transport helos update

-UH-60L troop capacity set to 11
-bugfix: AI enemy planes/helicopters attacked invisible FARPS
-generator now produces an error log
-Syria scenario FARP support units invulnerable
-all red/blue coalition objects now swap sides for defense mode, including carriers and FARPs
-forces templates can include air units with customization for loadout, livery, and skill
-carrier and FARP parking for enemy helicopters
-parking now supports multiple airports per side
-improved AI flight orbits (now onside and perpendicular to closest enemy airport)
-enemy transport helicopters!  Random troop drops in enemy-occupied zones
-'APCs spawn infantry' now disables conflict zones as infinite troop pickup zones
-bug fix: add zone triggers can be added in wrong order
-Combined Joint Task Forces now supported
-disable pickup zone smoke option added
-Scenario briefing now viewable in generator
-defending vehicles disperse on attack (script option)
-AWACs escorts now weapons-free and engage enemy air threats
-briefing images added
-new Persian Gulf scenario

.gitignore

@@ -12,3 +12,4 @@ MissionGenerator.exe
 incoming templates/
 Generator/utils/extract units/source.miz
 Generator/utils/extract units/units.txt
+generator.log

Generator/MissionGenerator.py

@@ -171,6 +171,8 @@ class Window(QMainWindow, Ui_MainWindow):
                 "Infantry Spawn Zones: " + str(spawn_zones) + "\n" +
                 "Approx Distance: " + str(math.floor(RotorOpsUtils.convertMeterToNM(conflict_zone_distance_sum))) + "nm \n"
                 #"Validity Check:" + str(validateTemplate())
+                + "\n== BRIEFING ==\n\n"
+                + source_mission.description_text()
             )
         #self.description_textBrowser.setText("File error occured.")
 
@@ -202,6 +204,7 @@ class Window(QMainWindow, Ui_MainWindow):
                 "inf_spawn_msgs": self.inf_spawn_voiceovers_checkBox.isChecked(),
                 "e_transport_helos": self.e_transport_helos_spinBox.value(),
                 "transport_drop_qty": self.troop_drop_spinBox.value(),
+                "smoke_pickup_zones": self.smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox.isChecked(),
                 }
         os.chdir(self.m.home_dir + '/Generator')
         n = ROps.RotorOpsMission()

Generator/MissionGeneratorUI.py

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ class Ui_MainWindow(object):
 "padding: 4px;")
         self.generateButton.setObjectName("generateButton")
         self.description_textBrowser = QtWidgets.QTextBrowser(self.centralwidget)
-        self.description_textBrowser.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(710, 20, 331, 131))
+        self.description_textBrowser.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(670, 30, 501, 131))
         font = QtGui.QFont()
         font.setPointSize(9)
         self.description_textBrowser.setFont(font)
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ class Ui_MainWindow(object):
         self.scenario_label_4.setAlignment(QtCore.Qt.AlignCenter)
         self.scenario_label_4.setObjectName("scenario_label_4")
         self.game_status_checkBox = QtWidgets.QCheckBox(self.centralwidget)
-        self.game_status_checkBox.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(810, 790, 191, 16))
+        self.game_status_checkBox.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(810, 760, 191, 16))
         font = QtGui.QFont()
         font.setPointSize(9)
         self.game_status_checkBox.setFont(font)
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ class Ui_MainWindow(object):
         self.game_status_checkBox.setTristate(False)
         self.game_status_checkBox.setObjectName("game_status_checkBox")
         self.voiceovers_checkBox = QtWidgets.QCheckBox(self.centralwidget)
-        self.voiceovers_checkBox.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(810, 820, 191, 16))
+        self.voiceovers_checkBox.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(810, 790, 191, 16))
         font = QtGui.QFont()
         font.setPointSize(9)
         self.voiceovers_checkBox.setFont(font)
@@ -154,6 +154,7 @@ class Ui_MainWindow(object):
         font = QtGui.QFont()
         font.setPointSize(10)
         self.apcs_spawn_checkBox.setFont(font)
+        self.apcs_spawn_checkBox.setChecked(True)
         self.apcs_spawn_checkBox.setObjectName("apcs_spawn_checkBox")
         self.inf_spawn_spinBox = QtWidgets.QSpinBox(self.centralwidget)
         self.inf_spawn_spinBox.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(670, 340, 51, 31))
@@ -191,7 +192,7 @@ class Ui_MainWindow(object):
         self.label_2.setFont(font)
         self.label_2.setObjectName("label_2")
         self.force_offroad_checkBox = QtWidgets.QCheckBox(self.centralwidget)
-        self.force_offroad_checkBox.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(810, 760, 191, 16))
+        self.force_offroad_checkBox.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(810, 820, 191, 16))
         font = QtGui.QFont()
         font.setPointSize(9)
         self.force_offroad_checkBox.setFont(font)
@@ -311,6 +312,13 @@ class Ui_MainWindow(object):
         self.troop_drop_spinBox.setMaximum(10)
         self.troop_drop_spinBox.setProperty("value", 4)
         self.troop_drop_spinBox.setObjectName("troop_drop_spinBox")
+        self.smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox = QtWidgets.QCheckBox(self.centralwidget)
+        self.smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(810, 690, 251, 31))
+        font = QtGui.QFont()
+        font.setPointSize(9)
+        self.smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox.setFont(font)
+        self.smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox.setChecked(True)
+        self.smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox.setObjectName("smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox")
         self.background_label.raise_()
         self.scenario_comboBox.raise_()
         self.scenario_label.raise_()
@@ -354,6 +362,7 @@ class Ui_MainWindow(object):
         self.e_transport_helos_spinBox.raise_()
         self.label_3.raise_()
         self.troop_drop_spinBox.raise_()
+        self.smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox.raise_()
         MainWindow.setCentralWidget(self.centralwidget)
         self.menubar = QtWidgets.QMenuBar(MainWindow)
         self.menubar.setGeometry(QtCore.QRect(0, 0, 1209, 26))
@@ -417,7 +426,7 @@ class Ui_MainWindow(object):
         self.label.setText(_translate("MainWindow", "Infantry Spawns per zone:"))
         self.slot_template_comboBox.setStatusTip(_translate("MainWindow", "Default player/client spawn locations at a friendly airport."))
         self.label_2.setText(_translate("MainWindow", "Player Slots"))
-        self.force_offroad_checkBox.setStatusTip(_translate("MainWindow", "May help prevent long travel times or pathfinding issues.  Tip: You can change this dynamically from mission triggers."))
+        self.force_offroad_checkBox.setStatusTip(_translate("MainWindow", "May help prevent long travel times or pathfinding issues.  "))
         self.force_offroad_checkBox.setText(_translate("MainWindow", "Force Offroad"))
         self.defense_checkBox.setText(_translate("MainWindow", "Defensive Mode"))
         self.e_attack_helos_spinBox.setStatusTip(_translate("MainWindow", "Approximate number of enemy attack helicopter group spawns."))
@@ -444,6 +453,8 @@ class Ui_MainWindow(object):
         self.label_3.setStatusTip(_translate("MainWindow", "The number of troop drops per transport helicopter flight."))
         self.label_3.setText(_translate("MainWindow", "Transport Drop Points:"))
         self.troop_drop_spinBox.setStatusTip(_translate("MainWindow", "The number of troop drops per transport helicopter flight."))
+        self.smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox.setStatusTip(_translate("MainWindow", "Infinite troop pickup zones will be marked with blue smoke."))
+        self.smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox.setText(_translate("MainWindow", "Smoke at Troop Pickup Zones"))
         self.action_generateMission.setText(_translate("MainWindow", "_generateMission"))
         self.action_scenarioSelected.setText(_translate("MainWindow", "_scenarioSelected"))
         self.action_blueforcesSelected.setText(_translate("MainWindow", "_blueforcesSelected"))

