scenario_33_early.lua

-- Name: Early Evaluation Exercise
-- Description: An entry level, learn to play scenario.  Designed for trainees in the Human Navy. Up to 16 player ships may train simultaneously. Based on Earn Your Wings Scenario by Kilted Klingon.
-- Type: Basic
-- Author: Xansta
-- Setting[Orbits]: Configures orbit speeds of planets. Further refinement available on GM screen
-- Orbits[Sedate]: Slowest inner and outer orbit speeds
-- Orbits[Calm]: Slow inner speed, slowest outer speed
-- Orbits[Moving Along]: Average inner speed, slowest outer speed
-- Orbits[Quick Time|Default]: Faster inner and outer speeds
-- Orbits[Ludicrous Speed]: Fastest inner and outer speeds
-- Setting[Ships]: Determines the number of player ships.
-- Ships[1|Default]: One player ship
-- Ships[2]: Two player ships
-- Ships[3]: Three player ships
-- Ships[4]: Four player ships
-- Ships[5]: Five player ships
-- Ships[6]: Six 6 player ships
-- Ships[7]: Seven player ships
-- Ships[8]: Eight player ships
-- Ships[9]: Nine player ships
-- Ships[10]: Ten player ships
-- Ships[11]: Eleven player ships
-- Ships[12]: Twelve player ships
-- Ships[13]: Thirteen player ships
-- Ships[14]: Fourteen player ships
-- Ships[15]: Fifteen player ships
-- Ships[16]: Sixteen player ships
-- Setting[Control]: Configure whether or not control codes will be used
-- Control[Use|Default]: Control codes will be used. GM button Random PShip Names switches to random control codes and player ship names
-- Control[None]: Control codes will not be used
-- Setting[Crutch]: Configure whether a popup message for inexperienced players appears for each task
-- Crutch[Use|Default]: Popup messages will appear for each task
-- Crutch[None]: No popup message will appear
-- Setting[Insight]: Configure whether the players may see the GM evaluation
-- Insight[No|Default]: Players see the number portion of their task evaluation, but not the evaluation portion
-- Insight[Yes]: Players see both the numbers and their evaluation for each task

---------- Tasks given to players ----------
--	First Task: Dock
--		Hurdles: request permission to dock, calibrate shields and beams, power down missiles
--		Participants: Helm, weapons, relay, engineering

--	Second Task: Scan to discriminate targets
--		Hurdles: nebula obscures some targets
--		Participants: Science, relay

--	Third Task: Destroy enemy freighter
--		Hurdles: Limited beam function, only HVLI type missiles
--		Participants: Helm, Weapons, engineering, science, relay

--	Fourth Task: Assist freighter
--		Hurdles: Get parts from station, find freighter, fend off attackers
--		Participants: Helm, science, relay, engineering, weapons

--	Fifth task: Research anomalous planetary orbital behavior
--		Hurdles: Bumping into planets causes severe damage to ship, navigate carefully
--		Participants: Helm, Science, Relay, Engineering

--	Bonus task: Destroy enemy base
--		Hurdles: Enemy space ships, enemy base is far from primary base
--		Participants: Helm, Weapons, Engineering, Science, Relay

require("utils.lua")  -- common math/geometry utility library
require("place_station_scenario_utility.lua")
require("cpu_ship_diversification_scenario_utility.lua")
function init()
	scenario_version = "1.0.0"
	print(string.format("     -----     Scenario: Early Evaluation Exercise     -----     Version %s     -----",scenario_version))
	if _VERSION ~= nil then
		print(_VERSION)
	end
	spawn_enemy_diagnostic = true
	func_diagnostic = false
	planet_collision_diagnostic = false
	setConstants()
	setGMButtons()
	setVariations()
end
function setVariations()
	-- One aspect of this scenario is the multiple planets that are orbiting the center black hole and each other. 
	-- Early versions of this game had the planets orbiting at rather fast speeds... 
	-- like warp 5 (or something that seems like that). Some crews found it hilarious, others were
	-- rather annoyed that they would get mowed down by a planet that they couldn't avoid, so the 
	-- orbital speed schema may be configured. Use GM buttons while paused to configure the scheme
	-- The speed value represents the number of seconds it takes to complete an orbit.
	orbital_schemes = {
		["Sedate"] =			{inner_multiplier =	6,		outer_multiplier =	6},
		["Calm"] =				{inner_multiplier = 4.5,	outer_multiplier = 6},
		["Moving Along"] =		{inner_multiplier = 3,		outer_multiplier = 6},
		["Quick Time"] =		{inner_multiplier = 2.25,	outer_multiplier = 2.25},
		["Ludicrous Speed"] =	{inner_multiplier = 1,		outer_multiplier = 1},
	}
	orbital_scheme = getScenarioSetting("Orbits")
	inner_multiplier = orbital_schemes[orbital_scheme].inner_multiplier
	outer_multiplier = orbital_schemes[orbital_scheme].outer_multiplier
	crutch = true
	if getScenarioSetting("Crutch") == "None" then
		crutch = false
	end
	use_control_codes = true
	if getScenarioSetting("Control") == "None" then
		use_control_codes = false
	end
	player_ship_count = getScenarioSetting("Ships")
	for i=1,player_ship_count do
		local p = PlayerSpaceship():setTemplate("Atlantis")
		p.pidx = i
		identifyPlayerShip(p,true)
	end
	player_insight = false
	if getScenarioSetting("Insight") == "Yes" then
		player_insight = true
	end
end
function setConstants()
	predefined_player_ships = {
		{name = "Chekov",	control_code = "SPRINGFIELD443"},
		{name = "Defiant",	control_code = "VALIANT898"},
		{name = "Ganges",	control_code = "DANUBE555"},
		{name = "Heracles",	control_code = "SALADIN676"},
		{name = "Intrepid",	control_code = "CONSTITUTION424"},
		{name = "Magellan",	control_code = "GALAXY332"},
		{name = "Newton",	control_code = "STRIKE535"},
		{name = "Reliant",	control_code = "MIRANDA909"},
	}
	storage = getScriptStorage()
	storage.gatherStats = gatherStats
-- the first group is the 2 planetoids orbiting closest to the center black hole (the black hole doesn't move)
	orb_speed_closest_to_black_hole = 15
	orb_speed_second_closest_to_black_hole = 25
-- the second group is the planetary sub-system that starts to the "north" of the black hole; call this 'planet_group_1'
-- there is 1 main planet with 4 planetoids/moons in orbit around the main; these are assigned from main to outer most orbiter
	orb_speed_planet_group_1_main = 300			-- this body orbits the central black hole
	orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_1 = 30		-- this body orbits planet_group_1_main	
	orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2 = 60		-- this body orbits planet_group_1_main	
	orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2_1 = 10	-- this body orbits planet_group_1_orbiter_2		
	orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2_2 = 60	-- this body orbits planet_group_1_orbiter_2		
-- the third group is the planetary sub-system that starts to the "south" of the black hole; call this 'planet_group_2'
-- it is a mirror image of the first/"north" group
-- there is 1 main planet with 4 planetoids/moons in orbit around the main; these are assigned from main to outer most orbiter
	orb_speed_planet_group_2_main = 300
	orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_1 = 30
	orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2 = 60
	orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2_1 = 10
	orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2_2 = 60
	
	terrain_center_x = 0		--replaces original variable entitled origin_X
	terrain_center_y = -20000
	trainee_placement_radius = 47000
	trainee_base_placement_radius = 50000
	human_player_ship_value = 50
	human_player_station_value = 150
	exuari_score = 0
	formation_delta = {
		["square"] = {
			x = {0,1,0,-1, 0,1,-1, 1,-1,2,0,-2, 0,2,-2, 2,-2,2, 2,-2,-2,1,-1, 1,-1,0, 0,3,-3,1, 1,3,-3,-1,-1, 3,-3,2, 2,3,-3,-2,-2, 3,-3,3, 3,-3,-3,4,0,-4, 0,4,-4, 4,-4,-4,-4,-4,-4,-4,-4,4, 4,4, 4,4, 4, 1,-1, 2,-2, 3,-3,1,-1,2,-2,3,-3,5,-5,0, 0,5, 5,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,5, 5,5, 5,5, 5,5, 5, 1,-1, 2,-2, 3,-3, 4,-4,1,-1,2,-2,3,-3,4,-4},
			y = {0,0,1, 0,-1,1,-1,-1, 1,0,2, 0,-2,2,-2,-2, 2,1,-1, 1,-1,2, 2,-2,-2,3,-3,0, 0,3,-3,1, 1, 3,-3,-1,-1,3,-3,2, 2, 3,-3,-2,-2,3,-3, 3,-3,0,4, 0,-4,4,-4,-4, 4, 1,-1, 2,-2, 3,-3,1,-1,2,-2,3,-3,-4,-4,-4,-4,-4,-4,4, 4,4, 4,4, 4,0, 0,5,-5,5,-5, 5,-5, 1,-1, 2,-2, 3,-3, 4,-4,1,-1,2,-2,3,-3,4,-4,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,-5,5, 5,5, 5,5, 5,5, 5},
		},
		["hexagonal"] = {
			x = {0,2,-2,1,-1, 1,-1,4,-4,0, 0,2,-2,-2, 2,3,-3, 3,-3,6,-6,1,-1, 1,-1,3,-3, 3,-3,4,-4, 4,-4,5,-5, 5,-5,8,-8,4,-4, 4,-4,5,5 ,-5,-5,2, 2,-2,-2,0, 0,6, 6,-6,-6,7, 7,-7,-7,10,-10,5, 5,-5,-5,6, 6,-6,-6,7, 7,-7,-7,8, 8,-8,-8,9, 9,-9,-9,3, 3,-3,-3,1, 1,-1,-1,12,-12,6,-6, 6,-6,7,-7, 7,-7,8,-8, 8,-8,9,-9, 9,-9,10,-10,10,-10,11,-11,11,-11,4,-4, 4,-4,2,-2, 2,-2,0, 0},
			y = {0,0, 0,1, 1,-1,-1,0, 0,2,-2,2,-2, 2,-2,1,-1,-1, 1,0, 0,3, 3,-3,-3,3,-3,-3, 3,2,-2,-2, 2,1,-1,-1, 1,0, 0,4,-4,-4, 4,3,-3, 3,-3,4,-4, 4,-4,4,-4,2,-2, 2,-2,1,-1, 1,-1, 0,  0,5,-5, 5,-5,4,-4, 4,-4,3,-3, 3,-7,2,-2, 2,-2,1,-1, 1,-1,5,-5, 5,-5,5,-5, 5,-5, 0,  0,6, 6,-6,-6,5, 5,-5,-5,4, 4,-4,-4,3, 3,-3,-3, 2,  2,-2, -2, 1,  1,-1, -1,6, 6,-6,-6,6, 6,-6,-6,6,-6},
		},
		["pyramid"] = {
			[1] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
			},
			[2] = {
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
			},
			[3] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},				
			},
			[4] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  0, distance = 2},	
			},
			[5] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
			},
			[6] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  0, distance = 2},	
			},
			[7] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle = -3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  3, distance = 3},
			},
			[8] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  0, distance = 2},	
				{angle = -3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  3, distance = 3},
			},
			[9] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle = -3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  3, distance = 3},
				{angle = -4, distance = 4},
				{angle =  4, distance = 4},
			},
			[10] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  0, distance = 2},	
				{angle = -3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  3, distance = 3},
				{angle = -2, distance = 3},
				{angle =  2, distance = 3},
			},
			[11] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle = -3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  3, distance = 3},
				{angle = -4, distance = 4},
				{angle =  4, distance = 4},
				{angle = -3, distance = 4},
				{angle =  3, distance = 4},
			},
			[12] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  0, distance = 2},	
				{angle = -3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  3, distance = 3},
				{angle = -2, distance = 3},
				{angle =  2, distance = 3},
				{angle = -1, distance = 3},
				{angle =  1, distance = 3},
			},
			[13] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle = -3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  0, distance = 3},
				{angle = -2, distance = 4},
				{angle =  2, distance = 4},
				{angle = -1, distance = 5},
				{angle =  1, distance = 5},
				{angle =  0, distance = 6},
			},
			[14] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  0, distance = 2},	
				{angle = -3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  0, distance = 4},
				{angle = -2, distance = 4},
				{angle =  2, distance = 4},
				{angle = -1, distance = 5},
				{angle =  1, distance = 5},
				{angle =  0, distance = 6},
			},
			[15] = {
				{angle =  0, distance = 0},
				{angle = -1, distance = 1},
				{angle =  1, distance = 1},
				{angle = -2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  2, distance = 2},
				{angle =  0, distance = 2},	
				{angle = -3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  3, distance = 3},
				{angle =  0, distance = 3},
				{angle =  0, distance = 4},
				{angle = -2, distance = 4},
				{angle =  2, distance = 4},
				{angle = -1, distance = 5},
				{angle =  1, distance = 5},
				{angle =  0, distance = 6},
			},
		},
	}		
	max_pyramid_tier = 15	
	playerShipStats = {	
		["Atlantis"]			= { strength = 52,	cargo = 6,	distance = 400,	long_range_radar = 30000, short_range_radar = 5000, tractor = true,		mining = true,	probes = 10,	pods = 2,		},
		["Benedict"]			= { strength = 10,	cargo = 9,	distance = 400,	long_range_radar = 30000, short_range_radar = 5000, tractor = true,		mining = true,	probes = 10,	pods = 3,		},
		["Crucible"]			= { strength = 45,	cargo = 5,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 20000, short_range_radar = 6000, tractor = false,	mining = false,	probes = 9,		pods = 1,		},
		["Ender"]				= { strength = 100,	cargo = 20,	distance = 2000,long_range_radar = 45000, short_range_radar = 7000, tractor = true,		mining = false,	probes = 12,	pods = 6,		},
		["Flavia P.Falcon"]		= { strength = 13,	cargo = 15,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 40000, short_range_radar = 5000, tractor = true,		mining = true,	probes = 8,		pods = 4,		},
		["Hathcock"]			= { strength = 30,	cargo = 6,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 35000, short_range_radar = 6000, tractor = false,	mining = true,	probes = 8,		pods = 2,		},
		["Kiriya"]				= { strength = 10,	cargo = 9,	distance = 400,	long_range_radar = 35000, short_range_radar = 5000, tractor = true,		mining = true,	probes = 10,	pods = 3,		},
		["Maverick"]			= { strength = 45,	cargo = 5,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 20000, short_range_radar = 4000, tractor = false,	mining = true,	probes = 9,		pods = 1,		},
		["MP52 Hornet"] 		= { strength = 7, 	cargo = 3,	distance = 100,	long_range_radar = 18000, short_range_radar = 4000, tractor = false,	mining = false,	probes = 5,		pods = 1,		},
		["Nautilus"]			= { strength = 12,	cargo = 7,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 22000, short_range_radar = 4000, tractor = false,	mining = false,	probes = 10,	pods = 2,		},
		["Phobos M3P"]			= { strength = 19,	cargo = 10,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 25000, short_range_radar = 5000, tractor = true,		mining = false,	probes = 6,		pods = 3,		},
		["Piranha"]				= { strength = 16,	cargo = 8,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 25000, short_range_radar = 6000, tractor = false,	mining = false,	probes = 6,		pods = 2,		},
		["Player Cruiser"]		= { strength = 40,	cargo = 6,	distance = 400,	long_range_radar = 30000, short_range_radar = 5000, tractor = false,	mining = false,	probes = 10,	pods = 2,		},
		["Player Missile Cr."]	= { strength = 45,	cargo = 8,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 35000, short_range_radar = 6000, tractor = false,	mining = false,	probes = 9,		pods = 2,		},
		["Player Fighter"]		= { strength = 7,	cargo = 3,	distance = 100,	long_range_radar = 15000, short_range_radar = 4500, tractor = false,	mining = false,	probes = 4,		pods = 1,		},
		["Repulse"]				= { strength = 14,	cargo = 12,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 38000, short_range_radar = 5000, tractor = true,		mining = false,	probes = 8,		pods = 5,		},
		["Striker"]				= { strength = 8,	cargo = 4,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 35000, short_range_radar = 5000, tractor = false,	mining = false,	probes = 6,		pods = 1,		},
		["ZX-Lindworm"]			= { strength = 8,	cargo = 3,	distance = 100,	long_range_radar = 18000, short_range_radar = 5500, tractor = false,	mining = false,	probes = 4,		pods = 1,		},
	}	
	shipTemplateDistance = {
		["Adder MK3"] =						100,
		["Adder MK4"] =						100,
		["Adder MK5"] =						100,
		["Adder MK6"] =						100,
		["Adder MK7"] =						100,
		["Adder MK8"] =						100,
		["Adder MK9"] =						100,
		["Adv. Gunship"] =					400,
		["Adv. Striker"] = 					300,
		["Atlantis X23"] =					400,
		["Atlantis Y42"] =					400,
		["Battlestation"] =					2000,
		["Beast Breaker"] =					300,
		["Blockade Runner"] =				400,
		["Blade"] =							300,
		["Broom"] =							100,
		["Brush"] =							100,
		["Buster"] =						100,
		["Command Base"] =					800,		
		["Courier"] =						600,
		["Cruiser"] =						200,
		["Cucaracha"] =						200,
		["Dagger"] =						100,
		["Dash"] =							200,
		["Defense platform"] =				800,
		["Diva"] =							350,
		["Tsarina"] =						350,
		["Brood Mother"] =					350,
		["Dread No More"] =					400,
		["Dreadnought"] =					400,
		["Elara P2"] =						200,
		["Enforcer"] =						400,
		["Enforcer V2"] =					400,
		["Equipment Freighter 1"] =			600,
		["Equipment Freighter 2"] =			600,
		["Equipment Freighter 3"] =			600,
		["Equipment Freighter 4"] =			800,
		["Equipment Freighter 5"] =			800,
		["Equipment Jump Freighter 3"] =	600,
		["Equipment Jump Freighter 4"] =	800,
		["Equipment Jump Freighter 5"] =	800,
		["Farco 3"] =						200,
		["Farco 5"] =						200,
		["Farco 8"] =						200,
		["Farco 11"] =						200,
		["Farco 13"] =						200,
		["Fiend G3"] =						400,
		["Fiend G4"] =						400,
		["Fiend G5"] =						400,
		["Fiend G6"] =						400,
		["Fighter"] =						200,
		["Flash"] =							100,
		["Flavia"] =						200,
		["Flavia Falcon"] =					200,
		["Fortress"] =						2000,
		["Foul Feeder"] =					300,
		["Fray"] =							200,
		["Fuel Freighter 1"] =				600,
		["Fuel Freighter 2"] =				600,
		["Fuel Freighter 3"] =				600,
		["Fuel Freighter 4"] =				800,
		["Fuel Freighter 5"] =				800,
		["Fuel Jump Freighter 3"] =			600,
		["Fuel Jump Freighter 4"] =			800,
		["Fuel Jump Freighter 5"] =			800,
		["Garbage Freighter 1"] =			600,
		["Garbage Freighter 2"] =			600,
		["Garbage Freighter 3"] =			600,
		["Garbage Freighter 4"] =			800,
		["Garbage Freighter 5"] =			800,
		["Garbage Jump Freighter 3"] =		600,
		["Garbage Jump Freighter 4"] =		800,
		["Garbage Jump Freighter 5"] =		800,
		["Gnat"] =							300,
		["Goods Freighter 1"] =				600,
		["Goods Freighter 2"] =				600,
		["Goods Freighter 3"] =				600,
		["Goods Freighter 4"] =				800,
		["Goods Freighter 5"] =				800,
		["Goods Jump Freighter 3"] =		600,
		["Goods Jump Freighter 4"] =		800,
		["Goods Jump Freighter 5"] =		800,
		["Guard"] =							600,	--transport_1_1
		["Gulper"] =						400,
		["Gunner"] =						100,
		["Gunship"] =						400,
		["Heavy Drone"] = 					300,
		["Hunter"] =						200,
		["Jacket Drone"] =					300,
		["Jade 5"] =						100,
		["Jagger"] =						100,
		["Jump Carrier"] =					800,		
		["Karnack"] =						200,
		["K2 Fighter"] =					300,
		["K3 Fighter"] =					300,
		["Ktlitan Breaker"] =				300,
		["Ktlitan Destroyer"] = 			500,
		["Ktlitan Drone"] =					300,
		["Ktlitan Feeder"] =				300,
		["Ktlitan Fighter"] =				300,
		["Ktlitan Queen"] =					500,
		["Ktlitan Scout"] =					300,
		["Ktlitan Worker"] =				300,
		["Laden Lorry"] =					600,
		["Lite Drone"] = 					300,
		["Loki"] =							1500,
		["Maniapak"] =						100,
		["Mikado"] =						200,
		["Military Outpost"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod D1"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod D2"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod D4"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod T1"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod T2"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod TI2"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod TI4"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod TI8"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod TX4"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod TX8"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod TX16"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod S1"] =				800,
		["Missile Pod S4"] =				800,
		["Missile Cruiser"] =				200,
		["MT52 Hornet"] =					100,
		["MT55 Hornet"] =					100,
		["MU52 Hornet"] =					100,
		["MU55 Hornet"] =					100,
		["Munemi"] =						100,
		["MV52 Hornet"] =					100,
		["Nirvana R3"] =					200,
		["Nirvana R5"] =					200,
		["Nirvana R5A"] =					200,
		["Odin"] = 							1500,
		["Omnibus"] = 						800,
		["Personnel Freighter 1"] =			600,
		["Personnel Freighter 2"] =			600,
		["Personnel Freighter 3"] =			600,
		["Personnel Freighter 4"] =			800,
		["Personnel Freighter 5"] =			800,
		["Personnel Jump Freighter 3"] =	600,
		["Personnel Jump Freighter 4"] =	800,
		["Personnel Jump Freighter 5"] =	800,
		["Phobos M3"] =						200,
		["Phobos R2"] =						200,
		["Phobos T3"] =						200,
		["Phobos T4"] =						200,
		["Physics Research"] =				600,
		["Piranha F10"] =					200,
		["Piranha F12"] =					200,
		["Piranha F12.M"] =					200,
		["Piranha F8"] =					200,
		["Porcupine"] =						400,
		["Prador"] =						2000,
		["Predator"] =						200,
		["Predator V2"] =					200,
		["Racer"] =							200,
		["Ranger"] =						100,
		["Ranus U"] =						200,
		["Roc"] =							200,
		["Rook"] =							200,
		["Ryder"] =							2000,
		["Sentinel"] =						600,
		["Service Jonque"] =				800,
		["Shooter"] =						100,
		["Sloop"] =							200,
		["Sniper Tower"] =					800,
		["Space Sedan"] =					600,
		["Stalker Q5"] =					200,
		["Stalker Q7"] =					200,
		["Stalker R5"] =					200,
		["Stalker R7"] =					200,
		["Starhammer II"] =					400,
		["Starhammer III"] =				400,
		["Starhammer V"] =					400,
		["Storm"] =							200,
		["Strike"] =						200,
		["Strikeship"] = 					200,
		["Strongarm"] =						400,
		["Supervisor"] =					400,
		["Sweeper"] =						100,
		["Tempest"] =						200,
		["Transport1x1"] =					600,
		["Transport1x2"] =					600,
		["Transport1x3"] =					600,
		["Transport1x4"] =					800,
		["Transport1x5"] =					800,
		["Transport2x1"] =					600,
		["Transport2x2"] =					600,
		["Transport2x3"] =					600,
		["Transport2x4"] =					800,
		["Transport2x5"] =					800,
		["Transport3x1"] =					600,
		["Transport3x2"] =					600,
		["Transport3x3"] =					600,
		["Transport3x4"] =					800,
		["Transport3x5"] =					800,
		["Transport4x1"] =					600,
		["Transport4x2"] =					600,
		["Transport4x3"] =					600,
		["Transport4x4"] =					800,
		["Transport4x5"] =					800,
		["Transport5x1"] =					600,
		["Transport5x2"] =					600,
		["Transport5x3"] =					600,
		["Transport5x4"] =					800,
		["Transport5x5"] =					800,
		["Tug"] =							200,
		["Tyr"] =							2000,
		["Waddle 5"] =						100,
		["Warden"] =						600,
		["Weapons platform"] =				200,
		["Whirlwind"] =						200,
		["Wombat"] =						100,
		["Work Wagon"] =					600,
		["WX-Lindworm"] =					100,
		["WZ-Lindworm"] =					100,
	}
	player_ship_stats={	--ordered by strength
		["Ender"]				= { strength = 100,	cargo = 20,	distance = 2000,long_range_radar = 45000, short_range_radar = 7000},
		["Klantis"]				= { strength = 60,	cargo = 6,	distance = 400,	long_range_radar = 30000, short_range_radar = 5000},
		["Atlantis"]			= { strength = 52,	cargo = 6,	distance = 400,	long_range_radar = 30000, short_range_radar = 5000},
		["Crucible"]			= { strength = 45,	cargo = 5,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 20000, short_range_radar = 6000},
		["Maverick"]			= { strength = 45,	cargo = 5,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 20000, short_range_radar = 4000},
		["Player Missile Cr."]	= { strength = 45,	cargo = 8,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 35000, short_range_radar = 6000},
		["Player Cruiser"]		= { strength = 40,	cargo = 6,	distance = 400,	long_range_radar = 30000, short_range_radar = 5000},
		["Hathcock"]			= { strength = 30,	cargo = 6,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 35000, short_range_radar = 6000},
		["Phobos M3P"]			= { strength = 19,	cargo = 10,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 25000, short_range_radar = 5000},
		["Piranha"]				= { strength = 16,	cargo = 8,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 25000, short_range_radar = 6000},
		["Repulse"]				= { strength = 14,	cargo = 12,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 38000, short_range_radar = 5000},
		["Flavia P.Falcon"]		= { strength = 13,	cargo = 15,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 40000, short_range_radar = 5000},
		["Nautilus"]			= { strength = 12,	cargo = 7,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 22000, short_range_radar = 4000},
		["Benedict"]			= { strength = 10,	cargo = 9,	distance = 400,	long_range_radar = 30000, short_range_radar = 5000},
		["Kiriya"]				= { strength = 10,	cargo = 9,	distance = 400,	long_range_radar = 35000, short_range_radar = 5000},
		["Striker"]				= { strength = 8,	cargo = 4,	distance = 200,	long_range_radar = 35000, short_range_radar = 5000},
		["ZX-Lindworm"]			= { strength = 8,	cargo = 3,	distance = 100,	long_range_radar = 18000, short_range_radar = 5500},
		["MP52 Hornet"] 		= { strength = 7, 	cargo = 3,	distance = 100,	long_range_radar = 18000, short_range_radar = 4000},
		["Player Fighter"]		= { strength = 7,	cargo = 3,	distance = 100,	long_range_radar = 15000, short_range_radar = 4500},
	}
	ship_template = {	--ordered by relative strength
		["Ktlitan Drone"] =		{strength = 4,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = true, 	drone = true,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["MT52 Hornet"] =		{strength = 5,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = true, 	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["MU52 Hornet"] =		{strength = 5,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = true, 	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Adder MK4"] =			{strength = 6,	adder = true,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Fighter"] =			{strength = 6,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = true, 	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Ktlitan Fighter"] =	{strength = 6,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = true, 	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Adder MK5"] =			{strength = 7,	adder = true,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["WX-Lindworm"] =		{strength = 7,	adder = false,	missiler = true,	beamer = false,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = true, 	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Adder MK6"] =			{strength = 8,	adder = true,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Ktlitan Scout"] =		{strength = 8,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Missile Cruiser"] =	{strength = 14,	adder = false,	missiler = true,	beamer = false,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Phobos T3"] =			{strength = 15,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Piranha F8"] =		{strength = 15,	adder = false,	missiler = true,	beamer = false,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Piranha F12"] =		{strength = 15,	adder = false,	missiler = true,	beamer = false,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Piranha F12.M"] =		{strength = 16,	adder = false,	missiler = true,	beamer = false,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Phobos M3"] =			{strength = 16,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Karnack"] =			{strength = 17,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = true,		chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Gunship"] =			{strength = 17,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = true,		chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Cruiser"] =			{strength = 18,	adder = true,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Nirvana R5"] =		{strength = 19,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Nirvana R5A"] =		{strength = 20,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Adv. Gunship"] =		{strength = 20,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = true,		chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Storm"] =				{strength = 22,	adder = false,	missiler = true,	beamer = false,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Ranus U"] =			{strength = 25,	adder = false,	missiler = true,	beamer = false,	frigate = true, 	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Stalker Q7"] =		{strength = 25,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = true, 	chaser = true,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Stalker R7"] =		{strength = 25,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = true, 	chaser = true,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Adv. Striker"] =		{strength = 27,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = true,		chaser = true,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Strikeship"] =		{strength = 30,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = true, 	chaser = true,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Ktlitan Worker"] =	{strength = 40,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Ktlitan Breaker"] =	{strength = 45,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Ktlitan Feeder"] =	{strength = 48,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Atlantis X23"] =		{strength = 50,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = false,	chaser = true,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Ktlitan Destroyer"] =	{strength = 50,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Blockade Runner"] =	{strength = 65,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Starhammer II"] =		{strength = 70,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = false,	chaser = true,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Dreadnought"] =		{strength = 80,	adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = false,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Battlestation"] =		{strength = 100,adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = true,	frigate = false,	chaser = true,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
		["Odin"] =				{strength = 250,adder = false,	missiler = false,	beamer = false,	frigate = false,	chaser = true,	fighter = false,	drone = false,	unusual = false,	base = false,	create = stockTemplate},
	}					
	control_code_stem = {	--All control codes must use capital letters or they will not work.
		"ALWAYS",
		"BLACK",
		"BLUE",
		"BRIGHT",
		"BROWN",
		"CHAIN",
		"CHURCH",
		"DOORWAY",
		"DULL",
		"ELBOW",
		"EMPTY",
		"EPSILON",
		"FLOWER",
		"FLY",
		"FROZEN",
		"GREEN",
		"GLOW",
		"HAMMER",
		"INK",
		"JUMP",
		"KEY",
		"LETTER",
		"LIST",
		"MORNING",
		"NEXT",
		"OPEN",
		"ORANGE",
		"OUTSIDE",
		"PURPLE",
		"QUARTER",
		"QUIET",
		"RED",
		"SHINE",
		"SIGMA",
		"STAR",
		"STREET",
		"TOKEN",
		"THIRSTY",
		"UNDER",
		"VANISH",
		"WHITE",
		"WRENCH",
		"YELLOW",
	}
	trainer_player_ship_names = {	--predator pirate players
		"Ajax",
		"Amar",
		"Archon",
		"Artosk",
		"Belak",
		"Bortas",
		"Buruk",
		"Ch'Tang",
		"Cortez",
		"Decius",
		"Desna",
		"Devisor",
		"Devoras",
		"Dividices",
		"Drovana",
		"Fek'lhr",
		"Firebrand",
		"Gasko",
		"Genorex",
		"Gor Korus",
		"Gor Nivik",
		"Gor Portas",
		"Gorkon",
		"Guernik",
		"Haakona",
		"Havana",
		"Hegh'ta",
		"Hor'Cha",
		"Ki'tang",
		"Klothos",
		"K'mpec",
		"Koraga",
		"Korinar",
		"Makar",
		"Malpara",
		"Marjat",
		"Narada",
		"Orantho",
		"Par'tok",
		"Pell Togah",
		"Preceptor",
		"Rotarran",
		"Scimitar",
		"Shaenor",
		"Soyuz",
		"T'Acog",
		"T'Met",
		"Talvath",
		"Terix",
		"Tomal",
		"Torzat",
		"Ursva",
		"Valdore",
		"Vor'nak",
	}
	trainee_player_ship_names = {	--newbie players
		"Adelphi",
		"Ahwahnee",
		"Akagi",
		"Akira",
		"Al-Batani",
		"Ambassador",
		"Andromeda",
		"Antares",
		"Apollo",
		"Appalachia",
		"Arcos",
		"Aries",
		"Athena",
		"Beethoven",
		"Bellerophon",
		"Biko",
		"Bonchune",
		"Bozeman",
		"Bradbury",
		"Brattain",
		"Budapest",
		"Buran",
		"Cairo",
		"Calypso",
		"Capricorn",
		"Carolina",
		"Centaur",
		"Challenger",
		"Charlseton",
--					"Chekov",
		"Cheyenne",
		"Clement",
		"Cochraine",
		"Columbia",
		"Concorde",
		"Constantinople",
		"Constellation",
		"Constitution",
		"Copernicus",
		"Cousteau",
		"Crazy Horse",
		"Crockett",
		"Daedalus",
		"Danube",
--					"Defiant",
		"Deneva",
		"Denver",
		"Discovery",
		"Drake",
		"Endeavor",
		"Endurance",
		"Equinox",
		"Essex",
		"Excalibur",
		"Exeter",
		"Farragut",
		"Fearless",
		"Fleming",
		"Fredrickson",
		"Freedom",
		"Gage",
		"Galaxy",
		"Galileo",
--					"Ganges",
		"Gander",
		"Gettysburg",
		"Ghandi",
		"Goddard",
		"Grissom",
		"Hathaway",
		"Helin",
		"Hera",
--					"Heracles",
		"Hokule'a",
		"Honshu",
		"Hood",
		"Hope",
		"Horatio",
		"Horizon",
		"Interceptor",
--					"Intrepid",
		"Istanbul",
		"Jenolen",
		"Kearsarge",
		"Kongo",
		"Korolev",
		"Kyushu",
		"Lakota",
		"Lalo",
		"Lancer",
		"Lantree",
		"LaSalle",
		"Leeds",
		"Lexington",
		"Luna",
--					"Magellan",
		"Majestic",
		"Malinche",
		"Maryland",
		"Mediterranean",
		"Mekong",
		"Melbourne",
		"Merced",
		"Merrimack",
		"Miranda",
		"Nash",
		"Nebula",
		"New Orleans",
--					"Newton",
		"Niagra",
		"Nobel",
		"Norway",
		"Nova",
		"Oberth",
		"Odyssey",
		"Orinoco",
		"Osiris",
		"Pasteur",
		"Pegasus",
		"Peregrine",
		"Poseidon",
		"Potempkin",
		"Princeton",
		"Prokofiev",
		"Prometheus",
		"Proxima",
		"Rabin",
		"Raman",
		"Relativity",
--					"Reliant",
		"Renaissance",
		"Renegade",
		"Republic",
		"Rhode Island",
		"Rigel",
		"Rubicon",
		"Rutledge",
		"Sarajevo",
		"Saratoga",
		"Scimitar",
		"Sequoia",
		"Shenandoah",
		"ShirKahr",
		"Sitak",
		"Socrates",
		"Sovereign",
		"Spector",
		"Springfield",
		"Stargazer",
		"Steamrunner",
		"Surak",
		"Sutherland",
		"Sydney",
		"T'Kumbra",
		"Thomas Paine",
		"Thunderchild",
		"Tian An Men",
		"Titan",
		"Tolstoy",
		"Trial",
		"Trieste",
		"Trinculo",
		"Tripoli",
		"Ulysses",
		"Valdemar",
		"Valiant",
		"Venture",
		"Volga",
		"Voyager",
		"Wambundu",
		"Waverider",
		"Wellington",
		"Wells",
		"Wyoming",
		"Yamaguchi",
		"Yamato",
		"Yangtzee Kiang",
		"Yeager",
		"Yorkshire",
		"Yorktown",
		"Yosemite",
		"Yukon",
		"Zapata",
		"Zhukov",
		"Zodiac",
	}
-- these are the global tables for organizing all relevant game entities
	game_state = "paused"
	human_station_list = {}			--number, station, name, killer, killer faction
	independent_station_list = {}	--number, station, name, killer, killer faction
	human_transport_list = {}		--number, transport, name, killer, killer faction
	exuari_list = {}				--number, ship, name, Counts: Human kill, Kraylor kill
	enemyList = {}
	friendlyList = {}
	stationList = {}
	transportList = {}
	planetList = {}
	planetKillRadius = {}
	player_restart = {}
	player_restart.add = playerRestartAdd
-- these are the global tables/variables for collecting stats during play
	friendlyDestroyedCountList = {}
	friendlyTalliedKilledList = {}
	human_station_destroyed_list = {}
	independent_station_destroyed_list = {}
	transport_destroyed_list = {}
	total_player_ships_crashed_into_planets = 0
	total_trainees_crashed_into_planets = 0
	total_trainers_crashed_into_planets = 0
	total_enemy_ships_spawned = 0
	total_enemy_ships_crashed_into_planets = 0
	total_enemy_ships_destroyed_by_players = 0
	total_transport_ships_spawned = 0
	total_transport_ships_crashed_into_planets = 0
	total_transport_ships_destroyed_by_enemy_ships = 0
	
