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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a factory that produces tough robots.{{ Infobox zkunit
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Commands are the orders or directions that players issue to their units throughout a game of Zero-K. Most of the actions and decisions that players make throughout a game are implemented via issuing various types of commands. This page lists and categorizes all the commands with links for details on specific commands.
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| name = Shieldbot Factory
 
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| description = Produces Tough Robots, Builds at 10 m/s
 
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| image = http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/factoryshield.png
 
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| icontype = facwalker
 
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| cost = 800
 
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| hitpoints = 4000
 
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| energy = 0.3
 
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}}==Description==
 
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The Shield Bot Factory is tough yet flexible. Its units are built to take the pain and dish it back out, without compromising mobility. Clever use of unit combos is well rewarded. Key units: Bandit, Thug, Outlaw, Rogue, Racketeer
 
  
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The Shieldbot Factory builds:
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== Command Types ==
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldcon.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Convict]]
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There are three main types of command: targeted commands, instant commands and state toggles.
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldscout.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Dirtbag]]
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* '''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.
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldraid.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Bandit]]
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* '''Instant commands''' activate unit abilities that require no target.
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldskirm.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Rogue]]
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* '''State toggles''' are standing orders that modify behaviour or toggle certain abilities.
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldassault.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Thug]]
 
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldriot.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Outlaw]]
 
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldfelon.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Felon]]
 
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldarty.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Racketeer]]
 
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldaa.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Vandal]]
 
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldbomb.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Snitch]]
 
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* <img src="http://manual.zero-k.info/unitpics/shieldshield.png" height='64' align="center"/>[[Aspis]]
 
  
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==Tactics and Strategy==
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== Giving Commands ==
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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.
  
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The Shield Bot Factory's greatest strengths are its versatility and its eponymous shields, which protect its units from lasting harm. The Convict, Thug, Felon and Aspis provide shield cover to each other and other units, meaning that the Shield Bots will generally come out ahead in shorter fights. The Bandit and Racketeer are flexible units, capable of contributing strongly in almost any situation. The Shield player should focus on taking fights when their shields are strong, and retreating when their shields are weak, to minimise casualties and build up a strong force.
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Targeted commands can be issued with either the left or right mouse buttons.
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* 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.
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* 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.
  
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The Shield factory's greatest weakness is its lack of artillery. Furthermore, the resilience of its units generally relies on its shields, and if the enemy has a way around or through those shields the Shield Bots can be in a lot of trouble. The [[Rover Assembly|Rovers]] and [[Heavy Tank Factory|Heavy Tanks]] cover both of these weaknesses. Almost every other factory in the game benefits greatly from the protective power of shields, so Shield Bots can be used effectively in almost any factory combination.
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Targeted commands can be modified in many ways.
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* '''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.
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* Many commands are modified by holding '''Alt''' or '''Ctrl''' while clicking to issue the command.
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* Some commands change depending on whether they are targeted on a unit or the ground.
  
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===Example Unit Compositions===
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== Queuing and Inserting Commands ==
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Units maintain a list of commands, known as their command queue, that are executed in order as each command is completed. Most targeted and instant commands can be added to the end of the queue or inserted or inserted into the queue. State toggles cannot be added to the queue and always take effect instantly.
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* Hold '''SHIFT''' while issuing a targeted or instant command to add it to the end of the command queue.
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* Hold '''SPACE''' while issuing a targeted command to add it to the start of the command queue, pushing the current command to the second spot in the queue.
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* Hold '''SHIFT+SPACE''' while issuing a targeted command to insert it at the point in the command queue that would result in the least extra travel time.
  
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Disarm enemy units with Racketeers, then send Bandits in to slay the helpless opposition quickly.
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A targeted command that is issued without holding Shift or Space cancels the entire command queue, replacing it with the newly issued command. An instant command that is issued without holding Shift or Space immediately executes the command without affecting the rest of the queue. Nobody knows what happens if an instant command is issued with Space held.
  
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Protect your other units from cloaked attackers by setting an Outlaw to "always fire" mode.
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== Factory Production Commands ==
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Factories can make use of unit commands to make produced units take specific actions when leaving the factory.  For example, units can be set to move to a point or patrol as soon as they are produced.
  