Generator/MissionGeneratorUI.ui

@@ -96,9 +96,9 @@ padding: 4px;</string>
    <widget class="QTextBrowser" name="description_textBrowser">
     <property name="geometry">
      <rect>
-      <x>710</x>
+      <x>670</x>
-      <y>20</y>
+      <y>30</y>
-      <width>331</width>
+      <width>501</width>
       <height>131</height>
      </rect>
     </property>
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ p, li { white-space: pre-wrap; }
     <property name="geometry">
      <rect>
       <x>810</x>
-      <y>790</y>
+      <y>760</y>
       <width>191</width>
       <height>16</height>
      </rect>
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ p, li { white-space: pre-wrap; }
     <property name="geometry">
      <rect>
       <x>810</x>
-      <y>820</y>
+      <y>790</y>
       <width>191</width>
       <height>16</height>
      </rect>
@@ -449,6 +449,9 @@ p, li { white-space: pre-wrap; }
     <property name="text">
      <string>APCs Spawn Infantry</string>
     </property>
+    <property name="checked">
+     <bool>true</bool>
+    </property>
    </widget>
    <widget class="QSpinBox" name="inf_spawn_spinBox">
     <property name="geometry">
@@ -570,7 +573,7 @@ p, li { white-space: pre-wrap; }
     <property name="geometry">
      <rect>
       <x>810</x>
-      <y>760</y>
+      <y>820</y>
       <width>191</width>
       <height>16</height>
      </rect>
@@ -581,7 +584,7 @@ p, li { white-space: pre-wrap; }
      </font>
     </property>
     <property name="statusTip">
-     <string>May help prevent long travel times or pathfinding issues.  Tip: You can change this dynamically from mission triggers.</string>
+     <string>May help prevent long travel times or pathfinding issues.  </string>
     </property>
     <property name="text">
      <string>Force Offroad</string>
@@ -957,6 +960,30 @@ p, li { white-space: pre-wrap; }
      <number>4</number>
     </property>
    </widget>
+   <widget class="QCheckBox" name="smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox">
+    <property name="geometry">
+     <rect>
+      <x>810</x>
+      <y>690</y>
+      <width>251</width>
+      <height>31</height>
+     </rect>
+    </property>
+    <property name="font">
+     <font>
+      <pointsize>9</pointsize>
+     </font>
+    </property>
+    <property name="statusTip">
+     <string>Infinite troop pickup zones will be marked with blue smoke.</string>
+    </property>
+    <property name="text">
+     <string>Smoke at Troop Pickup Zones</string>
+    </property>
+    <property name="checked">
+     <bool>true</bool>
+    </property>
+   </widget>
    <zorder>background_label</zorder>
    <zorder>scenario_comboBox</zorder>
    <zorder>scenario_label</zorder>
@@ -1000,6 +1027,7 @@ p, li { white-space: pre-wrap; }
    <zorder>e_transport_helos_spinBox</zorder>
    <zorder>label_3</zorder>
    <zorder>troop_drop_spinBox</zorder>
+   <zorder>smoke_pickup_zone_checkBox</zorder>
   </widget>
   <widget class="QMenuBar" name="menubar">
    <property name="geometry">

Generator/RotorOpsGroups.py

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ import random
 
 class VehicleTemplate:
 
-    class USA:
+    class CombinedJointTaskForcesBlue:
 
         @staticmethod
         def zone_farp(mission, country, farp_country, position, heading, name, late_activation):
@@ -24,7 +24,8 @@ class VehicleTemplate:
                 [
                     dcs.vehicles.Unarmed.M_818,
                     dcs.vehicles.AirDefence.Vulcan,
-                    dcs.vehicles.Unarmed.Ural_375
+                    dcs.vehicles.Unarmed.Ural_375,
+                    dcs.vehicles.Unarmed.M978_HEMTT_Tanker
                 ],
                 position.point_from_heading(45, 7),
                 heading=random.randint(0, 359),

Generator/RotorOpsMission.py

@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
         forces = {}
         vehicles = []
         attack_helos = []
-        transp_helos = []
+        transport_helos = []
         attack_planes = []
         fighter_planes = []
 
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
                     if helicopter_group.task == 'CAS':
                         attack_helos.append(helicopter_group)
                     elif helicopter_group.task == 'Transport':
-                        transp_helos.append(helicopter_group)
+                        transport_helos.append(helicopter_group)
                 for plane_group in country_obj.plane_group:
                     if plane_group.task == 'CAS':
                         attack_planes.append(plane_group)
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
 
             forces["vehicles"] = vehicles
             forces["attack_helos"] = attack_helos
-            forces["transp_helos"] = transp_helos
+            forces["transport_helos"] = transport_helos
             forces["attack_planes"] = attack_planes
             forces["fighter_planes"] = fighter_planes
 
