Alien

The base subtype of all aliens. Used to establish the basic mechanics (such as organs) they use.

The normal alien subtpe, which no xeno actually uses. This is used to solely to establish mechanics that all aliens inherit, such as organs, bodyparts, temperature handling, and so on. Also allows aliens to receive an overlay on mobs with alien embryos inside of them.

Var Details

alien_name_regex

Used to detmine how to name the alien.

leaping

Determines whether or not the alien is leaping. Currently only used by the hunter.

Proc Details

AddInfectionImages

Renders an icon on mobs with alien embryos inside them.

Renders an icon on mobs with alien embryos inside them for the client. Only aliens can see these, with others not seeing anything at all.

RemoveInfectionImages

Removes all client embryo displays.

Removes the embryo icon visuals from the client controlling the alien.

adjustStaminaLoss

aliens are immune to stamina damage.

adjustToxLoss

alien immune to tox damage

getToxLoss

alien immune to tox damage

get_standard_pixel_y_offset

Handles the transformations of one alien type to another.

Handles the transformation of an alien into another type of alien. Gives them some message fluff, transfers their mind (important as to transfer other antag statuses) and then also transfers their nanites should the original body have them. Arguments:

• new_xeno - The new body of the alien.

setStaminaLoss

aliens are immune to stamina damage.