diff --git a/RotorOps.lua b/RotorOps.lua
index c7b449a..99bb12d 100644
--- a/RotorOps.lua
+++ b/RotorOps.lua
@@ -1,22 +1,34 @@
 RotorOps = {}
-RotorOps.version = "1.0.11"
+RotorOps.version = "1.2.1"
 
---RotorOps settings that are safe to change dynamically (ideally from the mission editor in DO SCRIPT for ease of use)
+
+---[[ROTOROPS OPTIONS]]---
+--- Protip: change these options from the mission editor rather than changing the script file itself.  See documentation on github for details.
+
+
+--RotorOps settings that are safe to change dynamically (ideally from the mission editor in DO SCRIPT for portability). You can change these while the script is running, at any time.
 RotorOps.voice_overs = true
 RotorOps.ground_speed = 60 --max speed for ground vehicles moving between zones
 RotorOps.zone_status_display = true --constantly show units remaining and zone status on screen 
 RotorOps.max_units_left = 0 --allow clearing the zone when a few units are left to prevent frustration with units getting stuck in buildings etc
 RotorOps.force_offroad = false  --affects "move_to_zone" tasks only
+RotorOps.apcs_spawn_infantry = false  --apcs will unload troops when arriving to a new zone
 
-
---RotorOps settings that are proabably safe to change
+--RotorOps settings that are safe to change only before calling setupConflict()
 RotorOps.transports = {'UH-1H', 'Mi-8MT', 'Mi-24P', 'SA342M', 'SA342L', 'SA342Mistral'} --players flying these will have ctld transport access
-RotorOps.auto_push = true --should attacking ground units move to the next zone after clearing?
+RotorOps.auto_push = true --should attacking ground units move to the next zone after clearing?  
 RotorOps.CTLD_crates = false 
+RotorOps.CTLD_sound_effects = true --sound effects for troop pickup/dropoffs
+RotorOps.exclude_ai_group_name = "noai"  --include this somewhere in a group name to exclude the group from being tasked in the active zone
+
+
+---[[END OF OPTIONS]]---
+
+
 
 
 --RotorOps variables that are safe to read only
-RotorOps.game_states = {not_started = 0, alpha_active = 1, bravo_active = 2, charlie_active = 3, delta_active = 4, won = 99} --game level user flag will use these values
+RotorOps.game_states = {not_started = 0, alpha_active = 1, bravo_active = 2, charlie_active = 3, delta_active = 4, lost = 98, won = 99} --game level user flag will use these values
 RotorOps.game_state = 0 
 RotorOps.zones = {}
 RotorOps.active_zone = "" --name of the active zone
@@ -24,22 +36,27 @@ RotorOps.active_zone_index = 0
 RotorOps.game_state_flag = 1  --user flag to store the game state
 RotorOps.staging_zone = ""
 RotorOps.ctld_pickup_zones = {} --keep track of ctld zones we've added, mainly for map markup
-RotorOps.ai_red_infantry_groups = {} 
-RotorOps.ai_blue_infantry_groups = {} 
-RotorOps.ai_red_vehicle_groups = {} 
-RotorOps.ai_blue_vehicle_groups = {} 
+RotorOps.ai_defending_infantry_groups = {} 
+RotorOps.ai_attacking_infantry_groups = {} 
+RotorOps.ai_defending_vehicle_groups = {} 
+RotorOps.ai_attacking_vehicle_groups = {} 
 RotorOps.ai_tasks = {} 
+RotorOps.defending = false
 
 trigger.action.outText("ROTOR OPS STARTED: "..RotorOps.version, 5)
 env.info("ROTOR OPS STARTED: "..RotorOps.version)
 
-local staged_units --table of ground units that started in the staging zone
+RotorOps.staged_units = {} --table of ground units that started in the staging zone
+RotorOps.eventHandler = {}
 local commandDB = {} 
 local game_message_buffer = {}
-local active_zone_initial_enemy_units
+local active_zone_initial_defenders
+local apcs = {} --table to keep track of infantry vehicles
+local low_units_message_fired = false
 