	total_exuari_killed = 0
	total_exuari_killed_by_exuari = 0
	total_exuari_killed_by_kraylor = 0
	total_exuari_killed_by_human = 0
-- variables for randomly spawning transports
	spawn_delay = 0   
-- note that all planetary bodies are globals as well, but they are established as the planets are created in the createEnvironment() function
	commonGoods = {"food","medicine","nickel","platinum","gold","dilithium","tritanium","luxury","cobalt","impulse","warp","shield","tractor","repulsor","beam","optic","robotic","filament","transporter","sensor","communication","autodoc","lifter","android","nanites","software","circuit","battery"}
	componentGoods = {"impulse","warp","shield","tractor","repulsor","beam","optic","robotic","filament","transporter","sensor","communication","autodoc","lifter","android","nanites","software","circuit","battery"}
	mineralGoods = {"nickel","platinum","gold","dilithium","tritanium","cobalt"}
	vapor_goods = {"gold pressed latinum","unobtanium","eludium","impossibrium"}
	research_task_length = 2
	pool_selectivity = "full"
	posthumous = {}
	task_list = {
		["dock"] = taskDock,
		["completed dock"] = taskCompletedDock,
		["scan"] = taskScan,
		["completed scan"] = taskCompletedScan,
		["destroy freighter"] = taskDestroyFreighter,
		["completed destroy freighter"] = taskCompletedDestroyFreighter,
		["assist freighter"] = taskAssistFreighter,
		["completed assist freighter"] = taskCompletedAssistFreighter,
		["research"] = taskResearch,
		["completed research"] = taskCompletedResearch,
		["research cleanup"] = taskResearchCleanup,
		["bonus"] = taskBonus,
	}
end
function playerRestartAdd(pidx,name,control_code,start_x,start_y,angle,template,faction,deaths,exuari_deaths,kraylor_deaths,human_deaths,kills,exuari_kills,kraylor_kills,human_kills)
	if func_diagnostic then print("player restart add") end
	if pidx == nil then
		return
	end
	if player_restart[pidx] ~= nil then
		if name == nil then
			name = player_restart[pidx].name
		end
		if control_code == nil then
			control_code = player_restart[pidx].control_code
		end
		if start_x == nil then
			start_x = player_restart[pidx].start_x
		end
		if start_y == nil then
			start_y = player_restart[pidx].start_y
		end
		if angle == nil then
			angle = player_restart[pidx].angle
		end
		if template == nil then
			template = player_restart[pidx].template
		end
		if faction == nil then
			faction = player_restart[pidx].faction
		end
		if deaths == nil then
			deaths = player_restart[pidx].deaths
		end
		if exuari_deaths == nil then
			exuari_deaths = player_restart[pidx].exuari_deaths
		end
		if kraylor_deaths == nil then
			kraylor_deaths = player_restart[pidx].kraylor_deaths
		end
		if human_deaths == nil then
			human_deaths = player_restart[pidx].human_deaths
		end
		if kills == nil then
			kills = player_restart[pidx].kills
		end
		if exuari_kills == nil then
			exuari_kills = player_restart[pidx].exuari_kills
		end
		if kraylor_kills == nil then
			kraylor_kills = player_restart[pidx].kraylor_kills
		end
		if human_kills == nil then
			human_kills = player_restart[pidx].human_kills
		end
	end
	player_restart[pidx] = {
		name = name, control_code = control_code, start_x = start_x, start_y = start_y, angle = angle, template = template, faction = faction,
		deaths = deaths, exuari_deaths = exuari_deaths, kraylor_deaths = kraylor_deaths, human_deaths = human_deaths,
		kills = kills, exuari_kills = exuari_kills, kraylor_kills = kraylor_kills, human_kills = human_kills
	}
end
----------------------------------------------------
--	Game Master buttons and supporting functions  --
----------------------------------------------------
function setGMButtons()
	mainGMButtons = mainGMButtonsDuringPause
	mainGMButtons()
end
function mainGMButtonsDuringPause()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(string.format(_("buttonGM","Version %s"),scenario_version),function()
		local version_message = string.format(_("buttonGM","Scenario version %s\n LUA version %s"),scenario_version,_VERSION)
		addGMMessage(version_message)
		print(version_message)
	end)
	if use_control_codes then
		addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Show control codes"),showControlCodes)
	end
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Orbital Scheme"),setOrbitalScheme)
	if predefined_player_ships ~= nil then
		addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Random PShip Names"),function()
			predefined_player_ships = nil
			addGMMessage(_("buttonGM","Human Navy Player ship names will now be selected at random.\nHuman Navy Player ship control codes will now be generated at random"))
			mainGMButtons()
		end)
	end
end
function mainGMButtonsAfterPause()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(string.format(_("buttonGM","Version %s"),scenario_version),function()
		local version_message = string.format(_("buttonGM","Scenario version %s\n LUA version %s"),scenario_version,_VERSION)
		addGMMessage(version_message)
		print(version_message)
	end)
	if use_control_codes then
		addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Show control codes"),showControlCodes)
	end
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Evaluations"),showEvaluations)
--[[
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","AAR Stats"),function()
		local stat_list = gatherStats()
		local out = _("buttonGM","Trainees (Human Navy):")
		print(out)
		local gm_out = out
		for name, details in pairs(stat_list.human.ship) do
			out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   %s Deaths: %i X -%i = %i"),name,details.deaths,human_player_ship_value,details.deaths*-human_player_ship_value)
			print(out)
			gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
			if not details.station then
				out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   %s lost home station -%i"),name,human_player_station_value)
				print(out)
				gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
			end
			out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   %s ship and station loss score: %i"),name,details.score)
			print(out)
			gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
		end
		addGMMessage(gm_out)
	end)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Statistical Cornucopia"),function()
		local stat_list = gatherStats()
		local out = _("buttonGM","Summary:")
		print(out)
		local gm_out = out
		out = _("buttonGM","Trainees (Human Navy):")
		print(out)
		gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
		for name, details in pairs(stat_list.human.ship) do
			out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   %s Deaths: %i X -%i = %i"),name,details.deaths,human_player_ship_value,details.deaths*-human_player_ship_value)
			print(out)
			gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
			if not details.station then
				out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   %s lost home station -%i"),name,human_player_station_value)
				print(out)
				gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
			end
			out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   %s ship and station loss score: %i"),name,details.score)
			print(out)
			gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
		end
		out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   Transports destroyed: %i corresponding points lost: %i"),total_transport_ships_destroyed_by_enemy_ships,total_transport_ships_destroyed_by_enemy_ships*10)
		print(out)
		gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
		out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   ---Human Total: Deaths: %i Score: %i"),stat_list.human.total_ship_deaths,stat_list.human.score)
		print(out)
		gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
		out = _("buttonGM","Trainers (Kraylor):")
		print(out)
		gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
		local kraylor_score = 0
		for name, details in pairs(stat_list.kraylor.ship) do
			out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   %s Deaths: %i Score: %i"),name,details.deaths,details.score)
			print(out)
			gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
			kraylor_score = kraylor_score + details.score
		end
		out = string.format(_("buttonGM","   ---Kraylor Total: Deaths: %i Score: %i"),stat_list.kraylor.total_ship_deaths,kraylor_score)
		print(out)
		gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
		out = string.format(_("buttonGM","Exuari: Killed: %i Score: %i"),total_exuari_killed,exuari_score)
		print(out)
		gm_out = gm_out .. "\n" .. out
		addGMMessage(gm_out)
	end)
--]]
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Trigger Waves"),triggerWaves)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+End Scenario"),gracefulConculsion)
--	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Jump to task"),jumpToTask)		--when this line is commented out, you can't reach any of the jump to functions
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Trigger end task"),function()
		addGMMessage(_("msgGM","These triggers are for testing purposes. You should not use them with actual players."))
		triggerEndTask()
	end)
end
function triggerEndTask()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Dock"),function()
		for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
			p:setSystemPower("missilesystem",0):commandSetSystemPowerRequest("missilesystem",0)
			p:setShieldsFrequency(p.dock_shield_frequency)
			p:commandSetBeamFrequency(p.dock_beam_frequency)
			if p.dock_call_port_authority_clock == nil then
				p.dock_call_port_authority_clock = getScenarioTime()
			end
		end
		addGMMessage(_("msgGM","Docking frequencies set for all players. All player missile systems powered down. Players still have to dock, but the protocols have been set"))
	end)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Scan"),function()
		local players_with_scan_targets = {}
		for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
			if p.scan_targets ~= nil then
				table.insert(players_with_scan_targets,p)
				for j, t in ipairs(p.scan_targets) do
					t.ship:setScanned(true)
					if t.single_scan_clock == nil then
						t.single_scan_clock = getScenarioTime()
					end
				end
			end
		end
		local out = _("msgGM","Scan targets set to scanned for these players:")
		for i, p in ipairs(players_with_scan_targets) do
			out = string.format("%s\n    %s",out,p:getCallSign())
		end
		out = string.format(_("msgGM","%s\nThey still need to report the results of the scans"),out)
		addGMMessage(out)
	end)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Destroy freighter"),function()
		out = _("msgGM","Player ships with corresponding Kraylor freighters destroyed:")
		for i, d in ipairs(destroy_freighters) do
			if d.ship:isValid() then
				d.ship:takeDamage(9999)
				out = string.format("%s\n    %s",out,d.player_ship_name)
			end
		end
		addGMMessage(out)
	end)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Assist Freighter"),function()
		local out = _("msgGM","Player ships with freighter fixed and marauders destroyed:")
		for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
			if p.assist_freighter ~= nil and p.assist_freighter:isValid() then
				out = string.format("%s\n    %s",out,p:getCallSign())
				if p.assist_freighter_fully_scanned_clock == nil then
					p.assist_freighter:setScanned(true)
					p.assist_freighter_fully_scanned_clock = getScenarioTime()
					if p.assist_freighter_scanned_clock == nil then
						p.assist_freighter_scanned_clock = getScenarioTime()
					end
				end
				if p.assist_freighter_fixed_clock == nil then
					if p.assist_freighter_parts_clock == nil then
						p.assist_freighter_parts_clock = getScenarioTime()
					end
					p.assist_freighter_fixed_clock = getScenarioTime()
					p.assist_freighter:setSystemHealthMax("impulse",1)
				end
				if p.assist_freighter_marauders ~= nil then
					for i, m in ipairs(p.assist_freighter_marauders) do
						if m.ship:isValid() then
							m.ship:takeDamage(9999)
						end
					end
				end
			end
		end
		addGMMessage(out)
	end)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Research"),function()
		local out = _("msgGM","Player ships where research of orbital bodies has all been marked complete:")
		for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
			if p.orbital_body_research ~= nil then
				out = string.format("%s\n    %s",out,p:getCallSign())
				for j, orbit in ipairs(p.orbital_body_research) do
					orbit.research = "Y"
					if orbit.start_scan_clock == nil then
						orbit.start_scan_clock = getScenarioTime()
					end
				end
			end
		end
		addGMMessage(out)
	end)	
end
function jumpToTask()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Scan"),jumpToScan)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Destroy freighter"),jumpToDestroyFreighter)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Assist Freighter"),jumpToAssistFreighter)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Research"),jumpToResearch)	
end 
function jumpToScan()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main from scan"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Jump"),jumpToTask)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(string.format("%s:%s",p:getCallSign(),p.task),function()
			string.format("")
			p.task = "completed dock"
			p.scan_message = "start"
			p.start_dock_message = "sent"
			jumpToTask()
		end)
	end
end
function jumpToDestroyFreighter()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main frm dstry frgtr"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Jump"),jumpToTask)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(string.format("%s:%s",p:getCallSign(),p.task),function()
			string.format("")
			p.task = "completed scan"
			p.destroy_freighter_message = "start"
			p.start_dock_message = "sent"
			p.scan_message = "sent"
			jumpToTask()
		end)
	end
end
function jumpToAssistFreighter()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main frm hlp frgtr"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Jump"),jumpToTask)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(string.format("%s:%s",p:getCallSign(),p.task),function()
			string.format("")
			p.task = "completed destroy freighter"
			p.assist_freighter_message = "start"
			p.start_dock_message = "sent"
			p.scan_message = "sent"
			p.destroy_freighter_message = "sent"
			jumpToTask()
		end)
	end
end
function jumpToResearch()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main from research"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Jump"),jumpToTask)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(string.format("%s:%s",p:getCallSign(),p.task),function()
			string.format("")
			p.task = "completed assist freighter"
			p.research_message = "start"
			p.start_dock_message = "sent"
			p.scan_message = "sent"
			p.destroy_freighter_message = "sent"
			p.assist_freighter_message = "sent"
			p:setWeaponStorageMax("Homing",12)		--	restore missiles
			p:setWeaponStorage("Homing",12)
			p:setWeaponStorageMax("Mine",8)			
			p:setWeaponStorage("Mine",8)
			p:setWeaponStorageMax("EMP",6)			
			p:setWeaponStorage("EMP",6)
			p:setWeaponStorageMax("Nuke",4)			
			p:setWeaponStorage("Nuke",4)
	--                 		   Arc,  Dir, Range, CycleTime, Dmg
			p:setBeamWeapon(0, 100,  -20,  1500,         6, 8)	--	restore cycle time
			p:setBeamWeapon(1, 100,   20,  1500,         6, 8)	
			jumpToTask()
		end)
	end
end
function showControlCodes()
	local code_list = {}
	for pidx=1,32 do
		local p = getPlayerShip(pidx)
		if p ~= nil and p:isValid() then
			code_list[p:getCallSign()] = {code = p.control_code, faction = p:getFaction()}
		end
	end
	local sorted_names = {}
	for name in pairs(code_list) do
		table.insert(sorted_names,name)
	end
	table.sort(sorted_names)
	local output = ""
	for i, name in ipairs(sorted_names) do
		local faction = ""
		if code_list[name].faction == "Kraylor" then
			faction = " (Kraylor)"
		end
		output = output .. string.format("%s: %s %s\n",name,code_list[name].code,faction)
	end
	addGMMessage(output)
end
function triggerWaves()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction("-Main",mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Strikeship wave"), function()
		addWave(enemyList,0,setWaveAngle(math.random(20), math.random(20)),setWaveDistance(math.random(5)))
	end)

	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Fighter wave"), function()
		addWave(enemyList,1,setWaveAngle(math.random(20), math.random(20)),setWaveDistance(math.random(5)))
	end)

	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Gunship wave"), function()
		addWave(enemyList,2,setWaveAngle(math.random(20), math.random(20)),setWaveDistance(math.random(5)))
	end)

	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Dreadnought"), function()
		addWave(enemyList,4,setWaveAngle(math.random(20), math.random(20)),setWaveDistance(math.random(5)))
	end)

	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Missile cruiser wave"), function()
		addWave(enemyList,5,setWaveAngle(math.random(20), math.random(20)),setWaveDistance(math.random(5)))
	end)

	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Cruiser wave"), function()
		addWave(enemyList,6,setWaveAngle(math.random(20), math.random(20)),setWaveDistance(math.random(5)))
	end)

	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Adv. striker wave"), function()
		addWave(enemyList,9,setWaveAngle(math.random(20), math.random(20)),setWaveDistance(math.random(5)))
	end)
end
function gracefulConculsion()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Trainees win"),function()
		game_state = "victory-human"
		victory("Human Navy")
	end)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Trainers win"),function()
		game_state = "victory-kraylor"
		victory("Kraylor")
	end)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","Scenario wins"),function()
		game_state = "victory-exuari"
		victory("Exuari")
	end)
end
function showEvaluations()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-From evaluations"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Dock"),dockEvaluations)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Scan"),scanEvaluations)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Destroy freighter"),destroyFreighterEvaluations)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Assist freighter"),assistFreighterEvaluations)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Research"),researchEvaluations)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Bonus"),bonusEvaluations)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","+Posthumous"),posthumousEvaluations)
end
function posthumousEvaluations()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main from Posthumous"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Evaluations"),showEvaluations)
	local out = _("evaluation-comms","Posthumous evaluations are intended for those times when you want the evaluation information, but the player ship has been destroyed. A copy is made in the posthumous list at the time the task is completed. So, just because they are on the posthumous list does not mean the player ship has been destroyed. Only the first instance of a task is recorded. If the player ship does a task again, the posthumous table only keeps their first attempt. If they are destroyed a second time, no new record is made of any tasks they had already completed the first time. Of course if they live, their current evaluation information is attached to their ship and thus is available.\n\nSingle letter evaluation decode:\nN = Needs improvement\nC = Competent\nE = Exceeds expectations\nS = Superior")
	local count = 0
	for i, eval in ipairs(posthumous) do
		count = count + 1
		addGMFunction(string.format("%s %s",eval.name,eval.task),function()
			addGMMessage(string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s     %s     Clock: %.1f\n%s"),eval.name,eval.task,eval.clock,eval.desc))
		end)
	end
	if count == 0 then
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nNo tasks completed, so no tasks recorded in the posthumous table"),out)
	end
	addGMMessage(out)
end
function bonusEvaluations()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main from Bonus"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Evaluations"),showEvaluations)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(p:getCallSign(),function()
			string.format("")
			local out = _("evaluation-comms","Research task is not complete, no bonus possible yet")
			if p.research_task == "complete" then
				out = bonusTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")
				out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s Bonus Evaluation:\n%s"),p:getCallSign(),out)
			end
			addGMMessage(out)
		end)
	end
end
function researchEvaluations()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main from Research"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Evaluations"),showEvaluations)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(p:getCallSign(),function()
			string.format("")
			local out = _("evaluation-comms","Research task is not complete")
			if p.research_task == "complete" then
				out = researchTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")
				out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s Research Evaluation:\n%s"),p:getCallSign(),out)
			end
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nSuggested subjective evaluation criteria:\nDid anyone suggest using probes to gather data?\nDid Relay put out waypoints for guidance around the planets?\nDid Engineering boost maneuver for Helm? Did Helm request a maneuver boost?\nWas Weapons diligent about the shields?\nDid Science let everyone know when the data was gathered for a planet?"),out)
			addGMMessage(out)
		end)
	end
end
function assistFreighterEvaluations()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main frm Help Frgtr"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Evaluations"),showEvaluations)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(p:getCallSign(),function()
			string.format("")
			local out = _("evaluation-comms","Assist freighter task is not complete")
			if p.assist_freighter_task == "complete" then
				out = assistFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")
				out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s Assist Freighter Evaluation:\n%s"),p:getCallSign(),out)
			end
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nSuggested subjective evaluation criteria:\nDid anyone suggest using probes to find the freighter?\nDid Relay put out waypoints for the freighter and the home station?\nHow did the captain and crew handle the balancing of getting the parts and protecting the freighter?\nHow well did the crew coordinate during combat?\nWere targets prioritized/identified?\nDid Engineering boost systems based on weapon use?\nWas the type of combat identified (beam/missile)?\nDid Science provide beam frequencies for Weapons? Did Science keep the crew informed on the shield/hull status of enemies?\nDid Relay hack any enemy systems?"),out)
			addGMMessage(out)
		end)
	end
end
function destroyFreighterEvaluations()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main frm Destroy Frgtr"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Evaluations"),showEvaluations)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(p:getCallSign(),function()
			string.format("")
			local out = _("evaluation-comms","Destroy freighter task is not complete")
			if p.destroy_freighter_task == "complete" then
				out = destroyFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")
				out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s Destroy Freighter Evaluation:\n%s"),p:getCallSign(),out)
			end
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nSuggested subjective evaluation criteria:\nDid Helm and Science coordinate verbally to determine where to go to destroy the freighter?\nDid Weapons and Engineering collaborate on boosting applicable combat systems like missiles?\nDid Helm indicate the method of approaching the enemy freighter (impulse/jump)?\nDid Relay hack the enemy ship? If so, what systems and were those communicated?\nDid Science provide details on enemy shield and hull strengths?\nHow well did Helm and Weapons coordinate the firing of HVLIs?"),out)
			addGMMessage(out)
		end)
	end
end
function scanEvaluations()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main from Scan"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Evaluations"),showEvaluations)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(p:getCallSign(),function()
			string.format("")
			local out = _("evaluation-comms","Scan task is not complete")
			if p.scan_task == "complete" then
				out = scanTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")
				out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s Scan Evaluation:\n%s"),p:getCallSign(),out)
			end
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nSuggested subjective evaluation criteria:\nDid science request a probe in the nebula?\nDid Science communicate which target he started scanning first?\nWas Relay standing by to report the scan results as soon as they came in?\nWas there clear communication between Science and Relay?"),out)
			addGMMessage(out)
		end)
	end
end
function dockEvaluations()
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-Main from Dock"),mainGMButtons)
	addGMFunction("-Evaluations",showEvaluations)
	for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		addGMFunction(p:getCallSign(),function()
			string.format("")
			local out = _("evaluation-comms","Dock task is not complete")
			if p.dock_task == "complete" then
				out = dockTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")
				out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s Dock Evaluation:\n%s"),p:getCallSign(),out)
			end
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nSuggested subjective evaluation criteria (mostly about collaboration and communication):\nDid Relay verbally communicate the initial instructions? How about the docking protocol to Weapons and Engineering?\nDid Helm request an impulse boost to get to the station more quickly?\nDid Helm fly backwards to the station?\nDid Engineering confirm that missile systems were powered down?"),out)
			addGMMessage(out)
		end)
	end
end
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--	Environment Functions  --
-----------------------------
function setOrbitalScheme()
	--GM function that impacts the environment
	clearGMFunctions()
	addGMFunction(_("buttonGM","-From Orbit Scheme"),mainGMButtons)
	for scheme, details in pairs(orbital_schemes) do
		button_label = scheme
		if orbital_scheme == button_label then
			button_label = button_label .. "*"
		end
		addGMFunction(button_label,function()
			orbital_scheme = scheme
			inner_multiplier = details.inner_multiplier
			outer_multiplier = details.outer_multiplier
			setOrbitalScheme()
		end)
	end
	if inner_multiplier > 1 then
		addGMFunction(string.format(_("buttonGM","Faster in %.2f -> %.2f"),inner_multiplier,inner_multiplier - .25),function()
			inner_multiplier = inner_multiplier - .25
			setOrbitalScheme()
		end)
	end
	if inner_multiplier < 6 then
		addGMFunction(string.format(_("buttonGM","Slower in %.2f -> %.2f"),inner_multiplier,inner_multiplier + .25),function()
			inner_multiplier = inner_multiplier + .25
			setOrbitalScheme()
		end)
	end
	if outer_multiplier > 1 then
		addGMFunction(string.format(_("buttonGM","Faster out %.2f -> %.2f"),outer_multiplier,outer_multiplier - .25),function()
			outer_multiplier = outer_multiplier - .25
			setOrbitalScheme()
		end)
	end
	if outer_multiplier < 6 then
		addGMFunction(string.format(_("buttonGM","Slower out %.2f -> %.2f"),outer_multiplier,outer_multiplier + .25),function()
			outer_multiplier = outer_multiplier + .25
			setOrbitalScheme()
		end)
	end
end
function setOrbitalSpeeds()
	orb_speed_closest_to_black_hole = orb_speed_closest_to_black_hole * inner_multiplier
	orb_speed_second_closest_to_black_hole = orb_speed_second_closest_to_black_hole * inner_multiplier

	orb_speed_planet_group_1_main = orb_speed_planet_group_1_main * outer_multiplier
	orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_1 = orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_1 * outer_multiplier
	orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2 = orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2 * outer_multiplier
	orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2_1 = orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2_1 * outer_multiplier
	orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2_2 = orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2_2 * outer_multiplier

	orb_speed_planet_group_2_main = orb_speed_planet_group_2_main * outer_multiplier
	orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_1 = orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_1 * outer_multiplier
	orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2 = orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2 * outer_multiplier
	orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2_1 = orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2_1 * outer_multiplier
	orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2_2 = orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2_2 * outer_multiplier
end
function createEnvironment()
	createOrbitalBodies()
	placeNebulae()
	-- add some asteroids
	createRandomAsteroidAlongArc(130,terrain_center_x,terrain_center_y,(trainee_base_placement_radius + 100000)/2,0,180,(100000-trainee_base_placement_radius)/2)
	createRandomAsteroidAlongArc(130,terrain_center_x,terrain_center_y,(trainee_base_placement_radius + 100000)/2,180,360,(100000-trainee_base_placement_radius)/2)
end
function createOrbitalBodies()
	orbital_body_names = {
		["black hole"] =	_("callsign-blackhole","Balor"),
		["cbheh1"] =		_("callsign-planet","Draugr"),
		["cbheh2"] =		_("callsign-planet","Dimidium"),
		["cbhmp1"] =		_("callsign-planet","Phobetor"),
		["mp1s1"] =			_("callsign-planet","Saffar"),
		["mp1s2"] = 		_("callsign-planet","Keplar-452b"),
		["mp1s2s1"] = 		_("callsign-planet","HD 23472 d"),
		["mp1s3"] = 		_("callsign-planet","K2-89 b"),
		["cbhmp2"] =		_("callsign-planet","Samh"),
		["mp2s1"] =			_("callsign-planet","GJ 1061 d"),
		["mp2s2"] =			_("callsign-planet","Teegarden's Star b"),
		["mp2s2s1"] =		_("callsign-planet","Wolf 503b"),
		["mp2s3"] =			_("callsign-planet","YZ Ceti b"),
	}
	-- BLACK HOLE ORBITAL SYSTEM 
	-- initial alignment of objects is along the X axis (X value is the same; Y changes for distance from center)
	-- the center object
	center_blackhole = BlackHole():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y):setCallSign(orbital_body_names["black hole"])
	-- planetList = {}  -- copied here just for easy reference; DO NOT UNCOMMENT!
	-- planetKillRadius = {}  -- copied here just for easy reference; DO NOT UNCOMMENT!
	no_atmosphere_padding = 250  -- current estimate is extra 250 distance is necessary for planet with NO atmosphere; don't think the size of the planet matters
	atmosphere_padding = 500  -- current estimate is extra 500 distance is necessary for planet WITH atmosphere; don't think the size of the planet matters

-- "on the edge" planet orbiting just outside the event horizon, very fast (warp speed? ha)
	cbh_event_horizon1 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y-6000)
		:setPlanetRadius(500)
		:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
		:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/moon-1.png")
		:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.2,0.2,0.2)
		:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["cbheh1"])
	table.insert(planetList, cbh_event_horizon1)
	table.insert(planetKillRadius, 500 + no_atmosphere_padding)   
	cbh_event_horizon1:setOrbit(center_blackhole, orb_speed_closest_to_black_hole)

-- "near the edge" planet orbiting near the event horizon, fast
	cbh_event_horizon2 = Planet()
		:setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y-10000)
		:setPlanetRadius(1000)
		:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
		:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/planet-2.png")
		:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.4,0,0)
		:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["cbheh2"])
	table.insert(planetList, cbh_event_horizon2)
	table.insert(planetKillRadius, 1000 + atmosphere_padding)  -- not sure why, but this planet needs the additional atmosphere padding for collision calculations 
	cbh_event_horizon2:setOrbit(center_blackhole, orb_speed_second_closest_to_black_hole)
	
-- planetary orbital sub-system 1, to the 'north' of the center black hole
	cbh_main_planet1 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y-30000)
		:setPlanetRadius(3000)
		:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
		:setAxialRotationTime(30)
		:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/planet-1.png")
		:setPlanetCloudTexture("planets/clouds-1.png")
		:setPlanetAtmosphereTexture("planets/atmosphere.png")
		:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.2,0.2,1.0)
		:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["cbhmp1"])
	table.insert(planetList, cbh_main_planet1)
	table.insert(planetKillRadius, 3000 + atmosphere_padding)   
	cbh_main_planet1:setOrbit(center_blackhole, orb_speed_planet_group_1_main)
		
	-- orbiting bodies for cbh_main_planet1, inner to outer
		mp1_satelite1 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y-24000)
			:setPlanetRadius(500)
			:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
			:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/moon-1.png")
			:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.2,0.2,0.2)
			:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["mp1s1"])
			table.insert(planetList, mp1_satelite1)
			table.insert(planetKillRadius, 500 + no_atmosphere_padding)   
		mp1_satelite1:setOrbit(cbh_main_planet1, orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_1)
		
		mp1_satelite2 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y-20000)
			:setPlanetRadius(1000)
			:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
			:setAxialRotationTime(30)
			:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/planet-1.png")
			:setPlanetCloudTexture("planets/clouds-1.png")
			:setPlanetAtmosphereTexture("planets/atmosphere.png")
			:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0,0.8,0.2)
			:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["mp1s2"])
			table.insert(planetList, mp1_satelite2)
			table.insert(planetKillRadius, 1000 + atmosphere_padding)   
		mp1_satelite2:setOrbit(cbh_main_planet1, orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2)

		mp1s2_satelite1 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y-18000)
			:setPlanetRadius(200)
			:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
			:setAxialRotationTime(10)
			:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/moon-1.png") 
			:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.2,0.2,0.2)
			:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["mp1s2s1"])
			table.insert(planetList, mp1s2_satelite1)
			table.insert(planetKillRadius, 200 + no_atmosphere_padding)   
		mp1s2_satelite1:setOrbit(mp1_satelite2, orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2_1)

		mp1_satelite3 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y-16000)
			:setPlanetRadius(500)
			:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
			:setAxialRotationTime(30)
			:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/planet-2.png")
			:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.4,0,0)
			:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["mp1s3"])
			table.insert(planetList, mp1_satelite3)
			table.insert(planetKillRadius, 500 + atmosphere_padding)   
		mp1_satelite3:setOrbit(cbh_main_planet1, orb_speed_planet_group_1_orbiter_2_2)

-- planetary orbital sub-system 2, to the 'south' of the center black hole
	cbh_main_planet2 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y+30000)
		:setPlanetRadius(3000)
		:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
		:setAxialRotationTime(30)
		:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/gas-1.png")
		:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.4,0,0)
		:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["cbhmp2"])
	table.insert(planetList, cbh_main_planet2)
	table.insert(planetKillRadius, 3000 + atmosphere_padding)   
	cbh_main_planet2:setOrbit(center_blackhole, orb_speed_planet_group_2_main)
	
