Unit commands - Revision history

142.126.203.38: /* Most Common Commands and Modifiers */ guard modifier fix, cells were swapped. phrasing is still bad, it should match with what guard page describes.

2025-12-11T05:17:47Z

Most Common Commands and Modifiers: guard modifier fix, cells were swapped. phrasing is still bad, it should match with what guard page describes.

RandomX: Using local images in the table.

2024-10-16T17:53:59Z

Using local images in the table.

Steel Blue: ‎ Part of guide combining

2023-04-13T16:51:46Z

‎ Part of guide combining

71.204.223.205: /* Most Common Commands and Modifiers */ Area mex update for accuracy with ctrl/alt/ctrl+alt

2021-10-13T03:25:56Z

Most Common Commands and Modifiers: Area mex update for accuracy with ctrl/alt/ctrl+alt

173.23.130.235: Take out the trash

2020-06-08T01:14:39Z

Take out the trash

98.200.12.51 at 01:12, 8 June 2020

2020-06-08T01:12:45Z

1.152.105.229: /* Most Common Commands and Modifiers */

2020-04-28T07:12:35Z

Most Common Commands and Modifiers

104.169.71.129: /* Most Common Commands and Modifiers */

2018-10-28T18:07:41Z

Most Common Commands and Modifiers

Kleenex: /* Most Common Commands and Modifiers */

2018-10-28T08:01:11Z

Most Common Commands and Modifiers

DeinFreund: /* Modifiers */

2018-08-22T09:00:29Z

Modifiers

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 |On unit: guard in circle formation.
 On ground: guard all units in the circle.
 |For circle formation: guard in a specific direction.
-|For circle formation: guard in a direction relative to unit facing.
 |-
 |[[Repair Command|Repair]]&nbsp;(R) [[File:Repair.png|none|32px|link=Repair Command]]