 
-local gameMsgs = {
+
+RotorOps.gameMsgs = {
   push = {
     {'ALL GROUND UNITS, PUSH TO THE ACTIVE ZONE!', 'push_next_zone.ogg'},
     {'ALL GROUND UNITS, PUSH TO ALPHA!', 'push_alpha.ogg'},
@@ -74,10 +91,89 @@ local gameMsgs = {
     {'GET OUR TROOPS TO CHARLIE!', 'get_troops_charlie.ogg'},
     {'GET OUR TROOPS TO DELTA!', 'get_troops_delta.ogg'},
   },
-  
-    
+  jtac = {
+    {'JTAC DROPPED!', 'jtac_dropped.ogg'},
+  },
+  enemy_almost_cleared = {
+    {'ENEMY HAS NEARLY CAPTURED THE ZONE!', 'enemy_almost_cleared.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY HAS NEARLY CAPTURED THE ZONE!', 'enemy_decimating_forces.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY HAS NEARLY CAPTURED THE ZONE!', 'enemy_destroying_ground.ogg'},
+  },
+  almost_cleared = {
+    {'WE HAVE NEARLY CLEARED THE ZONE!', 'almost_cleared.ogg'},
+    {'WE HAVE NEARLY CLEARED THE ZONE!', 'theyre_weak.ogg'},
+    {'WE HAVE NEARLY CLEARED THE ZONE!', 'tearing_them_up.ogg'},
+  },
+  enemy_pushing = {
+    {'ENEMY PUSHING TO THE NEXT ZONE!', 'enemy_pushing_zone.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY PUSHING TO ALPHA!', 'enemy_pushing_alpha.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY PUSHING TO BRAVO!', 'enemy_pushing_bravo.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY PUSHING TO CHARLIE!', 'enemy_pushing_charlie.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY PUSHING TO DELTA!', 'enemy_pushing_delta.ogg'},
+  },
+  start_defense = {
+    {'SUPPORT THE WAR ON THE GROUND!  PUSH BACK AGAINST THE ENEMY!', 'push_back.ogg'},
+  },
+  failure = {
+    {'GROUND MISSION FAILED!', 'mission_failure.ogg'},
+  },
+  friendly_troops_dropped = {
+    {'FRIENDLY TROOPS DROPPED INTO ZONE!', 'friendly_troops_dropped_active.ogg'},
+  },
+  hold_ground = {
+    {'HOLD GROUND TO WIN!', 'hold_our_ground.ogg'},
+  },
+  enemy_cleared_zone = {
+    {'ENEMY TOOK THE ACTIVE ZONE!', 'enemy_destroying_us.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY TOOK ALPHA!', 'enemy_destroying_us.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY TOOK BRAVO!', 'enemy_destroying_us.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY TOOK CHARLIE!', 'enemy_destroying_us.ogg'},
+    {'ENEMY TOOK DELTA!', 'enemy_destroying_us.ogg'},
+  },
+
 }
 
