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Orders and formations

messire edited this page Sep 27, 2026 · 1 revision

Orders and formations

Movement

Right-click the map to send the selected recruits to that position. Hold Shift while placing more destinations to build a route. The route is drawn on the map and advances when the squad reaches each waypoint.

Press H or use Halt on the command bar to cancel the active movement order.

Attacking

Right-click a foreign squad marker and choose Attack. Recruits will not accept an attack order against their owner or an ally.

Facing

Press R or select Face on the command bar, then right-click the direction the formation should face. Select Face again to return to normal movement orders.

Formations

Click the formation button or use Q and E to choose between the formations provided by Villager Recruits:

  • None
  • Line
  • Square
  • Triangle
  • Hollow circle
  • Hollow square
  • V formation
  • Circle
  • Movement

The chosen formation is used by new move and face orders.

Tight reduces the space between recruits. Hold formation keeps them at their assigned positions after the formation is set.

Standing orders

The command bar can change these Villager Recruits settings for the current selection:

  • Neutral, aggressive, raid or passive behaviour
  • Raise or lower shields
  • Fire at will or hold fire

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