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Raid Command

ekudram edited this page Nov 7, 2025 · 1 revision

⚔️ !raid Command

The !raid command allows viewers to trigger hostile raids against the colony, creating dramatic combat scenarios and challenges for the streamer. This is one of the most powerful and complex commands in the mod.


🎯 Command Syntax

Basic Usage:

!raid <type> <strategy> <wager>

Simple Examples:

  • !raid standard - ⚔️ Standard enemy raid with default wager
  • !raid mech 2000 - 🤖 Mechanoid raid for 2,000¢
  • !raid drop smart - 🪂 Drop pod raid with smart tactics
  • !raid manhunter - 🐺 Manhunter animal pack

Advanced Examples:

  • !raid mechcluster siege 5000 - 🏗️ Mech cluster siege for 5,000¢
  • !raid dropcenter immediate 3000 - ☠️ Center drop raid for 3,000¢
  • !raid water edge 1500 - 🌊 Water emergence raid for 1,500¢

🎪 Raid Types

🤖 Mechanical Threats

  • mech - Standard mechanoid raid (walk-in)
  • mechcluster - 🏗️ Mech cluster with buildings (requires Royalty DLC)

🪂 Drop Pod Assaults

  • drop - Random drop type (varies in difficulty)
  • dropcenter - ☠️ Center drop (deadliest - inside base)
  • dropedge - 🎯 Edge drop (balanced)
  • dropchaos - 🎲 Random drop locations (unpredictable)
  • dropgroups - 👥 Group drops (easiest)

🐾 Biological Threats

  • manhunter - 🐺 Enraged animal pack
  • infestation - 🕷️ Insectoid hive infestation

🌊 Special DLC Raids

  • water/wateredge - 🌊 Emerge from water (requires Biotech DLC)

⚔️ Standard Raids

  • standard - Traditional edge-walk-in raid

🎯 Raid Strategies

🧠 Tactical Approaches

  • immediate - ⚡ Direct attack (default)
  • smart - 🧠 Intelligent targeting
  • sappers - ⛏️ Tunnel through walls
  • breach - 💥 Breach walls directly
  • breachsmart - 🧠💥 Smart breaching
  • stage - 🎭 Stage then attack
  • siege - 🏗️ Set up siege camp

⚠️ Strategy Limitations

  • Infestations 🕷️ - No strategy (insects use own behavior)
  • Manhunter packs 🐺 - No strategy (animals use own AI)
  • Mech clusters 🏗️ - Limited strategy options
  • Drop pod raids 🪂 - Some strategies incompatible

💰 Wager System

🪙 Cost Ranges

  • Minimum wager: 500¢ (streamer configurable)
  • Maximum wager: 20,000¢ (streamer configurable)
  • Default wager: 1,500¢

📈 Wager Effects

  • Higher wagers = More raid points = Stronger enemies
  • Point scaling: 500¢ = 0.5x strength, 5,000¢ = 1.0x, 20,000¢ = 2.0x
  • Strategic investment: Balance cost vs. desired challenge

🔧 Technical Processing

🎮 Raid Configuration Flow

  1. Argument parsing - Extract type, strategy, and wager
  2. DLC validation - Check required DLC for special raids
  3. Strategy compatibility - Ensure strategy works with raid type
  4. Point calculation - Scale raid strength based on wager
  5. Faction selection - Choose appropriate hostile faction
  6. Arrival mode - Determine how enemies arrive
  7. Incident execution - Trigger the raid event

🗺️ Arrival Methods

  • Edge Walk-in - 👣 Approach from map edge
  • Center Drop - ☠️ Drop into colony center
  • Edge Drop - 🎯 Drop at map edges
  • Random Drop - 🎲 Scattered across map
  • Water Emerge - 🌊 Rise from water (Biotech)
  • Mech Cluster - 🏗️ Drop with structures (Royalty)

🎮 Strategic Usage Tips

⏰ Timing Considerations

  • During calm periods - Create excitement
  • After preparation - Test colony defenses
  • During streamer struggles - Add dramatic tension
  • Avoid overuse - Maintain surprise element

💡 Smart Combinations

  • !raid dropcenter - Maximum chaos inside base
  • !raid mech siege - Mech cluster for base destruction
  • !raid manhunter - Animal waves for variety
  • !raid water - Unique water-based threat

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Invalid combinations - Some strategies don't work with certain types
  • Insufficient wager - Weak raid that's easily defeated
  • DLC requirements - Forgetting required DLC for special raids
  • Cooldown limits - Hitting streamer-set raid limits

🔗 Related Commands

  • 🎖️ !militaryaid - Call friendly reinforcements instead
  • 📚 !raidinfo - Get information about raid options
  • 💰 !coins - Check your balance before raiding
  • ⚙️ Raid Settings - Streamer configuration options

Next: Learn about 🎖️ Military Aid Command for friendly support!

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