.

N.O.S. Navigation Over-ride Software

Basically if pirate has the UT targetted, the UT begins evasive maneuvers... i.e. docks asap. You also get a message telling you the UT has been targetted. I think the distance is 5km???

I use NOS along with the Xia Corp auto-drone launcher and it works pretty good most of the time for the random wing of pirates. I found it depends on how many pirate M3's are involved and which type.


As for the hiring of pilots to protect the UT's I think is awesome. Much better than a drone.

[PhantomDG1]

LV... I retract my previous doubts !

I do however think an adjustment to the pricing would help. The prices seem fine but maybe more experienced players with lots more cred should be charged a higher rate !

Apart from that as usual you have come up with a quality script !


Thanks

[LV]

[TSM]

This looks well good LV I am at stage in game where foes try to kick my traders asses so I give this a go

[The Shadow Wolf]

LV I've got the script installed but now when I use the Call button to remove ships it keeps adding them plus I can't see the ship in sector anymore.

[D_Zorro]

This looks like a great script. Is it possible for you to create the ame funnction above but for your own ships ?? Is it possible for you to make it use the ships you bought yourself, that way you don't have to pay them wages since they are your ships right ??