Nomads won't shoot cruise disruptors

My Nomad encounters are working fine, and the Nomads have the Nomad Cruise Disruptor in their loadout. The problem is they don't use it but more than once or twice.

Here's basically what's going on.

The Nomads do fire a CD, but only once... I logged into the system and went into cruise. The first Nomad group that I encountered CD'd me and I had to evade and go back into cruise. They never stopped my attempts to go into cruise, and once I was in cruise I was able to cruise around them until I got bored... They never fired a second shot.

Next I flew away until they were no longer on my scanner. A couple minutes later I encountered another group. Despite me flying around them for a couple minutes, they never fired a CD at me, only their guns.

I F1'd and came back in and the same behavior repeated. It seems they're only firing one CD and done.

Here's the important info:

[Zone]
nickname = Zone_St05_pop_ambient_01
pos = -22972, 0, -25117
rotate = 0, 46, 0
shape = ELLIPSOID
size = 45639, 24198, 24198
sort = 51
toughness = 19
density = 12
repop_time = 25
max_battle_size = 20
pop_type = Background
relief_time = 35
population_additive = false
faction_weight = fc_n_grp, 1
encounter = area_nomads, 15, 0.5
faction = fc_n_grp, 1

[Zone]
nickname = Zone_St05_pop_ambient_02
pos = 25270, 0, -18990
rotate = 0, -27, 0
shape = ELLIPSOID
size = 45486, 28486, 28486
sort = 51
toughness = 19
density = 12
repop_time = 25
max_battle_size = 20
pop_type = Background
relief_time = 35
population_additive = false
faction_weight = fc_n_grp, 1
encounter = area_nomads, 15, 0.5
faction = fc_n_grp, 1

[Zone]
nickname = Zone_St05_pop_ambient_03
pos = 4441, 0, 25117
rotate = 0, -15, 0
shape = ELLIPSOID
size = 53450, 30324, 30324
sort = 51
toughness = 19
density = 12
repop_time = 25
max_battle_size = 20
pop_type = Background
relief_time = 35
population_additive = false
faction_weight = fc_n_grp, 1
encounter = area_nomads, 15, 0.5
faction = fc_n_grp, 1

[zone]
nickname = zone_st05_pop_nomads
pos = 112, 2000, 547
shape = BOX
size = 53277, 4000, 57373
sort = 51
toughness = 19
density = 12
repop_time = 30
max_battle_size = 12
pop_type = Background
relief_time = 12
faction_weight = fc_n_grp, 10
encounter = area_nomads, 15, 0.85
faction = fc_n_grp, 1
encounter = capitalships_Nomads, 15, 0.15
faction = fc_n_grp, 1

Nomads spawn just fine, they shoot their guns, they just don't use CDs.

from faction_prop.ini

[FactionProps]
affiliation = fc_n_grp
legality = unlawful
nickname_plurality = plural
msg_id_prefix = ignore
jump_preference = jumphole
npc_ship = MSN13_Nomad_Fighter_Populator
npc_ship = fc_n_no_fighter_d15-18
npc_ship = Nomad_Gunboat
npc_ship = Nomad_Battleship
mc_costume = mc_fc
firstname_female = 229608, 229608
lastname = 229608, 229608
rank_desig = 197140, 197140, 197140, 10, 15
formation_desig = 197808, 197820
formation = fighters, fighter_guild
formation = gunboats, gunboat_wall
formation = battleships, battleship_wall

from npcships.ini

[NPCShipArch]
nickname = fc_n_no_fighter_d15-18
loadout = no_fighter_loadout02
level = d15
ship_archetype = no_fighter
pilot = MSN13_Nomad_Fighter_Ace
state_graph = FIGHTER
npc_class = unlawful, class_fighter, d15, d16, d17, d18

from loadouts.ini

[Loadout]
nickname = no_fighter_loadout02
archetype = no_fighter
equip = ge_nf_engine_01
equip = infinite_power
equip = ge_s_scanner_02
equip = no_thruster, HpThruster01
equip = armor_scale_11
equip = nomad_cruise_disruptor01, HpTorpedo01
equip = nomad_gun01_mark03, HpWeapon01
equip = nomad_gun01_mark03, HpWeapon02
equip = nomad_gun01_mark03, HpWeapon03
cargo = special_nomad_gun01, 1
cargo = special_nomad_gun02, 1

