GVK-Weapons-Pack

Consolidated and rebalanced weapon pack only for GV Deserts of Kharak server. Must have "VanillaReplacement" prefix in the mod folder name if testing in a local offline world. No reuploads, please see the original mods below for all other uses. Must be loaded after CoreParts mod in load order:

• Torch: higher load ID / below WeaponCore
• Local: above WeaponCore in mod list

Thank Yous

Thank you to the following for letting me utilize their assets in this pack:

• AutoMcD (MA Weapons) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2023664724
• Camina (AWE Weapons) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2530716039
• MajorXAce (UNSC Weapons) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2286546132
• Chipstix & Ash Like Snow (Oki Reskin Weapons) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2481720426
• Akiad (Akiad small grid Weapons) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2408838606
• Substicious (Warfare II DLC addon Weapons) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2773999189
• Ravenbolt (Compact Turrets) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1705288123
• TheSlaveOne (Conveyored Fireworks) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3063560692
• Takeshi (AutoGatling) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1381114389
• L.Y.N.X (L.Y.N.X Industries - Weaponry) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2410783458
• Consty (Commissioned Deserts of Kharak Weapons) included in mod

Design Notes: Drone Orbit Terrain Following (WeaponCore Approach Mechanics)

The Challenge

WeaponCore (CoreSystems.Projectiles.Projectile.cs) approaches are designed primarily for direct-flight projectiles (cruise missiles). Orbit mode (ApproachOrbits) generates a flat 2D circle on a plane perpendicular to gravity centered on desiredPos. It does not natively sample or contour voxels along the orbit circumference.

Why Standard Settings Failed

1. Elevation = Surface + PositionB = Surface: In Projectile.cs, case RelativeTo.Surface computes elOffset = surfacePos - (surfaceRefPos - heightOffset). When surfaceRefPos = PositionB = Surface, surfacePos and surfaceRefPos evaluate to the exact same point on the voxel mesh. They subtract to zero, completely erasing local terrain height and collapsing the orbit center to a static plane at Target + DesiredElevation.
2. LeadDistance > 0 in Orbit Mode: When orbiting, Forward = ForwardTargetDirection points radially inward towards the target (perpendicular to flight). Any lead distance projects the terrain sampling point inward toward the orbit center rather than along the flight path. If the target sits in a valley or basin, this produces a large negative height offset, causing the drone to dive into cliff faces.
3. TrajectoryRelativeToB = true with Orbit = true: Sets desiredPos = PositionB + elOffset (the ground under the drone). ApproachOrbits then uses the drone's own location as orbitCenter, causing the drone to orbit itself in tight figure-8s.

The Proven Solution

To horizontally orbit the target while vertically following the terrain beneath the drone:

• PositionB = Surface + AdjustPositionB = true: Continuously updates PositionB to the terrain mesh directly under the drone.
• PositionC = Target: Keeps the horizontal orbit center anchored on the combat target.
• Elevation = Target with ElevationRelativeToC = false: Activates WeaponCore's geometric plane projection (case RelativeTo.Target in Projectile.cs):

  var plane = new PlaneD(positionC - heightOffset, upDir);
  var distToPlane = plane.DistanceToPoint(positionB);
  elOffset = plane.Normal * distToPlane;

  This calculates the exact signed vertical distance between the target's elevation plane and the drone's local ground surface, and applies it along upDir to desiredPos: $$\text{desiredPos} = \text{Target} + \text{Up} \times (\text{Ground under Drone} - \text{Target}) + \text{DesiredElevation}$$ The horizontal coordinates remain centered on the Target, while the vertical coordinate dynamically matches $\text{Ground under Drone} + \text{DesiredElevation}$.
• LeadDistance = 0 and LeadRotateElevate = false: Eliminates radial vector distortion.
• TrajectoryRelativeToB = false: Ensures the drone orbits PositionC (Target) rather than itself.