@@ -119,13 +119,21 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
 
         self.m.load_file(options["scenario_filename"])
 
-        if not self.m.country("Russia") or not self.m.country("USA"):
+        if not self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Red") or not self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue"):
-            failure_msg = "You must include a USA and Russia unit in the scenario template.  See the instructions in " + self.scenarios_dir
+            failure_msg = "You must include a CombinedJointTaskForcesBlue and CombinedJointTaskForcesRed unit in the scenario template.  See the instructions in " + self.scenarios_dir
             return {"success": False, "failure_msg": failure_msg}
 
         red_forces = self.getUnitsFromMiz(options["red_forces_filename"], "red")
         blue_forces = self.getUnitsFromMiz(options["blue_forces_filename"], "blue")
 
+        # Add coalitions (we may be able to add CJTF here instead of requiring templates to have objects of those coalitions)
+        self.m.coalition.get("red").add_country(dcs.countries.Russia())
+        self.m.coalition.get("blue").add_country(dcs.countries.USA())
+
+        self.m.add_picture_blue(self.assets_dir + '/briefing1.png')
+        self.m.add_picture_blue(self.assets_dir + '/briefing2.png')
+
+
 
         # add zones to target mission
         zone_names = ["ALPHA", "BRAVO", "CHARLIE", "DELTA"]
@@ -157,18 +165,18 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
         #Populate Red zones with ground units
         for zone_name in red_zones:
             if red_forces["vehicles"]:
-                    self.addGroundGroups(red_zones[zone_name], self.m.country('Russia'), red_forces["vehicles"], options["red_quantity"])
+                    self.addGroundGroups(red_zones[zone_name], self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Red'), red_forces["vehicles"], options["red_quantity"])
 
             #Add red FARPS
             if options["zone_farps"] != "farp_never" and not options["defending"]:
-                RotorOpsGroups.VehicleTemplate.USA.zone_farp(self.m, self.m.country('USA'),
+                RotorOpsGroups.VehicleTemplate.CombinedJointTaskForcesBlue.zone_farp(self.m, self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'),
-                                                             self.m.country('Russia'),
+                                                             self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'),
                                                               red_zones[zone_name].position,
                                                               180, zone_name + " FARP", late_activation=True)
 
             if options["zone_protect_sams"]:
                 self.m.vehicle_group(
-                    self.m.country('Russia'),
+                    self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Red'),
                     "Static " + zone_name + " Protection SAM",
                     random.choice(RotorOpsUnits.e_zone_sams),
                     red_zones[zone_name].position,
@@ -182,18 +190,18 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
         #Populate Blue zones with ground units
         for zone_name in blue_zones:
             if blue_forces["vehicles"]:
-                self.addGroundGroups(blue_zones[zone_name], self.m.country('USA'), blue_forces["vehicles"],
+                self.addGroundGroups(blue_zones[zone_name], self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'), blue_forces["vehicles"],
                                      options["blue_quantity"])
             #Add blue FARPS
             if options["zone_farps"] != "farp_never" and options["defending"]:
-                RotorOpsGroups.VehicleTemplate.USA.zone_farp(self.m, self.m.country('USA'),
+                RotorOpsGroups.VehicleTemplate.CombinedJointTaskForcesBlue.zone_farp(self.m, self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'),
-                                                             self.m.country('USA'),
+                                                             self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'),
                                                               blue_zones[zone_name].position,
-                                                              180, zone_name + " FARP", late_activation=True)
+                                                              180, zone_name + " FARP", late_activation=False)
 
             #add logistics sites
             if options["crates"] and zone_name in self.staging_zones:
-                RotorOpsGroups.VehicleTemplate.USA.logistics_site(self.m, self.m.country('USA'),
+                RotorOpsGroups.VehicleTemplate.CombinedJointTaskForcesBlue.logistics_site(self.m, self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'),
                                                               blue_zones[zone_name].position,
                                                               180, zone_name)
 
@@ -203,7 +211,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
 
             if options["zone_protect_sams"] and options["defending"]:
                 vg = self.m.vehicle_group(
-                    self.m.country('USA'),
+                    self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'),
                     "Static " + zone_name + " Protection SAM",
                     random.choice(RotorOpsUnits.e_zone_sams),
                     blue_zones[zone_name].position,
@@ -213,7 +221,6 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
                 )
 
 
-
         #Add player slots
         self.addPlayerHelos(options)
 
@@ -302,80 +309,81 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
         for airport in red_airports:
             self.m.terrain.airports[airport.name].set_blue()
 
-        usa = self.m.country("USA")
+        combinedJointTaskForcesBlue = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue")
-        russia = self.m.country("Russia")
+        combinedJointTaskForcesRed = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Red")
 
 
         #Swap ships
 
-        blue_ships = usa.ship_group.copy()
+        blue_ships = combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.ship_group.copy()
-        red_ships = russia.ship_group.copy()
+        red_ships = combinedJointTaskForcesRed.ship_group.copy()
 
         for group in blue_ships:
-            russia.add_ship_group(group)
+            group.points[0].tasks.append(dcs.task.OptROE(dcs.task.OptROE.Values.ReturnFire))
-            usa.ship_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.add_ship_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.ship_group.remove(group)
 
 
         for group in red_ships:
-            usa.add_ship_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.add_ship_group(group)
-            russia.ship_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.ship_group.remove(group)
 
 
 
         #Swap statics
 
-        blue_statics = usa.static_group.copy()
+        blue_statics = combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.static_group.copy()
-        red_statics = russia.static_group.copy()
+        red_statics = combinedJointTaskForcesRed.static_group.copy()
 
         for group in blue_statics:
-            usa.static_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.static_group.remove(group)
-            russia.add_static_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.add_static_group(group)
 
         for group in red_statics:
-            russia.static_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.static_group.remove(group)
-            usa.add_static_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.add_static_group(group)
 
 
         #Swap vehicles
 
-        blue_vehicles = usa.vehicle_group.copy()
+        blue_vehicles = combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.vehicle_group.copy()
-        red_vehicles = russia.vehicle_group.copy()
+        red_vehicles = combinedJointTaskForcesRed.vehicle_group.copy()
 
         for group in blue_vehicles:
-            usa.vehicle_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.vehicle_group.remove(group)
-            russia.add_vehicle_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.add_vehicle_group(group)
 
         for group in red_vehicles:
-            russia.vehicle_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.vehicle_group.remove(group)
-            usa.add_vehicle_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.add_vehicle_group(group)
 
