Moves current UPP/CLF combat synths into a support role #5830
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Synths allow_gun_usage n minor tweaks
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# About the pull request This PR is a follow up to #5830 And also fixes the incorrect defines (used for name) of colony synth gen 1 and 2. # Explain why it's good for the game Fixes #5853 # Testing Photographs and Procedure <details> <summary>Screenshots & Videos</summary>   </details> # Changelog :cl: Drathek fix: Fixed skills not getting set for UPP and CLF synths spellcheck: Fixed naming of colony synth gen 1 and gen 2 being swapped /:cl:
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About the pull request
We discussed combat synths on the maintainer meeting yesterday, specifically the UPP/CLF ert's and we've come to the conclusion and decided we want Synths in those ERT's to be more support focused primarily which is why we're removing the ability for them to use guns. This is done by disabling the allow_gun_usage variable. (The whiteout deathsquad will not be affected by this change.)
The CLF Synth survivor on LV will also be affected by this change. (The whiteout deathsquad will not be affected by this change.)
I'll make a separate PR to adjust what equipment synthetics get which are affected by this change to help facilitate the removal of gun usage.
In the future, we will make a component for Synths that allows the CLF synth/s specifically to randomly have their "laws" scrambled and switch between different set/s to bring into the hacked aspect further.
Admins can still enable gun usage as before by setting the VV allow_gun_usage to be True for their events.
Explain why it's good for the game
It is very un-fun for both Xeno and Marine to fight a combat synth due to the power level they are at which includes less stun, no bone breaks, no pain, and a rather quick repair time. In turn, we want them to be more on the back-line and assist the actual combat troops with medication, setting up defenses, maybe handling prisoners and so forth instead of being a OP killing machine.
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🆑 Nanu
balance: Removed the ability for Combat Synths in the UPP/CLF ERT to use guns, as well as the CLF Survivor Synth.
add: Did a few minor tweaks to help fill in some of the space given by the removal of guns/ammo from the Combat Synths loadout.
/:cl: