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What is important is knowing the responsibility of each vehicles. Not knowing what you need will have marines yell at you for being incompetent.
What is important is knowing the responsibility of each vehicles. Not knowing what you need will have marines yell at you for being incompetent.


=The Hangar=
=The Planes=


The Hangar is where marines, and you!, go to be transported from shipside to planetside. It has two dropships, a dedicated CAS plane, and a mini-hangar for droppods.
=== Read [[TGMC:Pilot_Officer#Alamo|Pilot Officer]] for info on planes ===
 
All hangars have the storage room, two powerloaders and various weapon and upgrade modules for the ships. To the east is also the machine to produce more Ammo and Modules. Spend your points wisely, they take a long time to replenish (1 point every 2 seconds). North of the Alamo is the Ammunition-Storage. This is where the CAS Ammo is stored that is available at roundstart, as well as some other starting modules.


== Installing modules ==
'''If you want to install a module or reload a weapon, you will need a powerloader, this is how you install a module, it works the same for ammunition:'''
'''If you want to install a module or reload a weapon, you will need a powerloader, this is how you install a module, it works the same for ammunition:'''
*Right click the powerloader [[File:Ripley_MK-I.png|64px]] and click “Enter powerloader”
*Right click the powerloader [[File:Ripley_MK-I.png|64px]] and click “Enter powerloader”
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*Move to the right slot and click left click on it, that’s it, you installed a module.
*Move to the right slot and click left click on it, that’s it, you installed a module.


=Alamo=
=Drop Pods=


The Alamo is the primary way to deliver marines from shipside to planetside and vice versa. As old as she is, you cannot doubt the reliability of the Alamo; however, you have to contend with lazy POs that don't want to operate her due to how boring cycling Alamo is.
The Drop Pods serve as a rapid one-way deployment system for shipside marines to reach the field. Click with an empty hand to enter a pod, and the UI will automatically open, allowing you to input coordinates, verify your location, launch, or exit the pod. If you close it, you can reopen the menu through the tabs in the top right of your chat window.


The Alamo has two engine module slots, one interior module slot, two electronic module slots and four weapon module slots.
Pods can only be launched after the Alamo first reaches the surface. Be sure not to launch before the shutters are down, or you'll likely get swarmed and instantly die.


[[File:DropshipSlots.png|thumb|left|1000px]]<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
The console at the entrance of the Drop Pod bay isn't just for show - it can launch all manned drop pods simultaneously, for coordinated strikes.
*<span style="color:red">Rear Slot</span>: This is the place where the <del>medevac module</del> surgery table and the mounted smartgun module goes.
[[File:TGMC_drop_pods.png|thumb]]
*<del><span style="color:green">Engine Slot</span>: This is where engine modules were installed. Currently unused.</del>
*<span style="color:blue">Electronics Slot</span>:This is where electronics are installed, the spotlight and the LZ detector.
*<span style="color:#dbcd34">Weapon Slot</span>: This is where the weapons are installed, like the rocket-pod or the sentry-deployment-system.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />


[[File:TGMC_Alamo.png|150px|thumb|The Alamo]]
==Drop Pods' UI==


==Alamo's UI==
<s>Communicate with your team in order to get viable drop pod coordinates. Set them by either manually inputting the X and Y coordinates in the relevant fields, or by dragging the field up and down to increase or decrease the number.


There are two ways to controlling the Alamo, via its cockpit and via remote computers.
To make sure your selected area is viable to drop to, press the "Check drop point validity" button. It will warn you if the area is roofed, inside terrain, or otherwise inaccessible.


[[File:TGMC_Alamo_cockpit.png|center|frame|The Alamo's cockpit]]
When ready, press the "Launch Droppod" button. Otherwise, you can exit with the "Exit Pod" button.<br>
 
[[File:TGMC_drop_pods_ui.png]]
In the cockpit of the Alamo you will find the three main consoles.
*The camera control console (left), which lets you view the different cameras of the dropship.
*The main control console (middle), which lets you fly the dropship.
*The weapon control console (right), which lets you fire your weapons or deploy your sentries.
 