 
         #Swap planes
 
-        blue_planes = usa.plane_group.copy()
+        blue_planes = combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.plane_group.copy()
-        red_planes = russia.plane_group.copy()
+        red_planes = combinedJointTaskForcesRed.plane_group.copy()
 
         for group in blue_planes:
-            usa.plane_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.plane_group.remove(group)
-            russia.add_plane_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.add_plane_group(group)
 
         for group in red_planes:
-            russia.plane_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.plane_group.remove(group)
-            usa.add_plane_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.add_plane_group(group)
 
 
         # Swap helicopters
 
-        blue_helos = usa.helicopter_group.copy()
+        blue_helos = combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.helicopter_group.copy()
-        red_helos = russia.helicopter_group.copy()
+        red_helos = combinedJointTaskForcesRed.helicopter_group.copy()
 
         for group in blue_helos:
-            usa.helicopter_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.helicopter_group.remove(group)
-            russia.add_helicopter_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.add_helicopter_group(group)
 
         for group in red_helos:
-            russia.helicopter_group.remove(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesRed.helicopter_group.remove(group)
-            usa.add_helicopter_group(group)
+            combinedJointTaskForcesBlue.add_helicopter_group(group)
 
 
     def addPlayerHelos(self, options):
@@ -385,13 +393,13 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
                 client_helos = [dcs.helicopters.helicopter_map[helicopter]]
 
         #find friendly carriers and farps
-        carrier = self.m.country("USA").find_ship_group(name="HELO_CARRIER")
+        carrier = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue").find_ship_group(name="HELO_CARRIER")
         if not carrier:
-            carrier = self.m.country("USA").find_ship_group(name="HELO_CARRIER_1")
+            carrier = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue").find_ship_group(name="HELO_CARRIER_1")
 
-        farp = self.m.country("USA").find_static_group("HELO_FARP")
+        farp = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue").find_static_group("HELO_FARP")
         if not farp:
-            farp = self.m.country("USA").find_static_group("HELO_FARP_1")
+            farp = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue").find_static_group("HELO_FARP_1")
 
         friendly_airports, primary_f_airport = self.getCoalitionAirports("blue")
 
@@ -402,10 +410,10 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
 
         for helotype in client_helos:
             if carrier:
-                fg = self.m.flight_group_from_unit(self.m.country('USA'), "CARRIER " + helotype.id, helotype, carrier,
+                fg = self.m.flight_group_from_unit(self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'), "CARRIER " + helotype.id, helotype, carrier,
                                                    dcs.task.CAS, group_size=group_size)
             elif farp:
-                fg = self.m.flight_group_from_unit(self.m.country('USA'), "FARP " + helotype.id, helotype, farp,
+                fg = self.m.flight_group_from_unit(self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'), "FARP " + helotype.id, helotype, farp,
                                                    dcs.task.CAS, group_size=group_size)
 
                 #invisible farps need manual unit placement for multiple units
@@ -415,7 +423,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
                     fg.units[0].position = fg.units[0].position.point_from_heading(heading, 30)
                     heading += 90
             else:
-                fg = self.m.flight_group_from_airport(self.m.country('USA'), primary_f_airport.name + " " + helotype.id, helotype,
+                fg = self.m.flight_group_from_airport(self.m.country('Combined Joint Task Forces Blue'), primary_f_airport.name + " " + helotype.id, helotype,
                                                           self.getParking(primary_f_airport, helotype), group_size=group_size)
             fg.units[0].set_client()
             fg.load_task_default_loadout(dcs.task.CAS)
@@ -445,19 +453,19 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
             return dcs.mapping.Point(pt1[0], pt1[1]), heading, race_dist
 
     def addFlights(self, options, red_forces, blue_forces):
-        usa = self.m.country(dcs.countries.USA.name)
+        combinedJointTaskForcesBlue = self.m.country(dcs.countries.CombinedJointTaskForcesBlue.name)
-        russia = self.m.country(dcs.countries.Russia.name)
+        combinedJointTaskForcesRed = self.m.country(dcs.countries.CombinedJointTaskForcesRed.name)
         friendly_airports, primary_f_airport = self.getCoalitionAirports("blue")
         enemy_airports, primary_e_airport = self.getCoalitionAirports("red")
 
         #find enemy carriers and farps
-        carrier = self.m.country("Russia").find_ship_group(name="HELO_CARRIER")
+        carrier = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Red").find_ship_group(name="HELO_CARRIER")
         if not carrier:
-            carrier = self.m.country("Russia").find_ship_group(name="HELO_CARRIER_1")
+            carrier = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Red").find_ship_group(name="HELO_CARRIER_1")
 
-        farp = self.m.country("Russia").find_static_group("HELO_FARP")
+        farp = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Red").find_static_group("HELO_FARP")
         if not farp:
-            farp = self.m.country("Russia").find_static_group("HELO_FARP_1")
+            farp = self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Red").find_static_group("HELO_FARP_1")
 
         e_airport_heading = dcs.mapping.heading_between_points(
             friendly_airports[0].position.x, friendly_airports[0].position.y, enemy_airports[0].position.x, primary_e_airport.position.y
@@ -467,73 +475,6 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
             primary_f_airport.position.x, primary_f_airport.position.y, primary_f_airport.position.x, primary_f_airport.position.y
         )
 