+
+local sound_effects = {
+    ["troop_pickup"] = {'troops_load_ao.ogg', 'troops_load_ready.ogg', 'troops_load_to_action.ogg',force_offroad = true},
+    ["troop_dropoff"] = {'troops_unload_thanks.ogg', 'troops_unload_everybody_off.ogg', 'troops_unload_get_off.ogg', 'troops_unload_here_we_go.ogg', 'troops_unload_moving_out.ogg',},
+}
+
+function RotorOps.eventHandler:onEvent(event)
+   if (world.event.S_EVENT_ENGINE_STARTUP  == event.id) then  --play some sound files when a player starts engines
+    local initaitor = event.initiator:getGroup():getID()
+    if RotorOps.defending then
+      trigger.action.outSoundForGroup(initaitor , RotorOps.gameMsgs.enemy_pushing[RotorOps.active_zone_index + 1][2])
+    else
+      trigger.action.outSoundForGroup(initaitor , RotorOps.gameMsgs.push[RotorOps.active_zone_index + 1][2])
+    end
+   end
+end
+
+
+
+function RotorOps.registerCtldCallbacks(var)
+ctld.addCallback(function(_args)
+    local action = _args.action
+    local unit = _args.unit
+    local picked_troops = _args.onboard
+    local dropped_troops = _args.unloaded
+    --trigger.action.outText("dbg: ".. mist.utils.tableShow(_args), 5) 
+    if action == "load_troops" or action == "extract_troops" then
+      trigger.action.outSoundForGroup(unit:getGroup():getID() , sound_effects.troop_pickup[math.random(1, #sound_effects.troop_pickup)])
+    elseif action == "unload_troops_zone" or action == "dropped_troops" then
+      trigger.action.outSoundForGroup(unit:getGroup():getID() , sound_effects.troop_dropoff[math.random(1, #sound_effects.troop_dropoff)])
+      if RotorOps.isUnitInZone(unit, RotorOps.active_zone) then
+        local id = timer.scheduleFunction(RotorOps.gameMsgHandler, RotorOps.gameMsgs.friendly_troops_dropped, timer.getTime() + 6)  --allow some extra time so we don't step on the player's troop/unload sound effects
+      end
+      if dropped_troops.jtac == true then
+        local id = timer.scheduleFunction(RotorOps.gameMsgHandler, RotorOps.gameMsgs.jtac, timer.getTime() + 6) --allow some extra time so we don't step on the player's troop/unload sound effects
+      end
+    end
+
+end)
+end
+
 ---UTILITY FUNCTIONS---
 
 local function debugMsg(text)
@@ -98,7 +194,12 @@ end
 
 
 local function tableHasKey(table,key)
+  if table then
     return table[key] ~= nil
+  else 
+    env.warning("table parameter not provided")
+    return nil
+  end
 end
 
 
@@ -131,7 +232,7 @@ local function getDistance(point1, point2)
   return distance
 end
 
-local function isUnitInZone(unit, zone_name)
+function RotorOps.isUnitInZone(unit, zone_name)
   local zone = trigger.misc.getZone(zone_name)
   local distance = getDistance(unit:getPoint(), zone.point)
   if distance <= zone.radius then
@@ -156,17 +257,26 @@ function RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(units, table)
 end
 
 
-local function gameMsg(event, _index)  
+function RotorOps.gameMsg(event, _index)
+  if not event then 
+    env.warning("event parameter is nil")
+    return 
+  end  
   local index = 1 
-  if _index ~= nill then
+  if _index ~= nil then
     index = _index + 1 
   end
   if tableHasKey(event, index) then
     game_message_buffer[#game_message_buffer + 1] = {event[index][1], event[index][2]}
-  else env.info("ROTOR OPS could not find entry for "..key)
+  else env.warning("ROTOR OPS could not find sound file entry")
   end
 end
 
+function RotorOps.gameMsgHandler(event)  --for use with scheduled functions
+  RotorOps.gameMsg(event)
+end
+
+
 
 local function processMsgBuffer(vars)
   if #game_message_buffer > 0 then
@@ -239,7 +349,7 @@ end
 
 
 --Easy way to deploy troops from a vehicle with waypoint action.  Spawns from the first valid unit found in a group
-function RotorOps.deployTroops(quantity, target_group)
+function RotorOps.deployTroops(quantity, target_group, announce)
   local target_group_obj
   if type(target_group) == 'string' then
     target_group_obj = Group.getByName(target_group)
@@ -257,17 +367,18 @@ function RotorOps.deployTroops(quantity, target_group)
   -- voiceover trigger stuff
   for index, zone in pairs(RotorOps.zones)
   do
-    if isUnitInZone(valid_unit, zone.name) then 
+    if RotorOps.isUnitInZone(valid_unit, zone.name) and announce == true then 
       if side == "red" then
-        gameMsg(gameMsgs.troops_dropped, index)
+        RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.troops_dropped, index)
       else
-        gameMsg(gameMsgs.friendly_troops_dropped, index)
+        RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.friendly_troops_dropped)
       end
     end
   end
 end
 