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Falcon Combat Drone Architecture (AryxSmallFighterHangar)

1. Falcon Strike (Offense Mode - Others_Drone_Offense_Advanced)

• ProNav Flight Dynamics: AltNavigation = false, SteeringLimit = 150, MaxLateralThrust = 0.8f for natural aerodynamic curved flight and banking rather than rigid ZeroEffort lines.
• Combat Orbit: 600m radius combat orbit with 200m terrain contouring clearance, delivering 250 fragment rounds (25 ten-round bursts) with velocity-lead prediction (PointType = Lead).
• Autonomous Hunter AI (OverideTarget = true): Seamlessly acquires the nearest armed hostile within 2.5km when launched blind without an active HUD target lock.
• 3.5km Pursuit Leash:
  • NoTargetApproach = false: Skips approach execution on Frame 1 when no target is locked, preventing DistanceToTarget from false-tripping against $(0,0,0)$.
  • EndCondition2 = DistanceToTarget (3500m): Actively leashes pursuit so the drone breaks orbit and dives/self-destructs if a fleeing target pulls $>3.5\text{km}$ away from the drone.
• Single-Stage Kamikaze Finisher:
  • EndCondition1 = RelativeSpawns (End1Value = 250), EndEvent = DoNothing.
  • When all 250 fragment rounds are spent, the orbit approach naturally concludes, and WeaponCore falls back to base Guidance = Smart, plunging directly into the target hull for 20,000 damage.

2. Falcon CAP (Defense Mode - Others_Drone_Defense_Main)

• Carrier/Rover Defense Umbrella: Orbits the launcher grid at a tight 300m radius (PositionC = Shooter, Orbit = true) with 150m terrain contouring clearance (DesiredElevation = 150).
• Target-Free Hangar Launch: AllowNoTargetFiring = true on HardPoint.Other enables blind launching from cockpit toolbar without requiring an active HUD/radar lock.
• Deterministic Threat Prioritization:
  • OverideTarget = true + Targeting.ClosestFirst = true + Targeting.TopTargets = 0 (disables RNG shuffling for deterministic closest-target priority).
  • MaxChaseTime = 180: Re-evaluates active threats every 3 seconds to dynamically switch fire to closer hostiles.
• Sustained Gunship Fire: 10-round autocannon bursts with lead prediction (PointType = Lead, Proximity = 2500) and a 5,000 round ammunition reserve for a full 6-minute patrol (MaxLifeTime = 21600) before safely detonating with a 20,000 damage explosion.

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WeaponCore ModAPI Technical Discoveries & Engine Quirks

Engine Feature / Quirk	Discovery & Solution
OffenseRating Filter	Unarmed test grids have OffenseRating = 0. WeaponCore's threat scanner (AiTargeting.cs:971) ignores non-focused targets with OffenseRating <= 0. Hostile grids must have functional weapons to be targeted autonomously.
AllowNoTargetFiring	Fixed launchers with TrackTargets = true block blind toolbar firing unless AllowNoTargetFiring = true is set on HardPoint.Other.
TargetLossDegree in Orbits	Non-zero TargetLossDegree evaluates the nose cone angle relative to flight vector. In a circular orbit, this causes the drone to reset/drop target every frame. Must remain 0 for orbiting drones.
RNG Target Shuffling (TopTargets)	TopTargets > 0 enables GetDeck chunk randomization (AiSupport.cs:230), causing weapons to randomly target further hostiles. Setting TopTargets = 0 disables shuffling for strict closest-first targeting.
NoTargetApproach Leash Trips	When NoTargetApproach = true, ProcessApproach runs on Frame 1 with TargetPos == Zero, causing DistanceToTarget to immediately trip against $(0,0,0)$. Setting NoTargetApproach = false delays approach execution until a real target is acquired.
Direct vs Lead Pointing	PointType = Lead calculates full relative velocity lead intercept in TrajectoryEstimation. PointType = Direct aims straight at the entity center with 0 lead.