-        center_x, center_y = dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(primary_f_airport.position.x, primary_f_airport.position.y, e_airport_heading - 180, 5000)
-        center_pt = dcs.mapping.Point(center_x, center_y)
-
-        # add some objects to illustrate the bounds on the map
-        # RotorOpsGroups.VehicleTemplate.USA.zone_farp(self.m, self.m.country('USA'), self.m.country('Russia'),
-        #                                              center_pt, 180, "CENTER", late_activation=True)
-
-        # orbit_rect = dcs.mapping.Rectangle(
-        #     int(primary_f_airport.position.x), int(primary_f_airport.position.y - 100 * 1000), int(primary_f_airport.position.x - 100 * 1000),
-        #     int(primary_f_airport.position.y))
-
-
-        # def pointFromHeading(point, heading, distance):
-        #     pos = dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(point.x, point.y, heading, distance)
-        #     return dcs.mapping.Point(pos[0], pos[1])
-
-
-
-        # flight_box = [
-        #     pointFromHeading(center_pt, e_airport_heading - 90, 100000),
-        #     pointFromHeading(center_pt, e_airport_heading - 180, 50000),
-        #     pointFromHeading(center_pt, e_airport_heading + 90, 100000),
-        #     pointFromHeading(center_pt, e_airport_heading + 0, 50000),
-        # ]
-
-        # flight_box = dcs.mapping.Rectangle(
-        #     dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(center_pt.x, center_pt.y, 0, 50000),
-        #     dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(center_pt.x, center_pt.y, 270, 100000),
-        #     dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(center_pt.x, center_pt.y, 180, 50000),
-        #     dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(center_pt.x, center_pt.y, 90, 10000),
-        # )
-
-        # flight_box = dcs.mapping.Rectangle(
-        #     center_pt.y + 5000,
-        #     center_pt.x - 10000,
-        #     center_pt.y - 5000,
-        #     center_pt.x + 10000,
-        # )
-
-
-
-        # for point in flight_box:
-        #     #add some objects to illustrate the bounds on the map
-        #     RotorOpsGroups.VehicleTemplate.USA.zone_farp(self.m, self.m.country('USA'), self.m.country('Russia'),
-        #                                                             point, 180, "CENTER", late_activation=True)
-
-        # flight_box = [
-        #     dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(center_pt.x, center_pt.y, e_airport_heading - 90, 100000),
-        #     dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(center_pt.x, center_pt.y, e_airport_heading - 180, 50000),
-        #     dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(center_pt.x, center_pt.y, e_airport_heading + 90, 100000),
-        #     dcs.mapping.point_from_heading(center_pt.x, center_pt.y, e_airport_heading + 0, 50000),
-        # ]
-        #
-        # a = int(min(flight_box.top, self.m.terrain.bounds.top))
-        # b = int(max(flight_box.left, self.m.terrain.bounds.left))
-        # c = int(max(flight_box.bottom, self.m.terrain.bounds.bottom))
-        # d = int(min(flight_box.right, self.m.terrain.bounds.right))
-        #
-        #
-        # orbit_rect = dcs.mapping.Rectangle(
-        #     int(min(flight_box.top, self.m.terrain.bounds.top)),
-        #     int(max(flight_box.left, self.m.terrain.bounds.left)),
-        #     int(max(flight_box.bottom, self.m.terrain.bounds.bottom)),
-        #     int(min(flight_box.right, self.m.terrain.bounds.right)),
-        # )
-
-
 
         if options["f_awacs"]:
             awacs_name = "AWACS"
@@ -541,7 +482,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
             #pos, heading, race_dist = self.TrainingScenario.random_orbit(orbit_rect)
             pos, heading, race_dist = self.TrainingScenario.perpRacetrack(e_airport_heading, primary_f_airport.position)
             awacs = self.m.awacs_flight(
-                usa,
+                combinedJointTaskForcesBlue,
                 awacs_name,
                 plane_type=dcs.planes.E_3A,
                 airport=self.getParking(primary_f_airport, dcs.planes.E_3A, friendly_airports),
@@ -549,13 +490,29 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
                 race_distance=race_dist, heading=heading,
                 altitude=random.randrange(4000, 5500, 100), frequency=awacs_freq)
 
+            # AWACS Escort flight
+            source_plane = None
+            if blue_forces["fighter_planes"]:
+                source_group = random.choice(blue_forces["fighter_planes"])
+                source_plane = source_group.units[0]
+                plane_type = source_plane.unit_type
+            else:
+                plane_type = dcs.countries.CombinedJointTaskForcesBlue.Plane.F_15C
+
             awacs_escort = self.m.escort_flight(
-                usa, "AWACS Escort",
+                combinedJointTaskForcesBlue, "AWACS Escort",
-                dcs.countries.USA.Plane.F_15C,
+                plane_type,
-                airport=self.getParking(primary_f_airport, dcs.countries.USA.Plane.F_15C, friendly_airports),
+                airport=self.getParking(primary_f_airport, plane_type, friendly_airports),
                 group_to_escort=awacs,
                 group_size=2)
-            awacs_escort.load_loadout(dcs.task.CAP)
+
+            awacs_escort.points[0].tasks.append(dcs.task.OptROE(dcs.task.OptROE.Values.WeaponFree))
+
+            if source_plane:
+                for unit in awacs_escort.units:
+                    unit.pylons = source_plane.pylons
+                    unit.livery_id = source_plane.livery_id
+
 
             #add text to mission briefing with radio freq
             briefing = self.m.description_text() + "\n\n" + awacs_name + "  " + str(awacs_freq) + ".00 " + "\n"
@@ -571,7 +528,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
             #pos, heading, race_dist = self.TrainingScenario.random_orbit(orbit_rect)
             pos, heading, race_dist = self.TrainingScenario.perpRacetrack(e_airport_heading, primary_f_airport.position)
             refuel_net = self.m.refuel_flight(
-                usa,
+                combinedJointTaskForcesBlue,
                 t1_name,
                 dcs.planes.KC130,
                 airport=self.getParking(primary_f_airport, dcs.planes.KC130, friendly_airports),
@@ -587,7 +544,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
             #pos, heading, race_dist = self.TrainingScenario.random_orbit(orbit_rect)
             pos, heading, race_dist = self.TrainingScenario.perpRacetrack(e_airport_heading, primary_f_airport.position)
             refuel_rod = self.m.refuel_flight(
-                usa,
+                combinedJointTaskForcesBlue,
                 t2_name,
                 dcs.planes.KC_135,
                 airport=self.getParking(primary_f_airport, dcs.planes.KC_135, friendly_airports),
@@ -603,7 +560,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
             self.m.set_description_text(briefing)
 
         def zone_attack(fg, airport):
-            fg.set_skill(dcs.unit.Skill.Random)
+            fg.set_skill(dcs.unit.Skill.High)
             fg.late_activation = True
 
             if options["defending"]:
@@ -616,6 +573,9 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
                 fg.add_runway_waypoint(airport)
             if airport:
                 fg.land_at(airport)
+            fg.points[0].tasks.append(dcs.task.OptReactOnThreat(dcs.task.OptReactOnThreat.Values.EvadeFire))
+            fg.points[0].tasks.append(dcs.task.OptROE(dcs.task.OptROE.Values.OpenFire))
+
 