 
+
 --see list of tasks in aiExecute. Zone is optional for many tasks
 function RotorOps.aiTask(grp, task, zone)
    local group_name
@@ -276,6 +387,9 @@ function RotorOps.aiTask(grp, task, zone)
    else
     group_name = Group.getName(grp)
    end 
+   if string.find(group_name:lower(), RotorOps.exclude_ai_group_name:lower()) then  --exclude groups that the user specifies with a special group name
+     return
+   end
    if tableHasKey(RotorOps.ai_tasks, group_name) == true then  --if we already have this group in our list to manage
      --debugMsg("timer already exists, updating task for "..group_name.." : ".. RotorOps.ai_tasks[group_name].ai_task.." to "..task)
      RotorOps.ai_tasks[group_name].ai_task = task
@@ -455,14 +569,14 @@ function RotorOps.aiExecute(vars)
   if task == "patrol" then
     local vars = {}
     vars.grp = Group.getByName(group_name)
-    vars.radius = 500
+    vars.radius = 300
     RotorOps.patrolRadius(vars) --takes a group object, not name
-    update_interval = math.random(40,70)
+    update_interval = math.random(150,200)
   elseif task == "aggressive" then 
     local vars = {}
     vars.grp = Group.getByName(group_name)
     vars.radius = 5000 
-    update_interval = math.random(20,40)
+    update_interval = math.random(60,90)
     RotorOps.chargeEnemy(vars) --takes a group object, not name
   elseif task == "clear_zone" then 
     local vars = {}
@@ -501,61 +615,88 @@ end
 function RotorOps.assessUnitsInZone(var)
    if RotorOps.game_state == RotorOps.game_states.not_started then return end
    
-   --find and sort units found in the active zone
-   local red_ground_units = mist.getUnitsInZones(mist.makeUnitTable({'[red][vehicle]'}), {RotorOps.active_zone})  
-   local red_infantry = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(red_ground_units).infantry
-   local red_vehicles = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(red_ground_units).not_infantry
-   local blue_ground_units = mist.getUnitsInZones(mist.makeUnitTable({'[blue][vehicle]'}), {RotorOps.active_zone})
-   local blue_infantry = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(blue_ground_units).infantry
-   local blue_vehicles = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(blue_ground_units).not_infantry
+  
+   local defending_ground_units
+   local defending_infantry
+   local defending_vehicles
+   local attacking_ground_units
+   local attacking_infantry
+   local attacking_vehicles
    
---ground unit ai stuff
-   RotorOps.ai_red_infantry_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(red_infantry)
-   RotorOps.ai_blue_infantry_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(blue_infantry)
-   RotorOps.ai_red_vehicle_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(red_vehicles)
-   RotorOps.ai_blue_vehicle_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(blue_vehicles)
+
+
+    --find and sort units found in the active zone  
+   if RotorOps.defending then 
+     defending_ground_units = mist.getUnitsInZones(mist.makeUnitTable({'[blue][vehicle]'}), {RotorOps.active_zone})  
+     defending_infantry = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(defending_ground_units).infantry
+     defending_vehicles = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(defending_ground_units).not_infantry
+     attacking_ground_units = mist.getUnitsInZones(mist.makeUnitTable({'[red][vehicle]'}), {RotorOps.active_zone})
+     attacking_infantry = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(attacking_ground_units).infantry
+     attacking_vehicles = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(attacking_ground_units).not_infantry
+   else  --attacking
+     defending_ground_units = mist.getUnitsInZones(mist.makeUnitTable({'[red][vehicle]'}), {RotorOps.active_zone})  
+     defending_infantry = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(defending_ground_units).infantry
+     defending_vehicles = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(defending_ground_units).not_infantry
+     attacking_ground_units = mist.getUnitsInZones(mist.makeUnitTable({'[blue][vehicle]'}), {RotorOps.active_zone})
+     attacking_infantry = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(attacking_ground_units).infantry
+     attacking_vehicles = RotorOps.sortOutInfantry(attacking_ground_units).not_infantry
+   end
    
