Design and implement squad level equipment

[GalacticChimp]

@OH296 has already done a lot of work

current status:

• [x] all units are on game start sorted into squads based on their current unit types;
• [x] squad configurations are determined by json files so that they can be edited readily and redesigned for each chapter as needed
• [x] squads consist of a number of requirements (a minimum for each allowable unit type) and equipment required by the squad
• [x] add options (a maximum number for each allowable unit type) and a range of optional equipment for each given unit type
• [x] optional equipment is distributed via the members of the squad by an algorithm that ensures random allocations, but also ensures individuals do not come overburdened.
• [x] in theory squads are applicable to non marine units if the json files are created, e.g skitarii or ork hirelings
• [x] new unit type sergeants (role[100, 18])
• [x] new unit type veteran sergeants ( role[100, 19]) (both of which are automatically allocated in the squad whenever the existing one dies and selected from the marine with the highest exp)

[OH296]

as currently stands the status is thus

• all units are on game start sorted into squads based on their current unit types;
• squad configurations are determined by json files so that they can be edited readily and redesigned for each chapter as needed
• squads consist of a number of requirements (a minimum for each allowable unit type) and equipment required by the squad
• and options (a maximum number for each allowable unit type) and a range of optional equipment for each given unit type
• optional equipment is distributed via the members of the squad by an algorithm that ensures random allocations, but also ensures individuals do not come overburdened.
• in theory squads are applicable to non marine units if the json files are created, e.g skitarii or ork hirelings

[GalacticChimp]

ok, so what is left to do?

[OH296]

there are two new types of unit introduced to the game

• sergeants (role[100, 18])
• veteran sergeants ( role[100, 19])
• both of which are automatically allocated in the squad whenever the existing one dies and selected from the marine with the highest exp

[GalacticChimp]

the sergeants are already done and merged or still in development?

[OH296]

TODO

• to do is to allow player customisation of squads and squad loadouts, e.g augment the optional and required equipment and the number and types of roles required in squads
• allow player to design from scratch their own squads without manually writing json files
• create a company view screen where the unit can view just the squads and not have to look at every individual marine
• squad stats? maybe although not sure what this would consist of

[OH296]

TODO

• assignment of squads to certain tasks e.g maybe guard or peacekeeping duty on a given planet (this needs some thought)

[GalacticChimp]

ok, we'll need to discuss, whether we have enough to allow a new release, or wait a bit

[OH296]

the sergeants are already done and merged or still in development?

already merged re standard sergeants, however veteran sergeants are not ,i essentially have one last pr i'd like to do that would mean squads go out pretty much finished in the next version but it's basically just a bundle of tweaks as opposed to an introduction of featuring

[OH296]

new unit type veteran sergeants ( role[100, 19]) (both of which are automatically allocated in the squad whenever the existing one dies and selected from the marine with the highest exp)

now completed and merged