New Command Idea: Ignore (Target)

"Ignore" command ("Ignore Target"?) - basically opposite of "Set Target" command. Selected unit will add target to a list of targets to ignore, primarily to avoid shooting at a specific target, for example to avoid friendly fire or to allow reclaim of enemy nanoframe without destroying it.

Command "Clear ignored" ("Clear Ignored Targets"?) would also be necessary to cancel the above command.

It could be extended to support repair, reclaim, resurrect, etc.

Area tool could be added to avoid targets in specific (circular) area, for example Firewalker could be directed to not target enemies inside of allied Wind farm.

If area command would be created from a unit it could stick to it, for example Lance could be commanded to ignore targets in proximity of allied Commander.

What do you think? Is it worth implementing?

I believe targets in range are already prioritized, for example wind generator will be prioritized over a closed solar. Lance should ideally shoot at most expensive unit. I think most units target nearby enemies first.

Swistak how can I work out how that works? Or is it just by watching the units?

I've always thought that 'no fire zones' for artillery would be useful, which is a similar idea. Especially units like cerberus who are prone to friendly fire and who you generally want locking down a single area.