	-- orbiting bodies for cbh_main_planet2, inner to outer
		mp2_satelite1 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y+24000)
			:setPlanetRadius(500)
			:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
			:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/moon-1.png")
			:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.2,0.2,0.2)
			:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["mp2s1"])
			table.insert(planetList, mp2_satelite1)
			table.insert(planetKillRadius, 500 + no_atmosphere_padding)   
		mp2_satelite1:setOrbit(cbh_main_planet2, orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_1)
		
		mp2_satelite2 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y+20000)
			:setPlanetRadius(1000)
			:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
			:setAxialRotationTime(30)
			:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/planet-1.png")
			:setPlanetCloudTexture("planets/clouds-1.png")
			:setPlanetAtmosphereTexture("planets/atmosphere.png")
			:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.2,0.2,1.0)
			:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["mp2s2"])
			table.insert(planetList, mp2_satelite2)
			table.insert(planetKillRadius, 1000 + atmosphere_padding)   
		mp2_satelite2:setOrbit(cbh_main_planet2, orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2)

		mp2s2_satelite1 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y+18000)
			:setPlanetRadius(200)
			:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
			:setAxialRotationTime(10)
			:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/moon-1.png")
			:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.2,0.2,0.2) 
			:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["mp2s2s1"])
			table.insert(planetList, mp2s2_satelite1)
			table.insert(planetKillRadius, 200 + no_atmosphere_padding)   
		mp2s2_satelite1:setOrbit(mp2_satelite2, orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2_1)

		mp2_satelite3 = Planet():setPosition(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y+16000)
			:setPlanetRadius(500)
			:setDistanceFromMovementPlane(0)
			:setAxialRotationTime(30)
			:setPlanetSurfaceTexture("planets/planet-2.png")
			:setPlanetAtmosphereColor(0.4,0,0)
			:setCallSign(orbital_body_names["mp2s3"])
			table.insert(planetList, mp2_satelite3)
			table.insert(planetKillRadius, 500 + atmosphere_padding)   
		mp2_satelite3:setOrbit(cbh_main_planet2, orb_speed_planet_group_2_orbiter_2_2)
end
function placeNebulae()
	-- add all the nebula
	Nebula():setPosition(-89207, -57749)
    Nebula():setPosition(-85944, -65810)
    Nebula():setPosition(-84792, -71377)
    Nebula():setPosition(-89207, -74832)
    Nebula():setPosition(-84024, -84045)
    Nebula():setPosition(-78458, -79822)
    Nebula():setPosition(-75387, -90954)
    Nebula():setPosition(-68285, -97672)
    Nebula():setPosition(-58880, -102471)
    Nebula():setPosition(-53698, -104582)
    Nebula():setPosition(-21836, -108421)
    Nebula():setPosition(-29898, -109381)
    Nebula():setPosition(-33352, -109381)
    Nebula():setPosition(-43333, -105542)
    Nebula():setPosition(-42949, -108421)
    Nebula():setPosition(-4370, -109764)
    Nebula():setPosition(-11855, -109572)
    Nebula():setPosition(5611, -108805)
    Nebula():setPosition(6763, -107461)
    Nebula():setPosition(20774, -111492)
    Nebula():setPosition(13289, -111876)
    Nebula():setPosition(30755, -105926)
    Nebula():setPosition(35745, -106501)
    Nebula():setPosition(57051, -101511)
    Nebula():setPosition(87761, -66002)
    Nebula():setPosition(89488, -57557)
    Nebula():setPosition(42655, -108613)
    Nebula():setPosition(52060, -106118)
    Nebula():setPosition(83922, -72912)
    Nebula():setPosition(74325, -81933)
    Nebula():setPosition(69719, 32078)
    Nebula():setPosition(64152, 38988)
    Nebula():setPosition(57818, 44938)
    Nebula():setPosition(48221, 53191)
    Nebula():setPosition(37665, 58182)
    Nebula():setPosition(29220, 58950)
    Nebula():setPosition(17319, 65476)
    Nebula():setPosition(21158, 65092)
    Nebula():setPosition(8298, 67971)
    Nebula():setPosition(1196, 69122)
    Nebula():setPosition(-10896, 69122)
    Nebula():setPosition(-21836, 71042)
    Nebula():setPosition(-32585, 71618)
    Nebula():setPosition(-39686, 67395)
    Nebula():setPosition(-45061, 65476)
    Nebula():setPosition(-54850, 67011)
    Nebula():setPosition(96782, -9381)
    Nebula():setPosition(95822, -17058)
    Nebula():setPosition(96782, -39131)
    Nebula():setPosition(96782, -23392)
    Nebula():setPosition(93327, -30302)
    Nebula():setPosition(95054, -33565)
    Nebula():setPosition(91792, 792)
    Nebula():setPosition(90256, -6501)
    Nebula():setPosition(86225, 8662)
    Nebula():setPosition(82770, 16147)
    Nebula():setPosition(76628, 26128)
    Nebula():setPosition(81427, -79246)
    Nebula():setPosition(66264, -91722)
    Nebula():setPosition(71254, -87691)
    Nebula():setPosition(94287, -41818)
    Nebula():setPosition(90832, -48344)
    Nebula():setPosition(-99763, -35868)
    Nebula():setPosition(-98228, -44889)
    Nebula():setPosition(-92086, -50072)
    Nebula():setPosition(-95924, -57941)
    Nebula():setPosition(-95924, -57941)
    Nebula():setPosition(-97844, 8086)
    Nebula():setPosition(-100531, -3430)
    Nebula():setPosition(-94581, -10916)
    Nebula():setPosition(-98612, -20513)
    Nebula():setPosition(-98420, -25887)
    Nebula():setPosition(-52354, 60101)
    Nebula():setPosition(-57153, 52808)
    Nebula():setPosition(-68093, 47241)
    Nebula():setPosition(-78458, 45322)
    Nebula():setPosition(-85176, 38220)
    Nebula():setPosition(-91894, 32462)
    Nebula():setPosition(-91510, 23057)
    Nebula():setPosition(-90550, 14036)
end
function createRandomAsteroidAlongArc(amount, x, y, distance, startArc, endArcClockwise, randomize)
-- Create amount of asteroids along arc
-- Center defined by x and y
-- Radius defined by distance
-- Start of arc between 0 and 360 (startArc), end arc: endArcClockwise
-- Use randomize to vary the distance from the center point. Omit to keep distance constant
-- Example:
--   createRandomAsteroidAlongArc(100, 500, 3000, 65, 120, 450)
	if randomize == nil then randomize = 0 end
	if amount == nil then amount = 1 end
	local arcLen = endArcClockwise - startArc
	if startArc > endArcClockwise then
		endArcClockwise = endArcClockwise + 360
		arcLen = arcLen + 360
	end
    local asteroid_size = random(1,100) + random(1,75) + random(1,75) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20)
	if amount > arcLen then
		for ndex=1,arcLen do
			local radialPoint = startArc+ndex
			local pointDist = distance + random(-randomize,randomize)
		    asteroid_size = random(1,100) + random(1,75) + random(1,75) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20)
			Asteroid():setPosition(x + math.cos(radialPoint / 180 * math.pi) * pointDist, y + math.sin(radialPoint / 180 * math.pi) * pointDist):setSize(asteroid_size)
		end
		for ndex=1,amount-arcLen do
			radialPoint = random(startArc,endArcClockwise)
			pointDist = distance + random(-randomize,randomize)
		    asteroid_size = random(1,100) + random(1,75) + random(1,75) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20)
			Asteroid():setPosition(x + math.cos(radialPoint / 180 * math.pi) * pointDist, y + math.sin(radialPoint / 180 * math.pi) * pointDist):setSize(asteroid_size)
		end
	else
		for ndex=1,amount do
			radialPoint = random(startArc,endArcClockwise)
			pointDist = distance + random(-randomize,randomize)
		    asteroid_size = random(1,100) + random(1,75) + random(1,75) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20) + random(1,20)
			Asteroid():setPosition(x + math.cos(radialPoint / 180 * math.pi) * pointDist, y + math.sin(radialPoint / 180 * math.pi) * pointDist):setSize(asteroid_size)
		end
	end
end
--------------------------
--	Utility Functions	--
--------------------------
function gatherStats()
	if func_diagnostic then print("gather stats") end
	local stat_list = {}
	stat_list.scenario = {name = "Early Evaluation Exercise", version = scenario_version}
	stat_list.times = {}
	stat_list.times.game = {}
	stat_list.times.stage = game_state
	stat_list.human = {}
	stat_list.human.ship = {}
	stat_list.human.total_ship_deaths = 0
	stat_list.human.total_transport_ships_destroyed = total_transport_ships_destroyed_by_enemy_ships
	stat_list.human.score = total_transport_ships_destroyed_by_enemy_ships * -10
	stat_list.kraylor = {}
	stat_list.kraylor.ship = {}
	stat_list.kraylor.total_ship_deaths = 0
	stat_list.kraylor.score = 0
	stat_list.exuari = {}
	stat_list.exuari.score = exuari_score
	if #player_restart > 0 then
		for pidx, details in pairs(player_restart) do
			if type(details) ~= "function" then
				local deaths = 0
				if details.deaths ~= nil then deaths = details.deaths end
				if details.faction == "Human Navy" then
					stat_list.human.ship[details.name] = {deaths = deaths, score = -deaths * human_player_ship_value, station = true}
					stat_list.human.total_ship_deaths = stat_list.human.total_ship_deaths + deaths
					if #human_station_destroyed_list > 0 then
						for i=1,#human_station_destroyed_list do
							if string.find(human_station_destroyed_list[i],details.name) then
								stat_list.human.ship[details.name].station = false
								stat_list.human.ship[details.name].score = stat_list.human.ship[details.name].score - human_player_station_value
								break
							end
						end
					end
					stat_list.human.score = stat_list.human.score + stat_list.human.ship[details.name].score
				elseif details.faction == "Kraylor" then
					local ship_value = player_ship_stats[player_restart[pidx].template].strength
					stat_list.kraylor.ship[details.name] = {deaths = deaths, score = -deaths * ship_value, station = true, ship_value = ship_value}
					stat_list.kraylor.total_ship_deaths = stat_list.kraylor.total_ship_deaths + deaths
					stat_list.kraylor.score = stat_list.kraylor.score + stat_list.kraylor.ship[details.name].score
				end
			end
		end
	end
	return stat_list
end
function vectorFromAngleNorth(angle,distance)
	if func_diagnostic then print("vector from angle north") end
--	print("input angle to vectorFromAngleNorth:")
--	print(angle)
	angle = (angle + 270) % 360
	local x, y = vectorFromAngle(angle,distance)
	return x, y
end
function tableRemoveRandom(array)
	if func_diagnostic then print("table remove random") end
--	Remove random element from array and return it.
	-- Returns nil if the array is empty,
	-- analogous to `table.remove`.
    local array_item_count = #array
    if array_item_count == 0 then
        return nil
    end
    local selected_item = math.random(array_item_count)
    local temp = array[selected_item]
    array[selected_item] = array[array_item_count]
    array[array_item_count] = temp
    return table.remove(array)
end
function generateCallSignPrefix(length)
	if func_diagnostic then print("generate call sign prefix") end
	if prefix_length == nil then
		prefix_length = 1
	end
	if call_sign_prefix_pool == nil then
		call_sign_prefix_pool = {}
		prefix_length = prefix_length + 1
		if prefix_length > 3 then
			prefix_length = 1
		end
		fillPrefixPool()
	end
	if length == nil then
		length = prefix_length
	end
	local prefix_index = 0
	local prefix = ""
	for i=1,length do
		if #call_sign_prefix_pool < 1 then
			fillPrefixPool()
		end
		prefix_index = math.random(1,#call_sign_prefix_pool)
		prefix = prefix .. call_sign_prefix_pool[prefix_index]
		table.remove(call_sign_prefix_pool,prefix_index)
	end
	return prefix
end
function fillPrefixPool()
	if func_diagnostic then print("fill prefix pool") end
	for i=1,26 do
		table.insert(call_sign_prefix_pool,string.char(i+64))
	end
end
function generateCallSign(prefix)
	if func_diagnostic then print("generate call sign") end
	if prefix == nil then
		prefix = generateCallSignPrefix()
	end
	if suffix_index == nil then
		suffix_index = 0
	end
	suffix_index = suffix_index + math.random(1,3)
	if suffix_index > 999 then 
		suffix_index = 1
	end
	return string.format("%s%i",prefix,suffix_index)
end
function availableForComms(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("available for comms") end
	if not p:isCommsInactive() then
		return false
	end
	if p:isCommsOpening() then
		return false
	end
	if p:isCommsBeingHailed() then
		return false
	end
	if p:isCommsBeingHailedByGM() then
		return false
	end
	if p:isCommsChatOpen() then
		return false
	end
	if p:isCommsChatOpenToGM() then
		return false
	end
	if p:isCommsChatOpenToPlayer() then
		return false
	end
	if p:isCommsScriptOpen() then
		return false
	end
	return true
end
function planetCollisionDetection()
	if func_diagnostic then print("planet collision detection") end
	local planet_bump_damage = 5
	if planet_collision_diagnostic then print("planet collision detection. bump damage:",planet_bump_damage,"planet count:",#planetList) end
	for planet_index, planet in ipairs(planetList) do
		local planet_x, planet_y = planet:getPosition()
		local collision_list = getObjectsInRadius(planet_x, planet_y, planet:getPlanetRadius() + 2000)
		local obj_dist = 0
		local ship_distance = 0
		local obj_type_name = ""
		if planet_collision_diagnostic then print("planet index:",planet_index,"name:",planet:getCallSign(),"collision list count:",#collision_list) end
		for i, obj in ipairs(collision_list) do
			if obj:isValid() then
				if distance_diagnostic then
					print("distance_diagnostic 25 obj:",obj,"planet:",planet)
				end		
				obj_dist = distance(obj,planet)
				if obj.typeName == "CpuShip" then
					obj_type_name = obj:getTypeName()
					if obj_type_name ~= nil then
						ship_distance = shipTemplateDistance[obj:getTypeName()]
						if ship_distance == nil then
							print("distance not retrieved from ship template for cpu ship:",obj:getCallSign(),"defaulting to ship distance 400")
							ship_distance = 400
						end
					else
						print("type name nil on cpu ship:",obj:getCallSign(),"defaulting to ship distance 400")
						ship_distance = 400
					end
					if planet_collision_diagnostic then print("CpuShip typename:",obj_type_name,"ship distance:",ship_distance,"object distance:",obj_dist,"planet radius:",planet:getPlanetRadius()) end
					if obj_dist <= (planet:getPlanetRadius() + ship_distance + 100) then
						obj:takeDamage(planet_bump_damage,"kinetic",planet_x,planet_y)
					end
				end
				if obj.typeName == "PlayerSpaceship" then
					obj_type_name = obj:getTypeName()
					if obj_type_name ~= nil then
						ship_distance = playerShipStats[obj:getTypeName()].distance
						if ship_distance == nil then
							print("distance not retrieved from player ship stats for player ship:",obj:getCallSign(),"defaulting to ship distance 400")
							ship_distance = 400
						end
					else
						print("type name nil on player ship:",obj:getCallSign(),"defaulting to ship distance 400")
						ship_distance = 400
					end
					if obj_dist <= (planet:getPlanetRadius() + ship_distance + 100) then
						obj:takeDamage(planet_bump_damage,"kinetic",planet_x,planet_y)
					end
					if planet_collision_diagnostic then print("Player ship typename:",obj_type_name,"ship distance:",ship_distance,"object distance:",obj_dist,"planet radius:",planet:getPlanetRadius()) end
					if obj.task == "research" then
						if planet_collision_diagnostic then print("research orbital body count:",#orbital_body_research) end
						for j, orbit in ipairs(obj.orbital_body_research) do
							if orbit.research == "N" then
								if planet == orbit.body then
									if planet_collision_diagnostic then print("incomplete body:",planet:getCallSign(),"obj/planet distance:",distance(obj,planet),"planet radius:",planet:getPlanetRadius()) end
									if distance(obj,planet) < (planet:getPlanetRadius() + 1800) then
										if orbit.start_scan_clock == nil then
											orbit.start_scan_clock = getScenarioTime()
											if planet_collision_diagnostic then print("start clock:",orbit.start_scan_clock) end
										else
											if (getScenarioTime() - orbit.start_scan_clock) > research_task_length then
												orbit.research = "Y"
												obj.orbital_body_scanned_message_sci = "orbital_body_scanned_message_sci"
												obj:addCustomMessage("Science",obj.orbital_body_scanned_message_sci,string.format(_("msgScience","Scan complete for %s"),planet:getCallSign()))
												obj.orbital_body_scanned_message_ops = "orbital_body_scanned_message_ops"
												obj:addCustomMessage("Operations",obj.orbital_body_scanned_message_ops,string.format(_("msgOperations","Scan complete for %s"),planet:getCallSign()))
												if planet_collision_diagnostic then print("completed. start clock:",orbit.start_scan_clock,"current clock:",getScenarioTime(),"task length:",research_task_length) end
											end
										end
									else
										orbit.start_scan_clock = nil
										if planet_collision_diagnostic then print("reset start clock") end
									end
								end
							end
						end
					end
				end
				if obj.typeName == "ScanProbe" then
					if obj_dist <= (planet:getPlanetRadius() + 50) then
						obj:takeDamage(planet_bump_damage,"kinetic",planet_x,planet_y)
					end
					local p = obj:getOwner()
					if p ~= nil and p.task == "research" then
						if obj.arrived then
							for j, orbit in ipairs(p.orbital_body_research) do
								if orbit.research == "N" then
									if planet == orbit.body then
										if distance(obj,planet) < (planet:getPlanetRadius() + 1800) then
											if orbit.start_scan_clock == nil then
												orbit.start_scan_clock = getScenarioTime()
											else
												if (getScenarioTime() - orbit.start_scan_clock) > research_task_length then
													orbit.research = "Y"
													p.orbital_body_scanned_message_sci = "orbital_body_scanned_message_sci"
													p:addCustomMessage("Science",p.orbital_body_scanned_message_sci,string.format(_("msgScience","Scan complete for %s"),planet:getCallSign()))
													p.orbital_body_scanned_message_ops = "orbital_body_scanned_message_ops"
													p:addCustomMessage("Operations",p.orbital_body_scanned_message_ops,string.format(_("msgOperations","Scan complete for %s"),planet:getCallSign()))
												end
											end
										else
											orbit.start_scan_clock = nil
										end
									end
								end
							end
						end
					end
				end
			end
		end
	end
end
function blackHoleResearch(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("black hole research") end
	if p.task == "research" then
		for i, orbit in ipairs(p.orbital_body_research) do
			if orbit.body.typeName == "BlackHole" then
				if orbit.research == "N" then
					local scanning_count = 0
					local black_hole_scan_range = 6800
					if distance(p,center_blackhole) < black_hole_scan_range then
						scanning_count = scanning_count + 1
						if orbit.start_scan_clock == nil then
							orbit.start_scan_clock = getScenarioTime()
						else
							if (getScenarioTime() - orbit.start_scan_clock) > research_task_length then
								orbit.research = "Y"
								p.orbital_body_scanned_message_sci = "orbital_body_scanned_message_sci"
								p:addCustomMessage("Science",p.orbital_body_scanned_message_sci,string.format(_("msgScience","Scan complete for %s"),orbit.body:getCallSign()))
								p.orbital_body_scanned_message_ops = "orbital_body_scanned_message_ops"
								p:addCustomMessage("Operations",p.orbital_body_scanned_message_ops,string.format(_("msgOperations","Scan complete for %s"),orbit.body:getCallSign()))
							end
						end
					end
					local obj_list = getObjectsInRadius(terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, black_hole_scan_range)
					for i, obj in ipairs(obj_list) do
						if obj.typeName == "ScanProbe" then
							if obj:getOwner() == p then
								if obj.arrived then
									scanning_count = scanning_count + 1
									if orbit.start_scan_clock == nil then
										orbit.start_scan_clock = getScenarioTime()
									else
										if (getScenarioTime() - orbit.start_scan_clock) > research_task_length then
											orbit.research = "Y"
											p.orbital_body_scanned_message_sci = "orbital_body_scanned_message_sci"
											p:addCustomMessage("Science",p.orbital_body_scanned_message_sci,string.format(_("msgScience","Scan complete for %s"),orbit.body:getCallSign()))
											p.orbital_body_scanned_message_ops = "orbital_body_scanned_message_ops"
											p:addCustomMessage("Operations",p.orbital_body_scanned_message_ops,string.format(_("msgOperations","Scan complete for %s"),orbit.body:getCallSign()))
										end
									end
								end
							end
						end
					end
					if scanning_count == 0 then
						orbit.start_scan_clock = nil
					end
				end
				break
			end
		end
	end
end
function marauderDestroyed(self,instigator)
	if func_diagnostic then print("marauder destroyed") end
	local ship_found = false
	for i,p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
		if p.assist_freighter_marauders ~= nil then
			for j,m in ipairs(p.assist_freighter_marauders) do
				if m.name == self:getCallSign() then
					if m.destroyed_clock == nil then
						m.destroyed_clock = getScenarioTime()
						ship_found = true
						break
					end
				end
			end
			if ship_found then
				break
			end
		end
	end
end
function spawnEnemies(xOrigin, yOrigin, danger, enemyFaction, enemyStrength, template_pool, shape, spawn_distance, spawn_angle, px, py)
	if func_diagnostic then print("spawn enemies") end
	if enemyFaction == nil then
		enemyFaction = "Kraylor"
	end
	if danger == nil then 
		danger = 1
	end
	if enemyStrength == nil then
		enemyStrength = math.max(danger * 50,5)
	end
	local original_enemy_strength = enemyStrength
	local enemy_position = 0
	local sp = irandom(400,900)			--random spacing of spawned group
	if shape == nil then
		shape = "square"
		if random(1,100) < 50 then
			shape = "hexagonal"
		end
	end
	local enemyList = {}
	if template_pool == nil then
		template_pool_size = 15
		template_pool = getTemplatePool(enemyStrength)
	end
	if #template_pool < 1 then
		addGMMessage("Empty Template pool: fix excludes or other criteria")
		return enemyList, original_enemy_strength
	end
	while enemyStrength > 0 do
		local selected_template = template_pool[math.random(1,#template_pool)]
		if spawn_enemy_diagnostic then 
			local selected_template_info = string.format("Spawn enemies selected template: %s",selected_template)
			local enemy_strength_info = string.format("enemy strength: %s",enemyStrength)
			local template_info = "No ship template"
			if ship_template ~= nil then
				template_info = string.format("template strength: %s",ship_template[selected_template].strength)
			end
			print(selected_template_info,enemy_strength_info,template_info,enemyFaction)
--			print("Spawn Enemies selected template:",selected_template,"enemy strength:",enemyStrength,"template strength:",ship_template[selected_template].strength,"Enemy faction:",enemyFaction) 
		end
		local ship = ship_template[selected_template].create(enemyFaction,selected_template)
		ship:setCallSign(generateCallSign(nil,enemyFaction)):orderRoaming()
		enemy_position = enemy_position + 1
		if shape == "none" or shape == "pyramid" or shape == "ambush" then
			ship:setPosition(xOrigin,yOrigin)
		else
			ship:setPosition(xOrigin + formation_delta[shape].x[enemy_position] * sp, yOrigin + formation_delta[shape].y[enemy_position] * sp)
		end
		ship:setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip)
		table.insert(enemyList, ship)
		enemyStrength = enemyStrength - ship_template[selected_template].strength
	end
	if shape == "pyramid" then
		if spawn_distance == nil then
			spawn_distance = 30
		end
		if spawn_angle == nil then
			spawn_angle = random(0,360)
		end
		if px == nil then
			px = 0
		end
		if py == nil then
			py = 0
		end
		local pyramid_tier = math.min(#enemyList,max_pyramid_tier)
		for index, ship in ipairs(enemyList) do
			if index <= max_pyramid_tier then
				local pyramid_angle = spawn_angle + formation_delta.pyramid[pyramid_tier][index].angle
				if pyramid_angle < 0 then 
					pyramid_angle = pyramid_angle + 360
				end
				pyramid_angle = pyramid_angle % 360
				rx, ry = vectorFromAngle(pyramid_angle,spawn_distance*1000 + formation_delta.pyramid[pyramid_tier][index].distance * 800)
				ship:setPosition(px+rx,py+ry)
			else
				ship:setPosition(px+vx,py+vy)
			end
			ship:setHeading((spawn_angle + 270) % 360)
			ship:orderFlyTowards(px,py)
		end
	end
	if shape == "ambush" then
		if spawn_distance == nil then
			spawn_distance = 5
		end
		if spawn_angle == nil then
			spawn_angle = random(0,360)
		end
		local circle_increment = 360/#enemyList
		for _, enemy in ipairs(enemyList) do
			local dex, dey = vectorFromAngle(spawn_angle,spawn_distance*1000)
			enemy:setPosition(xOrigin+dex,yOrigin+dey):setRotation(spawn_angle+180)
			spawn_angle = spawn_angle + circle_increment
		end
	end
	return enemyList, original_enemy_strength
end
function getTemplatePool(max_strength)
	if func_diagnostic then print("get template pool") end
	local function getStrengthSort(tbl, sortFunction)
		local keys = {}
		for key in pairs(tbl) do
			table.insert(keys,key)
		end
		table.sort(keys, function(a,b)
			return sortFunction(tbl[a], tbl[b])
		end)
		return keys
	end
	local ship_template_by_strength = getStrengthSort(ship_template, function(a,b)
		return a.strength > b.strength
	end)
	local template_pool = {}
	if pool_selectivity == "less/heavy" then
		for _, current_ship_template in ipairs(ship_template_by_strength) do
			if ship_template[current_ship_template].strength <= max_strength then
				table.insert(template_pool,current_ship_template)
			end
			if #template_pool >= template_pool_size then
				break
			end
		end
	elseif pool_selectivity == "more/light" then
		for i=#ship_template_by_strength,1,-1 do
			local current_ship_template = ship_template_by_strength[i]
			if ship_template[current_ship_template].strength <= max_strength then
				table.insert(template_pool,current_ship_template)
			end
			if #template_pool >= template_pool_size then
				break
			end
		end
	else	--full
		for current_ship_template, details in pairs(ship_template) do
--			print("current ship template",current_ship_template,"details",details,"max strength:",max_strength)
			if details.strength <= max_strength then
				table.insert(template_pool,current_ship_template)
			end
		end
	end
	return template_pool
end
------------------------------------------------
--	Enemy (Computer controlled Exuari) Waves  --
------------------------------------------------
function addWave(enemyList,type,a,d)
	if func_diagnostic then print("add wave") end
	-- Add an enemy wave.
	-- enemyList: A table containing enemy ship objects.
	-- type: A number; at each integer, determines a different wave of ships to add
	--       to the enemyList. Any number is valid, but only 0.99-9.0 are meaningful.
	-- a: The spawned wave's heading relative to the players' spawn point.
	-- d: The spawned wave's distance from the players' spawn point.
	-- NOTE: terrain_center_x and terrain_center_y are for the center of the black hole, which is essentially the center of the environment design
	-- the black hole is off-set from the F5 origin so that if ships have to respawn into the game and they do so at the F5 origin, they don't get immediately sucked into the black hole... bummer

