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Adds Paddy, the Security Mech (tgstation#79376)
## About The Pull Request - Adds a new combat mech, Paddy. Paddy is a modified Ripley MK-I, intended for use by the station's security force. Like the MK-I, the Paddy features an open-air cockpit design (and thus does not protect from ranged weapons), but maintains the speed of the base unit. Constructing a Paddy is similar to constructing a MK-II, though the kit requires combat-mech level research. Sprites by [DrDiasyl](https://github.com/DrDiasyl) -- The paddy has an internal cargo bay capable of holding up to four individuals (loaded with a hydraulic claw). If the pilot exits the Paddy, any loaded individuals are likewise ejected. Individuals can attempt to resist their way out of the mech, but it requires the mech to be stationary for 45 seconds. If they do this, all individuals in the holding cell are ejected. - Adds a new mech equipment piece, the hydraulic claw. Similar to a clamp, this Paddy-exclusive item can load mobs into the Paddy's cargo bay. Humanoid mobs are handcuffed upon loading. The hydraulic claw is unlocked on the same tech node as the Paddy. - Adds a round-start Paddy, carrying one peacekeeper disabler and one hydraulic claw, to each security area on all maps. Round-start Paddys are also pre-locked with security access. Security now has access to a mech charger, and a small bay for it all. Map edits were done by [Maurukas](https://github.com/Maurukas). - Also did some minor cleanup of various mech-related code. Ripley mech cargo is no longer stored in the mech, but within the "ejector" object. This doesn't have any player-facing changes, but it is easier to organize behind the scenes. additionally, if Ripleys are destroyed now, they drop their stored objects rather than deleting them. ## Why It's Good For The Game Playing lone security is probably one of the least fun aspects of the game. Arresting any assistant is inevitably setting yourself up against the tide as a whole; You try to stun any one person and they crawl out of the woodworks to get in your way, drag off the arrestee, and probably try to steal your gear. The Paddy is set up to be functional against low-threat targets, but not particularly good against anything with purpose. The round-start Paddy carries the disabler equipment, as well as the law claw, to detain individuals in a *somewhat* safe manner. Being that you're inside an exosuit, you're immune to shovespam that plagues the halls, and you don't risk dropping important gear quite as easily. However, The open canopy gives you no protection at all from ranged attacks, nor from atmos hazards. Being that you're in an exosuit, you cannot use other items or equipment. The AI will have trouble finding you to open a door, due to your name not jumping their camera to your location. ## Changelog :cl: Zxaber, DrDiasyl, Maurukas add: A new security-focused combat mech, the Paddy, has been added, intended to be particularly helpful for lone sec officers. You will find one in the Security main office, and a replacement can be built with late-game mech research. fix: Ripley MK-I and MK-II mechs no longer qdel their stored items when destroyed. /:cl:  --------- Co-authored-by: Vire <66576896+Maurukas@users.noreply.github.com>
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