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Protect your units or those of your allies with the shields of Convicts and Thugs. For offense, add a Felon to draw on the combined shield strength. Later on, add an Aspis to the group for greater protection against area-of-effect attacks from range.
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Unit commands given to factories can also be queued and modified, as above.
  
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Rogues contribute significant ranged DPS, but they are not tough and their rockets are slow. Protect them with Thugs and/or Outlaws.
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== Most Common Commands and Modifiers ==
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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.
  
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Snitches are innately strong in defence, but to attack they need some help getting close enough to the enemy. [[Charon]]s or an [[Eraser]] can be useful here.
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{|
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!style="width: 10%"|Command
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!style="width: 10%"|Click+drag behaviour
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!style="width: 20%"|Drag behaviour
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!style="width: 20%"|+CTRL
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!style="width: 20%"|+ALT
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!style="width: 20%"|+CTRL+ALT
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|[[Move Command|Move]]&nbsp;(M) [[File:Move.png|none|32px|link=Move Command]]
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|Move units to a point.
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|Move units into a line.
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|Move, maintaining current formation.
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|When dragging, move along a line.
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|When dragging, move along a line in formation.
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|[[Attack Move Command|Attack move]]&nbsp;(A) [[File:Fight.png|none|32px|link=Attack Move Command]]
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|Move to a point, using unit AI while moving.
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|Same as move, using AI.
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|Same as move, using AI.
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|Same as move, using AI.
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|Same as move, using AI.
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|[[Patrol Command|Patrol]]&nbsp;(P) [[File:Patrol.png|none|32px|link=Patrol Command]]
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|Move back and forth between current position and a point, using unit AI while moving.
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|Same as move, using AI.
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|Same as move, using AI.
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|Same as move, using AI.
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|Same as move, using AI.
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|[[Force Fire Command|Force Fire]]&nbsp;(F) [[File:Attack.png|none|32px|link=Force Fire Command]]
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|Fire at a point
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|Fire at all targets in an area, in a queue.
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|When dragging, fire at all targets in an area, splitting fire.
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|When dragging, fire along a line.
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|[[Set Target Command|Set Target]]&nbsp;(T) [[File:Settarget.png|none|32px|link=Set Target Command]]
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|Target a unit or point, without moving. Fire at target if in range.  Fire normally if out of range.
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|Target the nearest enemy in the circle.
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|Target all enemies in the circle, splitting targets.
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|Target the ground along a line, firing if in range.
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|[[Guard Command|Guard]]&nbsp;(G) [[File:Guard.png|none|32px|link=Guard Command]]
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|Protect, repair, and assist a unit.
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|On unit: guard in circle formation.
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On ground: guard all units in the circle.
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|For circle formation: guard in a specific direction.
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|For circle formation: guard in a direction relative to unit facing.
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|For circle formation: do not match guarding unit speeds/positions.
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|[[Repair Command|Repair]]&nbsp;(R) [[File:Repair.png|none|32px|link=Repair Command]]
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|Repair a live unit; Assist construction.
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|Area command. Applies the click command to valid targets in the area, as long as there are any.
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|Only repair live units, do not assist construction.
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|For area only. Persist the area even when no valid targets inside (continue if any new show up).
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|For area only. Persist the area even when no valid targets inside while only repairing live units.
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|[[Area Mex Command|Area Mex]]&nbsp;(W) [[File:mex.png|none|32px|link=Area Mex Command]]
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|Build a mex at given spot||Queue mexes across the area.
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|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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|As with +CTRL, except with only one generator per mex, chosen as appropriate.
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|As with +CTRL, except with four generators per mex, chosen as appropriate, one on each side.
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|[[Reclaim Command|Reclaim]]&nbsp;(E) [[File:Reclaim.png|none|32px|link=Reclaim Command]]
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|Reclaim target (unit or feature).
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|Reclaim features across the area.
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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.
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|Area only. Persist the command even when no features are in 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
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|[[Resurrect Command|Resurrect]]&nbsp;(T) [[File:Resurrect.png|none|32px|link=Resurrect Command]]
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|Resurrect target wreck||Area version. Resurrect wrecks in given area as long as there are any; ignore ones that are partially reclaimed.
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|Area only. Resurrect even partially reclaimed wrecks (but still not those actively being reclaimed - this requires single target command).
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|Area only. Persist the command even when no resurrectables are in the area. Ignores partially reclaimed wrecks.
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|Area only. Persist the command even when no resurrectables are in the area. Resurrects partially reclaimed wrecks.
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Outlaws can damage enemies through solid ground. Change the terrain with Convicts or Dirtbags to fully exploit this.
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== Full List of Commands ==
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=== Common targeted commands ===
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* [[Move Command|Move]]
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* [[Attack Move Command|Attack Move]]
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* [[Jump Command|Jump]]
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* [[Force Fire Command|Force Fire]]
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* [[Set Target Command|Set Target]]
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* [[Fire Special Weapon Command|Fire Special Weapon]]
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* [[Area Attack Command|Area Attack]]
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* [[Guard Command|Guard]]
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* [[Patrol Command|Patrol]]
  