	
	if type < 1.0 then
		-- table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setTemplate('Stalker Q7'):setRotation(a + 180):orderRoaming(), 0, 0, a, d))    -- original code
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Stalker Q7'):setRotation(a + 180):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a, d):setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 1
		-- 'Stalker Q7' ships already have a warp drive, so no real modification is necessary
	elseif type < 2.0 then
		leader = setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Phobos T3'):setRotation(a + 180):orderRoaming():setWarpDrive(true):onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-1, 1), d + random(-100, 100):setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip))
		table.insert(enemyList, leader)
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('MT52 Hornet'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderFlyFormation(leader,-400, 0):onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-1, 1), d + random(-100, 100)))
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('MT52 Hornet'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderFlyFormation(leader, 400, 0):onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-1, 1), d + random(-100, 100)))
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('MT52 Hornet'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderFlyFormation(leader,-400, 400):onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-1, 1), d + random(-100, 100)))
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('MT52 Hornet'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderFlyFormation(leader, 400, 400):onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-1, 1), d + random(-100, 100)))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 5
	elseif type < 3.0 then
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Adder MK5'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Adder MK5'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 2
	elseif type < 4.0 then
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Phobos T3'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Phobos T3'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Phobos T3'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 3
	elseif type < 5.0 then
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Atlantis X23')
			:setRotation(a + 180):orderRoaming()
			:setWeaponStorageMax("Homing", 40)
			:setWeaponStorage("Homing", 40)
			:setWeaponStorageMax("Nuke", 15)
			:setWeaponStorage("Nuke", 15)
			:setWeaponStorageMax("EMP", 10)
			:setWeaponStorage("EMP", 10)
			:onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 1
	elseif type < 6.0 then
		leader = setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Piranha F12'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100))
		table.insert(enemyList, leader)
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('MT52 Hornet'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderFlyFormation(leader,-1500, 400):onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-1, 1), d + random(-100, 100)))
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('MT52 Hornet'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderFlyFormation(leader, 1500, 400):onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-1, 1), d + random(-100, 100)))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 3
	elseif type < 7.0 then
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Phobos T3'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Phobos T3'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 2
	elseif type < 8.0 then
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Nirvana R5'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 1
	elseif type < 9.0 then
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('MU52 Hornet'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 1
	else
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Stalker R7'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		table.insert(enemyList, setCirclePos(CpuShip():setFaction("Exuari"):setTemplate('Stalker R7'):setRotation(a + 180):setWarpDrive(true):orderRoaming():onDestruction(enemyCpuShipDestroyed), 
			terrain_center_x, terrain_center_y, a + random(-5, 5), d + random(-100, 100)))
		total_enemy_ships_spawned = total_enemy_ships_spawned + 2
	end
end
function setWaveAngle(cnt,enemy_group_count)
	if func_diagnostic then print("set wave angle") end
	-- Returns a semi-random heading.
	-- cnt: A counter, generally between 1 and the number of enemy groups.
	-- enemy_group_count: A number of enemy groups, generally set by the scenario type.
	return cnt * 360/enemy_group_count + random(-60, 60)   -- this is the original code segment
end
function setWaveDistance(enemy_group_count)
	if func_diagnostic then print("set wave distance") end
	-- Returns a semi-random distance.
	-- enemy_group_count: A number of enemy groups, generally set by the scenario type.
	-- return random(35000, 40000 + enemy_group_count * 3000)   -- this is the original code segment
	return random(80000, 100000 + enemy_group_count * 3000)
end
function enemyCpuShipDestroyed(self, instigator)
	if func_diagnostic then print("enemy cpu ship destroyed") end
	local instigator_pidx = nil
	local instigator_faction = nil
	if instigator ~= nil then
		if instigator.pidx ~= nil then
			instigator_pidx = instigator.pidx
		end
		if instigator:getFaction() ~= nil then
			instigator_faction = instigator:getFaction()
		end
	end
	total_exuari_killed = total_exuari_killed + 1
	exuari_score = exuari_score - ship_template[self:getTypeName()].strength
	if instigator_faction ~= nil then
		if instigator_faction == "Exuari" then
			total_exuari_killed_by_exuari = total_exuari_killed_by_exuari + 1
		end
		if instigator_faction == "Kraylor" then
			total_exuari_killed_by_kraylor = total_exuari_killed_by_kraylor + 1
		end
		if instigator_faction == "Human Navy" then
			total_exuari_killed_by_human = total_exuari_killed_by_human + 1
		end
		if instigator_faction == "Kraylor" or instigator_faction == "Human Navy" then
			if instigator_pidx ~= nil then
				if player_restart[instigator_pidx] ~= nil then
					if player_restart[instigator_pidx].kills == nil then
						player_restart.add(instigator_pidx,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0)
					end
					player_restart[instigator_pidx].kills = player_restart[instigator_pidx].kills + 1
					player_restart[instigator_pidx].exuari_kills = player_restart[instigator_pidx].exuari_kills + 1
				end
			end
		end
	end
	local culprit = ""
	if instigator_faction ~= nil then
		culprit = " by " .. instigator_faction
		if instigator_pidx ~= nil then
			culprit = " by " .. instigator:getCallSign()
		end
	end
	print(string.format("!WHACK!  Exuari vessel %s has been destroyed%s!",self:getCallSign(),culprit))
	if instigator_faction ~= nil then
		for i=1,32 do
			local p = getPlayerShip(i)
			if p ~= nil and p:isValid() and p ~= instigator then
				if p:getFaction() == instigator_faction then
					p:addToShipLog(string.format("!WHACK!  Exuari vessel %s has been destroyed%s!",self:getCallSign(),culprit),"Red")
				end
			end
		end
	end
end
---------------------------------------------
--	Player setup and management functions  --
---------------------------------------------
function identifyPlayerShip(p,paused)
	if func_diagnostic then print("identify player ship") end
	--first parameter, p is the player ship
	--second parameter, paused tells whether the game is paused. Players created during pause are trainees
	local function transformTrainee(p)
		p:setTemplate("Atlantis")
		p:setWeaponStorageMax("Homing",0)	--these missile types will come back later		
		p:setWeaponStorage("Homing",0)
		p:setWeaponStorageMax("Mine",0)			
		p:setWeaponStorage("Mine",0)
		p:setWeaponStorageMax("EMP",0)			
		p:setWeaponStorage("EMP",0)
		p:setWeaponStorageMax("Nuke",0)			
		p:setWeaponStorage("Nuke",0)
--                 		   Arc,  Dir, Range, CycleTime, Dmg
		p:setBeamWeapon(0, 100,  -20,  1500,        60, 8)	--raise cycle time from 6
		p:setBeamWeapon(1, 100,   20,  1500,        60, 8)	--these beams are corrected later
		player_restart.add(p.pidx,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,p:getTypeName(),"Human Navy")
		--this is where you might reset based on the tasks completed so far
	end
--	print("identify player ship")
	local pidx = nil
	if p.pidx == nil then
		if paused then
			print("problem: p.pidx not set and we're paused")
		else
			for api, ap in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
				if ap == p then
					p.pidx = api
					pidx = api
					break
				end
			end
		end
	else
		pidx = p.pidx
	end
	p:onDestroyed(playerDestroyed)
--	print("pidx:",pidx)
	if paused then	--you can only spawn trainees while paused
		transformTrainee(p)
	else
		if pidx > trainee_player_count then	--trainers (player controlled Kraylor) are spawned here
			if player_restart[pidx] ~= nil and player_restart[pidx].template ~= nil then
				p:setTemplate(player_restart[pidx].template)
			else
				player_restart.add(pidx,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,p:getTypeName(),"Kraylor")
				p:addToShipLog(_("shipLog","Destroy Human Navy ships and bases. You might get help from Independent bases. Destroying Exuari is secondary but glorifies the Kraylor empire in the eyes of those around you. Avoid planetary bodies."),"Magenta")
			end
			p:setFaction("Kraylor")
			if not p:hasWarpDrive() and not p:hasJumpDrive() then	--for ships without FTL drive
				p:setWarpDrive(true)
				p:setWarpSpeed(250)
				p:setHullMax(p:getHullMax()*2)
			end
		else	--respawned trainees need to be transformed again
			transformTrainee(p)
		end
	end
	local player_template = p:getTypeName()
	p.max_repair_crew = p:getRepairCrewCount()
	p.ship_score = player_ship_stats[player_template].strength
	p.max_cargo = player_ship_stats[player_template].cargo
	p.cargo = p.max_cargo
	p:setLongRangeRadarRange(player_ship_stats[player_template].long_range_radar)
	p.normal_long_range_radar = player_ship_stats[player_template].long_range_radar
	p:setShortRangeRadarRange(player_ship_stats[player_template].short_range_radar)
	p:onProbeLaunch(probeTracker)
	if player_restart[pidx] ~= nil and player_restart[pidx].name ~= nil then
		p:setCallSign(player_restart[pidx].name)
		for i,station in ipairs(stationList) do
			if station:isValid() then
				if station.home_player_name ~= nil then
					if station.home_player_name == p:getCallSign() then
						p.home_station = station
						break
					end
				end
			end
		end
		if nemesis_stations ~= nil then
			for i,nemesis in ipairs(nemesis_stations) do
				local station = nemesis.station
				if station:isValid() then
					if station.victim_name ~= nil then
						if station.victim_name == p:getCallSign() then
							p.nemesis_station = station
							break
						end
					end
				end
			end
		end
--		print("set player ship name to stored player ship name:",player_restart[pidx].name)
	else
		if paused ~= nil and paused == true then
			if predefined_player_ships ~= nil and predefined_player_ships[pidx] ~= nil then
				p:setCallSign(predefined_player_ships[pidx].name)
--				print("setting player ship name to predefined name:",predefined_player_ships[pidx].name)
			else
				local selected_name_index = math.random(1,#trainee_player_ship_names)
				p:setCallSign(trainee_player_ship_names[selected_name_index])
--				print("setting player name to randomly selected trainee name:",trainee_player_ship_names[selected_name_index])
				table.remove(trainee_player_ship_names,selected_name_index)
			end
		else
			selected_name_index = math.random(1,#trainer_player_ship_names)
			p:setCallSign(trainer_player_ship_names[selected_name_index])
--			print("setting player ship name to randomly selected trainer name:",trainer_player_ship_names[selected_name_index])
			table.remove(trainer_player_ship_names,selected_name_index)
		end
		player_restart.add(pidx,p:getCallSign())
	end
	if use_control_codes then
		if player_restart[pidx] ~= nil and player_restart[pidx].control_code ~= nil then
			p.control_code = player_restart[pidx].control_code
			p:setControlCode(player_restart[pidx].control_code)
		else
			if predefined_player_ships ~= nil and predefined_player_ships[pidx] ~= nil then
				p.control_code = predefined_player_ships[pidx].control_code
				p:setControlCode(predefined_player_ships[pidx].control_code)
			else
				local control_code_index = math.random(1,#control_code_stem)
				local stem = control_code_stem[control_code_index]
				table.remove(control_code_stem,control_code_index)
				local branch = math.random(100,999)
				p.control_code = stem .. branch
				p:setControlCode(stem .. branch)
			end
			player_restart.add(pidx,nil,p.control_code)
		end
	end
end
function placeTraineePlayerShipsAndStations()
	if func_diagnostic then print("place trainee player ships and stations") end
	local angle = random(0,360)	--arbitrary start position around circle
	local psx = 0
	local psy = 0
	local angle_increment = 360/trainee_player_count
	allied_stations = {}
	for pidx=1,trainee_player_count do
		local p = getPlayerShip(pidx)
		if p ~= nil and p:isValid() then
			psx, psy = vectorFromAngle(angle,trainee_placement_radius)
			psx = terrain_center_x + psx
			psy = terrain_center_y + psy
			p:setPosition(psx,psy)
			p.start_x = psx
			p.start_y = psy
			p.angle = angle
			local tra = angle + 180
			if tra > 360 then
				tra = tra - 360
			end
			p:commandTargetRotation(tra)
			local ha = angle + 270
			if ha > 360 then 
				ha = ha - 360
			end
			p:setHeading(ha)
			player_restart.add(pidx,nil,nil,p.start_x,p.start_y,p.angle)
			psx, psy = vectorFromAngle(angle,trainee_base_placement_radius)
			local allied_station = placeStation(terrain_center_x + psx, terrain_center_y + psy,"RandomHumanNeutral","Human Navy","Medium Station")
			p.home_station = allied_station
			allied_station.home_player_name = p:getCallSign()
			allied_station:setSharesEnergyWithDocked(true)
			allied_station:setRepairDocked(true)
			allied_station:setRestocksScanProbes(true)
			allied_station.heading_angle = (ha + 180) % 360
			allied_station.distress_signal_delay = 0   -- the intent here is to build in a delay on how many times a station sends out a distress call, otherwise, the log gets overwhelmed with updates; initially set to no delay for first notice
			table.insert(stationList,allied_station)
			table.insert(allied_stations,allied_station)
			--these stations are not strictly trainee, but can be used by trainees and trainers
			psx, psy = vectorFromAngle((angle + (angle_increment/2)%360),trainee_base_placement_radius + random(8000,25000))
			local station = placeStation(terrain_center_x + psx, terrain_center_y + psy,"RandomHumanNeutral","Independent","Small Station")
			station.comms_data = {
				weapons = 		{Homing = "neutral",	HVLI = "neutral", 	Mine = "neutral",	Nuke = "neutral", 	EMP = "neutral"},
				weapon_cost =	{Homing = 2,			HVLI = 1,			Mine = 3,			Nuke = 15,			EMP = 12},
				reputation_cost_multipliers = {friend = 1.0, neutral = 2},
				max_weapon_refill_amount = {friend = 1.0, neutral = .5},
			}
			station.distress_signal_delay = 0
			table.insert(stationList,station)
			local neb_x, neb_y = vectorFromAngleNorth(allied_station.heading_angle,25000)
			local station_x, station_y = allied_station:getPosition()
			neb_x = neb_x + station_x
			neb_y = neb_y + station_y
			Nebula():setPosition(neb_x, neb_y)
			allied_station.neb_x = neb_x
			allied_station.neb_y = neb_y
			angle = angle + angle_increment
			if angle > 360 then
				angle = angle - 360
			end
		end
	end
end
function probeTracker(launcher,probe)
	if func_diagnostic then print("probe tracker") end
	string.format("")
	if probe_list == nil then
		probe_list = {}
	end
	table.insert(probe_list,{launcher = launcher, probe = probe, clock = getScenarioTime(), del = false})
	probe.arrived = false
	probe:onArrival(function(self,x,y)
		string.format("")
		self.arrived = true
	end)
end
function destroyOnArrival(self)
	if func_diagnostic then print("destroy on arrival") end
	string.format("")
	self:destroy()
end
function playerDestroyed(self, instigator)
	if func_diagnostic then print("player destroyed") end
	local pidx = self.pidx				--set player (self) player index value
	local faction = self:getFaction()	--set player (self) faction
	local instigator_pidx = nil
	local instigator_faction = nil
	if instigator ~= nil then			--if instigator of destruction is recognized
		if instigator.pidx ~= nil then	--if instigator is a player (pidx will be set)
			instigator_pidx = instigator.pidx
		end
		if instigator:getFaction() ~= nil then
			instigator_faction = instigator:getFaction()
		end
	end
	if player_restart[pidx].deaths == nil then	--if counters not yet set
		player_restart.add(pidx,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0)
	end
	player_restart[pidx].deaths = player_restart[pidx].deaths + 1	--increment player death counter
	if instigator_faction ~= nil then
		if instigator_pidx ~= nil then
			if player_restart[instigator_pidx] ~= nil then
				if player_restart[instigator_pidx].kills == nil then	--if counters not yet set
					player_restart.add(instigator_pidx,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,nil,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0)
				end
				player_restart[instigator_pidx].kills = player_restart[instigator_pidx].kills + 1
				if faction == "Exuari" then
					player_restart[instigator_pidx].exuari_kills = player_restart[instigator_pidx].exuari_kills + 1
				end
				if faction == "Kraylor" then
					player_restart[instigator_pidx].kraylor_kills = player_restart[instigator_pidx].kraylor_kills + 1
				end
				if faction == "Human Navy" then
					player_restart[instigator_pidx].human_kills = player_restart[instigator_pidx].human_kills + 1
				end
			end
		end
		if instigator_faction == "Exuari" then
			player_restart[pidx].exuari_deaths = player_restart[pidx].exuari_deaths + 1
		end
		if instigator_faction == "Kraylor" then
			player_restart[pidx].kraylor_deaths = player_restart[pidx].kraylor_deaths + 1
		end
		if instigator_faction == "Human Navy" then
			player_restart[pidx].human_deaths = player_restart[pidx].human_deaths + 1
		end
	end
	local culprit = ""
	if instigator_faction ~= nil then
		culprit = " by " .. instigator_faction
	end
	print(string.format("!WHACK!  %s has been destroyed%s! Will respawn automatically",self:getCallSign(),culprit))
	globalMessage(string.format(_("msgMainscreen","%s has been destroyed%s! Respawning"),self:getCallSign(),culprit))
	for i=1,32 do
		local p = getPlayerShip(pidx)
		if p ~= nil and p:isValid() and p ~= self then
			if p:getFaction() == faction then
				p:addToShipLog(string.format(_("shipLog","%s has been destroyed%s! All crew lost. Rest in peace"),self:getCallSign(),culprit),"Red")
			end
		end
	end
end
---------------------------
-- Station communication --
---------------------------
function commsStation()
	if func_diagnostic then print("comms station") end
    if comms_target.comms_data == nil then
        comms_target.comms_data = {}
    end
    mergeTables(comms_target.comms_data, {
        friendlyness = random(0.0, 100.0),
        weapons = {
            Homing = "neutral",
            HVLI = "neutral",
            Mine = "neutral",
            Nuke = "friend",
            EMP = "friend"
        },
        weapon_cost = {
            Homing = 2,
            HVLI = 2,
            Mine = 3,
            Nuke = 15,
            EMP = 10
        },
        services = {
            supplydrop = "friend",
            reinforcements = "friend",
            preorder = "friend",
            activatedefensefleet = "neutral",
        },
        service_cost = {
            supplydrop = math.random(80,120),
            reinforcements = math.random(125,175),
            activatedefensefleet = 20,
        },
        reputation_cost_multipliers = {
            friend = 1.0,
            neutral = 2.0
        },
        max_weapon_refill_amount = {
            friend = 1.0,
            neutral = 0.5
        }
    })
    comms_data = comms_target.comms_data
    if comms_source:isEnemy(comms_target) then
        return false
    end
    if comms_target:areEnemiesInRange(5000) and comms_source.scan_task == "complete" then
        setCommsMessage(_("station-comms","We are under attack! No time for chatting!"))
        return true
    end
    --	modal dialog - can't leave the conversation until you say you're ready
    if comms_target == comms_source.home_station then
    	if comms_source.start_dock_message == "start" then
    		setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Greetings captain and crew of %s. You have been assigned to station %s. You will be given several tasks. For each task, you will be provided an evaluation.\n\nReady for your first task?"),comms_source:getCallSign(),comms_target:getCallSign()))
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","We are ready for our first task"),function()
    			comms_source.start_dock_message = "sent"
    			if comms_source.dock_start_clock == nil then
					comms_source.dock_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
				end
				if crutch then
					sendCrutch(comms_source,"dock")
				end
    			setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Your first task is to dock with %s. Check with the docking port authority on %s for any docking protocols. Your evaluation has begun. Clock: %s"),comms_target:getCallSign(),comms_target:getCallSign(),colonTime(comms_source.dock_start_clock)))
    		end)
    	elseif comms_source.scan_message == "start" then
    		setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Congratulations on completing your docking task, %s. Are you ready for your next task?"),comms_source:getCallSign()))
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View docking task evalutation"),dockTaskEvaluation)
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","We are ready for our second task"),function()
    			comms_source.scan_message = "sent"
    			if comms_source.scan_start_clock == nil then
					comms_source.scan_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
				end
				if crutch then
					sendCrutch(comms_source,"scan")
				end
    			setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Identify the targets at bearing %.1f from %s. A probe might help. Report those details to us once you've completed your scans. Your evaluation has begun. Clock: %s"),comms_target.heading_angle,comms_target:getCallSign(),colonTime(comms_source.scan_start_clock)))
    		end)
    	elseif comms_source.destroy_freighter_message == "start" then
    		setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Congratulations on completing your scanning task, %s. Are you ready for your next task?"),comms_source:getCallSign()))
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View scanning task evaluation"),scanTaskEvaluation)
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","We are ready for our third task"),function()
    			comms_source.destroy_freighter_message = "sent"
    			if comms_source.destroy_freighter_start_clock == nil then
					comms_source.destroy_freighter_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
				end
				if crutch then
					sendCrutch(comms_source,"destroy freighter")
				end
    			setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Destroy the Kraylor freighter you identified during your scanning task. Use HVLI. Your beams will take too long to cycle. Your evaluation has begun. Clock: %s"),colonTime(comms_source.destroy_freighter_start_clock)))
    		end)
    	elseif comms_source.assist_freighter_message == "start" then
    		setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Congratulations on completing your task to destroy that Kraylor freighter, %s. Are you ready for your next task?"),comms_source:getCallSign()))
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View destroy freighter task evaluation"),destroyFreighterTaskEvaluation)
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","We are ready for our fourth task"),function()
    			comms_source.assist_freighter_message = "sent"
    			if comms_source.assist_freighter_start_clock == nil then
    				comms_source.assist_freighter_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
    			end
				if crutch then
					sendCrutch(comms_source,"assist freighter")
				end
    			setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","We received a distress call from Arlenian freighter %s. They report experiencing engine trouble, but the report lacked technical details. They're worried about possible Kraylor nearby. Your task: talk to them, find out about their needs, help them and protect them if necessary. Most likely, %s has the repair parts for their engines, but will need details on the problem before providing any parts. You can find %s in sector %s. Your combat systems are fully operational. Your evaluation has begun. Clock: %s"),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign(),comms_source.home_station:getCallSign(),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign(),comms_source.assist_freighter:getSectorName(),colonTime(comms_source.assist_freighter_start_clock)))
    		end)
    	elseif comms_source.assist_freighter_attack_warning == "start" then
    		setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","We just received a panicky call from Arlenian freighter %s. Their sensors have picked up Kraylor fighters 20 units away headed for them at 4.8 units per minute. They urgently request you come protect them."),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign()))
    		addCommsReply("Remind us where they are located",function()
    			setCommsMessage(string.format("Arlenian freighter %s is located in sector %s",comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign(),comms_source.assist_freighter:getSectorName()))
    			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
    		end)
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","We'll protect them as soon as we can"),function()
    			setCommsMessage(_("station-comms","I'm sure they'll appreciate any protection you can provide."))
    			comms_source.assist_freighter_attack_warning = "sent"
    		end)
    		if comms_source.assist_freighter_parts == "loaded" then
    			addCommsReply(_("station-comms","We've got their parts and are en route"),function()
    				setCommsMessage(_("station-comms","We will pass along that information. Good luck and keep a sharp eye out for those Kraylor"))
    				comms_source.assist_freighter_attack_warning = "sent"
    			end)
    		else
    			addCommsReply(_("station-comms","What about their repair parts?"),function()
    				setCommsMessage(_("station-comms","You must prioritize and choose your next destination. If they get destroyed, there won't be any engine to repair. Also, their destruction could adversely impact our ongoing diplomatic negotiations with the Arlenians"))
    				comms_source.assist_freighter_attack_warning = "sent"
    			end)
    		end
    	elseif comms_source.research_message == "start" then
    		setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Congratulations on completing your task to assist that Arlenian freighter, %s. Are you ready for your next task?"),comms_source:getCallSign()))
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View assist freighter task evaluation"),assistFreighterTaskEvaluation)
    		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","We are ready for our fifth task"),function()
    			comms_source.research_message = "sent"
    			if comms_source.research_start_clock == nil then
    				comms_source.research_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
    			end
				if crutch then
					sendCrutch(comms_source,"research")
				end
    			setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","We've observed several Kraylor appearing near the planetary bodies orbiting the black hole, %s. The energy signatures when they appear match the exit point from a wormhole. This implies a degree of control over wormhole physics by the Kraylor previously unsuspected. We think it relates to the planetary bodies orbiting %s. Get detailed readings on over half of the planetary bodies using probes or your ship. You or the probe must get within 1.8 units and remain there for %s seconds to gather the required data. To facilitate your research, we've added a warp drive to your ship. It's fast, but it still takes time to switch from impulse to warp and back. Use caution when you approach those planetary bodies. Your evaluation has begun. Clock %s"),orbital_body_names["black hole"],orbital_body_names["black hole"],research_task_length,colonTime(comms_source.research_start_clock)))
    		end)
    	else
			if not comms_source:isDocked(comms_target) then
				handleUndockedState()
			else
				handleDockedState()
			end
    	end
    else
		if not comms_source:isDocked(comms_target) then
			handleUndockedState()
		else
			handleDockedState()
		end
    end
    return true
end
function handleDockedState()
	if func_diagnostic then print("handle docked state") end
	if comms_source:isFriendly(comms_target) then
		if comms_target.comms_data.friendlyness > 66 then
			oMsg = string.format(_("station-comms","Greetings %s!\nHow may we help you today?"),comms_source:getCallSign())
		elseif comms_target.comms_data.friendlyness > 33 then
			oMsg = _("station-comms","Good day, officer!\nWhat can we do for you today?")
		else
			oMsg = _("station-comms","Hello, may I help you?")
		end
	else
		oMsg = _("station-comms","Welcome to our lovely station.")
	end
	if comms_target:areEnemiesInRange(20000) then
		oMsg = oMsg .. _("station-comms","\nForgive us if we seem a little distracted. We are carefully monitoring the enemies nearby.")
	end
	setCommsMessage(oMsg)
	addCommsReply(_("station-comms","Check with docking port authority"),function()
		setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Greetings %s. I am your automated docking port authority message provider. Protocol dictates that you calibrate your shields to %s THz, your beam weapons to %s THz and that you power down your missile systems in order to dock or undock with %s.\n\nHave a nice day!"),comms_source:getCallSign(),comms_source.dock_shield_frequency * 20 + 400,comms_source.dock_beam_frequency * 20 + 400,comms_target:getCallSign()))
		addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
	end)
	if comms_source.task == "scan" then
		reportOnScannedShips()
	end
	if comms_source.task == "assist freighter" then
		if comms_source.assist_freighter_contacted then
			if comms_source.assist_freighter_reported_damage == nil then
				reportFreighterEngineProblems()
			else
				if comms_source.home_station == comms_target then
					addCommsReply(string.format(_("station-comms","Get parts to repair %s"),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign()),function()
						setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","We've loaded the parts aboard %s. Now all you need to do is get within 5 units of %s and you can deliver the parts so they can make repairs."),comms_source:getCallSign(),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign()))
						comms_source.assist_freighter_parts = "loaded"
						comms_source.assist_freighter_parts_clock = getScenarioTime()
					end)
				end
			end
		end
	end
	if comms_source.dock_task == "complete" then
		if comms_source.scan_task == "complete" then
			addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View evaluations"),function()
				setCommsMessage(_("station-comms","Which task evaluation would you like to view?"))
				addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View docking task evalutation"),dockTaskEvaluation)
				addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View scanning task evalutation"),scanTaskEvaluation)
				if comms_source.destroy_freighter_task == "complete" then
					addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View destroy freighter task evalutation"),destroyFreighterTaskEvaluation)
				end
				if comms_source.assist_freighter_task == "complete" then
					addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View assist freighter task evalutation"),assistFreighterTaskEvaluation)
				end
				if comms_source.research_task == "complete" then
					addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View research task evalutation"),researchTaskEvaluation)
					addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View bonus task evalutation"),bonusTaskEvaluation)
					addCommsReply(_("station-comms","Posthumous evaluations"),playerPosthumousEvaluations)
				end
				addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
			end)
		else
			addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View docking task evalutation"),dockTaskEvaluation)
		end
	end
	addCommsReply(_("station-comms","Restock Ordnance"),function()
		local missilePresence = 0
		local missile_types = {'Homing', 'Nuke', 'Mine', 'EMP', 'HVLI'}
		for i, missile_type in ipairs(missile_types) do
			missilePresence = missilePresence + comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax(missile_type)
		end
		local match_nuke = comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.Nuke and comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("Nuke") > 0
		local match_emp = comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.EMP and comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("EMP") > 0
		local match_homing = comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.Homing and comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("Homing") > 0
		local match_mine = comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.Mine and comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("Mine") > 0
		local match_hvli = comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.HVLI and comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("HVLI") > 0
		if missilePresence > 0 then
			if match_nuke or match_emp or match_homing or match_mine or match_hvli then
				if stationCommsDiagnostic then print("in restock function") end
				setCommsMessage(string.format(_("ammo-comms","What type of ordnance?\n\nReputation: %i"),math.floor(comms_source:getReputationPoints())))
				if stationCommsDiagnostic then print(string.format("player nuke weapon storage max: %.1f",comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("Nuke"))) end
				if comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("Nuke") > 0 then
					if stationCommsDiagnostic then print("player can fire nukes") end
					if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.Nuke then
						if stationCommsDiagnostic then print("station has nukes available") end
						if math.random(1,10) <= 5 then
							nukePrompt = _("ammo-comms","Can you supply us with some nukes? (")
						else
							nukePrompt = _("ammo-comms","We really need some nukes (")
						end
						if stationCommsDiagnostic then print("nuke prompt: " .. nukePrompt) end
						addCommsReply(string.format(_("ammo-comms", "%s%d rep each)"), nukePrompt, getWeaponCost("Nuke")), function()
							if stationCommsDiagnostic then print("going to handle weapon restock function") end
							handleWeaponRestock("Nuke")
						end)
					end	--end station has nuke available if branch
				end	--end player can accept nuke if branch
				if comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("EMP") > 0 then
					if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.EMP then
						if math.random(1,10) <= 5 then
							empPrompt = _("ammo-comms", "Please re-stock our EMP missiles. (")
						else
							empPrompt = _("ammo-comms", "Got any EMPs? (")
						end
						addCommsReply(string.format(_("ammo-comms", "%s%d rep each)"), empPrompt, getWeaponCost("EMP")), function()
							handleWeaponRestock("EMP")
						end)
					end	--end station has EMP available if branch
				end	--end player can accept EMP if branch
				if comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("Homing") > 0 then
					if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.Homing then
						if math.random(1,10) <= 5 then
							homePrompt = _("ammo-comms", "Do you have spare homing missiles for us? (")
						else
							homePrompt = _("ammo-comms", "Do you have extra homing missiles? (")
						end
						addCommsReply(string.format(_("ammo-comms", "%s%d rep each)"), homePrompt, getWeaponCost("Homing")), function()
							handleWeaponRestock("Homing")
						end)
					end	--end station has homing for player if branch
				end	--end player can accept homing if branch
				if comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("Mine") > 0 then
					if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.Mine then
						if math.random(1,10) <= 5 then
							minePrompt = _("ammo-comms", "We could use some mines. (")
						else
							minePrompt = _("ammo-comms", "How about mines? (")
						end
						addCommsReply(string.format(_("ammo-comms", "%s%d rep each)"), minePrompt, getWeaponCost("Mine")), function()
							handleWeaponRestock("Mine")
						end)
					end	--end station has mine for player if branch
				end	--end player can accept mine if branch
				if comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax("HVLI") > 0 then
					if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.HVLI then
						if math.random(1,10) <= 5 then
							hvliPrompt = _("ammo-comms", "What about HVLI? (")
						else
							hvliPrompt = _("ammo-comms", "Could you provide HVLI? (")
						end
						addCommsReply(string.format(_("ammo-comms", "%s%d rep each)"), hvliPrompt, getWeaponCost("HVLI")), function()
							handleWeaponRestock("HVLI")
						end)
					end	--end station has HVLI for player if branch
				end	--end player can accept HVLI if branch
			else
				setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms","Sorry, we don't have any ordnance you can use today"))
			end	--end secondary ordnance available from station if branch
		else
			setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms","Sorry, we don't have any ordnance today"))
		end	--end missles used on player ship if branch
		addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
	end)
	local offer_repair = false
	if comms_target.comms_data.probe_launch_repair and not comms_source:getCanLaunchProbe() then
		offer_repair = true
	end
	if not offer_repair and comms_target.comms_data.hack_repair and not comms_source:getCanHack() then
		offer_repair = true
	end
	if not offer_repair and comms_target.comms_data.scan_repair and not comms_source:getCanScan() then
		offer_repair = true
	end
	if not offer_repair and comms_target.comms_data.combat_maneuver_repair and not comms_source:getCanCombatManeuver() and comms_source.combat_maneuver_capable then
		offer_repair = true
	end
	if not offer_repair and comms_target.comms_data.self_destruct_repair and not comms_source:getCanSelfDestruct() then
		offer_repair = true
	end
	if offer_repair then
		addCommsReply(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Repair ship system"),function()
			setCommsMessage(string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms","What system would you like repaired?\n\nReputation: %i"),math.floor(comms_source:getReputationPoints())))
			if comms_target.comms_data.probe_launch_repair then
				if not comms_source:getCanLaunchProbe() then
					addCommsReply(string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms","Repair probe launch system (%s Rep)"),comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.probe_launch_repair),function()
						if not comms_source:isDocked(comms_target) then 
							setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "You need to stay docked for that action."))
							return
						end
						if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.probe_launch_repair) then
							comms_source:setCanLaunchProbe(true)
							setCommsMessage(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Your probe launch system has been repaired"))
						else
							setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation"))
						end
						addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
					end)
				end
			end
			if comms_target.comms_data.hack_repair then
				if not comms_source:getCanHack() then
					addCommsReply(string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms","Repair hacking system (%s Rep)"),comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.hack_repair),function()
						if not comms_source:isDocked(comms_target) then 
							setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "You need to stay docked for that action."))
							return
						end
						if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.hack_repair) then
							comms_source:setCanHack(true)
							setCommsMessage(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Your hack system has been repaired"))
						else
							setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation"))
						end
						addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
					end)
				end
			end
			if comms_target.comms_data.scan_repair then
				if not comms_source:getCanScan() then
					addCommsReply(string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms","Repair scanning system (%s Rep)"),comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.scan_repair),function()
						if not comms_source:isDocked(comms_target) then 
							setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "You need to stay docked for that action."))
							return
						end
						if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.scan_repair) then
							comms_source:setCanScan(true)
							setCommsMessage(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Your scanners have been repaired"))
						else
							setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation"))
						end
						addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
					end)
				end
			end
			if comms_target.comms_data.combat_maneuver_repair then
				if not comms_source:getCanCombatManeuver() then
					if comms_source.combat_maneuver_capable then
						addCommsReply(string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms","Repair combat maneuver (%s Rep)"),comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.combat_maneuver_repair),function()
							if not comms_source:isDocked(comms_target) then 
								setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "You need to stay docked for that action."))
								return
							end
							if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.combat_maneuver_repair) then
								comms_source:setCanCombatManeuver(true)
								setCommsMessage(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Your combat maneuver has been repaired"))
							else
								setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation"))
							end
							addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
						end)
					end
				end
			end
			if comms_target.comms_data.self_destruct_repair then
				if not comms_source:getCanSelfDestruct() then
					addCommsReply(string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms","Repair self destruct system (%s Rep)"),comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.self_destruct_repair),function()
						if not comms_source:isDocked(comms_target) then 
							setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "You need to stay docked for that action."))
							return
						end
						if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(comms_target.comms_data.service_cost.self_destruct_repair) then
							comms_source:setCanSelfDestruct(true)
							setCommsMessage(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Your self destruct system has been repaired"))
						else
							setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation"))
						end
						addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
					end)
				end
			end
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
	end
	addCommsReply(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Docking services status"), function()
		local service_status = string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Station %s docking services status:"),comms_target:getCallSign())
		if comms_target:getRestocksScanProbes() then
			service_status = string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "%s\nReplenish scan probes."),service_status)
		else
			if comms_target.probe_fail_reason == nil then
				local reason_list = {
					_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Cannot replenish scan probes due to fabrication unit failure."),
					_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Parts shortage prevents scan probe replenishment."),
					_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Station management has curtailed scan probe replenishment for cost cutting reasons."),
				}
				comms_target.probe_fail_reason = reason_list[math.random(1,#reason_list)]
			end
			service_status = string.format("%s\n%s",service_status,comms_target.probe_fail_reason)
		end
		if comms_target:getRepairDocked() then
			service_status = string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "%s\nShip hull repair."),service_status)
		else
			if comms_target.repair_fail_reason == nil then
				reason_list = {
					_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "We're out of the necessary materials and supplies for hull repair."),
					_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Hull repair automation unavailable while it is undergoing maintenance."),
					_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "All hull repair technicians quarantined to quarters due to illness."),
				}
				comms_target.repair_fail_reason = reason_list[math.random(1,#reason_list)]
			end
			service_status = string.format("%s\n%s",service_status,comms_target.repair_fail_reason)
		end
		if comms_target:getSharesEnergyWithDocked() then
			service_status = string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "%s\nRecharge ship energy stores."),service_status)
		else
			if comms_target.energy_fail_reason == nil then
				reason_list = {
					_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "A recent reactor failure has put us on auxiliary power, so we cannot recharge ships."),
					_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "A damaged power coupling makes it too dangerous to recharge ships."),
					_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "An asteroid strike damaged our solar cells and we are short on power, so we can't recharge ships right now."),
				}
				comms_target.energy_fail_reason = reason_list[math.random(1,#reason_list)]
			end
			service_status = string.format("%s\n%s",service_status,comms_target.energy_fail_reason)
		end
		setCommsMessage(service_status)
		addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
	end)
	if comms_source:isFriendly(comms_target) then
		addCommsReply(_("orders-comms", "What are my current orders?"), function()
			setOptionalOrders()
			setSecondaryOrders()
			primary_orders = _("orders-comms","Perform tasks as given")
			if comms_source.task == "dock" then
				primary_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms","Dock with %s"),comms_source.home_station:getCallSign())
			elseif comms_source.task == "scan" then
				primary_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms","Scan the targets. Report results to %s"),comms_source.home_station:getCallSign())
			elseif comms_source.task == "destroy freighter" then
				primary_orders = _("orders-comms","Destroy the Kraylor freighter or transport")
			elseif comms_source.task == "assist freighter" then
				primary_orders = _("orders-comms","Assist the Arlenian freighter")
			elseif comms_source.task == "research" then
				primary_orders = _("orders-comms","Gather data on orbiting bodies")
			end
			ordMsg = primary_orders .. "\n" .. secondary_orders .. optional_orders
			if playWithTimeLimit then
				ordMsg = ordMsg .. string.format(_("orders-comms", "\n   %i Minutes remain in game"),math.floor(gameTimeLimit/60))
			end
			setCommsMessage(ordMsg)
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
	end
end	--end of handleDockedState function
function setSecondaryOrders()
	if func_diagnostic then print("set secondary orders") end
	secondary_orders = ""
	if comms_source.task == "assist freighter" then
		if comms_source.assist_freighter_contacted == nil then
			secondary_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms","Contact %s in %s."),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign(),comms_source.assist_freighter:getSectorName())
		else
			if comms_source.assist_freighter:isFullyScannedBy(comms_source) then
				if comms_source.assist_freighter_reported_damage == nil then
					secondary_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms","Report details of Arlenian freighter %s engine damage to %s."),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign(),comms_source.home_station:getCallSign())
				else
					if comms_source.assist_freighter_parts == "loaded" then
						secondary_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms","Deliver parts to %s in %s by traveling to within 5 units of them and contacting them to deliver the parts."),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign(),comms_source.assist_freighter:getSectorName())
					else
						secondary_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms","Dock with %s and get parts for %s's engines."),comms_source.home_station:getCallSign(),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign())
					end
				end
			else
				secondary_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms","Deep scan %s in %s."),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign(),comms_source.assist_freighter:getSectorName())
			end
		end
	end
end
function setOptionalOrders()
	if func_diagnostic then print("set optional orders") end
	optional_orders = ""
	if comms_source.task == "assist freighter" then
		optional_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms"," Protect %s."),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign())
	end
end
function isAllowedTo(state)
	if func_diagnostic then print("is allowed to") end
    if state == "friend" and comms_source:isFriendly(comms_target) then
        return true
    end
    if state == "neutral" and not comms_source:isEnemy(comms_target) then
        return true
    end
    return false
end
function handleWeaponRestock(weapon)
	if func_diagnostic then print("handle weapon restock") end
    if not comms_source:isDocked(comms_target) then 
		setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "You need to stay docked for that action."))
		return
	end
    if not isAllowedTo(comms_data.weapons[weapon]) then
        if weapon == "Nuke" then setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "We do not deal in weapons of mass destruction."))
        elseif weapon == "EMP" then setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "We do not deal in weapons of mass disruption."))
        else setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "We do not deal in those weapons.")) end
        return
    end
    local points_per_item = getWeaponCost(weapon)
    local item_amount = math.floor(comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax(weapon) * comms_data.max_weapon_refill_amount[getFriendStatus()]) - comms_source:getWeaponStorage(weapon)
    if item_amount <= 0 then
        if weapon == "Nuke" then
            setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "All nukes are charged and primed for destruction."));
        else
            setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "Sorry, sir, but you are as fully stocked as I can allow."));
        end
        addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
    else
		if comms_source:getReputationPoints() > points_per_item * item_amount then
			if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(points_per_item * item_amount) then
				comms_source:setWeaponStorage(weapon, comms_source:getWeaponStorage(weapon) + item_amount)
				if comms_source:getWeaponStorage(weapon) == comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax(weapon) then
		            setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "You are fully loaded and ready to explode things."))
				else
		            setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "We generously resupplied you with some weapon charges.\nPut them to good use."))
				end
			else
	            setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Not enough reputation."))
				return
			end
		else
			if comms_source:getReputationPoints() > points_per_item then
				setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms","You can't afford as much as I'd like to give you"))
				addCommsReply(_("ammo-comms","Get just one"), function()
					if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(points_per_item) then
						comms_source:setWeaponStorage(weapon, comms_source:getWeaponStorage(weapon) + 1)
						if comms_source:getWeaponStorage(weapon) == comms_source:getWeaponStorageMax(weapon) then
				            setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "You are fully loaded and ready to explode things."))
						else
				            setCommsMessage(_("ammo-comms", "We generously resupplied you with some weapon charges.\nPut them to good use."))
						end
					else
			            setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Not enough reputation."))
					end
					addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
				end)
			else
	            setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Not enough reputation."))
				return				
			end
		end
        addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
    end
end
function getWeaponCost(weapon)
	if func_diagnostic then print("get weapon cost") end
    return math.ceil(comms_data.weapon_cost[weapon] * comms_data.reputation_cost_multipliers[getFriendStatus()])
end
function handleUndockedState()
	if func_diagnostic then print("handle undocked state") end
    --Handle communications when we are not docked with the station.
    if comms_source:isFriendly(comms_target) then
        oMsg = _("station-comms", "Good day, officer.\nIf you need supplies, please dock with us first.")
    else
        oMsg = _("station-comms", "Greetings.\nIf you want to do business, please dock with us first.")
    end
    if comms_target:areEnemiesInRange(20000) then
		oMsg = oMsg .. _("station-comms", "\nBe aware that if enemies in the area get much closer, we will be too busy to conduct business with you.")
	end
	setCommsMessage(oMsg)
	addCommsReply(_("station-comms","Check with docking port authority"),function()
		if comms_source.dock_call_port_authority_clock == nil then
			comms_source.dock_call_port_authority_clock = getScenarioTime()
		end
		setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","Greetings %s. I am your automated docking port authority message provider. Protocol dictates that you calibrate your shields to %s THz, your beam weapons to %s THz and that you power down your missile systems in order to dock or undock with %s.\n\nHave a nice day!"),comms_source:getCallSign(),comms_source.dock_shield_frequency * 20 + 400,comms_source.dock_beam_frequency * 20 + 400,comms_target:getCallSign()))
		addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
	end)
	if comms_source.task == "scan" then
		reportOnScannedShips()
	end
	if comms_source.task == "assist freighter" then
		if comms_source.assist_freighter_contacted then
			if comms_source.assist_freighter_reported_damage == nil then
				reportFreighterEngineProblems()
			end
		end
	end
 	addCommsReply(_("station-comms", "I need information"), function()
		setCommsMessage(_("station-comms", "What kind of information do you need?"))
		if comms_source.dock_task == "complete" then
			if comms_source.scan_task == "complete" then
				addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View evaluations"),function()
					setCommsMessage(_("station-comms","Which task evaluation would you like to view?"))
					addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View docking task evalutation"),dockTaskEvaluation)
					addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View scanning task evalutation"),scanTaskEvaluation)
					if comms_source.destroy_freighter_task == "complete" then
						addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View destroy freighter task evalutation"),destroyFreighterTaskEvaluation)
					end
					if comms_source.assist_freighter_task == "complete" then
						addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View assist freighter task evalutation"),assistFreighterTaskEvaluation)
					end
					if comms_source.research_task == "complete" then
						addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View research task evalutation"),researchTaskEvaluation)
						addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View bonus task evalutation"),bonusTaskEvaluation)
					end
					addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
				end)
			else
				addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View docking task evalutation"),dockTaskEvaluation)
			end
		end
		if comms_target:isFriendly(comms_source) then
			addCommsReply(_("orders-comms", "What are my current orders?"), function()
				setOptionalOrders()
				setSecondaryOrders()
				primary_orders = _("orders-comms","Perform tasks as given")
				if comms_source.task == "dock" then
					primary_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms","Dock with %s"),comms_source.home_station:getCallSign())
				elseif comms_source.task == "scan" then
					primary_orders = string.format(_("orders-comms","Scan the targets. Report results to %s"),comms_source.home_station:getCallSign())
				elseif comms_source.task == "destroy freighter" then
					primary_orders = _("orders-comms","Destroy the Kraylor freighter or transport")
				elseif comms_source.task == "assist freighter" then
					primary_orders = _("orders-comms","Assist the Arlenian freighter")
				elseif comms_source.task == "research" then
					primary_orders = _("orders-comms","Gather data on orbiting bodies")
				end
				ordMsg = primary_orders .. "\n" .. secondary_orders .. optional_orders
				if playWithTimeLimit then
					ordMsg = ordMsg .. string.format(_("orders-comms", "\n   %i Minutes remain in game"),math.floor(gameTimeLimit/60))
				end
				setCommsMessage(ordMsg)
				addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
			end)
		end
		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","Station services"),function()
			local ordnanceListMsg = ""
			local missileTypeAvailableCount = 0
			if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.Nuke then
				missileTypeAvailableCount = missileTypeAvailableCount + 1
				ordnanceListMsg = ordnanceListMsg .. _("ammo-comms", "\n   Nuke")
			end
			if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.EMP then
				missileTypeAvailableCount = missileTypeAvailableCount + 1
				ordnanceListMsg = ordnanceListMsg .. _("ammo-comms", "\n   EMP")
			end
			if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.Homing then
				missileTypeAvailableCount = missileTypeAvailableCount + 1
				ordnanceListMsg = ordnanceListMsg .. _("ammo-comms", "\n   Homing")
			end
			if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.Mine then
				missileTypeAvailableCount = missileTypeAvailableCount + 1
				ordnanceListMsg = ordnanceListMsg .. _("ammo-comms", "\n   Mine")
			end
			if comms_target.comms_data.weapon_available.HVLI then
				missileTypeAvailableCount = missileTypeAvailableCount + 1
				ordnanceListMsg = ordnanceListMsg .. _("ammo-comms", "\n   HVLI")
			end
			if missileTypeAvailableCount == 0 then
				ordnanceListMsg = _("ammo-comms", "We have no ordnance available for restock")
			elseif missileTypeAvailableCount == 1 then
				ordnanceListMsg = string.format(_("ammo-comms", "We have the following type of ordnance available for restock:%s"),ordnanceListMsg)
			else
				ordnanceListMsg = string.format(_("ammo-comms", "We have the following types of ordnance available for restock:%s"),ordnanceListMsg)
			end
			service_status = string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms","%s\nStation primary docking services:"),ordnanceListMsg)
			if comms_target:getRestocksScanProbes() then
				service_status = string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "%s\nReplenish scan probes."),service_status)
			else
				if comms_target.probe_fail_reason == nil then
					local reason_list = {
						_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Cannot replenish scan probes due to fabrication unit failure."),
						_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Parts shortage prevents scan probe replenishment."),
						_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Station management has curtailed scan probe replenishment for cost cutting reasons."),
					}
					comms_target.probe_fail_reason = reason_list[math.random(1,#reason_list)]
				end
				service_status = string.format("%s\n%s",service_status,comms_target.probe_fail_reason)
			end
			if comms_target:getRepairDocked() then
				service_status = string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "%s\nShip hull repair."),service_status)
			else
				if comms_target.repair_fail_reason == nil then
					reason_list = {
						_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "We're out of the necessary materials and supplies for hull repair."),
						_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "Hull repair automation unavailable whie it is undergoing maintenance."),
						_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "All hull repair technicians quarantined to quarters due to illness."),
					}
					comms_target.repair_fail_reason = reason_list[math.random(1,#reason_list)]
				end
				service_status = string.format("%s\n%s",service_status,comms_target.repair_fail_reason)
			end
			if comms_target:getSharesEnergyWithDocked() then
				service_status = string.format(_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "%s\nRecharge ship energy stores."),service_status)
			else
				if comms_target.energy_fail_reason == nil then
					reason_list = {
						_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "A recent reactor failure has put us on auxiliary power, so we cannot recharge ships."),
						_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "A damaged power coupling makes it too dangerous to recharge ships."),
						_("dockingServicesStatus-comms", "An asteroid strike damaged our solar cells and we are short on power, so we can't recharge ships right now."),
					}
					comms_target.energy_fail_reason = reason_list[math.random(1,#reason_list)]
				end
				service_status = string.format("%s\n%s",service_status,comms_target.energy_fail_reason)
			end
			setCommsMessage(service_status)
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
		local has_gossip = random(1,100) < (100 - (30 * (difficulty - .5)))
		if (comms_target.comms_data.general ~= nil and comms_target.comms_data.general ~= "") or
			(comms_target.comms_data.history ~= nil and comms_target.comms_data.history ~= "") or
			(comms_source:isFriendly(comms_target) and comms_target.comms_data.gossip ~= nil and comms_target.comms_data.gossip ~= "" and has_gossip) then
			addCommsReply(_("stationGeneralInfo-comms","Tell me more about your station"), function()
				setCommsMessage(_("stationGeneralInfo-comms","What would you like to know?"))
				if comms_target.comms_data.general ~= nil and comms_target.comms_data.general ~= "" then
					addCommsReply(_("stationGeneralInfo-comms","General information"), function()
						setCommsMessage(comms_target.comms_data.general)
						addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
					end)
				end
				if comms_target.comms_data.history ~= nil and comms_target.comms_data.history ~= "" then
					addCommsReply(_("stationGeneralInfo-comms","Station history"), function()
						setCommsMessage(comms_target.comms_data.history)
						addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
					end)
				end
				if comms_source:isFriendly(comms_target) then
					if comms_target.comms_data.gossip ~= nil and comms_target.comms_data.gossip ~= "" then
						if has_gossip then
							addCommsReply(_("stationGeneralInfo-comms","Gossip"), function()
								setCommsMessage(comms_target.comms_data.gossip)
								addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
							end)
						end
					end
				end
			end)	--end station info comms reply branch
		end	--end public relations if branch
	end)
end
function getServiceCost(service)
	if func_diagnostic then print("get service cost") end
-- Return the number of reputation points that a specified service costs for
-- the current player.
    return math.ceil(comms_data.service_cost[service])
end
function getFriendStatus()
	if func_diagnostic then print("get friend status") end
    if comms_source:isFriendly(comms_target) then
        return "friend"
    else
        return "neutral"
    end
end
function reportOnScannedShips()
	if func_diagnostic then print("report on scanned ships") end
	if comms_source.home_station == comms_target then
		if comms_source.scan_targets ~= nil then
			local single_scan_count = 0
			local double_scan_count = 0
			for i, scan_target in ipairs(comms_source.scan_targets) do
				if scan_target.ship:isValid() then
					if scan_target.ship:isScannedBy(comms_source) then
						single_scan_count = single_scan_count + 1
					end
					if scan_target.ship:isFullyScannedBy(comms_source) then
						double_scan_count = double_scan_count + 1
					end
				else
					if scan_target.single_scan_clock ~= nil then
						single_scan_count = single_scan_count + 1
					end
					if scan_target.full_scan_clock ~= nil then
						double_scan_count = double_scan_count + 1
					end
				end
			end
			if single_scan_count > 0 then
				addCommsReply(_("station-comms","Report ship type on scanned ships"),function()
					local single_scan_reported_count = 0
					local single_scan_reportable_count = 0
					local out = ""
					for i, scan_target in ipairs(comms_source.scan_targets) do
						if scan_target.ship:isValid() then
							if scan_target.ship:isScannedBy(comms_source) then
								if scan_target.type_report_clock == nil then
									addCommsReply(string.format(_("station-comms","Report on %s"),scan_target.name),function()
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","What type of ship is %s?"),scan_target.name))
										local scan_ship_types = {
											_("station-comms","Personnel Freighter 5"),
											_("station-comms","Goods Freighter 5"),
											_("station-comms","Garbage Freighter 5"),
											_("station-comms","Equipment Freighter 5"),
											_("station-comms","Fuel Freighter 5"),
											_("station-comms","Transport1x5"),
											_("station-comms","Transport2x5"),
											_("station-comms","Transport3x5"),
											_("station-comms","Transport4x5"),
											_("station-comms","Transport5x5"),
										}
										for i, ship_type in ipairs(scan_ship_types) do
											addCommsReply(ship_type,function()
												scan_target.identified_type = ship_type
												scan_target.type_report_clock = getScenarioTime()
												setCommsMessage(_("station-comms","Your report has been noted"))
												addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
											end)
										end
										addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
									end)
									single_scan_reportable_count = single_scan_reportable_count + 1
								else	--already reported
									single_scan_reported_count = single_scan_reported_count + 1
									if out == "" then
										out = _("station-comms","Review of ships already reported:")
									end
									out = string.format(_("station-comms","%s\n%s reported as type %s"),out,scan_target.name,scan_target.identified_type)
								end
							end
						else	--ship not valid (destroyed)
							if scan_target.type_report_clock ~= nil then
								single_scan_reported_count = single_scan_reported_count + 1
								if out == "" then
									out = _("station-comms","Review of ships already reported:")
								end
								out = string.format(_("station-comms","%s\n%s reported as type %s"),out,scan_target.name,scan_target.identified_type)
							end
						end
					end		--loop through scan targets
					if single_scan_reportable_count > 0 then
						if single_scan_reported_count > 0 then
							out = string.format(_("station-comms","%s\n\nWhat ship do you want to report on?"),out)
						else
							out = _("station-comms","What ship do you want to report on?")
						end
					else
						if single_scan_reported_count == 0 then
							out = _("station-comms","Nothing to report")
						end
					end
					setCommsMessage(out)
					addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
				end)
			end
			if double_scan_count > 0 then
				addCommsReply(_("station-comms","Report shield frequency on deep scanned ships"),function()
					local double_scan_reported_count = 0
					local double_scan_reportable_count = 0
					local out = ""
					for i, scan_target in ipairs(comms_source.scan_targets) do
						if scan_target.ship:isValid() then
							if scan_target.ship:isFullyScannedBy(comms_source) then
								if scan_target.frequency_report_clock == nil then
									addCommsReply(string.format(_("station-comms","Report on %s"),scan_target.name),function()
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","At what shield frequency does ship %s block the most beam damage?"),scan_target.name))
										for j=0,20 do
											addCommsReply(string.format(_("station-comms","%s THz"),j*20+400),function()
												scan_target.identified_frequency = j
												scan_target.frequency_report_clock = getScenarioTime()
												setCommsMessage(_("station-comms","Your report has been noted"))
												addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
											end)
										end
										addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
									end)
									double_scan_reportable_count = double_scan_reportable_count + 1
								else	--already reported
									double_scan_reported_count = double_scan_reported_count + 1
									if out == "" then
										out = _("station-comms","Review of ships already reported:")
									end
									out = string.format(_("station-comms","%s\nThe shield frequency of %s was reported the strongest at %s THz"),out,scan_target.name,scan_target.identified_frequency*20+400)
								end
							end
						else	--ship not valid (destroyed)
							if scan_target.frequency_report_clock ~= nil then
								double_scan_reported_count = double_scan_reported_count + 1
								if out == "" then
									out = _("station-comms","Review of ships already reported:")
								end
								out = string.format(_("station-comms","%s\nThe shield frequency of %s was reported the strongest at %s THz"),out,scan_target.name,scan_target.identified_frequency*20+400)
							end
						end
					end		--loop through scan targets
					if double_scan_reportable_count > 0 then
						if double_scan_reported_count > 0 then
							out = string.format(_("station-comms","%s\n\nWhat ship do you want to report on?"),out)
						else
							out = _("station-comms","What ship do you want to report on?")
						end
					else
						if double_scan_reported_count == 0 then
							out = _("station-comms","Nothing to report")
						end
					end
					setCommsMessage(out)
					addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
				end)
			end
		end
	end
end
function reportFreighterEngineProblems()
	if func_diagnostic then print("report freighter engine problems") end
	if comms_source.home_station == comms_target then
		addCommsReply(string.format(_("station-comms","Provide %s engine damage details"),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign()),function()
			setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","What is the damage level of the impulse engines on %s? Select the value that is the closest."),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign()))
			for i=-25,-75,-5 do
				addCommsReply(string.format("%i%%",i),function()
					comms_source.assist_freighter_reported_damage = i
					comms_source.assist_freighter_reported_damage_clock = getScenarioTime()
					setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","We've got repair parts for that kind of engine damage. Dock with us to pick up the parts. Then you can take the parts to %s. Travel to within 5 units of %s to deliver the parts"),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign(),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign()))
				end)
			end
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","How do we get engine damage details?"),function()
			setCommsMessage(string.format(_("station-comms","To get engine damage details on %s, you need to deep scan it. After completing the second scan, click on 'Tactical' and select 'Systems' to see all the ship's systems and the degree of functioning or damage. Anything less than 100%% is functional but damaged. Negative numbers indicate a non-functioning system."),comms_source.assist_freighter:getCallSign()))
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
	end
end
------------------------------------------------------------------
--	Task evaluations. Used by GM and via station communication	--
------------------------------------------------------------------
function colonTime(time)
	if func_diagnostic then print("colon time") end
	if time > 60 then
		local minutes = time / 60
		if minutes > 60 then
			local hours = math.floor(time / 3600)
			local minutes = math.floor((time - (hours * 3600)) / 60)
			local seconds = math.floor(time - (hours * 3600) - (minutes * 60))
			return string.format("%s:%02d:%02d",hours,minutes,seconds)
		end
		minutes = math.floor(time / 60)
		local seconds = math.floor(time - (minutes * 60))
		return string.format("%s:%02d",minutes,seconds)
	end
	return math.floor(time)
end
--	First Task: Dock
--	Hurdles: request permission to dock, calibrate shields and beams, power down missiles
--	Participants: Helm, weapons, relay, engineering
function dockTaskEvaluation()
	if func_diagnostic then print("dock task evaluation") end
	local out = dockTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source)
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","We only have objective evaluation data. Subjective evaluation must come from a different source. The entire crew contributes to the success of a task. Certain members are measured on part of the task.\n----- First Task: Dock -----\n%s"),out)
	setCommsMessage(out)
	addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
end
function dockTaskEvaluationOutput(p,gm)
	if func_diagnostic then print("dock task evaluation output") end
	--	S = Superior, E = Exceeds expectations, C = Competent, N = Needs improvement
	if player_insight then
		gm = "gm"
	end
	local gm_grades = {
		["overall"] =	{superior = 40, 	exceed = 60,	competent = 120},
		["protocol"] =	{superior = 10,		exceed = 20,	competent = 40},
		["beam"] =		{superior = 10,		exceed = 20,	competent = 40},
		["shield"] =	{superior = 10,		exceed = 20,	competent = 40},
		["missile"] =	{superior = 15,		exceed = 30,	competent = 60},
		["speed"] =		{superior = 16.199,	exceed = 10,	competent = 5.4},
	}
	local grade_total = 0
	local overall = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	local overall_speed = p.dock_end_clock - p.dock_start_clock
	local grade = gm_grades["overall"]
	if overall_speed < grade.superior then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		grade_total = grade_total + 3
	elseif overall_speed < grade.exceed then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		grade_total = grade_total + 2
	elseif overall_speed < grade.competent then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		grade_total = grade_total + 1
	end
	local out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","Overall time to complete the task: %s"),colonTime(overall_speed))
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,overall)
	end
	local relay_time = p.dock_call_port_authority_clock - p.dock_start_clock
	local relay = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	grade = gm_grades["protocol"]
	if relay_time < grade.superior then
		relay = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		grade_total = grade_total + 3
	elseif relay_time < grade.exceed then
		relay = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		grade_total = grade_total + 2
	elseif relay_time < grade.competent then
		relay = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		grade_total = grade_total + 1
	end
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nRelay time taken to request dock protocol: %s"),out,colonTime(relay_time))
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,relay)
	end
	local beam = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	local beam_speed = p.dock_set_beam_clock - p.dock_start_clock - relay_time
	grade = gm_grades["beam"]
	if beam_speed < grade.superior then
		beam = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		grade_total = grade_total + 3
	elseif beam_speed < grade.exceed then
		beam = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		grade_total = grade_total + 2
	elseif beam_speed < grade.competent then
		beam = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		grade_total = grade_total + 1
	end
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nWeapons time taken to calibrate beams: %s"),out,colonTime(beam_speed))
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,beam)
	end
	local shield = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	local shield_speed = p.dock_set_shield_clock - p.dock_start_clock - relay_time
	grade = gm_grades["shield"]
	if shield_speed < grade.superior then
		shield = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		grade_total = grade_total + 3
	elseif shield_speed < grade.exceed then
		shield = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		grade_total = grade_total + 2
	elseif shield_speed < grade.competent then
		shield = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		grade_total = grade_total + 1
	end
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nWeapons time taken to calibrate shields: %s"),out,colonTime(shield_speed))
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,shield)
	end
	local missile = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	local missile_time = p.dock_engineer_missile_zero_clock - p.dock_start_clock - relay_time
	if missile_time < 0 then
		missile_time = p.dock_engineer_missile_zero_clock - p.dock_start_clock
	end
	grade = gm_grades["missile"]
	if missile_time < grade.superior then
		missile = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		grade_total = grade_total + 3
	elseif missile_time < grade.exceed then
		missile = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		grade_total = grade_total + 2
	elseif missile_time < grade.competent then
		missile = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		grade_total = grade_total + 1
	end
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nEngineering time taken to power down missile system: %s"),out,colonTime(missile_time))
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,missile)