 
 
@@ -637,7 +597,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
 
             if carrier:
                 afg = self.m.flight_group_from_unit(
-                    russia,
+                    combinedJointTaskForcesRed,
                     "Enemy Attack Helicopters",
                     helo_type,
                     carrier,
@@ -648,7 +608,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
 
             elif farp:
                 afg = self.m.flight_group_from_unit(
-                    russia,
+                    combinedJointTaskForcesRed,
                     "Enemy Attack Helicopters",
                     helo_type,
                     farp,
@@ -659,7 +619,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
 
             elif airport:
                 afg = self.m.flight_group_from_airport(
-                    russia,
+                    combinedJointTaskForcesRed,
                     "Enemy Attack Helicopters",
                     helo_type,
                     airport=airport,
@@ -675,7 +635,6 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
                 for unit in afg.units:
                     unit.pylons = source_helo.pylons
                     unit.livery_id = source_helo.livery_id
-                    unit.skill = source_helo.skill
 
 
 
@@ -695,7 +654,7 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
             airport = self.getParking(primary_e_airport, plane_type, enemy_airports, group_size)
             if airport:
                 afg = self.m.flight_group_from_airport(
-                    russia, "Enemy Attack Planes", plane_type,
+                    combinedJointTaskForcesRed, "Enemy Attack Planes", plane_type,
                     airport=airport,
                     maintask=dcs.task.CAS,
                     start_type=dcs.mission.StartType.Cold,
@@ -706,22 +665,35 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
                 for unit in afg.units:
                     unit.pylons = source_plane.pylons
                     unit.livery_id = source_plane.livery_id
-                    unit.skill = source_plane.skill
 
         if options["e_transport_helos"]:
+            source_helo = None
+            if red_forces["transport_helos"]:
+                source_group = random.choice(red_forces["transport_helos"])
+                source_helo = source_group.units[0]
+                helo_type = source_helo.unit_type
+                group_size = len(source_group.units)
+                if group_size > 2:
+                    group_size = 2
+            else:
                 group_size = 1
-            helo_type = dcs.helicopters.Mi_26
+                helo_type = random.choice(RotorOpsUnits.e_transport_helos)
+
             airport = self.getParking(primary_e_airport, helo_type, enemy_airports, group_size)
             if airport:
                 afg = self.m.flight_group_from_airport(
-                    russia, "Enemy Transport Helicopters", helo_type,
+                    combinedJointTaskForcesRed, "Enemy Transport Helicopters", helo_type,
                     airport=airport,
                     maintask=dcs.task.Transport,
                     start_type=dcs.mission.StartType.Cold,
                     group_size=group_size)
                 afg.late_activation = True
+                afg.units[0].skill = dcs.unit.Skill.Excellent
 
-
+            if source_helo:
+                for unit in afg.units:
+                    unit.pylons = source_helo.pylons
+                    unit.livery_id = source_helo.livery_id
 
     def scriptTriggerSetup(self, options):
 
@@ -737,8 +709,8 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
         trig.actions.append(dcs.action.DoScriptFile(self.scripts["Splash_Damage_2_0.lua"]))
         trig.actions.append(dcs.action.DoScriptFile(self.scripts["CTLD.lua"]))
         trig.actions.append(dcs.action.DoScriptFile(self.scripts["RotorOps.lua"]))
-        trig.actions.append(dcs.action.DoScript(dcs.action.String((
+        script = ""
-            "--OPTIONS HERE!\n\n" +
+        script = ("--OPTIONS HERE!\n\n" +
             "RotorOps.CTLD_crates = " + lb("crates") + "\n\n" +
             "RotorOps.CTLD_sound_effects = true\n\n" +
             "RotorOps.force_offroad = " + lb("force_offroad") + "\n\n" +
@@ -746,7 +718,10 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
             "RotorOps.zone_status_display = " + lb("game_display") + "\n\n" +
             "RotorOps.inf_spawn_messages = " + lb("inf_spawn_msgs") + "\n\n" +
             "RotorOps.inf_spawns_per_zone = " + lb("inf_spawn_qty") + "\n\n" +
-            "RotorOps.apcs_spawn_infantry = " + lb("apc_spawns_inf") + " \n\n"))))
+            "RotorOps.apcs_spawn_infantry = " + lb("apc_spawns_inf") + " \n\n")
+        if not options["smoke_pickup_zones"]:
+            script = script + 'RotorOps.pickup_zone_smoke = "none"\n\n'
+        trig.actions.append(dcs.action.DoScript(dcs.action.String((script))))
         self.m.triggerrules.triggers.append(trig)
 
         #Add the second trigger
@@ -783,15 +758,15 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
                 self.m.triggerrules.triggers.append(z_sams_trig)
 
         #Zone FARPS always
-        if options["zone_farps"] == "farp_always" and not options["defending"] and index > 0:
+        if options["zone_farps"] == "farp_always" and not options["defending"]:
             for index, zone_name in enumerate(self.conflict_zones):
                 if index > 0:
                     previous_zone = list(self.conflict_zones)[index - 1]
-                    if not self.m.country("USA").find_group(previous_zone + " FARP Static"):
+                    if not self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue").find_group(previous_zone + " FARP Static"):
                         continue
                     z_farps_trig = dcs.triggers.TriggerOnce(comment="Activate " + previous_zone + " FARP")
                     z_farps_trig.rules.append(dcs.condition.FlagEquals(game_flag, index + 1))
-                    z_farps_trig.actions.append(dcs.action.ActivateGroup(self.m.country("USA").find_group(previous_zone + " FARP Static").id))
+                    z_farps_trig.actions.append(dcs.action.ActivateGroup(self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue").find_group(previous_zone + " FARP Static").id))
                     #z_farps_trig.actions.append(dcs.action.SoundToAll(str(self.res_map['forward_base_established.ogg'])))
                     z_farps_trig.actions.append(dcs.action.DoScript(dcs.action.String(
                         "RotorOps.farpEstablished(" + str(index) + ")")))
@@ -799,18 +774,18 @@ class RotorOpsMission:
 