-  for index, group in pairs(RotorOps.ai_red_infantry_groups) do 
+   
+   --ground unit ai stuff
+     RotorOps.ai_defending_infantry_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(defending_infantry)
+     RotorOps.ai_defending_vehicle_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(defending_vehicles)
+     RotorOps.ai_attacking_infantry_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(attacking_infantry)
+     RotorOps.ai_attacking_vehicle_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(attacking_vehicles)
+   
+  for index, group in pairs(RotorOps.ai_defending_infantry_groups) do 
     if group then
       RotorOps.aiTask(group, "patrol")
     end
   end
   
-  for index, group in pairs(RotorOps.ai_blue_infantry_groups) do 
+  for index, group in pairs(RotorOps.ai_attacking_infantry_groups) do 
     if group then
       RotorOps.aiTask(group, "clear_zone", RotorOps.active_zone)
     end
   end
   
-  for index, group in pairs(RotorOps.ai_blue_vehicle_groups) do 
+  for index, group in pairs(RotorOps.ai_attacking_vehicle_groups) do 
     if group then
       RotorOps.aiTask(group, "clear_zone", RotorOps.active_zone)  
     end
   end
-  
 
+  
+   --FIRES ONCE PER ZONE ACTIVATION
    --let's compare the defending units in zone vs their initial numbers and set a game flag
-   if not active_zone_initial_enemy_units then
+   if not active_zone_initial_defenders then
      --debugMsg("taking stock of the active zone")
-     active_zone_initial_enemy_units = red_ground_units
+     active_zone_initial_defenders = defending_ground_units
+     low_units_message_fired = false
+     env.info("ROTOR OPS: zone activated: "..RotorOps.active_zone)
    end
    
+   
    local defenders_status_flag = RotorOps.zones[RotorOps.active_zone_index].defenders_status_flag
-   if #active_zone_initial_enemy_units == 0 then active_zone_initial_enemy_units = 1 end --prevent divide by zero
-   local defenders_remaining_percent = math.floor((#red_ground_units / #active_zone_initial_enemy_units) * 100) 
+   --if #active_zone_initial_defenders == 0 then active_zone_initial_defenders = 1 end --prevent divide by zero
+   local defenders_remaining_percent = math.floor((#defending_ground_units / #active_zone_initial_defenders) * 100) 
      
-   if #red_ground_units <= RotorOps.max_units_left then  --if we should declare the zone cleared
-     active_zone_initial_enemy_units = nil
+   if #defending_ground_units <= RotorOps.max_units_left then  --if we should declare the zone cleared
+     active_zone_initial_defenders = nil
      defenders_remaining_percent = 0
      trigger.action.setUserFlag(defenders_status_flag, 0)  --set the zone's flag to cleared
-     gameMsg(gameMsgs.cleared, RotorOps.active_zone_index)
-     
+     if RotorOps.defending == true then
+       RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.enemy_cleared_zone, RotorOps.active_zone_index)
+     else
+       RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.cleared, RotorOps.active_zone_index)
+     end
      if RotorOps.auto_push then                                 --push units to the next zone
        RotorOps.setActiveZone(RotorOps.active_zone_index + 1)
      end  
        
    else 
-     trigger.action.setUserFlag(defenders_status_flag, defenders_remaining_percent)  --set the zones flag to indicate the status of remaining enemies
+     trigger.action.setUserFlag(defenders_status_flag, defenders_remaining_percent)  --set the zones flag to indicate the status of remaining defenders
    end
      