[[File:TGMC_Alamo_UI.png|center|frame|The UI to control the Alamo's movement]]
 
The right part of the cockpit is the computer to deploy sentries to protect the Alamo from xenomorphs. This UI can also be used for fire mission if the Alamo is equiped with CAS arsenal, but it is recommended to use CAS for the Condor jet.
 
[[File:TGMC_Alamo_UI_2.png|center|frame|The UI to use sentries]]
 
==Alamo's Responsibility==
 
Communication is key with the Alamo. One of the primary mistakes when using the Alamo is not knowing when and where marines want to be at.
#Before the Alamo launch into one of the landing zones in planetside for marines' first deployment, ask what landing zone the forward operational base, or FOB, is in.
#Always tell marines when you are launching so that the marines heading to the Alamo is more ''motivated'' to haul ass.
#Install surgery table in Alamo; never use the medevac since corpmen have a medevac beacon to teleport marines to medbay instead of using the Alamo.
 
=Tadpole=
[[File:TGMC_tadpole.png|300px|thumb|The Tadpole]]
The Tadpole is a compact support vessel, used to quickly and accurately provide aid to marines in any open-air battlefield scenario.
The primary differentiating feature of the Tadpole versus the Alamo is landing capability. The Tadpole has the ability to land in any unobstructed, open-air area, drastically increasing the deployment flexibility of any marine force that choses to use it over the Alamo. This comes with the downside of defense, as a the Tadpole can quickly be overrun if caught out of position, as well as the downside of size. Being a small vessel, it can be tricky to load a substantial amount of cargo onboard, and the ship will quickly get cluttered if over capacity.
 
The controls are accessed through the central console. Transit is performed similarly to the Alamo, with the caveat that the Tadpole doesn't go directly to the ground. After a transit phase, and Tadpole will wait in low atmosphere, designated by the surrounding clouds. From here, using the console will bring up the landing interface. After selecting a landing point and touching down, the Tad can be sent back into low atmosphere to reposition, or sent back to the ship from low atmosphere.
 
[[File:TGMC_tadpole_go_to_go.png|thumb|The control console interface.]]
 
==Landing the Tadpole==
 
The Tadpole can land in any unobstructed, open-air position. When using the landing interface, accessible by using the central console in low-orbit, you will see a birds-eye view of the battlefield, and an outline of the Tadpole in the center of the screen. If the entire outline is green, you have a viable landing area; if any tiles are red, they are obstructed, and the Tadpole cannot land in that position. You can rotate the landing outline using the rotate button at the top of your HUD.
Once a landing field has been selected, the outline will turn blue, indicating that the Tadpole will arrive there shortly.
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[[File:TGMC_tadpole_checking_for_landing.png|300px]]
<small>Don't tell anyone, but you can use the Webmap for accurate drop coords.</small></s>
Fully green landing indicator. You're clear to land.
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[[File:TGMC_tadpole_invalid.png|300px]]
Partially red landing indicator. The landing zone is obstructed.
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[[File:TGMC_tadpole_valid_landing.png|300px]]
<font size="3">Drop Pods now have the ability to select a drop pod location by Minimap, just hit the icon in top left while you are sat in the pod to pull up the ground Minimap and see where all your friends are/dying at.
Blue landing indicator. The landing zone has been selected.
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See [[TGMC:Minimap|Minimap]] to learn what each icon represents in the Minimap menu
=Condor=
<br><br>
 
Once you are satified with your location, click and it should say that location is locked. If it does not work that means the location is underground or in an area that cannot be landed in, try again.
 
[[File:TGMC_condor.png|thumb|The Condor Jet, also known as the A-10 Warthog, goes BRRRRRRRRR! WARTHOG, MARCH! DEADLY WARTHOG COMING THROUGH! TGMC IS HERE, SO MOVE! DEADLY WARTHOG MARCHING! GET OUT THE WAY OR WE KILL YOU! LEAD, FOLLOW, GET OUT THE WAY! LEAD, FOLLOW, GET OUT THE WAY!]]
 