 
         #Zone FARPS conditional on staged units remaining
-        if options["zone_farps"] == "farp_gunits":
+        if options["zone_farps"] == "farp_gunits" and not options["defending"]:
             for index, zone_name in enumerate(self.conflict_zones):
                 if index > 0:
                     previous_zone = list(self.conflict_zones)[index - 1]
-                    if not self.m.country("USA").find_group(previous_zone + " FARP Static"):
+                    if not self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue").find_group(previous_zone + " FARP Static"):
                         continue
                     z_farps_trig = dcs.triggers.TriggerOnce(comment= "Activate " + previous_zone + " FARP")
                     z_farps_trig.rules.append(dcs.condition.FlagEquals(game_flag, index + 1))
                     z_farps_trig.rules.append(dcs.condition.FlagIsMore(111, 20))
                     z_farps_trig.actions.append(dcs.action.DoScript(dcs.action.String("--The 100 flag indicates which zone is active.  The 111 flag value is the percentage of staged units remaining")))
                     z_farps_trig.actions.append(
-                        dcs.action.ActivateGroup(self.m.country("USA").find_group(previous_zone + " FARP Static").id))
+                        dcs.action.ActivateGroup(self.m.country("Combined Joint Task Forces Blue").find_group(previous_zone + " FARP Static").id))
                     #z_farps_trig.actions.append(dcs.action.SoundToAll(str(self.res_map['forward_base_established.ogg'])))
                     z_farps_trig.actions.append(dcs.action.DoScript(dcs.action.String(
                         "RotorOps.farpEstablished(" + str(index) + ")")))

Generator/RotorOpsUnits.py

@@ -14,9 +14,10 @@ e_attack_helos = [
 ]
 
 e_transport_helos = [
-    dcs.helicopters.Mi_26,
+    #dcs.helicopters.Mi_26,
-    dcs.helicopters.Mi_24P,
+    #dcs.helicopters.Mi_24P,
-    dcs.helicopters.Mi_8MT,
+    #dcs.helicopters.Mi_8MT,
+    dcs.helicopters.CH_47D,
 ]
 
 e_attack_planes = [

Generator/Scenarios/_How to create your own scenarios.txt

@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ Optional:
 8) USA Carrier called "HELO_CARRIER" for automatic player placement.
 9) Infantry spawn zones inside conflict zones. Add near buildings to simulate infantry hiding within. Name trigger zones like "ALPHA_SPAWN", "ALPHA_SPAWN_2, etc.
 
+Testing:
+You should test your scenarios to ensure that vehicals move between zones as you expect.  In some circumstances, vehicles may not be able to calculate a valid route to the next zone, and they will stop.  Make sure they can route correctly by testing your scenario in fast forward, with few defending units.  You can also get a good idea as to how long your scenario will take to complete.
 
 
 Tips:
@@ -36,3 +38,4 @@ Tips:
 -Late activation FARPs might be useful for rearming far from the player spawn point.
 -In "Defense" or with "Swap sides" option, USA and Russia ships, helicopters, planes, and ground units will swap countries. Static objects may not. Test it out.
 -Turn off or limit civilian road traffic.
+-Pay attention to rivers and bridges, as a far away bridge crossing may break routing if it's the only way across.  See the testing notes above.

MissionGenerator.bat

@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-cd Generator
-pip install -r requirements.txt
-python MissionGenerator.py -log.txt
-cmd /k

RotorOps.lua

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ RotorOps.version = "1.2.6"
 local debug = true
 
 
+
 ---[[ROTOROPS OPTIONS]]---
 --- Protip: change these options from the mission editor rather than changing the script file itself.  See documentation on github for details.
 
@@ -15,6 +16,7 @@ RotorOps.max_units_left = 0 --allow clearing the zone when a few units are left
 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.auto_push = true --should attacking ground units move to the next zone after clearing? 
+RotorOps.defending_vehicles_disperse = true
 
 RotorOps.inf_spawns_avail = 0 --this is the number of infantry group spawn events remaining in the active zone
 RotorOps.inf_spawn_chance = 25 -- 0-100 the chance of spawning infantry in an active zone spawn zone, per 'assessUnitsInZone' loop (10 seconds) 
@@ -182,7 +184,7 @@ RotorOps.gameMsgs = {
 
 
 local sound_effects = {
-    ["troop_pickup"] = {'troops_load_ao.ogg', 'troops_load_ready.ogg', 'troops_load_to_action.ogg',force_offroad = true},
+    ["troop_pickup"] = {'troops_load_ao.ogg', 'troops_load_ready.ogg', 'troops_load_to_action.ogg',},
     ["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',},
 }
 
@@ -247,10 +249,6 @@ function RotorOps.eventHandler:onEvent(event)
    ---BASE CAPTURE EVENTS  --doesn't work with FARPs..
    if (world.event.S_EVENT_BASE_CAPTURED == event.id) then
      env.info("Base captured")   
-     if (event.initiator:getCoalition() == 2) then
-       --RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.farp_established)
-       env.info("Blue forces captured a base")
-     end   
      if (event.place:getCoalition() == 2) then
        env.info("Blue forces captured a base via place attribute")
      end
@@ -394,6 +392,7 @@ local function processMsgBuffer(vars)
   if #game_message_buffer > 0 then
     local message = table.remove(game_message_buffer, 1)
     trigger.action.outText(message[1], 10, true)
+    env.info("RotorOps: "..message[1])
     if RotorOps.voice_overs then
       trigger.action.outSound(message[2])
     end
@@ -476,7 +475,7 @@ function RotorOps.deployTroops(quantity, target_group, announce)
   local side = "red"
   if coalition == 2 then side = "blue" end
   local point = valid_unit:getPoint() 
-  ctld.spawnGroupAtPoint(side, quantity, point, 3000)
+  ctld.spawnGroupAtPoint(side, quantity, point, 1000)
   
   -- voiceover trigger stuff
   for index, zone in pairs(RotorOps.zones)
@@ -884,6 +883,14 @@ function RotorOps.assessUnitsInZone(var)
     end
   end
   
+  for index, group in pairs(RotorOps.ai_defending_vehicle_groups) do 
+    if group then
+      Group.getByName(group):getController():setOption(AI.Option.Ground.id.DISPERSE_ON_ATTACK , RotorOps.defending_vehicles_disperse)
+    end
+  end
+  
+
+
   
    --FIRES ONCE PER ZONE ACTIVATION
    --let's compare the defending units in zone vs their initial numbers and set a game flag
@@ -1177,7 +1184,8 @@ function RotorOps.setActiveZone(new_index)
     