    --are all zones clear?
@@ -569,23 +710,104 @@ function RotorOps.assessUnitsInZone(var)
    
    --is the game finished?
    if all_zones_clear then
-    RotorOps.changeGameState(RotorOps.game_states.won)
-    gameMsg(gameMsgs.success)
+    if RotorOps.defending == true then 
+      RotorOps.game_state = RotorOps.game_states.lost
+      trigger.action.setUserFlag(RotorOps.game_state_flag, RotorOps.game_states.lost)
+      RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.failure)
+    else
+      RotorOps.game_state = RotorOps.game_states.won
+      trigger.action.setUserFlag(RotorOps.game_state_flag, RotorOps.game_states.won)
+      RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.success)
+    end
     return --we won't reset our timer to fire this function again
    end
    
+   --is the defending game finished?
+   local defending_game_won = true
+   for key, staged_unit in pairs(RotorOps.staged_units) do  
+     if staged_unit:isExist() then --check if the enemy has staged units left
+       defending_game_won = false
+     end
+   end
+   if RotorOps.defending and defending_game_won then
+     RotorOps.game_state = RotorOps.game_states.won
+     trigger.action.setUserFlag(RotorOps.game_state_flag, RotorOps.game_states.won)
+     RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.success)
+     return  --we won't reset our timer to fire this function again
+   end 
+  
+  --APCs unload
+  local function unloadAPCs()
+    local units_table = attacking_vehicles
+    
+    for index, vehicle in pairs(units_table) do
+      local should_deploy = false
+      if vehicle:hasAttribute("Infantry carriers") and RotorOps.isUnitInZone(vehicle, RotorOps.active_zone) then --if a vehicle is an APC and in zone
+          local apc_name = vehicle:getName()
+          
+          if tableHasKey(apcs, apc_name) == true then  --if we have this apc in our table already 
+            
+            for key, apc_details in pairs(apcs[apc_name]) do   
+              if hasValue(apc_details, RotorOps.active_zone) then     --if our apc table has the current zone
 
+              else                                       --our apc table does not have the current zone
+                apcs[apc_name].deployed_zones = {RotorOps.active_zone,}
+                should_deploy = true
+              end
+            end
+            
+          else                                          --we don't have the apc in our table
+            should_deploy = true
+            apcs[apc_name] = {['deployed_zones'] = {RotorOps.active_zone,}}
+          end
+          
+      end
+      
+      if should_deploy then
+       local function timedDeploy()
+         if vehicle:isExist() then
+           RotorOps.deployTroops(4, vehicle:getGroup(), false)
+         end
+       end
+        
+       local id = timer.scheduleFunction(timedDeploy, nil, timer.getTime() + math.random(90, 180))
+      end
+    
+    end
+    
+  end
+  
+  if RotorOps.apcs_spawn_infantry then
+   unloadAPCs()  --this should really be an aitask
+  end
+  
+  
+  --voiceovers based on remaining defenders
+  if not low_units_message_fired then
+    if defenders_remaining_percent <= 40 then
+      low_units_message_fired = true
+      env.info("ROTOR OPS: low units remaining in zone")
+      if RotorOps.defending then
+        RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.enemy_almost_cleared, math.random(1, #RotorOps.gameMsgs.enemy_almost_cleared))
+      else
+        RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.almost_cleared, math.random(1, #RotorOps.gameMsgs.almost_cleared))
+      end
+    end  
+  end
+   
+  
 