from pilots_story.ini

[Pilot]
nickname = MSN13_Nomad_Fighter_Ace
inherit = story_light_fighter_hard

[Pilot]
nickname = story_light_fighter_hard
gun_id = gun_story_fighter_hard_style_a
missile_id = story_missile_fighter_ace
evade_dodge_id = evade_dodge_fighter_style_c
evade_break_id = evade_break_fighter_style_b
buzz_head_toward_id = buzz_head_toward_fighter_style_b
buzz_pass_by_id = buzz_pass_by_fighter_style_b
trail_id = trail_fighter_style_a
strafe_id = strafe_fighter_style_a
engine_kill_id = engine_kill_fighter_style_a
mine_id = mine_light_fighter_a
countermeasure_id = countermeasure_a
damage_reaction_id = damage_reaction_fighter_style_a
missile_reaction_id = missile_reaction_fighter_style_a
formation_id = formation_fighter_style_a
repair_id = repair_fighter_both
job_id = story_job_fighter_a

The pilots exist, they recognize as hostile, they shoot guns, they shoot at least the one CD, and after that it's as if they don't even have a CD anymore.

What am I missing, what should I do?

Funny you should mention that...

After I posted, I noticed that the other MSN nomad loadouts did have the ammo so I added the line giving them ammo.

The Nomads still don't fire but the once.

I didn't figure they needed ammo as the gun is default with the uses_ammo = false line but even after adding it, they still don't shoot the CDs. With 12-18 Nomads flying around me I'd expect a veritable hailstorm of CDs coming my way every time I try to go to cruise but after the initial ambush, if I can evade them long enough to go into cruise, they don't use the CD again until the next time I log in. Then once again, they only use it once.

Can you be a little more specific please?

I'm of the opinion that it either has to be the encounter (area_nomads.ini), or the pilot but I don't know what I'm looking for.

Please take a look at this and tell me if you see anything that would prevent these pilots from launching CDs...
Nothing jumps out at me as being the cause. I'm going to implement this today and see what happens. *keeps fingers crossed*

from faction_prop.ini

[FactionProps]
affiliation = fc_n_grp
legality = unlawful
nickname_plurality = plural
msg_id_prefix = ignore
jump_preference = jumphole
npc_ship = MSN13_Nomad_Fighter_Populator
npc_ship = fc_n_no_fighter_d13-19
npc_ship = Nomad_Gunboat
npc_ship = Nomad_Battleship
mc_costume = mc_fc
firstname_female = 229608, 229608
lastname = 229608, 229608
rank_desig = 197140, 197140, 197140, 10, 15
formation_desig = 197808, 197820
formation = fighters, fighter_guild
formation = gunboats, gunboat_wall
formation = battleships, battleship_wall

from npcships.ini

[NPCShipArch]
nickname = fc_n_no_fighter_d13-19
loadout = no_fighter_loadout02
level = d13
ship_archetype = no_fighter
pilot = FLU_Nomad_Fighter
state_graph = FIGHTER
npc_class = unlawful, class_fighter, d13, d14, d15, d16, d17, d18, d19

from pilots_population.ini

[Pilot]
nickname = FLU_Nomad_Fighter
inherit = pilot_fighter_very_hard

[Pilot]
nickname = pilot_fighter_very_hard
job_id = fighter_very_hard_job
formation_id= formation_fighter_very_hard
missile_reaction_id = missile_reaction_fighter_very_hard
missile_id = missile_fighter_very_hard
evade_dodge_id = evade_dodge_fighter_very_hard
evade_break_id = evade_break_fighter_very_hard
damage_reaction_id = damage_reaction_fighter_very_hard
countermeasure_id = countermeasure_fighter_very_hard
repair_id = repair_fighter_very_hard
gun_id = gun_fighter_very_hard
mine_id = mine_fighter_very_hard
buzz_head_toward_id = buzz_head_toward_fighter_very_hard
buzz_pass_by_id = buzz_pass_by_fighter_very_hard
trail_id = trail_fighter_very_hard
strafe_id = strafe_fighter_very_hard