	end
	local speed = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	grade = gm_grades["speed"]
	if p.dock_max_velocity >= grade.superior then
		speed = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		grade_total = grade_total + 3
	elseif p.dock_max_velocity >= grade.exceed then
		speed = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		grade_total = grade_total + 2
	elseif p.dock_max_velocity >= grade.competent then
		speed = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		grade_total = grade_total + 1
	end
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nHelm/Engineering maximum velocity reached: %.1f units per minute"),out,p.dock_max_velocity)
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,speed)
	end
	local final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Needs improvement")
	if grade_total >= 18 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Perfect")
	elseif grade_total >= 15 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Superior")
	elseif grade_total >= 11 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Exceeds expectations")
	elseif grade_total >= 6 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Competent")
	end
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nWith a score of %i points out of 18, the system gives a rating of %s"),out,grade_total,final_grade)
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nFor each subtask, the single letter evaluations are:\n    N = Needs improvement\n    C = Competent\n    E = Exceeds expectations\n    S = Superior"),out)
	end
	return out
end
--	Second Task: Scan to discriminate targets
--	Hurdles: nebula obscures some targets
--	Participants: Science, relay
function scanTaskEvaluation()
	if func_diagnostic then print("scan task evaluation") end
	local out = scanTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source)
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","We only have objective evaluation data. Subjective evaluation must come from a different source. The entire crew contributes to the success of a task. Certain members are measured on part of the task.\n----- Second Task: Scan -----\n%s"),out)
	setCommsMessage(out)
	addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
end
function scanTaskEvaluationOutput(p,gm)
	if func_diagnostic then print("scan task evaluation output") end
	if player_insight then
		gm = "gm"
	end
	local gm_grades = {
		["overall"] =	{superior = 200,	exceed = 300,	competent = 450},
		["interval"] =	{superior = 15,		exceed = 20,	competent = 35},
	}
	local timeline = {}
	local evaluation_score = 0
	local overall_time = p.scan_end_clock - p.scan_start_clock
	local gm_grade = gm_grades["overall"]
	local overall = _("evaluation-comms","Needs improvement")
	if overall_time < gm_grade.superior then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","Superior")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 6
	elseif overall_time < gm_grade.exceed then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","Exceeds expectations")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 4
	elseif overall_time < gm_grade.competent then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","Competent")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
	end
	local out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","Overall time to complete the task: %s"),colonTime(overall_time))
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,overall)
	end
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nReport line per scan ship: faction name: SS = Simple Scan time in seconds, DS = Deep Scan time in seconds, RT = Reported Type time in seconds (yes/no), RF = Reported Frequency time in seconds (yes/no)"),out)
	local task_time = nil
	for i, scan_target in ipairs(p.scan_targets) do
		local ss = "--"
		task_time = scan_target.single_scan_clock - p.scan_start_clock
		if scan_target.single_scan_clock ~= nil then
			ss = string.format("%.1f",task_time)
			table.insert(timeline,task_time)
		else
			table.insert(timeline,9999)
		end
		local ds = "--"
		task_time = scan_target.full_scan_clock - p.scan_start_clock
		if scan_target.full_scan_clock ~= nil then
			ds = string.format("%.1f",task_time)
			table.insert(timeline,task_time)
		else
			table.insert(timeline,9999)
		end
		local rt = "--"
		task_time = scan_target.type_report_clock - p.scan_start_clock
		if scan_target.type_report_clock ~= nil then
			rt = string.format("%.1f",task_time)
			table.insert(timeline,task_time)
		else
			table.insert(timeline,9999)
		end
		local rta = _("evaluation-comms","(no)")
		if scan_target.typeName == scan_target.identified_type then
			rta = _("evaluation-comms","(yes)")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
		end
		local rf = "--"
		task_time = scan_target.frequency_report_clock - p.scan_start_clock
		if scan_target.frequency_report_clock ~= nil then
			rf = string.format("%.1f",task_time)
			table.insert(timeline,task_time)
		else
			table.insert(timeline,9999)
		end
		local rfa = _("evaluation-comms","(no)")
		if scan_target.shield_frequency == scan_target.identified_frequency then
			rfa = _("evaluation-comms","(yes)")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
		end
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n%s %s: SS:%s, DS:%s, RT:%s %s, RF:%s %s"),out,scan_target.faction,scan_target.name,ss,ds,rt,rta,rf,rfa)
	end
	table.sort(timeline)
	gm_grade = gm_grades["interval"]
	for i, clock in ipairs(timeline) do
		if clock < gm_grade.superior*i then
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
		elseif clock < gm_grade.exceed*i then
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
		elseif clock < gm_grade.competent*i then
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
		end
	end
	local final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Needs improvement")
	if evaluation_score >= 54 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Perfect")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 42 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Superior")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 31 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Exceeds expectations")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 21 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Competent")
	end
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nWith a score of %i points out of 54, the system gives a rating of %s"),out,evaluation_score,final_grade)
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nFor each subtask, the single letter evaluations are:\n    N = Needs improvement\n    C = Competent\n    E = Exceeds expectations\n    S = Superior"),out)
	end
	return out
end
--	Third Task: Destroy enemy freighter
--	Hurdles: Limited beam function, only HVLI type missiles
--	Participants: Helm, Weapons, engineering, science, relay
function destroyFreighterTaskEvaluation()
	if func_diagnostic then print("destroy freighter task evaluation") end
	local out = destroyFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source)
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","We only have objective evaluation data. Subjective evaluation must come from a different source. The entire crew contributes to the success of a task. Certain members are measured on part of the task.\n----- Third Task: Destroy Freighter -----\n%s"),out)
	setCommsMessage(out)
	addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
end
function destroyFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(p,gm)
	if func_diagnostic then print("destroy freighter task evaluation output") end
	if player_insight then
		gm = "gm"
	end
	local gm_grades = {
		["overall"] =	{superior = 100,	exceed = 200,	competent = 350},
		["magazine"] =	{superior = 16,		exceed = 14,	competent = 10},
	}
	local evaluation_score = 0
	local overall_time = p.destroy_freighter_end_clock - p.destroy_freighter_start_clock
	local gm_grade = gm_grades["overall"]
	local overall = _("evaluation-comms","Needs improvement")
	if overall_time < gm_grade.superior then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","Superior")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
	elseif overall_time < gm_grade.exceed then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","Exceeds expectations")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
	elseif overall_time < gm_grade.competent then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","Competent")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
	end
	local out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","Overall time to complete the task: %s"),colonTime(overall_time))
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,overall)
	end
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nHelm/Weapons HVLI in storage: %i"),out,p.destroy_freighter_remaining_HVLI)
	gm_grade = gm_grades["magazine"]
	local magazine = _("evaluation-comms","Needs improvement")
	if p.destroy_freighter_remaining_HVLI >= gm_grade.superior then
		magazine = _("evaluation-comms","Superior")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
	elseif p.destroy_freighter_remaining_HVLI >= gm_grade.exceed then
		magazine = _("evaluation-comms","Exceeds expectations")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
	elseif p.destroy_freighter_remaining_HVLI >= gm_grade.competent then
		magazine = _("evaluation-comms","Competent")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
	end
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,magazine)
	end
	local final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Needs improvement")
	if evaluation_score >= 6 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Perfect")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 5 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Superior")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 4 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Exceeds expectations")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 2 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Competent")
	end
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nWith a score of %i points out of 6, the system gives a rating of %s"),out,evaluation_score,final_grade)
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nFor each subtask, the single letter evaluations are:\n    N = Needs improvement\n    C = Competent\n    E = Exceeds expectations\n    S = Superior"),out)
	end
	return out
end
--	Fourth Task: Assist freighter
--	Hurdles: Get parts from station, find freighter, fend off attackers
--	Participants: Helm, science, relay, engineering, weapons
function assistFreighterTaskEvaluation()
	if func_diagnostic then print("assist freighter task evaluation") end
	local out = assistFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source)
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","We only have objective evaluation data. Subjective evaluation must come from a different source. The entire crew contributes to the success of a task. Certain members are measured on part of the task.\n----- Fourth Task: Assist Freighter -----\n%s"),out)
	setCommsMessage(out)
	addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
end
function assistFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(p,gm)
	if func_diagnostic then print("assist freighter task evaluation output") end
	if player_insight then
		gm = "gm"
	end
	local gm_grades = {
		["overall"] =	{superior = 500,	exceed = 700,	competent = 900},
		["contact"] =	{superior = 70,		exceed = 100,	competent = 140},
		["report"] =	{superior = 50,		exceed = 100,	competent =	200},
		["obtain"] =	{superior = 80,		exceed = 160,	competent = 300},
		["deliver"] =	{superior = 180,	exceed = 250,	competent = 320},
		["scan"] =		{superior = 90,		exceed = 100,	competent = 120},
		["deepscan"] =	{superior = 15,		exceed = 30,	competent = 50},
		["interval"] =	{superior = 30,		exceed = 50,	competent = 90},
	}
	local overall_time = p.assist_freighter_end_clock - p.assist_freighter_start_clock
	local gm_grade = gm_grades["overall"]
	local overall = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	local evaluation_score = 0
	if overall_time < gm_grade.superior then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
	elseif overall_time < gm_grade.exceed then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
	elseif overall_time < gm_grade.competent then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
	end
	local out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","Overall time to complete the task: %s"),colonTime(overall_time))
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,overall)
	end
	local freighter_name = _("evaluation-comms","Arlenian freighter")
	local scan_time = 9999
	if p.assist_freighter:isValid() then
		freighter_name = p.assist_freighter:getCallSign()
	end
	local contacted = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	local contact_time = 0
	if p.assist_freighter_contacted_clock ~= nil then
		contact_time = p.assist_freighter_contacted_clock - p.assist_freighter_start_clock
		gm_grade = gm_grades["contact"]
		if contact_time < gm_grade.superior then
			contacted = _("evaluation-comms","S")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
		elseif contact_time < gm_grade.exceed then
			contacted = _("evaluation-comms","E")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
		elseif contact_time < gm_grade.competent then
			contacted = _("evaluation-comms","C")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
		end
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nRelay time taken to contact %s: %s"),out,freighter_name,colonTime(contact_time))
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format("%s %s",out,contacted)
		end
	else
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nFailed to contact Arlenian freighter"),out)
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s N"),out)
		end
	end
	local report = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	local report_damage_time = 0
	if p.assist_freighter_reported_damage_clock ~= nil then
		report_damage_time = p.assist_freighter_reported_damage_clock - p.assist_freighter_start_clock - contact_time
		gm_grade = gm_grades["report"]
		if report_damage_time < gm_grade.superior then
			report = _("evaluation-comms","S")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
		elseif report_damage_time < gm_grade.exceed then
			report = _("evaluation-comms","E")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
		elseif report_damage_time < gm_grade.competent then
			report = _("evaluation-comms","C")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
		end
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nRelay time taken to report damage to %s's engines: %s"),out,freighter_name,colonTime(report_damage_time))
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format("%s %s",out,report)
		end
	else
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nFailed to report damage to Arlenian freighter"),out)
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s N"),out)
		end
	end
	local obtain = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	local get_parts_time = 0
	if p.assist_freighter_parts_clock ~= nil then
		get_parts_time = p.assist_freighter_parts_clock - p.assist_freighter_start_clock - report_damage_time
		gm_grade = gm_grades["obtain"]
		if get_parts_time < gm_grade.superior then
			obtain = _("evaluation-comms","S")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
		elseif get_parts_time < gm_grade.exceed then
			obtain = _("evaluation-comms","E")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
		elseif get_parts_time < gm_grade.competent then
			obtain = _("evaluation-comms","C")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
		end
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nHelm/Relay time taken to get parts: %s"),out,colonTime(get_parts_time))
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format("%s %s",out,obtain)
		end
	else
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nFailed to get parts for Arlenian freighter"),out)
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s N"),out)
		end
	end
	local deliver = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	if p.assist_freighter_fixed_clock ~= nil then
		local engine_repair_time = p.assist_freighter_fixed_clock - p.assist_freighter_start_clock - get_parts_time
		gm_grade = gm_grades["deliver"]
		if engine_repair_time < gm_grade.superior then
			deliver = _("evaluation-comms","S")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
		elseif engine_repair_time < gm_grade.exceed then
			deliver = _("evaluation-comms","E")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
		elseif engine_repair_time < gm_grade.competent then
			deliver = _("evaluation-comms","C")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
		end
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nHelm/Relay time taken to provide parts for %s: %s"),out,freighter_name,colonTime(engine_repair_time))
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format("%s %s",out,deliver)
		end
	else
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nFailed to provide parts to Arlenian freighter"),out)
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s N"),out)
		end
	end
	local scan = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	if p.assist_freighter_scanned_clock ~= nil then
		scan_time = p.assist_freighter_scanned_clock - p.assist_freighter_start_clock
		gm_grade = gm_grades["scan"]
		if scan_time < gm_grade.superior then
			scan = _("evaluation-comms","S")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
		elseif scan_time < gm_grade.exceed then
			scan = _("evaluation-comms","E")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
		elseif scan_time < gm_grade.competent then
			scan = _("evaluation-comms","C")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
		end
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nScience time taken to scan %s: %s"),out,freighter_name,colonTime(scan_time))
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format("%s %s",out,scan)
		end
	else
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nFailed to scan Arlenian freighter"),out)
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s N"),out)
		end
	end
	local deepscan = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	if p.assist_freighter_fully_scanned_clock ~= nil then
		local fully_scanned_time = p.assist_freighter_fully_scanned_clock - p.assist_freighter_start_clock - scan_time
		gm_grade = gm_grades["deepscan"]
		if fully_scanned_time < gm_grade.superior then
			deepscan = _("evaluation-comms","S")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
		elseif fully_scanned_time < gm_grade.exceed then
			deepscan = _("evaluation-comms","E")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
		elseif fully_scanned_time < gm_grade.competent then
			deepscan = _("evaluation-comms","C")
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
		end
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nScience time taken to fully scan %s: %s"),out,freighter_name,colonTime(fully_scanned_time))
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format("%s %s",out,deepscan)
		end
	else
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nFailed to deep scan Arlenian freighter"),out)
		if gm == "gm" then
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s N"),out)
		end
	end
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nWeapons/Helm/Engineering time to destroy each marauder in seconds:\n"),out)
	local timeline = {}
	for i,m in ipairs(p.assist_freighter_marauders) do
		table.insert(timeline,m.destroyed_clock - p.assist_freighter_start_clock)
	end
	table.sort(timeline)
	gm_grade = gm_grades["interval"]
	local intervals = {}
	for i=1,#timeline-1 do
		table.insert(intervals,timeline[i+1] - timeline[i])
	end
	local interval_grade = 0
	for i, clock in ipairs(intervals) do
		if i < #timeline then
			if clock < gm_grade.superior then
				evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
				interval_grade = interval_grade + 3
			elseif clock < gm_grade.exceed then
				evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
				interval_grade = interval_grade + 2
			elseif clock < gm_grade.competent then
				evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
				interval_grade = interval_grade + 1
			end
		end
	end
	local interval = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	if interval_grade >= 11 then
		interval = _("evaluation-comms","S")
	elseif interval_grade >= 8 then
		interval = _("evaluation-comms","E")
	elseif interval_grade >= 4 then
		interval = _("evaluation-comms","C")
	end
	for i,m in ipairs(p.assist_freighter_marauders) do
		local kill_time = m.destroyed_clock - p.assist_freighter_start_clock
		out = string.format("%s%s    ",out,colonTime(kill_time))
	end
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,interval)
	end
	if p.assist_freighter:isValid() then
		if p.assist_freighter_fixed_clock ~= nil then
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nTask status: complete"),out)
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 10
		end
	else
		if p.assist_freighter_fixed_clock ~= nil then
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nTask status: failed (partial success in providing repair parts)"),out)
			evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 5
		else
			out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nTask status: failed"),out)
		end
	end
	local final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Needs improvement")
	if evaluation_score >= 43 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Perfect")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 38 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Superior")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 31 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Exceeds expectations")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 17 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Competent")
	end
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nWith a score of %i points out of 43, the system gives a rating of %s"),out,evaluation_score,final_grade)
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nFor each subtask, the single letter evaluations are:\n    N = Needs improvement\n    C = Competent\n    E = Exceeds expectations\n    S = Superior"),out)
	end
	return out
end
--	Fifth task: Research anomalous planetary orbital behavior
--	Hurdles: Bumping into planets causes severe damage to ship, navigate carefully
--	Participants: Helm, Science, Relay, Engineering
function researchTaskEvaluation()
	if func_diagnostic then print("research task evaluation") end
	local out = researchTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source)
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","We only have objective evaluation data. Subjective evaluation must come from a different source. The entire crew contributes to the success of a task. Certain members are measured on part of the task.\n----- Fifth Task: Research -----\n%s"),out)
	setCommsMessage(out)
	addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
end
function researchTaskEvaluationOutput(p,gm)
	if func_diagnostic then print("research task evaluation output") end
	if player_insight then
		gm = "gm"
	end
	local gm_grades = {
		{superior = 80,		exceed = 120,	competent = 160},
		{superior = 120,	exceed = 160,	competent = 200},
		{superior = 150,	exceed = 190,	competent = 230},
		{superior = 200,	exceed = 240,	competent = 280},
		{superior = 240,	exceed = 280,	competent = 320},
		{superior = 280,	exceed = 320,	competent = 360},
		{superior = 320,	exceed = 360,	competent = 400},
		{superior = 360,	exceed = 400,	competent = 440},
		{superior = 400,	exceed = 440,	competent = 480},
		{superior = 440,	exceed = 480,	competent = 520},
		{superior = 480,	exceed = 520,	competent = 560},
		{superior = 520,	exceed = 560,	competent = 600},
		{superior = 560,	exceed = 600,	competent = 640},
		["overall"] =	{superior = 500,	exceed = 600,	competent = 700},
		["average"] =	{superior = 250,	exceed = 280,	competent = 350},
		["median"] =	{superior = 250,	exceed = 280,	competent = 350},
	}
	local overall_time = p.research_end_clock - p.research_start_clock
	local gm_grade = gm_grades["overall"]
	local overall = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	local evaluation_score = 0
	if overall_time < gm_grade.superior then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
	elseif overall_time < gm_grade.exceed then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
	elseif overall_time < gm_grade.competent then
		overall = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
	end
	local out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","Overall time to complete the task: %s"),colonTime(overall_time))
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s %s",out,overall)
	end
	for i, orbit in ipairs(p.orbital_body_research) do
		if orbit.start_scan_clock == nil then
			orbit.start_scan_clock = 0
		end
	end
	table.sort(p.orbital_body_research, function(a,b)
		return a.start_scan_clock < b.start_scan_clock or
			(a.start_scan_clock == b.start_scan_clock and a.body:getCallSign() < b.body:getCallSign())
	end)
	local total = 0
	local bodies_scanned = 0
	for i, orbit in ipairs(p.orbital_body_research) do
		if orbit.start_scan_clock ~= 0 and orbit.research == "Y" then
			bodies_scanned = bodies_scanned + 1
			local length = (orbit.start_scan_clock + research_task_length) - p.research_start_clock
			local length_grade = _("evaluation-comms","N")
			gm_grade = gm_grades[i]
			if length < gm_grade.superior then
				length_grade = _("evaluation-comms","S")
				evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
			elseif length < gm_grade.exceed then
				length_grade = _("evaluation-comms","E")
				evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
			elseif length < gm_grade.competent then
				length_grade = _("evaluation-comms","C")
				evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
			end
			total = total + length
			out = string.format("%s\n%s %s",out,colonTime(length),orbit.body:getCallSign())
			if gm == "gm" then
				out = string.format("%s %s",out,length_grade)
			end
		end
	end
	local average = total / bodies_scanned
	local average_grade = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	gm_grade = gm_grades["average"]
	local average_grade = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	if average < gm_grade.superior then
		average_grade = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
	elseif average < gm_grade.exceed then
		average_grade = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
	elseif average < gm_grade.competent then
		average_grade = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
	end
	local median = (p.orbital_body_research[7].start_scan_clock + research_task_length) - p.research_start_clock
	local median_grade = _("evaluation-comms","N")
	gm_grade = gm_grades["median"]
	if median < gm_grade.superior then
		median_grade = _("evaluation-comms","S")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 3
	elseif median < gm_grade.exceed then
		median_grade = _("evaluation-comms","E")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 2
	elseif median < gm_grade.competent then
		median_grade = _("evaluation-comms","C")
		evaluation_score = evaluation_score + 1
	end
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format("%s\nAverage: %s %s    Median: %s %s",out,colonTime(average),average_grade,colonTime(median),median_grade)
	else
		out = string.format("%s\nAverage: %s     Median: %s",out,colonTime(average),colonTime(median))
	end
	local final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Needs improvement")
	if evaluation_score >= 48 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Perfect")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 40 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Superior")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 31 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Exceeds expectations")
	elseif evaluation_score >= 19 then
		final_grade = _("evaluation-comms","Competent")
	end
	if gm == "gm" then
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nWith a score of %i points out of 48, the system gives a rating of %s"),out,evaluation_score,final_grade)
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nFor each subtask, the single letter evaluations are:\n    N = Needs improvement\n    C = Competent\n    E = Exceeds expectations\n    S = Superior"),out)
	end
	return out
end
--	Bonus task: Destroy enemy base
--	Hurdles: Enemy space ships, enemy base is far from primary base
--	Participants: Helm, Weapons, Engineering, Science, Relay
function bonusTaskEvaluation()
	if func_diagnostic then print("bonus task evaluation") end
	local out = bonusTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source)
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","We only have objective evaluation data. Subjective evaluation must come from a different source. The entire crew contributes to the success of a task. Certain members are measured on part of the task.\n----- Bonus Task -----\n%s"),out)
	setCommsMessage(out)
	addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
end
function bonusTaskEvaluationOutput(p,gm)
	if func_diagnostic then print("bonus task evaluation output") end
	local bonus_task_complete = true
	local my_nemesis_index = nil
	for i, nemesis in ipairs(nemesis_stations) do
		if p.nemesis_station == nemesis.station then
			my_nemesis_index = i
		end
		if nemesis.station:isValid() then
			bonus_task_complete = false
		end
	end
	local nem = nemesis_stations[my_nemesis_index]
	local bonus_task_time = getScenarioTime() - p.research_end_clock
	local status_desc = {
		["complete"] = _("evaluation-comms","complete"),
		["incomplete"] = _("evaluation-comms","incomplete"),
		["partially complete"] = _("evaluation-comms","partially complete"),
	}
	local bonus_task_status = "complete"
	local my_nemesis_state = "(destroyed)"
	if p.nemesis_station:isValid() then
		bonus_task_status = "incomplete"
		my_nemesis_state = ""
	else
		if bonus_task_complete then
			bonus_task_time = bonus_task_end_clock - p.research_end_clock
		else
			my_nemesis_state = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s time: %s"),my_nemesis_state,colonTime(p.complete_my_nemesis_clock - p.research_end_clock))
			bonus_task_status = "partially complete"
		end
	end
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","Bonus task length: %s     Status: %s"),colonTime(bonus_task_time),status_desc[bonus_task_status])
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nStation %s %s"),out,nem.name,my_nemesis_state)
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n     Ships spawned: count: %i, strength: %.1f"),out,nem.defense_ship_spawn_count,nem.defense_spawn_strength)
	out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n     Ships destroyed: count: %i, strength: %.1f"),out,nem.defense_ship_destroyed_count,nem.defense_ship_destroyed_strength)
	if bonus_task_status == "complete" or bonus_task_status == "partially complete" then
		for i, nemesis in ipairs(nemesis_stations) do
			if i ~= my_nemesis_index then
				local nemesis_state = _("evaluation-comms","(destroyed)")
				if nemesis.station:isValid() then
					nemesis_state = ""
				end
				out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\nStation %s %s"),out,nemesis.name,nemesis_state)
				out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n     Ships spawned: count: %i, strength: %.1f"),out,nemesis.defense_ship_spawn_count,nemesis.defense_spawn_strength)
				out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n     Ships destroyed: count: %i, strength: %.1f"),out,nemesis.defense_ship_destroyed_count,nemesis.defense_ship_destroyed_strength)
			end
		end
	end
	return out
end
function playerPosthumousEvaluations()
	if func_diagnostic then print("player posthumous evaluations") end
	local out = _("evaluation-comms","Posthumous evaluations are intended for those times when you want the evaluation information, but the player ship has been destroyed. A copy is made in the posthumous list at the time the task is completed. So, just because they are on the posthumous list does not mean the player ship has been destroyed. Only the first instance of a task is recorded. If the player ship does a task again, the posthumous table only keeps their first attempt. If they are destroyed a second time, no new record is made of any tasks they had already completed the first time. Of course if they live, their current evaluation information is attached to their ship and thus is available.\n\nSingle letter evaluation decode:\nN = Needs improvement\nC = Competent\nE = Exceeds expectations\nS = Superior")
	local count = 0
	for i, eval in ipairs(posthumous) do
		count = count + 1
		addCommsReply(string.format("%s %s",eval.name,eval.task),function()
			setCommsMessage(string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s     %s     Clock: %.1f\n%s"),eval.name,eval.task,colonTime(eval.clock),eval.desc))
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
	end
	if count == 0 then
		out = string.format(_("evaluation-comms","%s\n\nNo tasks completed, so no tasks recorded in the posthumous table"),out)
	end
	setCommsMessage(out)
	addCommsReply(_("evaluation-comms","Current Evaluations"),function()
		setCommsMessage(_("station-comms","Which task evaluation would you like to view?"))
		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View docking task evalutation"),function()
			setCommsMessage(dockTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source,"gm"))
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View scanning task evalutation"),function()
			setCommsMessage(scanTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source,"gm"))
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View destroy freighter task evalutation"),function()
			setCommsMessage(destroyFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source,"gm"))
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View assist freighter task evalutation"),function()
			setCommsMessage(assistFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source,"gm"))
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
		addCommsReply(_("station-comms","View research task evalutation"),function()
			setCommsMessage(researchTaskEvaluationOutput(comms_source,"gm"))
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
		end)
		addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
	end)
	addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsStation)
end
------------------------
-- Ship communication --
------------------------
function commsShip()
	if func_diagnostic then print("comms ship") end
	if comms_target.comms_data == nil then
		comms_target.comms_data = {friendlyness = random(0.0, 100.0)}
	end
	comms_data = comms_target.comms_data
	if comms_data.goods == nil then
		goodsOnShip(comms_target,comms_data)
	end
	if comms_source:isFriendly(comms_target) then
		return friendlyComms(comms_data)
	end
	if comms_source:isEnemy(comms_target) and comms_target:isFriendOrFoeIdentifiedBy(comms_source) then
		return enemyComms(comms_data)
	end
	return neutralComms(comms_data)
end
function goodsOnShip(comms_target,comms_data)
	if func_diagnostic then print("goods on ship") end
	comms_data.goods = {}
	comms_data.goods[commonGoods[math.random(1,#commonGoods)]] = {quantity = 1, cost = random(20,80)}
	local shipType = comms_target:getTypeName()
	if shipType:find("Freighter") ~= nil then
		if shipType:find("Goods") ~= nil or shipType:find("Equipment") ~= nil then
			local count_repeat_loop = 0
			repeat
				comms_data.goods[commonGoods[math.random(1,#commonGoods)]] = {quantity = 1, cost = random(20,80)}
				local goodCount = 0
				for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
					goodCount = goodCount + 1
				end
				count_repeat_loop = count_repeat_loop + 1
			until(goodCount >= 3 or count_repeat_loop > max_repeat_loop)
			if count_repeat_loop > max_repeat_loop then
				print("repeated too many times when setting up goods for freighter")
			end
		end
	end
end
function friendlyComms(comms_data)
	if func_diagnostic then print("friendly comms") end
	if comms_data.friendlyness < 20 then
		setCommsMessage(_("shipAssist-comms", "What do you want?"));
	else
		setCommsMessage(_("shipAssist-comms", "Sir, how can we assist?"));
	end
	addCommsReply(_("shipAssist-comms", "Defend a waypoint"), function()
		if comms_source:getWaypointCount() == 0 then
			setCommsMessage(_("shipAssist-comms", "No waypoints set. Please set a waypoint first."));
		else
			setCommsMessage(_("shipAssist-comms", "Which waypoint should we defend?"));
			for n=1,comms_source:getWaypointCount() do
				addCommsReply(string.format(_("shipAssist-comms", "Defend WP %d"), n), function()
					comms_target:orderDefendLocation(comms_source:getWaypoint(n))
					setCommsMessage(string.format(_("shipAssist-comms", "We are heading to assist at WP %d."), n));
					addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
				end)
			end
		end
		addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
	end)
	if comms_data.friendlyness > 0.2 then
		addCommsReply(_("shipAssist-comms", "Assist me"), function()
			setCommsMessage(_("shipAssist-comms", "Heading toward you to assist."));
			comms_target:orderDefendTarget(comms_source)
			addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
		end)
	end
	addCommsReply(_("shipAssist-comms", "Report status"), function()
		msg = _("shipAssist-comms","Hull: ") .. math.floor(comms_target:getHull() / comms_target:getHullMax() * 100) .. "%\n"
		local shields = comms_target:getShieldCount()
		if shields == 1 then
			msg = msg .. _("shipAssist-comms","Shield: ") .. math.floor(comms_target:getShieldLevel(0) / comms_target:getShieldMax(0) * 100) .. "%\n"
		elseif shields == 2 then
			msg = msg .. _("shipAssist-comms","Front Shield: ") .. math.floor(comms_target:getShieldLevel(0) / comms_target:getShieldMax(0) * 100) .. "%\n"
			msg = msg .. _("shipAssist-comms","Rear Shield: ") .. math.floor(comms_target:getShieldLevel(1) / comms_target:getShieldMax(1) * 100) .. "%\n"
		else
			for n=0,shields-1 do
				msg = msg .. _("shipAssist-comms","Shield ") .. n .. ": " .. math.floor(comms_target:getShieldLevel(n) / comms_target:getShieldMax(n) * 100) .. "%\n"
			end
		end
		local missile_types = {'Homing', 'Nuke', 'Mine', 'EMP', 'HVLI'}
		for i, missile_type in ipairs(missile_types) do
			if comms_target:getWeaponStorageMax(missile_type) > 0 then
					msg = msg .. missile_type .. _("shipAssist-comms"," Missiles: ") .. math.floor(comms_target:getWeaponStorage(missile_type)) .. "/" .. math.floor(comms_target:getWeaponStorageMax(missile_type)) .. "\n"
			end
		end
		local docked_with = comms_target:getDockedWith()
		if docked_with ~= nil then
			msg = string.format(_("shipAssist-comms","%s\nDocked with %s"),msg,docked_with:getCallSign())
		else
			if string.find("Dock",comms_target:getOrder()) then
				local transport_target = comms_target:getOrderTarget()
				if transport_target ~= nil and transport_target:isValid() then
					msg = string.format(_("shipAssist-comms","%s\nHeading for %s station %s in %s"),msg,transport_target:getFaction(),transport_target:getCallSign(),transport_target:getSectorName())
				end
			end
		end
		setCommsMessage(msg);
		addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
	end)
	for index, obj in ipairs(comms_target:getObjectsInRange(5000)) do
		if obj.typeName == "SpaceStation" and not comms_target:isEnemy(obj) then
			if comms_target:getTypeName() ~= "Defense platform" then
				addCommsReply(string.format(_("shipAssist-comms", "Dock at %s"), obj:getCallSign()), function()
					setCommsMessage(string.format(_("shipAssist-comms", "Docking at %s."), obj:getCallSign()));
					comms_target:orderDock(obj)
					addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
				end)
			end
		end
	end
	local shipType = comms_target:getTypeName()
	if shipType:find("Freighter") ~= nil then
		if distance(comms_source, comms_target) < 5000 then
			local goodCount = 0
			if comms_source.goods ~= nil then
				for good, goodQuantity in pairs(comms_source.goods) do
					goodCount = goodCount + 1
				end
			end
			if goodCount > 0 then
				addCommsReply(_("trade-comms", "Jettison cargo"), function()
					setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Available space: %i\nWhat would you like to jettison?"),comms_source.cargo))
					for good, good_quantity in pairs(comms_source.goods) do
						if good_quantity > 0 then
							addCommsReply(good, function()
								comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] - 1
								comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo + 1
								setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "One %s jettisoned"),good))
								addCommsReply("Back", commsShip)
							end)
						end
					end
					addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
				end)
			end
			if comms_data.friendlyness > 66 then
				if shipType:find("Goods") ~= nil or shipType:find("Equipment") ~= nil then
					if comms_source.goods ~= nil and comms_source.goods.luxury ~= nil and comms_source.goods.luxury > 0 then
						for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
							if goodData.quantity > 0 and good ~= "luxury" then
								addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Trade luxury for %s"),good), function()
									goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
									if comms_source.goods == nil then
										comms_source.goods = {}
									end
									if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
										comms_source.goods[good] = 0
									end
									comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
									comms_source.goods.luxury = comms_source.goods.luxury - 1
									setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Traded luxury for %s"),good))
									addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
								end)
							end
						end	--freighter goods loop
					end	--player has luxury branch
				end	--goods or equipment freighter
				if comms_source.cargo > 0 then
					for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
						if goodData.quantity > 0 then
							addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Buy one %s for %i reputation"),good,math.floor(goodData.cost)), function()
								if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(goodData.cost) then
									goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
									if comms_source.goods == nil then
										comms_source.goods = {}
									end
									if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
										comms_source.goods[good] = 0
									end
									comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
									comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo - 1
									setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Purchased %s from %s"),good,comms_target:getCallSign()))
								else
									setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation for purchase"))
								end
								addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
							end)
						end
					end	--freighter goods loop
				end	--player has cargo space branch
			elseif comms_data.friendlyness > 33 then
				if comms_source.cargo > 0 then
					if shipType:find("Goods") ~= nil or shipType:find("Equipment") ~= nil then
						for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
							if goodData.quantity > 0 then
								addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Buy one %s for %i reputation"),good,math.floor(goodData.cost)), function()
									if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(goodData.cost) then
										goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
										if comms_source.goods == nil then
											comms_source.goods = {}
										end
										if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
											comms_source.goods[good] = 0
										end
										comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
										comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo - 1
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Purchased %s from %s"),good,comms_target:getCallSign()))
									else
										setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation for purchase"))
									end
									addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
								end)
							end	--freighter has something to sell branch
						end	--freighter goods loop
					else	--not goods or equipment freighter
						for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
							if goodData.quantity > 0 then
								addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms","Buy one %s for %i reputation"),good,math.floor(goodData.cost*2)), function()
									if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(goodData.cost*2) then
										goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
										if comms_source.goods == nil then
											comms_source.goods = {}
										end
										if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
											comms_source.goods[good] = 0
										end
										comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
										comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo - 1
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Purchased %s from %s"),good,comms_target:getCallSign()))
									else
										setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation for purchase"))
									end
									addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
								end)
							end	--freighter has something to sell branch
						end	--freighter goods loop
					end
				end	--player has room for cargo branch
			else	--least friendly
				if comms_source.cargo > 0 then
					if shipType:find("Goods") ~= nil or shipType:find("Equipment") ~= nil then
						for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
							if goodData.quantity > 0 then
								addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms","Buy one %s for %i reputation"),good,math.floor(goodData.cost*2)), function()
									if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(goodData.cost*2) then
										goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
										if comms_source.goods == nil then
											comms_source.goods = {}
										end
										if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
											comms_source.goods[good] = 0
										end
										comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
										comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo - 1
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Purchased %s from %s"),good,comms_target:getCallSign()))
									else
										setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation for purchase"))
									end
									addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
								end)
							end	--freighter has something to sell branch
						end	--freighter goods loop
					end	--goods or equipment freighter
				end	--player has room to get goods
			end	--various friendliness choices
		else	--not close enough to sell
			addCommsReply(_("trade-comms","Do you have cargo you might sell?"), function()
				local goodCount = 0
				local cargoMsg = _("trade-comms","We've got ")
				for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
					if goodData.quantity > 0 then
						if goodCount > 0 then
							cargoMsg = cargoMsg .. ", " .. good
						else
							cargoMsg = cargoMsg .. good
						end
					end
					goodCount = goodCount + goodData.quantity
				end
				if goodCount == 0 then
					cargoMsg = cargoMsg .. _("trade-comms","nothing")
				end
				setCommsMessage(cargoMsg)
				addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
			end)
		end
	end
	return true
end
function enemyComms(comms_data)
	if func_diagnostic then print("enemy comms") end
	local faction = comms_target:getFaction()
	local tauntable = false
	local amenable = false
	if comms_data.friendlyness >= 33 then	--final: 33
		--taunt logic
		local taunt_option = _("shipEnemy-comms", "We will see to your destruction!")
		local taunt_success_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms", "Your bloodline will end here!")
		local taunt_failed_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms", "Your feeble threats are meaningless.")
		local taunt_threshold = 30		--base chance of being taunted
		local immolation_threshold = 5	--base chance that taunting will enrage to the point of revenge immolation
		if faction == "Kraylor" then
			taunt_threshold = 35
			immolation_threshold = 6
			setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms", "Ktzzzsss.\nYou will DIEEee weaklingsss!"));
			local kraylorTauntChoice = math.random(1,3)
			if kraylorTauntChoice == 1 then
				taunt_option = _("shipEnemy-comms","We will destroy you")
				taunt_success_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms","We think not. It is you who will experience destruction!")
			elseif kraylorTauntChoice == 2 then
				taunt_option = _("shipEnemy-comms","You have no honor")
				taunt_success_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms","Your insult has brought our wrath upon you. Prepare to die.")
				taunt_failed_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms","Your comments about honor have no meaning to us")
			else
				taunt_option = _("shipEnemy-comms","We pity your pathetic race")
				taunt_success_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms","Pathetic? You will regret your disparagement!")
				taunt_failed_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms","We don't care what you think of us")
			end
		elseif faction == "Arlenians" then
			taunt_threshold = 25
			immolation_threshold = 4
			setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","We wish you no harm, but will harm you if we must.\nEnd of transmission."))
		elseif faction == "Exuari" then
			taunt_threshold = 40
			immolation_threshold = 7
			setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","Stay out of our way, or your death will amuse us extremely!"))
		elseif faction == "Ghosts" then
			taunt_threshold = 20
			immolation_threshold = 3
			setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","One zero one.\nNo binary communication detected.\nSwitching to universal speech.\nGenerating appropriate response for target from human language archives.\n:Do not cross us:\nCommunication halted."))
			taunt_option = _("shipEnemy-comms","EXECUTE: SELFDESTRUCT")
			taunt_success_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms","Rogue command received. Targeting source.")
			taunt_failed_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms","External command ignored.")
		elseif faction == "Ktlitans" then
			setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","The hive suffers no threats. Opposition to any of us is opposition to us all.\nStand down or prepare to donate your corpses toward our nutrition."))
			taunt_option = _("shipEnemy-comms","<Transmit 'The Itsy-Bitsy Spider' on all wavelengths>")
			taunt_success_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms","We do not need permission to pluck apart such an insignificant threat.")
			taunt_failed_reply = _("shipEnemy-comms","The hive has greater priorities than exterminating pests.")
		elseif faction == "TSN" then
			taunt_threshold = 15
			immolation_threshold = 2
			setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","State your business"))
		elseif faction == "USN" then
			taunt_threshold = 15
			immolation_threshold = 2
			setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","What do you want? (not that we care)"))
		elseif faction == "CUF" then
			taunt_threshold = 15
			immolation_threshold = 2
			setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","Don't waste our time"))
		else
			setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","Mind your own business!"))
		end
		comms_data.friendlyness = comms_data.friendlyness - random(0, 10)	--reduce friendlyness after each interaction
		addCommsReply(taunt_option, function()
			if random(0, 100) <= taunt_threshold then
				local current_order = comms_target:getOrder()
--				print("order: " .. current_order)
				--Possible order strings returned:
				--Roaming
				--Fly towards
				--Attack
				--Stand Ground
				--Idle
				--Defend Location
				--Defend Target
				--Fly Formation (?)
				--Fly towards (ignore all)
				--Dock
				if comms_target.original_order == nil then
					comms_target.original_faction = faction
					comms_target.original_order = current_order
					if current_order == "Fly towards" or current_order == "Defend Location" or current_order == "Fly towards (ignore all)" then
						comms_target.original_target_x, comms_target.original_target_y = comms_target:getOrderTargetLocation()
						--print(string.format("Target_x: %f, Target_y: %f",comms_target.original_target_x,comms_target.original_target_y))
					end
					if current_order == "Attack" or current_order == "Dock" or current_order == "Defend Target" then
						local original_target = comms_target:getOrderTarget()
						--print("target:")
						--print(original_target)
						--print(original_target:getCallSign())
						comms_target.original_target = original_target
					end
					comms_target.taunt_may_expire = true	--change to conditional in future refactoring
					table.insert(enemy_reverts,comms_target)
				end
				comms_target:orderAttack(comms_source)	--consider alternative options besides attack in future refactoring
				setCommsMessage(taunt_success_reply);
			else
				--possible alternative consequences when taunt fails
				if random(1,100) < (immolation_threshold + difficulty) then	--final: immolation_threshold (set to 100 for testing)
					setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","Subspace and time continuum disruption authorized"))
					comms_source.continuum_target = true
					comms_source.continuum_initiator = comms_target
					plotContinuum = checkContinuum
				else
					setCommsMessage(taunt_failed_reply);
				end
			end
		end)
		tauntable = true
	end
	local enemy_health = getEnemyHealth(comms_target)
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   enemy health:    %.2f",enemy_health)) end
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   friendliness:    %.1f",comms_data.friendlyness)) end
	if comms_data.friendlyness >= 66 or enemy_health < .5 then	--final: 66, .5
		--amenable logic
		local amenable_chance = comms_data.friendlyness/3 + (1 - enemy_health)*30
		if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   amenability:     %.1f",amenable_chance)) end
		addCommsReply(_("shipEnemy-comms","Stop your actions"),function()
			local amenable_roll = random(1,100)
			if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   amenable roll:   %.1f",amenable_roll)) end
			if amenable_roll < amenable_chance then
				local current_order = comms_target:getOrder()
				if comms_target.original_order == nil then
					comms_target.original_order = current_order
					comms_target.original_faction = faction
					if current_order == "Fly towards" or current_order == "Defend Location" or current_order == "Fly towards (ignore all)" then
						comms_target.original_target_x, comms_target.original_target_y = comms_target:getOrderTargetLocation()
						--print(string.format("Target_x: %f, Target_y: %f",comms_target.original_target_x,comms_target.original_target_y))
					end
					if current_order == "Attack" or current_order == "Dock" or current_order == "Defend Target" then
						local original_target = comms_target:getOrderTarget()
						--print("target:")
						--print(original_target)
						--print(original_target:getCallSign())
						comms_target.original_target = original_target
					end
					table.insert(enemy_reverts,comms_target)
				end
				comms_target.amenability_may_expire = true		--set up conditional in future refactoring
				comms_target:orderIdle()
				comms_target:setFaction("Independent")
				setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","Just this once, we'll take your advice"))
			else
				setCommsMessage(_("shipEnemy-comms","No"))
			end
		end)
		comms_data.friendlyness = comms_data.friendlyness - random(0, 10)	--reduce friendlyness after each interaction
		amenable = true
	end
	if tauntable or amenable then
		return true
	else
		return false
	end
end
function getEnemyHealth(enemy)
	if func_diagnostic then print("get enemy health") end
	local enemy_health = 0
	local enemy_shield = 0
	local enemy_shield_count = enemy:getShieldCount()
	local faction = enemy:getFaction()
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("%s statistics:",enemy:getCallSign())) end
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   shield count:    %i",enemy_shield_count)) end
	if enemy_shield_count > 0 then
		local total_shield_level = 0
		local max_shield_level = 0
		for i=1,enemy_shield_count do
			total_shield_level = total_shield_level + enemy:getShieldLevel(i-1)
			max_shield_level = max_shield_level + enemy:getShieldMax(i-1)
		end
		enemy_shield = total_shield_level/max_shield_level
	else
		enemy_shield = 1
	end
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   shield health:   %.1f",enemy_shield)) end
	local enemy_hull = enemy:getHull()/enemy:getHullMax()
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   hull health:     %.1f",enemy_hull)) end
	local enemy_reactor = enemy:getSystemHealth("reactor")
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   reactor health:  %.1f",enemy_reactor)) end
	local enemy_maneuver = enemy:getSystemHealth("maneuver")
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   maneuver health: %.1f",enemy_maneuver)) end
	local enemy_impulse = enemy:getSystemHealth("impulse")
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   impulse health:  %.1f",enemy_impulse)) end
	local enemy_beam = 0
	if enemy:getBeamWeaponRange(0) > 0 then
		enemy_beam = enemy:getSystemHealth("beamweapons")
		if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   beam health:     %.1f",enemy_beam)) end
	else
		enemy_beam = 1
		if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   beam health:     %.1f (no beams)",enemy_beam)) end
	end
	local enemy_missile = 0
	if enemy:getWeaponTubeCount() > 0 then
		enemy_missile = enemy:getSystemHealth("missilesystem")
		if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   missile health:  %.1f",enemy_missile)) end
	else
		enemy_missile = 1
		if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   missile health:  %.1f (no missile system)",enemy_missile)) end
	end
	local enemy_warp = 0
	if enemy:hasWarpDrive() then
		enemy_warp = enemy:getSystemHealth("warp")
		if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   warp health:     %.1f",enemy_warp)) end
	else
		enemy_warp = 1
		if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   warp health:     %.1f (no warp drive)",enemy_warp)) end
	end
	local enemy_jump = 0
	if enemy:hasJumpDrive() then
		enemy_jump = enemy:getSystemHealth("jumpdrive")
		if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   jump health:     %.1f",enemy_jump)) end
	else
		enemy_jump = 1
		if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   jump health:     %.1f (no jump drive)",enemy_jump)) end
	end
	if change_enemy_order_diagnostic then print(string.format("   faction:         %s",faction)) end
	if faction == "Kraylor" then
		enemy_health = 
			enemy_shield 	* .3	+
			enemy_hull		* .4	+
			enemy_reactor	* .1 	+
			enemy_maneuver	* .03	+
			enemy_impulse	* .03	+
			enemy_beam		* .04	+
			enemy_missile	* .04	+
			enemy_warp		* .03	+
			enemy_jump		* .03
	elseif faction == "Arlenians" then
		enemy_health = 
			enemy_shield 	* .35	+
			enemy_hull		* .45	+
			enemy_reactor	* .05 	+
			enemy_maneuver	* .03	+
			enemy_impulse	* .04	+
			enemy_beam		* .02	+
			enemy_missile	* .02	+
			enemy_warp		* .02	+
			enemy_jump		* .02	
	elseif faction == "Exuari" then
		enemy_health = 
			enemy_shield 	* .2	+
			enemy_hull		* .3	+
			enemy_reactor	* .2 	+
			enemy_maneuver	* .05	+
			enemy_impulse	* .05	+
			enemy_beam		* .05	+
			enemy_missile	* .05	+
			enemy_warp		* .05	+
			enemy_jump		* .05	
	elseif faction == "Ghosts" then
		enemy_health = 
			enemy_shield 	* .25	+
			enemy_hull		* .25	+
			enemy_reactor	* .25 	+
			enemy_maneuver	* .04	+
			enemy_impulse	* .05	+
			enemy_beam		* .04	+
			enemy_missile	* .04	+
			enemy_warp		* .04	+
			enemy_jump		* .04	
	elseif faction == "Ktlitans" then
		enemy_health = 
			enemy_shield 	* .2	+
			enemy_hull		* .3	+
			enemy_reactor	* .1 	+
			enemy_maneuver	* .05	+
			enemy_impulse	* .05	+
			enemy_beam		* .05	+
			enemy_missile	* .05	+
			enemy_warp		* .1	+
			enemy_jump		* .1	
	elseif faction == "TSN" then
		enemy_health = 
			enemy_shield 	* .35	+
			enemy_hull		* .35	+
			enemy_reactor	* .08 	+
			enemy_maneuver	* .01	+
			enemy_impulse	* .02	+
			enemy_beam		* .02	+
			enemy_missile	* .01	+
			enemy_warp		* .08	+
			enemy_jump		* .08	
	elseif faction == "USN" then
		enemy_health = 
			enemy_shield 	* .38	+
			enemy_hull		* .38	+
			enemy_reactor	* .05 	+
			enemy_maneuver	* .02	+
			enemy_impulse	* .03	+
			enemy_beam		* .02	+
			enemy_missile	* .02	+
			enemy_warp		* .05	+
			enemy_jump		* .05	
	elseif faction == "CUF" then
		enemy_health = 
			enemy_shield 	* .35	+
			enemy_hull		* .38	+
			enemy_reactor	* .05 	+
			enemy_maneuver	* .03	+
			enemy_impulse	* .03	+
			enemy_beam		* .03	+
			enemy_missile	* .03	+
			enemy_warp		* .06	+
			enemy_jump		* .04	
	else
		enemy_health = 
			enemy_shield 	* .3	+
			enemy_hull		* .4	+
			enemy_reactor	* .06 	+
			enemy_maneuver	* .03	+
			enemy_impulse	* .05	+
			enemy_beam		* .03	+
			enemy_missile	* .03	+
			enemy_warp		* .05	+
			enemy_jump		* .05	
	end
	return enemy_health
end
function revertWait(delta)
	if func_diagnostic then print("revert wait") end
	revert_timer = revert_timer - delta
	if revert_timer < 0 then
		revert_timer = delta + revert_timer_interval
		plotRevert = revertCheck
	end
end
function revertCheck(delta)
	if func_diagnostic then print("revert check") end
	if enemy_reverts ~= nil then
		for i, enemy in ipairs(enemy_reverts) do
			if enemy ~= nil and enemy:isValid() then
				local expiration_chance = 0
				local enemy_faction = enemy:getFaction()
				if enemy.taunt_may_expire then
					if enemy_faction == "Kraylor" then
						expiration_chance = 4.5
					elseif enemy_faction == "Arlenians" then
						expiration_chance = 7
					elseif enemy_faction == "Exuari" then
						expiration_chance = 2.5
					elseif enemy_faction == "Ghosts" then
						expiration_chance = 8.5
					elseif enemy_faction == "Ktlitans" then
						expiration_chance = 5.5
					elseif enemy_faction == "TSN" then
						expiration_chance = 3
					elseif enemy_faction == "USN" then
						expiration_chance = 3.5
					elseif enemy_faction == "CUF" then
						expiration_chance = 4
					else
						expiration_chance = 6
					end
				elseif enemy.amenability_may_expire then
					local enemy_health = getEnemyHealth(enemy)
					if enemy_faction == "Kraylor" then
						expiration_chance = 2.5
					elseif enemy_faction == "Arlenians" then
						expiration_chance = 3.25
					elseif enemy_faction == "Exuari" then
						expiration_chance = 6.6
					elseif enemy_faction == "Ghosts" then
						expiration_chance = 3.2
					elseif enemy_faction == "Ktlitans" then
						expiration_chance = 4.8
					elseif enemy_faction == "TSN" then
						expiration_chance = 3.5
					elseif enemy_faction == "USN" then
						expiration_chance = 2.8
					elseif enemy_faction == "CUF" then
						expiration_chance = 3
					else
						expiration_chance = 4
					end
					expiration_chance = expiration_chance + enemy_health*5
				end
				local expiration_roll = random(1,100)
				if expiration_roll < expiration_chance then
					local oo = enemy.original_order
					local otx = enemy.original_target_x
					local oty = enemy.original_target_y
					local ot = enemy.original_target
					if oo ~= nil then
						if oo == "Attack" then
							if ot ~= nil and ot:isValid() then
								enemy:orderAttack(ot)
							else
								enemy:orderRoaming()
							end
						elseif oo == "Dock" then
							if ot ~= nil and ot:isValid() then
								enemy:orderDock(ot)
							else
								enemy:orderRoaming()
							end
						elseif oo == "Defend Target" then
							if ot ~= nil and ot:isValid() then
								enemy:orderDefendTarget(ot)
							else
								enemy:orderRoaming()
							end
						elseif oo == "Fly towards" then
							if otx ~= nil and oty ~= nil then
								enemy:orderFlyTowards(otx,oty)
							else
								enemy:orderRoaming()
							end
						elseif oo == "Defend Location" then
							if otx ~= nil and oty ~= nil then
								enemy:orderDefendLocation(otx,oty)
							else
								enemy:orderRoaming()
							end
						elseif oo == "Fly towards (ignore all)" then
							if otx ~= nil and oty ~= nil then
								enemy:orderFlyTowardsBlind(otx,oty)
							else
								enemy:orderRoaming()
							end
						else
							enemy:orderRoaming()
						end
					else
						enemy:orderRoaming()
					end
					if enemy.original_faction ~= nil then
						enemy:setFaction(enemy.original_faction)
					end
					enemy.taunt_may_expire = false
					enemy.amenability_may_expire = false
				end
			end
		end
	end
	plotRevert = revertWait
end
function checkContinuum(delta)
	if func_diagnostic then print("check continuum") end
	local continuum_count = 0
	for pidx=1,32 do
		local p = getPlayerShip(pidx)
		if p ~= nil and p:isValid() then
			if p.continuum_target then
				continuum_count = continuum_count + 1
				if p.continuum_timer == nil then
					p.continuum_timer = delta + 30
				end
				p.continuum_timer = p.continuum_timer - delta
				if p.continuum_timer < 0 then
					if p.continuum_initiator ~= nil and p.continuum_initiator:isValid() then
						if random(1,100) < (30 + (difficulty*4)) then p:setSystemHealth("frontshield",(p:getSystemHealth("frontshield") - 1)/2) end
						if random(1,100) < (30 + (difficulty*4)) then p:setSystemHealth("rearshield",(p:getSystemHealth("rearshield") - 1)/2) end
						if random(1,100) < (30 + (difficulty*4)) then p:setSystemHealth("reactor",(p:getSystemHealth("reactor") - 1)/2) end
						if random(1,100) < (30 + (difficulty*4)) then p:setSystemHealth("maneuver",(p:getSystemHealth("maneuver") - 1)/2) end
						if random(1,100) < (30 + (difficulty*4)) then p:setSystemHealth("impulse",(p:getSystemHealth("impulse") - 1)/2) end
						if random(1,100) < (30 + (difficulty*4)) then p:setSystemHealth("beamweapons",(p:getSystemHealth("beamweapons") - 1)/2) end
						if random(1,100) < (30 + (difficulty*4)) then p:setSystemHealth("missilesystem",(p:getSystemHealth("missilesystem") - 1)/2) end
						if random(1,100) < (30 + (difficulty*4)) then p:setSystemHealth("warp",(p:getSystemHealth("warp") - 1)/2) end
						if random(1,100) < (30 + (difficulty*4)) then p:setSystemHealth("jumpdrive",(p:getSystemHealth("jumpdrive") - 1)/2) end
						local ex, ey = p.continuum_initiator:getPosition()
						p.continuum_initiator:destroy()
						ExplosionEffect():setPosition(ex,ey):setSize(3000)
						resetContinuum(p)
					else
						resetContinuum(p)
					end
				else
					local timer_display = string.format(_("tabRelay","Disruption %i"),math.floor(p.continuum_timer))
					if p:hasPlayerAtPosition("Relay") then
						p.continuum_timer_display = "continuum_timer_display"
						p:addCustomInfo("Relay",p.continuum_timer_display,timer_display,1)
					end
					if p:hasPlayerAtPosition("Operations") then
						p.continuum_timer_display_ops = "continuum_timer_display_ops"
						p:addCustomInfo("Operations",p.continuum_timer_display_ops,timer_display,1)
					end
				end
			else
				resetContinuum(p)
			end
		end
	end
end
function resetContinuum(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("reset continuum") end
	p.continuum_target = nil
	p.continuum_timer = nil
	p.continuum_initiator = nil
	if p.continuum_timer_display ~= nil then
		p:removeCustom("Relay",p.continuum_timer_display)
		p.continuum_timer_display = nil
	end
	if p.continuum_timer_display_ops ~= nil then
		p:removeCustom("Operations",p.continuum_timer_display_ops)
		p.continuum_timer_display_ops = nil
	end
end
function neutralComms(comms_data)
	if func_diagnostic then print("neutral comms") end
	local shipType = comms_target:getTypeName()
	if shipType:find("Freighter") ~= nil then
		setCommsMessage(_("trade-comms","Yes?"))
		if comms_source.assist_freighter == comms_target then
			if comms_source.assist_freighter_contacted == nil then
				setCommsMessage(_("ship-comms","We are in need of some assistance."))
				addCommsReply(_("ship-comms","What kind of assistance do you need?"),function()
					comms_source.assist_freighter_contacted = true
					comms_source.assist_freighter_contacted_clock = getScenarioTime()
					setCommsMessage(_("ship-comms","We're not exactly sure. We just know our engines are not working"))
					addCommsReply(_("ship-comms","May we scan your ship?"),function()
						setCommsMessage(_("ship-comms","If that helps you figure out what's wrong with the engines, go right ahead"))
						addCommsReply(string.format(_("ship-comms","We'll provide %s with your ship data and get back to you"),comms_source.home_station:getCallSign()),function()
							setCommsMessage(_("ship-comms","We'll be here. We're not going enywhere. We are worried about Kraylor in the area, so don't take too long"))
							addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
						end)
						addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
					end)
					addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
				end)
			else
				if comms_source.assist_freighter_parts == "loaded" then
					if distance(comms_source,comms_target) < 5000 then
						addCommsReply(_("ship-comms","Deliver repair parts"),function()
							if comms_source.assist_freighter_integer_health_max == comms_source.assist_freighter_reported_damage then
								setCommsMessage(_("ship-comms","These match exactly what we need. We will fully restore our engines shortly"))
								comms_target:setSystemHealthMax("impulse",1)
								comms_source.assist_freighter_fixed_clock = getScenarioTime()
							else
								setCommsMessage(_("ship-comms","These parts don't look like they solve our problem. You may want to double check the information you provided to the parts supplier"))
								comms_source.assist_freighter_parts = nil
								comms_source.assist_freighter_reported_damage = nil
							end
						end)
					end
				end
			end
		end
		addCommsReply(_("trade-comms","Do you have cargo you might sell?"), function()
			local goodCount = 0
			local cargoMsg = _("trade-comms","We've got ")
			for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
				if goodData.quantity > 0 then
					if goodCount > 0 then
						cargoMsg = cargoMsg .. ", " .. good
					else
						cargoMsg = cargoMsg .. good
					end
				end
				goodCount = goodCount + goodData.quantity
			end
			if goodCount == 0 then
				cargoMsg = cargoMsg .. _("trade-comms","nothing")
			end
			setCommsMessage(cargoMsg)
		end)
		if distance_diagnostic then print("distance_diagnostic 9",comms_source,comms_target) end
		if distance(comms_source,comms_target) < 5000 then
			addCommsReply(_("shipAssist-comms","Where are you going?"),function()
				local docked_with = comms_target:getDockedWith()
				local msg = string.format(_("shipAssist-comms","Hi %s,"),comms_source:getCallSign())
				if docked_with ~= nil then
					msg = string.format(_("shipAssist-comms","%s\nDocked with %s"),msg,docked_with:getCallSign())
				else
					if string.find("Dock",comms_target:getOrder()) then
						local transport_target = comms_target:getOrderTarget()
						if transport_target ~= nil and transport_target:isValid() then
							msg = string.format(_("shipAssist-comms","%s\nHeading for %s station %s in sector %s"),msg,transport_target:getFaction(),transport_target:getCallSign(),transport_target:getSectorName())
						end
					end
				end
				setCommsMessage(msg)
				addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
			end)
			local goodCount = 0
			if comms_source.goods ~= nil then
				for good, goodQuantity in pairs(comms_source.goods) do
					goodCount = goodCount + 1
				end
			end
			if goodCount > 0 then
				addCommsReply(_("trade-comms", "Jettison cargo"), function()
					setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Available space: %i\nWhat would you like to jettison?"),comms_source.cargo))
					for good, good_quantity in pairs(comms_source.goods) do
						if good_quantity > 0 then
							addCommsReply(good, function()
								comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] - 1
								comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo + 1
								setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "One %s jettisoned"),good))
								addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
							end)
						end
					end
					addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
				end)
			end
			if comms_source.cargo > 0 then
				if comms_data.friendlyness > 66 then
					if shipType:find("Goods") ~= nil or shipType:find("Equipment") ~= nil then
						for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
							if goodData.quantity > 0 then
								addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Buy one %s for %i reputation"),good,math.floor(goodData.cost)), function()
									if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(goodData.cost) then
										goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
										if comms_source.goods == nil then
											comms_source.goods = {}
										end
										if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
											comms_source.goods[good] = 0
										end
										comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
										comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo - 1
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Purchased %s from %s"),good,comms_target:getCallSign()))
									else
										setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation for purchase"))
									end
									addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
								end)
							end
						end	--freighter goods loop
					else
						for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
							if goodData.quantity > 0 then
								addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms","Buy one %s for %i reputation"),good,math.floor(goodData.cost*2)), function()
									if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(goodData.cost*2) then
										goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
										if comms_source.goods == nil then
											comms_source.goods = {}
										end
										if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
											comms_source.goods[good] = 0
										end
										comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
										comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo - 1
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Purchased %s from %s"),good,comms_target:getCallSign()))
									else
										setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation for purchase"))
									end
									addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
								end)
							end
						end	--freighter goods loop
					end
				elseif comms_data.friendlyness > 33 then
					if shipType:find("Goods") ~= nil or shipType:find("Equipment") ~= nil then
						for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
							if goodData.quantity > 0 then
								addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms","Buy one %s for %i reputation"),good,math.floor(goodData.cost*2)), function()
									if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(goodData.cost*2) then
										goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
										if comms_source.goods == nil then
											comms_source.goods = {}
										end
										if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
											comms_source.goods[good] = 0
										end
										comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
										comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo - 1
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Purchased %s from %s"),good,comms_target:getCallSign()))
									else
										setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation for purchase"))
									end
									addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
								end)
							end
						end	--freighter goods loop
					else
						for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
							if goodData.quantity > 0 then
								addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms","Buy one %s for %i reputation"),good,math.floor(goodData.cost*3)), function()
									if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(goodData.cost*3) then
										goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
										if comms_source.goods == nil then
											comms_source.goods = {}
										end
										if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
											comms_source.goods[good] = 0
										end
										comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
										comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo - 1
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Purchased %s from %s"),good,comms_target:getCallSign()))
									else
										setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation for purchase"))
									end
									addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
								end)
							end
						end	--freighter goods loop
					end
				else	--least friendly
					if shipType:find("Goods") ~= nil or shipType:find("Equipment") ~= nil then
						for good, goodData in pairs(comms_data.goods) do
							if goodData.quantity > 0 then
								addCommsReply(string.format(_("trade-comms","Buy one %s for %i reputation"),good,math.floor(goodData.cost*3)), function()
									if comms_source:takeReputationPoints(goodData.cost*3) then
										goodData.quantity = goodData.quantity - 1
										if comms_source.goods == nil then
											comms_source.goods = {}
										end
										if comms_source.goods[good] == nil then
											comms_source.goods[good] = 0
										end
										comms_source.goods[good] = comms_source.goods[good] + 1
										comms_source.cargo = comms_source.cargo - 1
										setCommsMessage(string.format(_("trade-comms", "Purchased %s from %s"),good,comms_target:getCallSign()))
									else
										setCommsMessage(_("needRep-comms", "Insufficient reputation for purchase"))
									end
									addCommsReply(_("Back"), commsShip)
								end)
							end
						end	--freighter goods loop
					end
				end	--end friendly branches
			end	--player has room for cargo
		end	--close enough to sell
	else	--not a freighter
		if comms_data.friendlyness > 50 then
			setCommsMessage(_("ship-comms", "Sorry, we have no time to chat with you.\nWe are on an important mission."));
		else
			setCommsMessage(_("ship-comms", "We have nothing for you.\nGood day."));
		end
	end	--end non-freighter communications else branch
	return true
end	--end neutral communications function