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The skirmishers and artillery of other factories such as the [[Badger]], [[Scalpel]] and [[Recluse]] are much harder to defeat if an Aspis or two protects them from long-range threats.
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=== Common economic commands ===
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* [[Repair Command|Repair]]
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* [[Reclaim Command|Reclaim]]
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* [[Resurrect Command|Resurrect]]
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* [[Area Mex Command|Area Mex]]
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* [[Structure Placement|Structure placement commands]]
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* [[Factory Production|Unit construction commands]]
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* [[Terraform|Terraforming commands]]
  
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===Beating Shield Bots===
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=== Instant commands ===
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* [[Stop Command|Stop]]
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* [[Wait Command|Wait]]
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* [[Detonate Command|Detonate]]
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* [[Self Destruct Command|Self Destruct]]
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* [[Cancel Target Command|Cancel Target]]
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* [[Return to Airbase Command|Return to Airbase]]
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* [[Recall Drones Command|Recall Drones]]
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* [[Clear Production Queue Command|Clear Production Queue]]
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* [[Stockpile Command|Stockpile]]
  
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It's better to circumvent enemy shields rather than defeating them directly. Raiders and assault units can simply run through the shields. High-power attacks like those of the [[Spectre]] can penetrate some shields.
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=== Transport commands ===
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* [[Load Command|Load]]
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* [[Unload Command|Unload]]
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* [[Load Command#Load Selected Units|Load Selected Units]]
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* [[Eject Cargo Command|Eject Cargo]]
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* [[Transport AI#Embark and Disembark|Embark]]
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* [[Transport AI#Embark and Disembark|Disembark]]
  
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At the very least, try to deplete the enemy shields before the fight with artillery at long range. The Shield Bots do not have an artillery unit to shoot back with, although they can switch to another factory easily enough.
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=== Unusual commands ===
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* [[Newton Firezones|Newton firezone commands]]
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* [[Morph Command|Morph]]
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* [[Commander|Upgrade Commander]]
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* [[Commander|Stop Commander Upgrade]]
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* [[Unique Commands#Drop Bombs|Drop Bombs]]
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* [[Unique Commands#Unleash Lightning|Unleash Lightning]]
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* [[Unique Commands#Teleport Beacon|Teleport Beacon]]
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* [[Unique Commands#Drop Depthcharge|Drop Depthcharge]]
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* [[Unique Commands#Speed Boost|Speed Boost]]
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* [[Evacuate Command|Evacuate]]
  
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Gauss or flame attacks deal bonus damage to Shields as well.
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=== Global commands ===
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* [[Ferry Command|Ferry]]
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* [[Retreat|Retreat]]
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* [[Economy Guide#Reserving resources|Reserve]]
  
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Avoid reliance on a small number of high-value units, since these will be neutralised quickly by Racketeers. At the very least, maintain an escort force of less costly units which can protect your big units while they retreat and rearm.
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=== State commands ===
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* [[Unit states#Fire State|Fire State]]
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* [[Unit states#Move State|Move State]]
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* [[Unit states#Repeat|Repeat]]
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* [[Unit states#Overkill Prevention|Overkill Prevention]]
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* [[Unit states#Retreat|Retreat]]
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* [[Unit states#Build Priority|Build Priority]]
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* [[Unit states#Misc Priority|Build Misc]]
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* [[Unit states#Factory Assist|Factory Assist]]
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* [[Unit states#Cloak|Cloak]]
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* [[Unit states#Unit AI|Unit AI]]
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* [[Unit states#On/Off|On/Off]]
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* [[Unit states#Idle State|Idle State]]
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* [[Unit states#Float State|Float State]]
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* [[Unit states#Trajectory|Trajectory]]
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* [[Unit states#Fire at Radar|Fire at Radar]]
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* [[Unit states#Dive State|Dive State]]
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* [[Unit states#Area Cloak|Area Cloak]]
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* [[Unit states#Gunship Strafe|Gunship Strafe]]
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* [[Unit states#Kill Captured|Kill Captured]]
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* [[Unit states#Drone Construction|Drone Construction]]
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* [[Unit states#Impulse Mode|Impulse Mode]]
  
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If your opponent has a tightly-packed shieldball, consider an area-of-effect attack which can penetrate the shields such as Snitches, [[Jack]], a [[Skuttle]], a [[Thunderbird]] or a [[Likho]]. A truly humongous ball might call for an [[Ultimatum]] or a [[Shockley]].
 
  
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[[Category:Commands|#]]

Latest revision as of 10:53, 16 October 2024

Commands are the orders or directions that players issue to their units throughout a game of Zero-K. Most of the actions and decisions that players make throughout a game are implemented via issuing various types of commands. This page lists and categorizes all the commands with links for details on specific commands.

Command Types[edit]

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.
  • State toggles are standing orders that modify behaviour or toggle certain abilities.

Giving Commands[edit]

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 when the target is an enemy unit and 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.

  • 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.
  • Some commands change depending on whether they are targeted on a unit or the ground.

Queuing and Inserting Commands[edit]

Units maintain a list of commands, known as their command queue, that are executed in order as each command is completed. Most targeted and instant commands can be added to the end of the queue or inserted or inserted into the queue. State toggles cannot be added to the queue and always take effect instantly.

  • Hold SHIFT while issuing a targeted or instant command to add it to the end of the command queue.
  • Hold SPACE while issuing a targeted command to add it to the start of the command queue, pushing the current command to the second spot in the queue.
  • Hold SHIFT+SPACE while issuing a targeted command to insert it at the point in the command queue that would result in the least extra travel time.

A targeted command that is issued without holding Shift or Space cancels the entire command queue, replacing it with the newly issued command. An instant command that is issued without holding Shift or Space immediately executes the command without affecting the rest of the queue. Nobody knows what happens if an instant command is issued with Space held.

Factory Production Commands[edit]

Factories can make use of unit commands to make produced units take specific actions when leaving the factory. For example, units can be set to move to a point or patrol as soon as they are produced.

Unit commands given to factories can also be queued and modified, as above.

Most Common Commands and Modifiers[edit]

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.

Command Click+drag behaviour Drag behaviour +CTRL +ALT +CTRL+ALT
Move (M)
Move.png
 Move units to a point. Move units into a line. Move, maintaining current formation. When dragging, move along a line. When dragging, move along a line in formation.
Attack move (A)
Fight.png
 Move to 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.
Patrol (P)
Patrol.png
 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 (F)
Attack.png
 Fire at a point Fire at all targets in an area, in a queue. When dragging, fire at all targets in an area, splitting fire. When dragging, fire along a line.
Set Target (T)
Settarget.png
 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. Target all enemies in the circle, splitting targets. Target the ground along a line, firing if in range.
Guard (G)
Guard.png
 Protect, repair, and assist a unit. 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. For circle formation: do not match guarding unit speeds/positions.
Repair (R)
Repair.png
 Repair a live unit; Assist construction. Area command. Applies the click command to valid targets in the area, as long as there are any. 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 (W)
Mex.png
 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. 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.
Reclaim (E)
Reclaim.png
 Reclaim target (unit or feature). Reclaim features across the area. 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 (T)
Resurrect.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. Ignores partially reclaimed wrecks. Area only. Persist the command even when no resurrectables are in the area. Resurrects partially reclaimed wrecks.

Full List of Commands[edit]

Common targeted commands[edit]

Common economic commands[edit]

Instant commands[edit]

Transport commands[edit]

Unusual commands[edit]

Global commands[edit]

State commands[edit]



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