     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
+      timer.scheduleFunction(function()RotorOps.aiTask(group,"move_to_active_zone", RotorOps.zones[RotorOps.active_zone_index].name) end, {}, timer.getTime() + index) --add a second between calling aitask
+      --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
     
 
@@ -1197,7 +1205,7 @@ function RotorOps.setupCTLD()
     return
   end
   
-  ctld.Debug = false
+  --ctld.Debug = false
   ctld.enableCrates = RotorOps.CTLD_crates
   ctld.enabledFOBBuilding = false
   ctld.JTAC_lock = "vehicle"
@@ -1233,15 +1241,6 @@ function RotorOps.setupCTLD()
     {name = "Platoon (24)", inf = 10, mg = 5, at = 6, aa = 3 },
    }
     
---    ctld.dropOffZones = {
---        { "ALPHA", "none", 1 },
---        { "BRAVO", "none", 1 },
---        { "CHARLIE", "none", 1 },
---        { "DELTA", "none", 1 },
---    }
---    
---    ctld.transportPilotNames[#ctld.transportPilotNames + 1] = "Enemy Transport Helicopters Pilot #1"
---    ctld.transportPilotNames[#ctld.transportPilotNames + 1] = "Enemy Transport Helicopters Pilot #2"
 
     
 end
@@ -1272,7 +1271,7 @@ function RotorOps.stagingZone(_name)
     trigger.action.outText(_name.." trigger zone missing!  Check RotorOps setup!", 60)
     env.warning(_name.." trigger zone missing!  Check RotorOps setup!")
   end
-  RotorOps.addPickupZone(_name, "blue", -1, "no", 0)
+  RotorOps.addPickupZone(_name, RotorOps.pickup_zone_smoke, -1, "no", 0)
   RotorOps.staging_zone = _name
 end
 
@@ -1381,7 +1380,7 @@ end
 
 
 function RotorOps.farpEstablished(index)
-  env.info("RotorOps FARP established at"..RotorOps.zones[index].name)
+  env.info("RotorOps FARP established at "..RotorOps.zones[index].name)
   timer.scheduleFunction(function()RotorOps.gameMsg(RotorOps.gameMsgs.farp_established, index) end, {}, timer.getTime() + 15)
 end
 
@@ -1393,7 +1392,7 @@ function RotorOps.getEnemyZones()
   
     for index, zone in pairs(RotorOps.zones) do
       if index <= RotorOps.active_zone_index then
-        enemy_zones[#enemy_zones + 1] = zone
+        enemy_zones[#enemy_zones + 1] = zone.name
       end
     end
     
@@ -1413,6 +1412,22 @@ end
 
 
 function RotorOps.spawnTranspHelos(troops, max_drops)
+  local script_string = [[local this_grp = ...
+    this_grp:getController():setOption(AI.Option.Air.id.REACTION_ON_THREAT , AI.Option.Air.val.REACTION_ON_THREAT.EVADE_FIRE)
+    this_grp:getController():setOption(AI.Option.Air.id.FLARE_USING , AI.Option.Air.val.FLARE_USING.WHEN_FLYING_NEAR_ENEMIES)]]
+
+  local setOptions = {
+    id = 'WrappedAction',
+    params = {
+      action = {
+        id = 'Script',
+        params = {
+          command = script_string,
+
+        },
+      },
+    },
+  }
   
   local dropTroops = {
     id = 'WrappedAction',
@@ -1433,8 +1448,14 @@ function RotorOps.spawnTranspHelos(troops, max_drops)
   --debugTable(gp)
   
   local drop_zones = RotorOps.getEnemyZones()
+  if RotorOps.defending then
+    drop_zones = {RotorOps.active_zone}
+  end
   gp.route = {points = {}}
-  gp.route.points[#gp.route.points + 1] = mist.heli.buildWP(initial_point, 'flyover', 80, 400, 'agl')
+  gp.route.points[1] = mist.heli.buildWP(initial_point, initial, 'flyover', 0, 0, 'agl')
+  gp.route.points[2] = mist.heli.buildWP(initial_point, initial, 'flyover', 100, 100, 'agl')
+  gp.route.points[2].task = setOptions
+   
   
   local failsafe = 100
   local drop_qty = 0
@@ -1446,7 +1467,7 @@ function RotorOps.spawnTranspHelos(troops, max_drops)
       local drop_point = mist.getRandomPointInZone(zone_name, 300)     
        
       if mist.isTerrainValid(drop_point, {'LAND', 'ROAD'}) == true then  --if the point looks like a good drop point
-        gp.route.points[#gp.route.points + 1] = mist.heli.buildWP(zone_point, 'flyover', 80, 400, 'agl') 
+        gp.route.points[#gp.route.points + 1] = mist.heli.buildWP(zone_point, 'flyover', 100, 400, 'agl') 
         gp.route.points[#gp.route.points + 1] = mist.heli.buildWP(zone_point, 'flyover', 20, 200, 'agl') 
         gp.route.points[#gp.route.points + 1] = mist.heli.buildWP(drop_point, 'turning point', 10, 70, 'agl') 
         gp.route.points[#gp.route.points].task = dropTroops  
@@ -1463,10 +1484,15 @@ function RotorOps.spawnTranspHelos(troops, max_drops)
     end
 
   end
-  
+  gp.route.points[#gp.route.points + 1] = mist.heli.buildWP(initial_point, 'flyover', 100, 400, 'agl') 
-  gp.route.points[#gp.route.points + 1] = mist.heli.buildWP(initial_point, 'flyover', 80, 400, 'agl') 
   gp.clone = true
-  mist.dynAdd(gp)
+  local new_group_data = mist.dynAdd(gp) --returns a mist group data table
+  debugTable(new_group_data)
+--  local new_group = Group.getByName(new_group_data.groupName)
+--  local grp_controller = new_group:getController() --controller for aircraft can be group or unit level
+--  grp_controller:setOption(AI.Option.Air.id.REACTION_ON_THREAT , AI.Option.Air.val.REACTION_ON_THREAT.EVADE_FIRE) 
+--  grp_controller:setOption(AI.Option.Air.id.FLARE_USING , AI.Option.Air.val.FLARE_USING.WHEN_FLYING_NEAR_ENEMIES) 
+  
   env.info("ROTOROPS: TRANSPORT HELICOPTER DEPARTING WITH "..drop_qty.." PLANNED TROOP DROPS.")