==Condor's UI==
 
=Drop Pods=
 
[[File:TGMC_drop_pods.png]]
 
==Drop Pods' UI==
 
[[File:TGMC_drop_pods_ui.png]]
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<small>Don't tell anyone, but you can use the Webmap for accurate drop coords.</small>
After that, Hit the drop button and get ready to dive, <s>Helldiver</s></font>


=Motorbike=
=Motorbike=


[[File:TGMC_vehicle_motorbike.png|64px]] The premier in marine transportation technology - besides the Alamo, Tadpole, and every other transport vehicle.
[[File:TGMC_vehicle_motorbike.png|128px]] <br>The premier in marine transportation technology - besides the Alamo, Tadpole, and every other transport vehicle.
Allows full running-speed movement for one marine, upgradable to two with a sidecar, in exchange for fuel. Contains an internal storage bay for your convenience.  
Allows full running-speed movement for one marine, upgradable to two with a sidecar, in exchange for fuel. Contains an internal storage bay for your convenience.  
Refueled using a jerry can, most immediately accessible through stealing them from the Condor. Don't steal all of them, or the PO will "accidentally" CAS you at the first opportunity.
Refueled using a jerry can, most immediately accessible through stealing them from the Condor. Don't steal all of them, or the PO will "accidentally" CAS you at the first opportunity.
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UVs come in three chassis variants:<br>
UVs come in three chassis variants:<br>
[[File:TGMC_vehicle_unmanned_light.png|64px]] Light chassis: High speed, 300 health.<br>
[[File:TGMC_vehicle_unmanned_light.png|64px]] Light chassis: '''High speed, 300 health.'''<br>
[[File:TGMC_vehicle_unmanned_medium.png|64px]] Medium chassis: Intermediate speed, 400 health.<br>
[[File:TGMC_vehicle_unmanned_medium.png|64px]] Medium chassis: '''Intermediate speed, 400 health.'''<br>
[[File:TGMC_vehicle_unmanned_heavy.png|64px]] Heavy chassis: Low speed, 500 health.<br>
[[File:TGMC_vehicle_unmanned_heavy.png|64px]] Heavy chassis: '''Low speed, 500 health.'''<br>


These are combined with the cannon, which comes in two variants:<br>
These are combined with the cannon, which comes in two variants:<br>
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These are ordered separately from the Engineering section of requisitions, and must be combined when the crates arrive.
These are ordered separately from the Engineering section of requisitions, and must be combined when the crates arrive.


Alternatively, you can order a bipedal combat drone, or a bipedal scout drone. Note that the scout drone does not have any armament, though it does come with a built-in cloaking system. Best used for detpack bombings, if you can spare 40 points per drone.
{|
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| [[File:TGMC_combatdroid.png|64px]] || Alternatively, you can order a bipedal combat drone, or a bipedal scout drone. Note that the scout drone does not have any armament, though it does come with a built-in cloaking system. Best used for detpack bombings, if you can spare 40 points per drone.
|}
 
{|
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| [[File:TGMC_droidlaser.png|64px]] || Combat Droids will come equipped with a droid weapon, so there's no need to order one alongside them. The droid weapon you can order is for the expressly for reloading the combat droid, and cannot be equipped on the scout droid.
|}
 


The assembly can be driven automatically by the AI, or using a vehicle controller (Also orderable from requisitions). Note that AI control and Controller control are mutually exclusive; once one operator has selected the vehicle, it cannot change to the other operation type.
The assembly can be driven automatically by the AI, or using a vehicle controller (Also orderable from requisitions). Note that AI control and Controller control are mutually exclusive; once one operator has selected the vehicle, it cannot change to the other operation type.


All types of UVs can be repaired using a welding tool. In the event that they survive long enough to run out of ammo, more can be ordered from the Engineering section of requisitions, though it must be installed manually.
All types of UVs can be repaired using a welding tool. In the event that they survive long enough to run out of ammo, more can be ordered from the Engineering section of requisitions, though it must be installed manually.
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[[File:Tank.png|thumb|What you could've been driving]]
Hey gamers. You're probably wondering where tank is. The problem with tank is that tank is an unbalanced piece of shit that never deserves to see the light of day until it gets rebalanced.

Latest revision as of 19:42, 29 June 2024

This page is a part of the TGMC wiki.

TGMC is a project based on the CM-SS13 codebase.