------------------------------------------
--	Plot functions tied to update loop	--
------------------------------------------
function sendCrutch(p,task)
	if func_diagnostic then print("send crutch") end
	if task == "dock" then
		if p.protocol_source == nil then
			p.protocol_source = string.format("station %s",p.home_station:getCallSign())
			if p:hasPlayerAtPosition("Relay") then
				p.protocol_source = "Relay"
			elseif p:hasPlayerAtPosition("Operations") then
				p.protocol_source = "Operations"
			end
			--	helm
			p.crutch_dock_hlm_msg = string.format(_("msgHelms","The most direct route to dock with station %s is to put the ship in full reverse impulse. The engines start at minimal power, so you may have to ask engineering to put more power in the impulse engines. You get a better evaluation score the higher your speed. You won't be able to dock until the docking protocols are satisfied."),p.home_station:getCallSign())
			p.crutch_dock_hlm = "crutch_dock_hlm"
			p:addCustomMessage("Helms",p.crutch_dock_hlm,p.crutch_dock_hlm_msg)
			--	weapons
			p.crutch_dock_wea_msg = string.format(_("msgWeapons","Get the docking protocol shield and beam frequency from %s. Calibrate the shields by adjusting the frequency in the lower right of your console then click the calibrate button. Set the beam weapons frequency by adjusting the frequency above the shield frequency in the lower right of your console."),p.protocol_source)
			p.crutch_dock_wea = "crutch_dock_wea"
			p:addCustomMessage("Weapons",p.crutch_dock_wea,p.crutch_dock_wea_msg)
			--	tactical
			p.crutch_dock_tac_msg = string.format(_("msgTactical","%s Get the docking protocol beam frequency from %s. Calibrate the beams using the frequency shown along the bottom edge of your console in the middle of your console."),p.crutch_dock_hlm_msg,p.protocol_source)
			p.crutch_dock_tac = "crutch_dock_tac"
			p:addCustomMessage("Tactical",p.crutch_dock_tac,p.crutch_dock_tac_msg)
			--	engineering
			p.crutch_dock_eng_msg = string.format(_("msgEngineer","All systems start at a low power level. You'll want to put power in the impulse engines based on the first task requirement. Be prepared to run the impulse engines up to 300%% with max coolant at Helm's request until you reach the station. You'll hear from %s that the docking protocol calls for zero power in the missile systems, so take the power all the way out of missile systems."),p.protocol_source)
			p.crutch_dock_eng = "crutch_dock_eng"
			p:addCustomMessage("Engineering",p.crutch_dock_eng,p.crutch_dock_eng_msg)
			--	engineering plus
			p.crutch_dock_epl_msg = string.format(_("msgEngineer+","%s The docking protocol also calls for shield calibration. Listen for the shield frequency. Adjust the shield frequency with the frequency selector along the left edge of your console in the middle. Click the Calibrate button after you have set the frequency."),p.crush_dock_eng_msg)
			p.crutch_dock_epl = "crutch_dock_epl"
			p:addCustomMessage("Engineering+",p.crutch_dock_epl,p.crutch_dock_epl_msg)
			--	relay
			p.crutch_dock_rel_msg = string.format(_("msgRelay","To contact station %s for the docking protocol, click %s then click the Open Comms button in the upper left of your console. Once communications are open, click the Check with docking port authority button to determine the docking protocol. Report the protocol to your crew."),p.home_station:getCallSign(),p.home_station:getCallSign())
			p.crutch_dock_rel = "crutch_dock_rel"
			p:addCustomMessage("Relay",p.crutch_dock_rel,p.crutch_dock_rel_msg)
			--	operations
			p.crutch_dock_ops_msg = string.format(_("msgOperations","To contact station %s for the docking protocol, click %s then click the Open Comms button along the bottom edge of your console to the right. Once communications are open, click the Check with docking port authority button to determine the docking protocol. Report the protocol to your crew."),p.home_station:getCallSign(),p.home_station:getCallSign())
			p.crutch_dock_ops = "crutch_dock_ops"
			p:addCustomMessage("Operations",p.crutch_dock_ops,p.crutch_dock_ops_msg)
		end
	elseif task == "scan" then
		if not p:hasPlayerAtPosition("Relay") then
			--	helm
			p.crutch_scan_hlm_msg = _("msgHelms","You might be asked to jump into the nearby nebula so that a freighter can be scanned.")
			p.crutch_scan_hlm = "crutch_scan_hlm"
			p:addCustomMessage("Helms",p.crutch_scan_hlm,p.crutch_scan_hlm_msg)
			--	tactical
			p.crutch_scan_tac_msg = p.crutch_scan_hlm_msg
			p.crutch_scan_tac = "crutch_scan_tac"
			p:addCustomMessage("Tactical",p.crutch_scan_tac,p.crutch_scan_tac_msg)
		end
		--	science
		p.crutch_scan_sci_msg = string.format(_("msgScience","Start scanning the target at bearing %.1f right away. Report the type of ship as soon as you finish the simple scan. Then start the deep scan. The default keyboard shortcut is S to start the scan. After completing the deep scan, get the scanned ship's strongest shield deflection frequency by hovering over the lowest, reddest point on the bar graph. Report that frequency."),p.home_station.heading_angle)
		p.crutch_scan_sci = "crutch_scan_sci"
		p:addCustomMessage("Science",p.crutch_scan_sci,p.crutch_scan_sci_msg)
		--	relay
		p.crutch_scan_rel_msg = _("msgRelay","Send a probe to the middle of the nearest nebula: click the launch probe button, then click the middle of the nebula. Once it's there, link it to science. Be ready to report the ship type and the frequency as soon as Science completes each scan.")
		p.crutch_scan_rel = "crutch_scan_rel"
		p:addCustomMessage("Relay",p.crutch_scan_rel,p.crutch_scan_rel_msg)
		--	operations
		p.crutch_scan_ops_msg = string.format(_("msgOperations","Start scanning the target at bearing %.1f right away. There are likely more targets in the nebula, so you should request that helm or tactical take you closer to the nebula. Report the type of ship as soon as you finish the simple scan. Then start the deep scan. The default keyboard shortcut is S to start the scan. After completing the deep scan, get the scanned ship's strongest shield deflection frequency by hovering over the lowest, reddest point on the bar graph. Report that frequency. Once you scan the other targets that are likely in the nebula, you will need to exit the nebula to report their characteristics to %s."),p.home_station.heading_angle,p.home_station:getCallSign())
		p.crutch_scan_ops = "crutch_scan_ops"
		p:addCustomMessage("Operations",p.crutch_scan_ops,p.crutch_scan_ops_msg)
	elseif task == "destroy freighter" then
		--	helm
		p.crutch_destroy_hlm_msg = _("msgHelms","Jump to the enemy freighter if it's farther than 5 units away. Get the bearing and distance from Science or Operations, subtract 2 units to place you in optimal firing range. Once you're near, rotate to point the left or right tube to the enemy. He'll try to run away, so be ready to angle the tube to lead the HVLIs in front of the enemy freighter.")
		p.crutch_destroy_hlm = "crutch_destroy_hlm"
		p:addCustomMessage("Helms",p.crutch_destroy_hlm,p.crutch_destroy_hlm_msg)
		--	weapons
		p.crutch_destroy_wea_msg = _("msgWeapons","Load up HVLIs on both sides. You may have to ask Engineering for power to missile systems.")
		p.crutch_destroy_wea = "crutch_destroy_wea"
		p:addCustomMessage("Weapons",p.crutch_destroy_wea,p.crutch_destroy_wea_msg)
		--	tactical
		p.crutch_destroy_tac_msg = string.format("%s %s",p.crutch_destroy_wea_msg,p.crutch_destroy_hlm_msg)
		p.crutch_destroy_tac = "crutch_destroy_tac"
		p:addCustomMessage("Tactical",p.crutch_destroy_tac,p.crutch_destroy_tac_msg)
		--	engineering
		p.crutch_destroy_eng_msg = _("msgEngineer","Raise power to missile systems to 100%. Put even more in along with coolant to make them load faster. Be ready to add power to impulse and/or maneuvering as requested.")
		p.crutch_destroy_eng = "crutch_destroy_eng"
		p:addCustomMessage("Engineering",p.crutch_destroy_eng,p.crutch_destroy_eng_msg)
		--	engineering plus
		p.crutch_destroy_epl_msg = p.crutch_destroy_eng_msg
		p.crutch_destroy_epl = "crutch_destroy_epl"
		p:addCustomMessage("Engineering+",p.crutch_destroy_epl,p.crutch_destroy_epl_msg)
		--	science
		p.crutch_destroy_sci_msg = _("msgScience","Select the enemy freighter. Use radar or probe view as applicable. Provide bearing and distance to freighter to crew. You can find it along the right of your console screen.")
		p.crutch_destroy_sci = "crutch_destroy_sci"
		p:addCustomMessage("Science",p.crutch_destroy_sci,p.crutch_destroy_sci_msg)
		--	operations
		p.crutch_destroy_ops_msg = _("msgOperations","Provide bearing and range to enemy freighter. If nebula obscures your view, estimate based on recent scans, otherwise click the enemy freighter and read the bearing and distance from your console.")
		p.crutch_destroy_ops = "crutch_destroy_ops"
		p:addCustomMessage("Operations",p.crutch_destroy_ops,p.crutch_destroy_ops_msg)
		--	relay
		p.crutch_destroy_rel_msg = _("msgRelay","Hack enemy ships once they are in range either via probe or your ship. Impulse engines for the fighter types is a good choice since it makes it easier to shoot them down.")
		p.crutch_destroy_rel = "crutch_destroy_rel"
		p:addCustomMessage("Relay",p.crutch_destroy_rel,p.crutch_destroy_rel_msg)
	elseif task == "assist freighter" then
		--	helm
		p.crutch_assist_hlm_msg = _("msgHelms","You will have to go to the distressed freighter to help defend it against Kraylor and to help repair it. You may have to pick up parts from your home station. Deciding which to do first will be up to your commanding officer or CO. Be thinking about both options.")
		p.crutch_assist_hlm = "crutch_assist_hlm"
		p:addCustomMessage("Helms",p.crutch_assist_hlm,p.crutch_assist_hlm_msg)
		--	weapons
		p.crutch_assist_wea_msg = _("msgWeapons","Your beams are fully functional. Your missiles have been returned to you. Load up your tubes in preparation for combat. Homing missiles are recommended. Even homing missiles can be dodged by the enemy. Try for as straight a shot as possible.")
		p.crutch_assist_wea = "crutch_assist_wea"
		p:addCustomMessage("Weapons",p.crutch_assist_wea,p.crutch_assist_wea_msg)
		--	tactical
		p.crutch_assist_tac_msg = string.format("%s %s",p.crutch_assist_hlm_msg,p.crutch_assist_wea_msg)
		p.crutch_assist_tac = "crutch_assist_tac"
		p:addCustomMessage("Tactical",p.crutch_assist_tac,p.crutch_assist_tac_msg)
		--	engineering
		p.crutch_assist_eng_msg = _("msgEngineer","Pay careful attention to what systems are used and give them additional power when needed (along with coolant). Remember the docking/undocking protocol (no missile energy)")
		p.crutch_assist_eng = "crutch_assist_eng"
		p:addCustomMessage("Engineering",p.crutch_assist_eng,p.crutch_assist_eng_msg)
		--	engineering plus
		p.crutch_assist_epl_msg = p.crutch_assist_eng_msg
		p.crutch_assist_epl = "crutch_assist_epl"
		p:addCustomMessage("Engineering+",p.crutch_assist_epl,p.crutch_assist_epl_msg)
		--	science
		p.crutch_assist_sci_msg = _("msgScience","Scan the distressed Arlenian freighter as soon as you can (twice). After the second scan, get the impulse engine damage percentage by clicking the Tactical widget and selecting Systems. Report it to Relay who will report it to the home station.")
		p.crutch_assist_sci = "crutch_assist_sci"
		p:addCustomMessage("Science",p.crutch_assist_sci,p.crutch_assist_sci_msg)
		--	relay
		p.crutch_assist_rel_msg = _("msgRelay","Launch probes to cover the sector where the distressed Arlenian freighter is located. Link the probe that finds the freighter to science. Contact the freighter. Report Science's scan results to your home station.")
		p.crutch_assist_rel = "crutch_assist_rel"
		p:addCustomMessage("Relay",p.crutch_assist_rel,p.crutch_assist_rel_msg)
		--	operations
		p.crutch_assist_ops_msg = _("msgOperations","Contact the distressed Arlenian freighter, then scan the freighter as soon as you can (twice). After the second scan, get the impulse engine damage percentage by clicking the Tactical widget and selecting Systems. Report it to the home station.")
		p.crutch_assist_ops = "crutch_assist_ops"
		p:addCustomMessage("Operations",p.crutch_assist_ops,p.crutch_assist_ops_msg)
	elseif task == "research" then
		--	helm
		p.crutch_research_hlm_msg = _("msgHelms","Use warp to approach but not intersect the planets and moons in motion. Intersetion will damage and quickly destroy your ship. Use guidance from Relay/Science/Operations for good approach vectors. Warn Engineering when you use warp, especially anything above warp one.")
		p.crutch_research_hlm = "crutch_research_hlm"
		p:addCustomMessage("Helms",p.crutch_research_hlm,p.crutch_research_hlm_msg)
		--	weapons
		p.crutch_research_wea_msg = _("msgWeapons","Watch for enemy targets of opportunity. The planets and moons are far more dangerous, but if you leave the enemies alone, eventually, they will start attacking your home station.")
		p.crutch_research_wea = "crutch_research_wea"
		p:addCustomMessage("Weapons",p.crutch_research_wea,p.crutch_research_wea_msg)
		--	tactical
		p.crutch_research_tac_msg = string.format("%s %s",p.crutch_research_hlm_msg,p.crutch_research_wea_msg)
		p.crutch_research_tac = "crutch_research_tac"
		p:addCustomMessage("Tactical",p.crutch_research_tac,p.crutch_research_tac_msg)
		--	engineering
		p.crutch_research_eng_msg = _("msgEngineer","Suggested default settings: 50% coolant in warp, 50% coolant in maneuvering, 150% power in maneuvering, remaining systems: 100%, remainig coolant: 0. Watch energy carefully and let the commanding officer know when you get below 200 so you can dock and get more. The reactor will help, but charging at a station is more efficient.")
		p.crutch_research_eng = "crutch_research_eng"
		p:addCustomMessage("Engineering",p.crutch_research_eng,p.crutch_research_eng_msg)
		--	engineering plus
		p.crutch_research_epl_msg = p.crutch_research_eng_msg
		p.crutch_research_epl = "crutch_research_epl"
		p:addCustomMessage("Engineering+",p.crutch_research_epl,p.crutch_research_epl_msg)
		--	science
		p.crutch_research_sci_msg = "Quickly tell Helm/Tactical when planets or moons are coming. They don't see as far as you do. Study the orbiting bodies. Know that there are orbits of orbits. Tell everyone when you are notified that the data has been gathered on a moon or planet."
		p.crutch_research_sci = "crutch_research_sci"
		p:addCustomMessage("Science",p.crutch_research_sci,p.crutch_research_sci_msg)
		--	relay
		p.crutch_research_rel_msg = "Quickly tell Helm/Tactical when planets or moons are coming. They don't see as far as you do. Study the orbiting bodies. Know that there are orbits of orbits. Plan approach vectors for Helm and clearly communicate them. Provide updates on what's scanned and what remains by using the 'Orbit research' button."
		p.crutch_research_rel = "crutch_research_rel"
		p:addCustomMessage("Relay",p.crutch_research_rel,p.crutch_research_rel_msg)
		--	operations
		p.crutch_research_ops_msg = "Quickly tell Helm/Tactical when planets or moons are coming. They don't see as far as you do. Study the orbiting bodies. Know that there are orbits of orbits. Plan approach vectors for Helm and clearly communicate them. Tell everyone when you are notified that the data has been gathered on a moon or planet."
		p.crutch_research_ops = "crutch_research_ops"
		p:addCustomMessage("Operations",p.crutch_research_ops,p.crutch_research_ops_msg)
	end
end
function playerTask(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("player task") end
	if p.task == nil then
		local power_systems = {"reactor","beamweapons","missilesystem","maneuver","impulse","jumpdrive","frontshield","rearshield"}
		for i,system in ipairs(power_systems) do
			p:setSystemPower(system,0.31):commandSetSystemPowerRequest(system,0.31)
		end
		p.start_heading = p:getHeading()
		p:setCanDock(false)
--		print("shield frequency:",p:getShieldsFrequency(),string.format("(%i THz)",p:getShieldsFrequency()*20+400),"beam frequency:",p:getBeamFrequency(),string.format("(%i THz)",p:getBeamFrequency()*20+400))
		local current_shield_frequency = p:getShieldsFrequency()
		local current_beam_frequency = p:getBeamFrequency()
		repeat
			p.dock_shield_frequency = math.random(1,20)
		until(p.dock_shield_frequency ~= current_shield_frequency)
		repeat
			p.dock_beam_frequency = math.random(0,20)
		until(p.dock_beam_frequency ~= current_beam_frequency)
		p.task = "dock"
	else
		task_list[p.task](p)
	end
end
--	First Task: Dock
--	Hurdles: request permission to dock, calibrate shields and beams, power down missiles
--	Participants: Helm, weapons, relay, engineering
function taskDock(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task dock") end
	if p.start_dock_message == nil then
		if availableForComms(p) then
			p.start_dock_message = "start"
			p.home_station:openCommsTo(p)	--send dock task instructional message
		end
	end
	if p.dock_start_clock == nil then	--check for non-relay message start triggers
		if p.start_heading ~= p:getHeading() then
			p.dock_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
		else
			local vx, vy = p:getVelocity()
			if vx ~= 0 or vy ~= 0 then
				p.dock_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
			end
		end
	else	--dock task started, check for task completion
		if p.dock_max_velocity == nil then
			p.dock_max_velocity = 0
		end
		local vx, vy = p:getVelocity()
		local player_velocity = math.sqrt((math.abs(vx)*math.abs(vx))+(math.abs(vy)*math.abs(vy)))*60/1000
		if player_velocity > p.dock_max_velocity then
			p.dock_max_velocity = player_velocity
		end
		if p.dock_engineer_missile_zero_clock == nil then
			if p:getSystemPower("missilesystem") <= 0 then
				p.dock_engineer_missile_zero_clock = getScenarioTime()
			end
		end
		if p.dock_set_shield_clock == nil then
			if p.dock_shield_frequency == p:getShieldsFrequency() then
				p.dock_set_shield_clock = getScenarioTime()
			end
		end
		if p.dock_set_beam_clock == nil then
			if p.dock_beam_frequency == p:getBeamFrequency() then
				p.dock_set_beam_clock = getScenarioTime()
			end
		end
		if p:isDocked(p.home_station) then
			p.dock_end_clock = getScenarioTime()
			p.task = "completed dock"
			p.dock_task = "complete"
		end
	end
end
function taskCompletedDock(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task completed dock") end
	p.task = "scan"
	local recorded = false
	for i, eval in ipairs(posthumous) do
		if eval.name == p:getCallSign() then
			if eval.task == "dock" then
				recorded = true
				break
			end
		end
	end
	if not recorded then
		table.insert(posthumous,{name = p:getCallSign(), task = "dock", clock = getScenarioTime(), desc = dockTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")})
	end
	--	handle pre-launched scan probes
	if probe_list ~= nil and #probe_list > 0 then
		for i, pr in ipairs(probe_list) do
			if pr.probe:isValid() then
				if p == pr.launcher and pr.clock < p.dock_end_clock then
					local pt_x, pt_y = pr.probe:getTarget()
					local dist = distance(pt_x, pt_y, p.home_station.neb_x, p.home_station.neb_y)
					if dist < 10000 then
						local pp_x, pp_y = pr.probe:getPosition()
						dist = distance(pp_x,pp_y,p.home_station.neb_x, p.home_station.neb_y)
						if dist < 10000 then
							pr.probe:destroy()
						else
							pr.probe:onArrival(destroyOnArrival)
						end
						pr.del = true
					end
				end
			else
				pr.del = true
			end
		end
		for i=#probe_list,1,-1 do
			if probe_list[i].del then
				probe_list[i] = probe_list[#probe_list]
				probe_list[#probe_list] = nil
			end
		end
	end
	--	add scan targets
	local scan_target_coordinates = {}
	table.insert(scan_target_coordinates,{x = p.home_station.neb_x, y = p.home_station.neb_y})
	local vx, vy = vectorFromAngleNorth(p.home_station.heading_angle,5500)
	table.insert(scan_target_coordinates,{x = p.home_station.neb_x + vx, y = p.home_station.neb_y + vy})
	vx, vy = vectorFromAngleNorth((p.home_station.heading_angle + 180) % 360,5500)
	table.insert(scan_target_coordinates,{x = p.home_station.neb_x + vx, y = p.home_station.neb_y + vy})
	p.scan_targets = {}
	local scan_ship_types = {
		_("station-comms","Personnel Freighter 5"),
		_("station-comms","Goods Freighter 5"),
		_("station-comms","Garbage Freighter 5"),
		_("station-comms","Equipment Freighter 5"),
		_("station-comms","Fuel Freighter 5"),
		_("station-comms","Transport1x5"),
		_("station-comms","Transport2x5"),
		_("station-comms","Transport3x5"),
		_("station-comms","Transport4x5"),
		_("station-comms","Transport5x5"),
	}
	local coordinates = tableRemoveRandom(scan_target_coordinates)
	local ship = CpuShip():setTemplate(tableRemoveRandom(scan_ship_types)):setPosition(coordinates.x, coordinates.y):setFaction("Human Navy"):orderDock(p.home_station):setHeading((p.home_station.heading_angle + 180) % 360):setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip)
	table.insert(p.scan_targets,{ship = ship,name = ship:getCallSign(), faction = ship:getFaction(), single_scan_clock = nil,full_scan_clock = nil,typeName = ship:getTypeName(),identified_type = nil,shield_frequency = ship:getShieldsFrequency(),identified_frequency = nil,type_report_clock = nil, frequency_report_clock = nil})
	table.insert(transportList,ship)
	coordinates = tableRemoveRandom(scan_target_coordinates)
	ship = CpuShip():setTemplate(tableRemoveRandom(scan_ship_types)):setPosition(coordinates.x, coordinates.y):setFaction("Independent"):orderDock(p.home_station):setHeading((p.home_station.heading_angle + 180) % 360):setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip)
	table.insert(p.scan_targets,{ship = ship,name = ship:getCallSign(), faction = ship:getFaction(), single_scan_clock = nil,full_scan_clock = nil,typeName = ship:getTypeName(),identified_type = nil,shield_frequency = ship:getShieldsFrequency(),identified_frequency = nil,type_report_clock = nil, frequency_report_clock = nil})
	table.insert(transportList,ship)
	coordinates = tableRemoveRandom(scan_target_coordinates)
	local station_x, station_y = p.home_station:getPosition()
	ship = CpuShip():setTemplate(tableRemoveRandom(scan_ship_types)):setPosition(coordinates.x, coordinates.y):setFaction("Kraylor"):orderFlyTowards(station_x, station_y):setHeading((p.home_station.heading_angle + 180) % 360):setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip)
	if destroy_freighters == nil then
		destroy_freighters = {}
	end
	table.insert(destroy_freighters,{player_ship_name = p:getCallSign(),ship = ship,front_shield = ship:getShieldLevel(0),rear_shield = ship:getShieldLevel(1)})
--		destroy_freighter = {ship = ship,front_shield = ship:getShieldLevel(0),rear_shield = ship:getShieldLevel(1)}
	table.insert(p.scan_targets,{ship = ship,name = ship:getCallSign(), faction = ship:getFaction(), single_scan_clock = nil,full_scan_clock = nil,typeName = ship:getTypeName(),identified_type = nil,shield_frequency = ship:getShieldsFrequency(),identified_frequency = nil,type_report_clock = nil, frequency_report_clock = nil})
end
--	Second Task: Scan to discriminate targets
--	Hurdles: nebula obscures some targets
--	Participants: Science, relay
function taskScan(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task scan") end
	if p.scan_message == nil then
		if availableForComms(p) then
			p.scan_message = "start"
			p.home_station:openCommsTo(p)	--	send scan task instructional message
		end
	end
	if p.scan_start_clock == nil then	--	check for non-relay message start triggers
		if not p:isDocked(p.home_station) then
			p.scan_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
		end
		if p.scan_targets ~= nil then
			for i, scan_target in ipairs(p.scan_targets) do
				if scan_target.ship:isValid() then
					if scan_target.ship:isScannedBy(p) then
						p.scan_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
						if scan_target.single_scan_clock == nil then
							scan_target.single_scan_clock = getScenarioTime() + 1
						end
						break
					end
				end
			end
		end
	else	--	scan task started, check for task completion
		local identified_type_count = 0
		local identified_frequency_count = 0
		for i, scan_target in ipairs(p.scan_targets) do
			if scan_target.ship:isValid() then
				if scan_target.identified_type ~= nil then
					identified_type_count = identified_type_count + 1
				end
				if scan_target.identified_frequency ~= nil then
					identified_frequency_count = identified_frequency_count + 1
				end
			else
				if scan_target.identified_type == nil then
					scan_target.identified_type = "unidentified"
				end
				if scan_target.identified_frequency == nil then
					scan_target.identified_frequency = -1000
				end
			end
		end
		if identified_type_count >= 3 and identified_frequency_count >= 3 then
			p.scan_end_clock = getScenarioTime()
			p.task = "completed scan"
			p.scan_task = "complete"
		end
	end
end
function taskCompletedScan(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task completed scan") end
	p.task = "destroy freighter"
	local recorded = false
	for i, eval in ipairs(posthumous) do
		if eval.name == p:getCallSign() then
			if eval.task == "scan" then
				recorded = true
				break
			end
		end
	end
	if not recorded then
		table.insert(posthumous,{name = p:getCallSign(), task = "scan", clock = getScenarioTime(), desc = scanTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")})
	end
	local destroy_freighter = nil
	for i, d in ipairs(destroy_freighters) do
		if p:getCallSign() == d.player_ship_name then
			destroy_freighter = d
		end
	end
	if destroy_freighter ~= nil and not destroy_freighter.ship:isValid() then
		local station_x, station_y = p.home_station:getPosition()
		local ship = CpuShip():setTemplate(p.scan_targets[3].typeName):setPosition(p.home_station.neb_x, p.home_station.neb_y):setFaction("Kraylor"):orderFlyTowards(station_x, station_y):setHeading(p.home_station.heading_angle):setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip)
		destroy_freighter = {player_ship_name = p:getCallSign(), ship = ship,front_shield = ship:getShieldLevel(0),rear_shield = ship:getShieldLevel(1)}
	end
end
--	Third Task: Destroy enemy freighter
--	Hurdles: Limited beam function, only HVLI type missiles
--	Participants: Helm, Weapons, engineering, science, relay
function taskDestroyFreighter(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task destroy freighter") end
	if p.destroy_freighter_message == nil then
		if availableForComms(p) then
			p.destroy_freighter_message = "start"
			p.home_station:openCommsTo(p)	--	send destroy freighter task instructional message
		end
	end
	local destroy_freighter = nil
	for i, d in ipairs(destroy_freighters) do
		if p:getCallSign() == d.player_ship_name then
			destroy_freighter = d
		end
	end
	if p.destroy_freighter_start_clock == nil then	--	check for non-relay message start triggers
		if destroy_freighter.ship:getShieldLevel(0) < destroy_freighter.front_shield then
			p.destroy_freighter_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
		end
		if destroy_freighter.ship:getShieldLevel(1) < destroy_freighter.rear_shield then
			p.destroy_freighter_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
		end
		if p:getWeaponStorage("HVLI") < 16 then
			p.destroy_freighter_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
		end
	else	--	destroy freighter task started, check for completion
		if not destroy_freighter.ship:isValid() then
			p.destroy_freighter_end_clock = getScenarioTime()
			p.destroy_freighter_remaining_HVLI = p:getWeaponStorage("HVLI")
			p.task = "completed destroy freighter"
			p.destroy_freighter_task = "complete"
		end
	end
end
function taskCompletedDestroyFreighter(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task completed destroy freighter") end
	p.task = "assist freighter"
	local recorded = false
	for i, eval in ipairs(posthumous) do
		if eval.name == p:getCallSign() then
			if eval.task == "destroy freighter" then
				recorded = true
				break
			end
		end
	end
	if not recorded then
		table.insert(posthumous,{name = p:getCallSign(), task = "destroy freighter", clock = getScenarioTime(), desc = destroyFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")})
	end
	local af_x, af_y = vectorFromAngleNorth(p.home_station.heading_angle,60000)
	local station_x, station_y = p.home_station:getPosition()
	p.assist_freighter = CpuShip():setTemplate("Personnel Freighter 1"):setFaction("Arlenians"):setPosition(station_x + af_x,station_y + af_y):orderDock(p.home_station):setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip)
	table.insert(transportList,p.assist_freighter)
	local health_max = (math.random(-10,0)*5 - 25)
	p.assist_freighter_integer_health_max = health_max
	health_max = health_max/100
	p.assist_freighter:setSystemHealthMax("impulse",health_max)
	local psx, psy = vectorFromAngleNorth(p.home_station.heading_angle,93000)
	p.nemesis_station = placeStation(psx + station_x, psy + station_y, "Sinister", "Kraylor", "Large Station")
	if nemesis_stations == nil then
		nemesis_stations = {}
	end
	table.insert(nemesis_stations,{station = p.nemesis_station, ship = p, name = p.nemesis_station:getCallSign(), defense_ship_spawn_count = 0, defense_spawn_strength = 0, defense_ship_destroyed_count = 0, defense_ship_destroyed_strength = 0})
	p.nemesis_station.victim_name = p:getCallSign()
	p.nemesis_station:onDestruction(function(self,instigator)
		string.format("")
		for i, p in ipairs(getActivePlayerShips()) do
			if p:getCallSign() == self.victim_name then
				p.complete_my_nemesis_clock = getScenarioTime()
			end
		end
		local more_nemesis_stations = false
		for i, nemesis in ipairs(nemesis_stations) do
			if nemesis.station ~= self then
				if nemesis.station:isValid() then
					more_nemesis_stations = true
				end
			end
		end
		if not more_nemesis_stations then
			bonus_task_end_clock = getScenarioTime()
		end
	end)
	--	spawn some fighters to chase freighter
	local attack_angle = p.home_station.heading_angle
	local poa_x, poa_y = vectorFromAngleNorth(attack_angle,3000)
	poa_x = poa_x + psx + station_x
	poa_y = poa_y + psy + station_y
	local fleet_prefix = generateCallSignPrefix()
	p.assist_freighter_marauders = {}
	local lead_ship = CpuShip():setTemplate("Adder MK5"):setFaction("Kraylor"):setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip):onDestruction(marauderDestroyed)
	lead_ship:setPosition(poa_x,poa_y):setHeading(attack_angle):orderFlyTowards(station_x, station_y):setCallSign(generateCallSign(fleet_prefix))
	table.insert(p.assist_freighter_marauders,{ship = lead_ship,name = lead_ship:getCallSign()})
	lead_ship.formation_ships = {}
	local forward_formation = {
		{angle = 10,	dist = 2500},
		{angle = 30,	dist = 2700},
		{angle = 350,	dist = 2500},
		{angle = 330,	dist = 2700},
	}
	for i, form in ipairs(forward_formation) do
		local ship = CpuShip():setTemplate("MU52 Hornet"):setFaction("Kraylor"):setCommsScript(""):setCommsFunction(commsShip)
		local form_x, form_y = vectorFromAngleNorth(attack_angle + form.angle,form.dist)
		local form_prime_x, form_prime_y = vectorFromAngle(form.angle, form.dist)
		ship:setPosition(poa_x + form_x, poa_y + form_y):setHeading(attack_angle):orderFlyFormation(lead_ship,form_prime_x,form_prime_y):setCallSign(generateCallSign(fleet_prefix))
		ship:onDestruction(marauderDestroyed)
		table.insert(p.assist_freighter_marauders,{ship = ship,name = ship:getCallSign()})
	end
	p:setWeaponStorageMax("Homing",12)		
	p:setWeaponStorage("Homing",12)
	p:setWeaponStorageMax("Mine",8)			
	p:setWeaponStorage("Mine",8)
	p:setWeaponStorageMax("EMP",6)			
	p:setWeaponStorage("EMP",6)
	p:setWeaponStorageMax("Nuke",4)			
	p:setWeaponStorage("Nuke",4)
--                 		   Arc,  Dir, Range, CycleTime, Dmg
	p:setBeamWeapon(0, 100,  -20,  1500,         6, 8)	--	restore cycle time
	p:setBeamWeapon(1, 100,   20,  1500,         6, 8)	
	psx, psy = vectorFromAngleNorth(p.home_station.heading_angle,103000)
	local wh = WormHole():setPosition(station_x + psx, station_y + psy)
	local rx, ry = vectorFromAngleNorth(p.home_station.heading_angle+180,13000)
	wh:setTargetPosition(terrain_center_x + rx,terrain_center_y + ry)
	wh:onTeleportation(function(self,teleportee)
		string.format("")
		if teleportee.typeName == "PlayerSpaceship" then
			teleportee:setSystemHealth("jumpdrive",-random(.2,.8))
			teleportee:setSystemHealth("beamweapons",-random(.2,.8))
			teleportee:setSystemHealth("missilesystem",-random(.2,.8))
		end
	end)
end
--	Fourth Task: Assist freighter
--	Hurdles: Get parts from station, find freighter, fend off attackers
--	Participants: Helm, science, relay, engineering, weapons
function taskAssistFreighter(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task assist freighter") end
	if p.assist_freighter_message == nil then
		if availableForComms(p) then
			p.assist_freighter_message = "start"
			p.home_station:openCommsTo(p)	--	send assist freighter task instructional message
		end
	end
	if p.assist_freighter_start_clock == nil then	--	check for non-relay message start triggers
		if p.assist_freighter:isValid() then
			for i,m in ipairs(p.assist_freighter_marauders) do
				if m.ship:isValid() then
					if distance(p.assist_freighter,m.ship) < 20000 then
						p.assist_freighter_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
					end
				end
			end
		end
	else	--	task has started, check for completion
		local freighter_part_complete = false
		if p.assist_freighter:isValid() then
			if p.assist_freighter_fixed_clock ~= nil then
				freighter_part_complete = true
			else
				if p.assist_freighter_scanned_clock == nil then
					if p.assist_freighter:isScannedBy(p) then
						p.assist_freighter_scanned_clock = getScenarioTime()
					end
				else
					if p.assist_freighter_fully_scanned_clock == nil then
						if p.assist_freighter:isFullyScannedBy(p) then
							p.assist_freighter_fully_scanned_clock = getScenarioTime()
						end
					end
				end
			end
		else
			freighter_part_complete = true	--	freighter was destroyed
		end
		local marauder_count = 0
		for i,m in ipairs(p.assist_freighter_marauders) do
			if m.ship:isValid() then
				marauder_count = marauder_count + 1
				break
			end
		end
		if freighter_part_complete and marauder_count == 0 then
			p.assist_freighter_end_clock = getScenarioTime()
			p.task = "completed assist freighter"
			p.assist_freighter_task = "complete"
		end
	end
	if p.assist_freighter_attack_warning == nil then
		if p.assist_freighter_message == "sent" then
			if p.assist_freighter:isValid() then
				for i,m in ipairs(p.assist_freighter_marauders) do
					if m.ship:isValid() then
						if distance(p.assist_freighter,m.ship) < 20000 then
							if availableForComms(p) then
								p.assist_freighter_attack_warning = "start"
								p.home_station:openCommsTo(p)
							end
						end
					end
				end
			end
		end
	end
end
function taskCompletedAssistFreighter(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task completed assist freighter") end
	local recorded = false
	for i, eval in ipairs(posthumous) do
		if eval.name == p:getCallSign() then
			if eval.task == "assist freighter" then
				recorded = true
				break
			end
		end
	end
	if not recorded then
		table.insert(posthumous,{name = p:getCallSign(), task = "assist freighter", clock = getScenarioTime(), desc = assistFreighterTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")})
	end
	p.orbital_body_research = {}
	table.insert(p.orbital_body_research,{body = center_blackhole, research = "N"})
	for i,body in pairs(planetList) do
		table.insert(p.orbital_body_research,{body = body, research = "N"})
	end
	p.task = "research"
end
--	Fifth task: Research anomalous planetary orbital behavior
--	Hurdles: Bumping into planets causes severe damage to ship, navigate carefully
--	Participants: Helm, Science, Relay, Engineering
function taskResearch(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task research") end
	if p.research_message == nil then
		if availableForComms(p) then
			p.research_message = "start"
			p.home_station:openCommsTo(p)	--	send research task instructional message
		end
	elseif p.research_message == "sent" then
		if p.orbit_research_button_rel == nil then
			p.orbit_research_button_rel = "orbit_research_button_rel"
			p:addCustomButton("Relay",p.orbit_research_button_rel,"Orbit research",function()
				string.format("")
				orbitResearch(p)
			end,20)
			p.orbit_research_button_ops = "orbit_research_button_ops"
			p:addCustomButton("Operations",p.orbit_research_button_ops,"Orbit research",function()
				string.format("")
				orbitResearch(p)
			end,20)
		end
		p:setWarpDrive(true)
		p:setWarpSpeed(1250)
		p.research_message = "no more messages"
	end
	if p.research_start_clock == nil then
		for i, orbit in ipairs(p.orbital_body_research) do
			if orbit.start_scan_clock ~= nil then
				p.research_start_clock = getScenarioTime()
				break
			end
		end
	else	--	task started, check for completion conditions
		if p.research_fleet == nil then
			p.research_fleet = {}
			p.research_fleet_clock = getScenarioTime()
		else
			if getScenarioTime() - p.research_fleet_clock > 60 then
				p.research_fleet_clock = getScenarioTime()
				if #p.research_fleet < 5 then
					local templates = {"MT52 Hornet","MU52 Hornet","Ktlitan Fighter","Ktlitan Scout","Fighter"}
					local rx, ry = vectorFromAngleNorth(p.home_station.heading_angle+180,13000)
					local sx, sy = p.home_station:getPosition()
					local ship = CpuShip():setTemplate(templates[math.random(1,#templates)]):setPosition(terrain_center_x + rx,terrain_center_y + ry)
						:setFaction("Kraylor"):orderFlyTowards(sx, sy)
					table.insert(p.research_fleet,ship)
				end
			end
			for i, ship in ipairs(p.research_fleet) do
				if not ship:isValid() then
					p.research_fleet[i] = p.research_fleet[#p.research_fleet]
					p.research_fleet[#p.research_fleet] = nil
					break
				end
			end
		end
		local research_complete = false
		local scan_count = 0
		for i, orbit in ipairs(p.orbital_body_research) do
			if orbit.research == "Y" then
				scan_count = scan_count + 1
			end
			if scan_count > (#p.orbital_body_research/2) then
				research_complete = true
			end
		end
		if research_complete then
			p.research_end_clock = getScenarioTime()
			p.task = "completed research"
			p.research_task = "complete"
		end
	end
end
function taskCompletedResearch(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task completed research") end
	local recorded = false
	for i, eval in ipairs(posthumous) do
		if eval.name == p:getCallSign() then
			if eval.task == "research" then
				recorded = true
				break
			end
		end
	end
	if not recorded then
		table.insert(posthumous,{name = p:getCallSign(), task = "research", clock = getScenarioTime(), desc = researchTaskEvaluationOutput(p,"gm")})
	end
	if p.completed_research_message == nil then
		if availableForComms(p) then
			p.completed_research_message = "sent"
			if p.home_station:isValid() then
				p.home_station:sendCommsMessage(p,string.format(_("human-incCall","You completed the research task. Destroy any Kraylor headed for %s"),p.home_station:getCallSign()))
			else
				p:addToShipLog(_("goal-shipLog","You completed the research task. Destroy any Kraylor that were headed for your home base"),"Magenta")
			end
			if p.home_station:isValid() then
				local nsx, nsy = p.nemesis_station:getPosition()
				local psx, psy = vectorFromAngleNorth(p.home_station.heading_angle, 3000)
				CpuShip():setTemplate("Defense platform"):setFaction("Kraylor"):setPosition(nsx + psx, nsy + psy):orderStandGround()
				local psx, psy = vectorFromAngleNorth(p.home_station.heading_angle + 120, 3000)
				CpuShip():setTemplate("Defense platform"):setFaction("Kraylor"):setPosition(nsx + psx, nsy + psy):orderStandGround()
				local psx, psy = vectorFromAngleNorth(p.home_station.heading_angle + 240, 3000)
				CpuShip():setTemplate("Defense platform"):setFaction("Kraylor"):setPosition(nsx + psx, nsy + psy):orderStandGround()
			end
			p.task = "research cleanup"
		end
	end
end
function taskResearchCleanup(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task research cleanup") end
	if #p.research_fleet > 0 then
		for i,ship in ipairs(p.research_fleet) do
			if ship == nil or not ship:isValid() then
				p.research_fleet[i] = p.research_fleet[#p.research_fleet]
				p.research_fleet[#p.research_fleet] = nil
				break
			end
		end
	else
		p:removeCustom(p.orbit_research_button_rel)
		p:removeCustom(p.orbit_research_button_ops)
		if p.completed_research_cleanup_message == nil then
			if availableForComms(p) then
				if p.home_station:isValid() then
					p.home_station:sendCommsMessage(p,string.format("The Kraylor gunning for %s have been eliminated. Take the fight to the Kraylor by finding and destroying the station that sent fighters after that defenseless Arlenian freighter. Be careful though. I'm sure the Kraylor will not give up their station easily.",p.home_station:getCallSign()))
				else
					p:addToShipLog("The Kraylor gunning for your home station have been eliminated. Take the fight to the Kraylor by finding and destroying the station that sent fighters after that defenseless Arlenian freighter. Be careful though. I'm sure the Kraylor will not give up their station easily.","Magenta")
				end
				p.task = "bonus"
				p.completed_research_cleanup_message = "sent"
			end
		end
	end
end
--	Bonus task: Destroy enemy base
--	Hurdles: Enemy space ships, enemy base is far from primary base
--	Participants: Helm, Weapons, Engineering, Science, Relay
function taskBonus(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("task bonus") end
	local bonus_task_complete = true
	local my_nemesis_index = nil
	for i, nemesis in ipairs(nemesis_stations) do
		if p.nemesis_station == nemesis.station then
			my_nemesis_index = i
		end
		if nemesis.station:isValid() then
			bonus_task_complete = false
		end
	end
	local other_players_working_tasks = false
	for index,player in pairs(player_restart) do
		if index ~= "add" then
			local pc = getPlayerShip(index)
			if pc ~= nil and pc:isValid() then
				if pc.research_task == nil or pc.research_task ~= "complete" then
					other_players_working_tasks = true
					break
				end
			end
		end
	end
	local nem = nemesis_stations[my_nemesis_index]
	if not p.nemesis_station:isValid() then
		if availableForComms(p) then
			if p.home_station:isValid() then
				if bonus_task_complete then
					if other_players_working_tasks then
						if p.player_waiting_message == nil then
							p.home_station:sendCommsMessage(p,"All the Kraylor stations have been destroyed. There are other Human Navy ships working on tasks. Feel free to examine the evaluations on all of your tasks including the bonus task.")
							p.player_waiting_message = "sent"
						end
					else
						globalMessage("All tasks complete. All Kraylor stations destroyed.")
						victory("Human Navy")
					end
				else
					if p.bonus_partially_completed_message == nil then
						p.home_station:sendCommsMessage(p,string.format("%s, the station that was after the Arlenian freighter has been destroyed. There may be other Kraylor stations outside the nebula ring that you could hunt down and destroy.",nem.name))
						p.bonus_partially_completed_message = "sent"
					end
				end
			else
				if bonus_task_complete then
					if other_players_working_tasks then
						if p.player_waiting_message == nil then
							p:addToShipLog("All the Kraylor stations have been destroyed. There are other Human Navy ships working on tasks. Feel free to examine the evaluations on all of your tasks including the bonus task.","Magenta")
							p.player_waiting_message = "sent"
						end
					else
						globalMessage("All tasks complete. All Kraylor stations destroyed.")
						victory("Human Navy")
					end
				else
					if p.bonus_partially_completed_message == nil then
						p:addToShipLog(string.format("%s, the station that was after the Arlenian freighter has been destroyed. There may be other Kraylor stations outside the nebula ring that you could hunt down and destroy.",nem.name),"Magenta")
						p.bonus_partially_completed_message = "sent"
					end
				end
			end
		end
	end
end