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 == Command Types ==
 There are three main types of command: targeted commands, instant commands and state toggles.
 * '''Targeted commands''' are issued with a target. Targets can include units and map features (rocks, trees, wrecks) as well as positions, areas and lines drawn that you draw on the map when the command is issued. Targeting lines, areas or multiple units or features is commonly achieved by clicking an dragging.
 * '''Instant commands''' activate unit abilities that require no target.
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 !style="width: 20%"|+CTRL+ALT
 |-
-|[[Move_Command|Move]](M)<br/><img src="http://zero-k.info/mediawiki/images/d/de/Move.png" width="32" height="32"/>
+|[[Move Command|Move]]&nbsp;(M) [[File:Move.png|none|32px|link=Move Command]]
 |Move units to a point.
 |Move units into a line.
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 |When dragging, move along a line in formation.
 |-
-|[[Attack_Move_Command|Attack move]](A)<br/><img src="http://zero-k.info/mediawiki/images/f/f8/Fight.png" width="32" height="32"/>
+|[[Attack Move Command|Attack move]]&nbsp;(A) [[File:Fight.png|none|32px|link=Attack Move Command]]
 |Move to a point, using unit AI while moving.
 |Same as move, using AI.
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 |Same as move, using AI.
 |-
-|[[Patrol_Command|Patrol]](P)<br/><img src="http://zero-k.info/mediawiki/images/f/fd/Patrol.png" width="32" height="32"/>
+|[[Patrol Command|Patrol]]&nbsp;(P) [[File:Patrol.png|none|32px|link=Patrol Command]]
 |Move back and forth between current position and a point, using unit AI while moving.
 |Same as move, using AI.
 |Same as move, using AI.
 |Same as move, using AI.
 |Same as move, using AI.
 |-
-|[[Force_Fire_Command|Force Fire]](F)<br/><img src="http://zero-k.info/mediawiki/images/0/00/Attack.png" width="32" height="32"/>
+|[[Force Fire Command|Force Fire]]&nbsp;(F) [[File:Attack.png|none|32px|link=Force Fire Command]]
 |Fire at a point
 |Fire at all targets in an area, in a queue.
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+|
 |-
-|[[Set_Target_Command|Set Target]](T)<br/><img src="http://zero-k.info/mediawiki/images/5/58/Settarget.png" width="32" height="32"/>
+|[[Set Target Command|Set Target]]&nbsp;(T) [[File:Settarget.png|none|32px|link=Set Target Command]]
 |Target a unit or point, without moving. Fire at target if in range.  Fire normally if out of range.
 |Target the nearest enemy in the circle.
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+|
 |-
-|[[Guard_Command|Guard]](G)<br/><img src="http://zero-k.info/mediawiki/images/7/74/Guard.png" width="32" height="32"/>
+|[[Guard Command|Guard]]&nbsp;(G) [[File:Guard.png|none|32px|link=Guard Command]]
 |Protect, repair, and assist a unit.
 |On unit: guard in circle formation.
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 |For circle formation: do not match guarding unit speeds/positions.
 |-
-|[[Repair_Command|Repair]](R)<br/><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K/master/Anims/cursorrepair_0.png"/>
+|[[Repair Command|Repair]]&nbsp;(R) [[File:Repair.png|none|32px|link=Repair Command]]
 |Repair a live unit; Assist construction.
 |Area command. Applies the click command to valid targets in the area, as long as there are any.
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 |For area only. Persist the area even when no valid targets inside while only repairing live units.
 |-
-|[[Area_Mex_Command|Area Mex]](W)<br/><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K/master/LuaUI/Images/commands/Bold/mex.png" width="32" height="32"/>
+|[[Area Mex Command|Area Mex]]&nbsp;(W) [[File:mex.png|none|32px|link=Area Mex Command]]
 |Build a mex at given spot||Queue mexes across the area.
 |Surround each mex in the area with 2 solars. Works on already-built mexes.  If a mex is underwater, 2 Tidal Generators are built instead. If on land and flat space is limited, a Wind Generator will be substituted where a Solar does not fit.
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+|
 |-
-|[[Reclaim_Command|Reclaim]](E)<br/><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K/master/Anims/cursorreclamate_0.png"/>
+|[[Reclaim Command|Reclaim]]&nbsp;(E) [[File:Reclaim.png|none|32px|link=Reclaim Command]]
 |Reclaim target (unit or feature).
 |Reclaim features across the area.
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 |Area only. Persist the command even when no features are in the area while ignoring(or not, depending on setting) metal-less features
 |-
-|[[Resurrect_Command|Resurrect]]<br/><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K/master/Anims/cursorrevive_0.png"/>
+|[[Resurrect Command|Resurrect]]&nbsp;(T) [[File:Resurrect.png|none|32px|link=Resurrect Command]]
 |Resurrect target wreck||Area version. Resurrect wrecks in given area as long as there are any; ignore ones that are partially reclaimed.
 |Area only. Resurrect even partially reclaimed wrecks (but still not those actively being reclaimed - this requires single target command).
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 * [[Ferry Command|Ferry]]
 * [[Retreat|Retreat]]
-* [[Economy_Guide#Reserving_resources|Reserve]]
+* [[Economy Guide#Reserving resources|Reserve]]
 === State commands ===
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 {{Navbox commands}}
 {{Navbox manual}}

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 * [[Ferry Command|Ferry]]
 * [[Retreat|Retreat]]
-* [[Resources Reserve|Reserve]]
+* [[Economy_Guide#Reserving_resources|Reserve]]
 === State commands ===

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 |[[Area_Mex_Command|Area Mex]](W)<br/><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K/master/LuaUI/Images/commands/Bold/mex.png" width="32" height="32"/>
 |Build a mex at given spot||Queue mexes across the area.
+|Surround each mex in the area with 2 solars. Works on already-built mexes.  If a mex is underwater, 2 Tidal Generators are built instead. If on land and flat space is limited, a Wind Generator will be substituted where a Solar does not fit.
-|Surround each mex in the area with 4 solars. Works on already-built mexes.  If a mex is underwater, 4 Tidal Generators are built.
+|As with +CTRL, except with only one generator per mex, chosen as appropriate.
+|As with +CTRL, except with four generators per mex, chosen as appropriate, one on each side.
+|
 |-