Welcome to using mobile machineries in TGMC! This guide will get you familiar with how to use each vehicles and ensure that you can beat the xenomorphs back to their hives!

You may be daunted by the unfamilar gadgets in front of you, but that's okay; everyone has to start somewhere.

What is important is knowing the responsibility of each vehicles. Not knowing what you need will have marines yell at you for being incompetent.

The Planes

Read Pilot Officer for info on planes

Installing modules

If you want to install a module or reload a weapon, you will need a powerloader, this is how you install a module, it works the same for ammunition:

  • Right click the powerloader and click “Enter powerloader”
    • Alternatively, you can clickdrag your sprite onto the powerloader.
  • Move infront of the module and left-click on it, you can carry two modules, simply switch active hand to carry another one.
  • Move to the right slot and click left click on it, that’s it, you installed a module.

Drop Pods

The Drop Pods serve as a rapid one-way deployment system for shipside marines to reach the field. Click with an empty hand to enter a pod, and the UI will automatically open, allowing you to input coordinates, verify your location, launch, or exit the pod. If you close it, you can reopen the menu through the tabs in the top right of your chat window.

Pods can only be launched after the Alamo first reaches the surface. Be sure not to launch before the shutters are down, or you'll likely get swarmed and instantly die.

The console at the entrance of the Drop Pod bay isn't just for show - it can launch all manned drop pods simultaneously, for coordinated strikes.

Drop Pods' UI

Communicate with your team in order to get viable drop pod coordinates. Set them by either manually inputting the X and Y coordinates in the relevant fields, or by dragging the field up and down to increase or decrease the number.

To make sure your selected area is viable to drop to, press the "Check drop point validity" button. It will warn you if the area is roofed, inside terrain, or otherwise inaccessible.

When ready, press the "Launch Droppod" button. Otherwise, you can exit with the "Exit Pod" button.

Don't tell anyone, but you can use the Webmap for accurate drop coords.

Drop Pods now have the ability to select a drop pod location by Minimap, just hit the icon in top left while you are sat in the pod to pull up the ground Minimap and see where all your friends are/dying at.

See Minimap to learn what each icon represents in the Minimap menu

Once you are satified with your location, click and it should say that location is locked. If it does not work that means the location is underground or in an area that cannot be landed in, try again.
After that, Hit the drop button and get ready to dive, Helldiver

Motorbike


The premier in marine transportation technology - besides the Alamo, Tadpole, and every other transport vehicle. Allows full running-speed movement for one marine, upgradable to two with a sidecar, in exchange for fuel. Contains an internal storage bay for your convenience. Refueled using a jerry can, most immediately accessible through stealing them from the Condor. Don't steal all of them, or the PO will "accidentally" CAS you at the first opportunity.

Unmanned Vehicles

Sometimes the best choice is not to put yourself on the firing line. Sometimes the AI wants a chance to shoot, too. Sometimes the Captain wants to kill Xenos, and the OB just isn't doing it. In these cases, the Unmanned Vehicle system shines.

UVs come in three chassis variants:
Light chassis: High speed, 300 health.
Medium chassis: Intermediate speed, 400 health.
Heavy chassis: Low speed, 500 health.

These are combined with the cannon, which comes in two variants:
Light cannon: 20 Damage, 0.5 Sunder
Heavy cannon: 40 Damage, 5 sunder

These are ordered separately from the Engineering section of requisitions, and must be combined when the crates arrive.

Alternatively, you can order a bipedal combat drone, or a bipedal scout drone. Note that the scout drone does not have any armament, though it does come with a built-in cloaking system. Best used for detpack bombings, if you can spare 40 points per drone.
Combat Droids will come equipped with a droid weapon, so there's no need to order one alongside them. The droid weapon you can order is for the expressly for reloading the combat droid, and cannot be equipped on the scout droid.


The assembly can be driven automatically by the AI, or using a vehicle controller (Also orderable from requisitions). Note that AI control and Controller control are mutually exclusive; once one operator has selected the vehicle, it cannot change to the other operation type.

All types of UVs can be repaired using a welding tool. In the event that they survive long enough to run out of ammo, more can be ordered from the Engineering section of requisitions, though it must be installed manually.

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