function orbitResearch(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("orbit research") end
	table.sort(p.orbital_body_research, function(a,b) 
		return a.research < b.research or
			(a.research == b.research and a.body:getCallSign() < b.body:getCallSign())
	end)
	local out = ""
	local completed_count = 0
	local incomplete_count = 0
	for i, orbit in ipairs(p.orbital_body_research) do
		out = string.format("%s\n%s %s",out,orbit.research,orbit.body:getCallSign())
		if orbit.start_scan_clock ~= nil then
			out = string.format(_("msgRelay&Operations","%s   Scan started at %.1f"),out,orbit.start_scan_clock)
		end
		if orbit.research == "Y" then
			completed_count = completed_count + 1
		else
			incomplete_count = incomplete_count + 1
		end
	end
	out = string.format(_("msgRelay&Operations","Orbital body researched status:\nCompleted: %s     Remaining: %s\n%s"),completed_count,incomplete_count,out)
	if p.task == "research cleanup" then
		if #p.research_fleet > 0 then
			local hunter_out = _("msgRelay&Operations","Enemy ships hunting")
			if p.home_station ~= nil and p.home_station:isValid() then
				hunter_out = string.format(_("msgRelay&Operations","%s for %s:"),hunter_out,p.home_station:getCallSign())
			else
				hunter_out = string.format("%s:",hunter_out)
			end
			for i,ship in ipairs(p.research_fleet) do
				if ship ~= nil and ship:isValid() then
					hunter_out = string.format(_("msgRelay&Operations","%s\n   %s in %s"),hunter_out,ship:getCallSign(),ship:getSectorName())
				end
			end
			out = string.format("%s\n%s",hunter_out,out)
		end
	end
	p.orbit_research_status_message_rel = "orbit_research_status_message_rel"
	p:addCustomMessage("Relay",p.orbit_research_status_message_rel,out)
	p.orbit_research_status_message_ops = "orbit_research_status_message_ops"
	p:addCustomMessage("Operations",p.orbit_research_status_message_ops,out)
end
function enableDock(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("enable dock") end
	if p.dock_shield_frequency == p:getShieldsFrequency() and p.dock_beam_frequency == p:getBeamFrequency() and p:getSystemPower("missilesystem") <= 0 then
		p:setCanDock(true)
	else
		p:setCanDock(false)
	end
end
function trackFreighterScans(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("track freighter scans") end
	if p.scan_targets ~= nil then
		for i, scan_target in ipairs(p.scan_targets) do
			if scan_target.ship:isValid() then
				if scan_target.single_scan_clock == nil then
					if scan_target.ship:isScannedBy(p) then
						scan_target.single_scan_clock = getScenarioTime()
					end
				end
				if scan_target.full_scan_clock == nil then
					if scan_target.ship:isFullyScannedBy(p) then
						scan_target.full_scan_clock = getScenarioTime()
					end
				end
			end
		end
	end
end
function rotateAlliedStations(delta)
	if func_diagnostic then print("rotate allied stations") end
	for i, station in ipairs(allied_stations) do
		if station:isValid() then
			station:setRotation((station:getRotation()+.03)%360)
		end
	end
end
function nemesisMaintenance(p)
	if func_diagnostic then print("nemesis maintenance") end
	if nemesis_stations ~= nil then
		for i, nemesis in ipairs(nemesis_stations) do
			if nemesis.station:isValid() then
				local station = nemesis.station
				if distance(p,station) < 20000 then
					local sx, sy = station:getPosition()
					local fleet = nil
					if station.defense_fleet == nil then
						if p.nemesis_danger == nil then
							p.nemesis_danger = 1
						end
						fleet = spawnEnemies(sx,sy,p.nemesis_danger,"Kraylor")
						p.nemesis_danger = p.nemesis_danger + random(0,1)
						nemesis.defense_ship_spawn_count = nemesis.defense_ship_spawn_count + #fleet
						station.defense_fleet = {}
						for j,ship in ipairs(fleet) do
							ship:orderDefendTarget(station)
							table.insert(station.defense_fleet,ship)
							local selected_template = ship:getTypeName()
							nemesis.defense_spawn_strength = nemesis.defense_spawn_strength + ship_template[selected_template].strength
							ship.nemesis_index = i
							ship:onDestruction(function(self,instigator)
								string.format("")
								nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_count = nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_count + 1
								local selected_template = self:getTypeName()
								nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_strength = nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_strength + ship_template[selected_template].strength
							end)
						end
						station.defense_fleet_spawn_clock = getScenarioTime()
					else
						local purged = nil
						repeat
							purged = true
							for i=1,#station.defense_fleet do
								if not station.defense_fleet[i]:isValid() then
									station.defense_fleet[i] = station.defense_fleet[#station.defense_fleet]
									station.defense_fleet[#station.defense_fleet] = nil
									purged = false
									break
								end
							end
						until(purged)
						if getScenarioTime() - station.defense_fleet_spawn_clock > 60 then
							if #station.defense_fleet > 0 then
								if random(1,100) < 7 then
									fleet = spawnEnemies(sx,sy,random(.3,1),"Kraylor")
									nemesis.defense_ship_spawn_count = nemesis.defense_ship_spawn_count + #fleet
									for i,ship in ipairs(fleet) do
										ship:orderDefendTarget(station)
										table.insert(station.defense_fleet,ship)
										local selected_template = ship:getTypeName()
										nemesis.defense_spawn_strength = nemesis.defense_spawn_strength + ship_template[selected_template].strength
										ship.nemesis_index = i
										ship:onDestruction(function(self,instigator)
											string.format("")
											nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_count = nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_count + 1
											local selected_template = self:getTypeName()
											nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_strength = nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_strength + ship_template[selected_template].strength
										end)
									end
								end
							else
								if random(1,100) < 87 then
									fleet = spawnEnemies(sx,sy,random(.6,1),"Kraylor")
									nemesis.defense_ship_spawn_count = nemesis.defense_ship_spawn_count + #fleet
									for i,ship in ipairs(fleet) do
										ship:orderDefendTarget(station)
										table.insert(station.defense_fleet,ship)
										local selected_template = ship:getTypeName()
										nemesis.defense_spawn_strength = nemesis.defense_spawn_strength + ship_template[selected_template].strength
										ship.nemesis_index = i
										ship:onDestruction(function(self,instigator)
											string.format("")
											nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_count = nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_count + 1
											local selected_template = self:getTypeName()
											nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_strength = nemesis_stations[self.nemesis_index].defense_ship_destroyed_strength + ship_template[selected_template].strength
										end)
									end
								end
							end
							station.defense_fleet_spawn_clock = getScenarioTime()
						end
					end
				end
			end
		end
	end
end
function transportMaintenance()
	if func_diagnostic then print("transport maintenance") end
	for i,ship in ipairs(transportList) do
		local set_dock_destination = false
		if ship:isValid() then
			local docked_station = ship:getDockedWith()
			if docked_station ~= nil then
				if ship.undock_delay == nil then
					ship.undock_delay = getScenarioTime() + random(5,10)
				else
					if getScenarioTime() > ship.undock_delay then
						set_dock_destination = true
					end
				end
			end
			if string.find(ship:getOrder(),"Dock") then
				if not ship:getOrderTarget():isValid() then
					set_dock_destination = true
				end
			else
				set_dock_destination = true
			end
			if set_dock_destination then
				local all_stations_valid = true
				local dock_candidates = {}
				for j,station in ipairs(stationList) do
					if station:isValid() then
						if station ~= docked_station then
							table.insert(dock_candidates,{station = station, dist = distance(ship,station)})
						end
					else
						stationList[j] = stationList[#stationList]
						stationList[#stationList] = nil
						all_stations_valid = false
						break
					end
				end
				if all_stations_valid then
					if #dock_candidates > 0 then
						table.sort(dock_candidates,function(a,b)
							return a.dist < b.dist
						end)
						ship:orderDock(dock_candidates[math.random(1,math.min(5,#dock_candidates))].station)
						ship.undock_delay = nil
					end
				end
			end
		else
			transportList[i] = transportList[#transportList]
			transportList[#transportList] = nil
			break
		end
	end
end