[MissileReactionBlock]
nickname = missile_reaction_fighter_very_hard
evade_missile_distance = 2000
evade_break_missile_reaction_time = 1
evade_slide_missile_reaction_time = 1
evade_afterburn_missile_reaction_time = 2

[MissileBlock]
nickname = missile_fighter_very_hard
missile_launch_interval_time = 2
missile_launch_interval_variance_percent = 0
missile_launch_range = 2000
missile_launch_cone_angle = 60
missile_launch_allow_out_of_range = False

from loadouts.ini

[Loadout]
nickname = no_fighter_loadout02
archetype = no_fighter
equip = ge_nf_engine_01
equip = infinite_power
equip = ge_s_scanner_01
equip = no_thruster, HpThruster01
equip = armor_scale_11
equip = nomad_cruise_disruptor01, HpTorpedo01
cargo = nomad_cruise_disruptor01_ammo, 20
equip = nomad_gun01_mark03, HpWeapon01
equip = nomad_gun01_mark03, HpWeapon02
equip = nomad_gun01_mark03, HpWeapon03
cargo = special_nomad_gun01, 1
cargo = special_nomad_gun02, 1

from area_nomads.ini

[EncounterFormation]
ship_by_class = 1, 1, sc_fighters
pilot_job = assault_leader_job
make_class = wanderer
ship_by_class = 5, 5, sc_fighters
pilot_job = assault_job
make_class = wanderer
formation_by_class = fighters
behavior = wander
arrival = cruise
allow_simultaneous_creation = yes
zone_creation_distance = 0
times_to_create = infinite

[Creation]
permutation = 0, 3

Thanks much for the help.

R

I will try to get that implemented today or this weekend. Thanks for looking and contributing.

In the meantime, here's the Nomad CD info.

[Motor]
nickname = nomad_cruise_disruptor01_motor
lifetime = 0.625
accel = 1152
delay = 0

[Explosion]
nickname = nomad_cruise_disruptor01_explosion
effect = no_cruisedis01_impact
lifetime = 0, 0
process = disappear
strength = 100
radius = 25
hull_damage = 530
energy_damage = 0
impulse = 0

[Munition]
nickname = nomad_cruise_disruptor01_ammo
explosion_arch = nomad_cruise_disruptor01_explosion
hp_type = hp_gun
requires_ammo = false
hit_pts = 2
one_shot_sound = fire_no_cruise_disruptor
detonation_dist = 6.25
lifetime = 3.125
Motor = nomad_cruise_disruptor01_motor
force_gun_ori = false
const_effect = no_cruisedis01_drive
HP_trail_parent = HPExhaust
seeker = LOCK
time_to_lock = 0
seeker_range = 2700
seeker_fov_deg = 120
max_angular_velocity = 8.71
cruise_disruptor = true
DA_archetype = equipment\models\weapons\li_rad_missile.3db
material_library = equipment\models\li_equip.mat
mass = 1
volume = 0

[Gun]
nickname = nomad_cruise_disruptor01
ids_name = 263526
ids_info = 264526
DA_archetype = Equipment\models\weapons\no_fighter_gun.cmp
HP_child = HPConnect
hit_pts = 4215
explosion_resistance = 1
debris_type = debris_normal
parent_impulse = 20
child_impulse = 80
volume = 50
mass = 10
damage_per_fire = 0
power_usage = 132.5
refire_delay = 0.5
muzzle_velocity = 360
toughness = 10.6
projectile_archetype = nomad_cruise_disruptor01_ammo
separation_explosion = sever_debris
auto_turret = false
turn_rate = 90
lootable = false
LODranges = 0, 20

I'll keep that in mind if what I'm doing now doesn't work.
My only hesitation with that change is that none of the other CDs use that setting and the NPCs seem to spam those well enough.