[WOTC] Gremlin Target Protocol

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Author: RustyDios

Last revision: 11 Jan, 2022 at 01:22 UTC (2)

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Description:

This mod grants an upgraded version of Combat Protocol to any Soldier that has Combat Protocol AND Scanning Protocol.

The new Target Protocol functions the same way as Combat Protocol but also adds a holo-target style affect that helps boost squadmates chance to crit.

The ability costs 1 action point to use and is turn-ending, just like Combat Protocol. However, it has a 3 turn cooldown instead of charges.
It requires the Soldier to have Line of Sight to the unit but can be used at squadsight ranges, just like regular Combat Protocol.
Also like regular Combat Protocol it will do double damage to robotics, but will also do double damage to things that are ‘like’ robotics (such as codex or spectre).
Target Protocol will also deny a codex from splitting/teleporting when used against one.

The crit chance bonus scales with GREMLIN tier and lasts for 2 turns.

• Conventional Tier/MkI: +15
• Magnetic Tier/MkII: +17
• Beam Tier/MkIII: +20

The joy of Target Protocol is that it allows you to apply a crit chance bonus to units that cannot normally be flanked, such as MEC’s and Sectopods.

Includes a custom coloured holo-target visual effect.

Works with the Lock-On Rocket from Iridars Rocket Launchers

Most of these effects and the scaling level can be adjusted in the config file. Also what perks give access to the new perk.

Occasionally the scanning effect doesn’t visualize, sometimes the GREMLIN flies way off target.
I’ve seen this happen with other GREMLIN abilities too, I do not how to correct it.

There may be some issues with using classes that are not the standard Specialist as the default setup requires a soldier to have both Combat Protocol and Scanning Protocol.
Please feel free to experiment with the config settings until you get something that ‘works’ for your class setup. (LWotC, Proficiency Class Pack, RPGO).

As always I’m open for bug reports in the comments below

The idea was inspired by NavyFEELTeamSix on the XCOM2 Modders discord.
Code assistance was given by Iridar and RoboJumper from the modders discord for the scaling by tier effect.
Massive shout outs to Mr.Nice and Musashi for help getting the visualization and perk package to ‘work’ correctly.

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