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 * '''State toggles''' are standing orders that modify behaviour or toggle certain abilities.
-== Let DaKeys play! ==
+== Giving Commands ==
 Instant commands and state toggles can be issued by clicking their button in the command panel or pressing their hotkey. Right clicking a state toggle cycles the toggle backwards or reset it to a deactivated state, depending on the command. Hotkeys to set a state toggle to a particular state can be bound in the hotkeys menu.
 Targeted commands can be issued with either the left or right mouse buttons.
-* Click the '''right mouse button''' to issue a context sensitive command. The command that will be issued is indicated by the mouse cursor and depends on both your unit selection and the target of the command. Common examples are [[Force Fire Command|force fire]] when the target is an enemy unit and [[Move Command|move]] when the the target is empty ground. Let DaKeys play!
+* Click the '''right mouse button''' to issue a context sensitive command. The command that will be issued is indicated by the mouse cursor and depends on both your unit selection and the target of the command. Common examples are [[Force Fire Command|force fire]] when the target is an enemy unit and [[Move Command|move]] when the the target is empty ground.
 * Click the '''left mouse button''' to issue a command selected. To select a command click on its button in the command panel or press its hotkey. The selected command is indicated by the mouse cursor and a highlighted command button. Issue the command (without holding Shift) or right click to deselect the command.
-Targeted commands can be modified in many ways. Let DaKeys play!
+Targeted commands can be modified in many ways.
 * '''Click and drag''' to draw a circle or a line. Most commands support either line or circle drawing and some support both depending on other modifers.
 * Many commands are modified by holding '''Alt''' or '''Ctrl''' while clicking to issue the command.

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 |Only repair live units, do not assist construction.
 |For area only. Persist the area even when no valid targets inside (continue if any new show up).
+|For area only. Persist the area even when no valid targets inside while only repairing live units.
 |-
 |[[Area_Mex_Command|Area Mex]](W)<br/><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K/master/LuaUI/Images/commands/Bold/mex.png" width="32" height="32"/>
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 |Area only. If centered on a live unit, reclaim all units of this type in the area. Else, ignore metal-less features, such as trees. There is a menu option to do this by default, in which case trees can be reclaimed either with CTRL or by centering the area on a tree.
 |Area only. Persist the command even when no features are in the area.
+|Area only. Persist the command even when no features are in the area while ignoring(or not, depending on setting) metal-less features
 |-
 |[[Resurrect_Command|Resurrect]]<br/><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K/master/Anims/cursorrevive_0.png"/>
 |Resurrect target wreck||Area version. Resurrect wrecks in given area as long as there are any; ignore ones that are partially reclaimed.
 |Area only. Resurrect even partially reclaimed wrecks (but still not those actively being reclaimed - this requires single target command).
-|Area only. Persist the command even when no resurrectables are in the area.
+|Area only. Persist the command even when no resurrectables are in the area. Ignores partially reclaimed wrecks.
+|Area only. Persist the command even when no resurrectables are in the area. Resurrects partially reclaimed wrecks.
 |-
 |}

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 Unit commands given to factories can also be queued and modified, as above.
-== Modifiers ==
+== Most Common Commands and Modifiers ==
-Commands can have their behaviour modified using ALT and CTRL, and can be combined with SHIFT and SPACE to queue commands. Some commands also change their behaviour when targeted on a unit or the ground. See [[Modifier Reference|the reference page]] for a quick list of common modifier behaviour. See each commands page for details.
+Commands can have their behaviour modified using ALT and CTRL, and can be combined with SHIFT and SPACE to queue commands. Some commands also change their behaviour when targeted on a unit or the ground. See each command's page for details.
 == Full List of Commands ==