function update(delta)
	if func_diagnostic then print("update") end
	if delta == 0 then
		--game paused
		for pidx=1,32 do
			local p = getPlayerShip(pidx)
			if p ~= nil and p:isValid() then
				if p.pidx == nil then
					p.pidx = pidx
					identifyPlayerShip(p,true)
				end
			end
		end
		return	--skip unpaused functions
	end
	if post_pause_initialization == nil then
		game_state = "post pause initialization"
		if mainGMButtons == mainGMButtonsDuringPause then	--switch GM buttons
			mainGMButtons = mainGMButtonsAfterPause
			mainGMButtons()
		end
		if trainee_player_count == nil then	--count trainee ships
			trainee_player_count = 0
			for pidx=1,32 do
				local p = getPlayerShip(pidx)
				if p ~= nil and p:isValid() then
					trainee_player_count = trainee_player_count + 1
				end
			end
		end
		setOrbitalSpeeds()	--uses default values or those set by GM buttons while paused
		createEnvironment()	--depends on set orbital speeds function
		post_pause_initialization = "done"
		game_state = "running"
	end
	local valid_players = 0
	for pidx=1,32 do
		local p = getPlayerShip(pidx)
		if p ~= nil then
			if p:isValid() then
				valid_players = valid_players + 1
				if p.pidx == nil then	--if player ship not identified (spawn/respawn)
					p.pidx = pidx
					identifyPlayerShip(p,false)
				end
				if p.start_x == nil then	--if player ship not placed (spawn/respawn)
					if pidx > trainee_player_count then	--place trainer
						local angle = random(0,360)
						if player_restart[pidx] ~= nil and player_restart[pidx].start_x ~= nil then
							p.start_x = player_restart[pidx].start_x
							p.start_y = player_restart[pidx].start_y
							p.angle = player_restart[pidx].angle
							angle = p.angle
						else
							local psx, psy = vectorFromAngle(angle,100000)
							p.start_x = terrain_center_x + psx
							p.start_y = terrain_center_y + psy
							p.angle = angle
							player_restart.add(pidx,nil,nil,p.start_x,p.start_y,p.angle)
							if pirate_reputation == nil then
								p:addReputationPoints(50)
								pirate_reputation = "provided"
							end
						end
						local tra = angle + 180
						if tra > 360 then
							tra = tra - 360
						end
						p:commandTargetRotation(tra)
						local ha = angle + 270
						if ha > 360 then 
							ha = ha - 360
						end
						p:setHeading(ha)
						p:setPosition(p.start_x,p.start_y)
					else	--place trainee
						if players_positioned == nil then
							placeTraineePlayerShipsAndStations()	--determine and set player initial positions
							players_positioned = true
						else	--start trainee back at starting location
							p.start_x = player_restart[pidx].start_x
							p.start_y = player_restart[pidx].start_y
							p:setPosition(p.start_x,p.start_y)
							p.angle = player_restart[pidx].angle
							angle = p.angle
							tra = angle + 180
							if tra > 360 then
								tra = tra - 360
							end
							p:commandTargetRotation(tra)
							ha = angle + 270
							if ha > 360 then 
								ha = ha - 360
							end
							p:setHeading(ha)
							if player_restart[pidx].restart_count == nil then
								player_restart[pidx].restart_count = 0
							end
							player_restart[pidx].restart_count = player_restart[pidx].restart_count + 1
						end
					end
				else
					playerTask(p)
					enableDock(p)
					trackFreighterScans(p)
					blackHoleResearch(p)
					nemesisMaintenance(p)
				end
			end
		end
	end
	rotateAlliedStations(delta)
	transportMaintenance()
	local player_count = 0
	for p, details in pairs(player_restart) do
		player_count = player_count + 1
	end
	player_count = player_count - 1		--subtract 1 for add function in table
	if valid_players < player_count then	--count is short, respawn destroyed player
		local respawned_player = PlayerSpaceship()
		identifyPlayerShip(respawned_player,false)
		local pidx = respawned_player.pidx
		respawned_player:setPosition(player_restart[pidx].start_x,player_restart[pidx].start_y)
	end
	planetCollisionDetection()
end