    --zone status display
    local message = ""
    local header = ""
    local body = ""
-   if defenders_remaining_percent == 0 then
-     header = "["..RotorOps.active_zone .. " CLEARED!]   " 
-   else
-     header = "[BATTLE FOR "..RotorOps.active_zone .. "]   " 
+   if RotorOps.defending == true then
+     header = "[DEFEND "..RotorOps.active_zone .. "]   " 
+     body = "RED: " ..#attacking_infantry.. " infantry, " .. #attacking_vehicles .. " vehicles.  BLUE: "..#defending_infantry.. " infantry, " .. #defending_vehicles.." vehicles. ["..defenders_remaining_percent.."%]"
+   else 
+     header = "[ATTACK "..RotorOps.active_zone .. "]   " 
+     body = "RED: " ..#defending_infantry.. " infantry, " .. #defending_vehicles .. " vehicles.  BLUE: "..#attacking_infantry.. " infantry, " .. #attacking_vehicles.." vehicles. ["..defenders_remaining_percent.."%]"   
    end
-   body = "RED: " ..#red_infantry.. " infantry, " .. #red_vehicles .. " vehicles.  BLUE: "..#blue_infantry.. " infantry, " .. #blue_vehicles.." vehicles. ["..defenders_remaining_percent.."%]"
 
    message = header .. body
    if RotorOps.zone_status_display then 
@@ -655,12 +877,6 @@ end
 
 
 
-function RotorOps.changeGameState(new_state)
-  RotorOps.game_state = new_state
-  trigger.action.setUserFlag(RotorOps.game_state_flag, new_state)
-end
-
-
 function RotorOps.setActiveZone(new_index) 
   local old_index = RotorOps.active_zone_index
   if new_index > #RotorOps.zones then 
@@ -674,18 +890,33 @@ function RotorOps.setActiveZone(new_index)
   RotorOps.active_zone = RotorOps.zones[new_index].name
   
   if new_index ~= old_index then  --the active zone is changing
-    if old_index > 0 then 
-      ctld.activatePickupZone(RotorOps.zones[old_index].name)
-    end
-    ctld.deactivatePickupZone(RotorOps.zones[new_index].name)
-    RotorOps.changeGameState(new_index)
-    if new_index < old_index then gameMsg(gameMsgs.fallback, new_index) end
-    if new_index > old_index then gameMsg(gameMsgs.get_troops_to_zone, new_index) end 
     
-    local staged_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(staged_units)
+    if not RotorOps.defending then
+    
+      if old_index > 0 then 
+        ctld.activatePickupZone(RotorOps.zones[old_index].name)  --make the captured zone a pickup zone
+      end
+      ctld.deactivatePickupZone(RotorOps.zones[new_index].name)
+    end
+
+    RotorOps.game_state = new_index
+    trigger.action.setUserFlag(RotorOps.game_state_flag, new_index)
+    
+    if new_index > old_index then 
+      if RotorOps.defending == true then
+        RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.enemy_pushing, new_index)
+      else
+        RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.push, new_index)
+        RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.get_troops_to_zone, new_index) 
+      end
+    end 
+    
+    local staged_groups = RotorOps.groupsFromUnits(RotorOps.staged_units)
     for index, group in pairs(staged_groups) do
       RotorOps.aiTask(group,"move_to_active_zone", RotorOps.zones[RotorOps.active_zone_index].name) --send vehicles to next zone; use move_to_active_zone so units don't get stuck if the active zone moves before they arrive
     end
+    
+
   end
   
 
@@ -697,6 +928,11 @@ end
 
 --make some changes to the CTLD script/settings
 function RotorOps.setupCTLD()
+  if type(ctld.pickupZones[1][2]) == "number" then --ctld converts its string table to integer on load, so we'll see if that's happened already
+    trigger.action.outText("ERROR: CTLD Loaded Too Soon!!", 90)
+    return
+  end
+  
   ctld.enableCrates = RotorOps.CTLD_crates
   ctld.enabledFOBBuilding = false
   ctld.JTAC_lock = "vehicle"
@@ -716,15 +952,14 @@ function RotorOps.setupCTLD()
    }
    
    ctld.loadableGroups = {  
+    {name = "Small Standard Group (4)", inf = 2, mg = 1, at = 1 },
     {name = "Standard Group (8)", inf = 4, mg = 2, at = 2 }, -- will make a loadable group with 6 infantry, 2 MGs and 2 anti-tank for both coalitions
     {name = "Anti Air (5)", inf = 2, aa = 3  },
     {name = "Anti Tank (8)", inf = 2, at = 6  },
     {name = "Mortar Squad (6)", mortar = 6 },
-    {name = "Small Standard Group (4)", inf = 2, mg = 1, at = 1 },
-    {name = "JTAC Group (5)", inf = 4, jtac = 1 },
-    {name = "Single JTAC (1)", jtac = 1 },
-    {name = "Small Platoon (16)", inf = 10, mg = 3, at = 3 },
-    {name = "Platoon (24)", inf = 12, mg = 4, at = 3, aa = 1 },
+    {name = "JTAC Group (4)", inf = 3, jtac = 1 },
+    {name = "Small Platoon (16)", inf = 9, mg = 3, at = 3, aa = 1 },
+    {name = "Platoon (24)", inf = 10, mg = 5, at = 6, aa = 3 },
     
 }
 end
@@ -747,7 +982,7 @@ function RotorOps.addZone(_name, _zone_defenders_flag)
 end
 
 function RotorOps.stagingZone(_name)
-  RotorOps.addPickupZone(_name, "blue", -1, "yes", 0)
+  RotorOps.addPickupZone(_name, "blue", -1, "no", 0)
   RotorOps.staging_zone = _name
 end
 
@@ -771,9 +1006,13 @@ function RotorOps.setupConflict(_game_state_flag)
   RotorOps.setupCTLD()
   --RotorOps.setupRadioMenu()
   RotorOps.game_state_flag = _game_state_flag
-  RotorOps.changeGameState(RotorOps.game_states.not_started)
+  RotorOps.game_state = RotorOps.game_states.not_started
+  processMsgBuffer()
+  trigger.action.setUserFlag(RotorOps.game_state_flag, RotorOps.game_states.not_started)
   trigger.action.outText("ALL TROOPS GET TO TRANSPORT AND PREPARE FOR DEPLOYMENT!" , 10, false)
-  
+  if RotorOps.CTLD_sound_effects == true then
+    local timer_id = timer.scheduleFunction(RotorOps.registerCtldCallbacks, 1, timer.getTime() + 5) 
+  end
 end
 
 
@@ -790,17 +1029,27 @@ function RotorOps.startConflict()
   --local conflict_zones_menu = commandDB['conflict_zones_menu']
   --missionCommands.removeItem(commandDB['start_conflict']) 
   --commandDB['clear_zone'] = missionCommands.addCommand( "[CHEAT] Force Clear Zone"  , conflict_zones_menu , RotorOps.clearActiveZone)
+
+  RotorOps.staged_units = mist.getUnitsInZones(mist.makeUnitTable({'[all][vehicle]'}), {RotorOps.staging_zone})
   
+  if RotorOps.staged_units[1]:getCoalition() == 1 then  --check the coalition in the staging zone to see if we're defending
+    RotorOps.defending = true
+    RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.start_defense)
+    ctld.activatePickupZone(RotorOps.zones[#RotorOps.zones].name)  --make the last zone a pickup zone for defenders
+    ctld.deactivatePickupZone(RotorOps.staging_zone) 
+  else
+    RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.start)
+    ctld.activatePickupZone(RotorOps.staging_zone)
+  end
   
-  gameMsg(gameMsgs.start)
-  gameMsg(gameMsgs.push, 1)
-  processMsgBuffer()
-  
-  staged_units = mist.getUnitsInZones(mist.makeUnitTable({'[all][vehicle]'}), {RotorOps.staging_zone})
   RotorOps.setActiveZone(1)
   
   local id = timer.scheduleFunction(RotorOps.assessUnitsInZone, 1, timer.getTime() + 5)
+  world.addEventHandler(RotorOps.eventHandler)
 end
 
 
 
+
+
+
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