Silver Streak

Stingray Jet:  version 1.18
Alien UFO:      version 1.10


Description:

A follower based upon the Stingray Deluxe jet (and Alien UFO) ...


Key Notes:

 • Fully Voiced Beeped!

 • Silver Streak can be used with other companions

 • There are missions to enhance Silver Streak's weapons and capabilities

 • The very latest in Stealth Field Technology for those sneaky covert mission assignments

 • Optional periodic scanning to detect and mark enemies at a distance for early warning of threats

 • Gains the benefits of the "Inspirational" perk when selected, and the "Lone Wanderer" perk can be selected to gain its benefits when travelling with just Silver Streak (because Silver Streak is a "Teammate" instead of full "Companion").

 • Available at the beginning of the game: visit the new RC Enthusiast map marker in the northwest corner of the world map beyond Sanctuary.  Note: RC is "Radio Controled", a term used long before the advent of modern day drones.

 • Two models to choose from: Stingray Deluxe jet and Alien UFO - use only one, not both.  But note that the Alien UFO version has a more limited set of features than the Stingray Jet version.

For additional information, see the Silver Streak's Notable Features article or the in-game Holotape.

WARNING: Install only one of the downloads provided by this mod

WARNING 2: Not compatible with "bad guy" Player Characters; e.g. when allied with Nuka-World Raiders


Installation:

Install using a mod manager, or unpack the mod and copy the .ESP/.ESL and .BA2 files into the game's \DATA folder, then enable the mod.

Position this mod's .ESP/.ESL file to be as low as it will go in your "Load Order" sequence. This helps to ensure that it performs as best it can by overriding any conflicting mods. If you know with absolute certainty that there are no conflicting mods, then this mod can be positioned anywhere your installer normally allows.


Install ESP or ESL?

If you are reaching the maximum allowed number of .ESP installs, and want to install more mods, then install the .ESL versions of those new mods ...

Back-in-the-day, many players were reaching the maximum number of allowed .ESP installs, so Bethesda introduced a way to permit more via .ESL files.

The Light Master (.ESL) file is an optimized file format introduced in the Fallout 4 v1.10 update. Using Light Master files allows more plugins (mods and patch mods) to be installed than previously possible with .ESP files. For .ESP files there is a limit of 255, whereas a maximum of 4096 .ESL files can be loaded (but in practice is difficult to achieve due to other technical constraints).

Both file types can be used together, which means you can install just .ESP files if your install count remains below the .ESP maximum, or just .ESL files if your count remains below the .ESL maximum, or some of both such as using .ESP files initially and then adding .ESL files thereafter when the maximum for .ESP has been reached.


ESP/ESL Compatibility:

Saved games that currently use an .ESP mod are not compatible with an .ESL of that same mod. Similarly, saved games that are currently using the .ESL for a mod are not compatible with an .ESP of that same mod. That is a basic game restriction in terms of switching between .ESP and .ESL versions of a mod. There is no "fix" or workaround -- it is inherent in the game's design.

So, to switch from .ESP to .ESL, or from .ESL to .ESP, you must:

1 ) uninstall the mod
2 ) load the current saved game
3 ) create a new saved game (while that mod is not installed)
4 ) install the other download of that mod
5 ) resume play with that newly created saved game

Objects and NPCs provided by the mod will not be there now and must be created once more. Similarly, quests will need to be done again.


Requirements:

No special requirements. None of the DLCs are required.


Compatibility Limitations:

This mod and my other mods might or might not work correctly with mods which adversely affect my mods by altering base-game locations and base-game content which my mods depend upon.

There is no support for compatibility issues with those, and there are no plans to provide compatibility patches.


Known Issues:

Due to the vagaries of Fallout 4's varied terrain, Silver Streak may sometimes have trouble following along when hindered by obstacles, or may otherwise become confused with regard to "pathing" opportunities. When that occurs, just continue adventuring and Silver Streak will soon be "unstuck" via special scripting. Alternatively, use the Silver Streak Controller to issue a Recall command.


Known Conflicts:

Use only one of the Silver Streak downloads (Jet or UFO, .ESP or .ESL).

The Wild Wasteland mod conflicts with one of this mod's quests.

The Heckler und Koch - MP7 mod conflicts with one of this mod's quests.

Not compatible with mods that control or affects companions / followers, such as Unlimited Companion (Follower) Framework, Amazing Follower Tweaks, Quick Trade, and Quick Trade Redux. Better Companions might be a risk, but has not yet been confirmed. In general, *never* use some other mod to "recruit" Silver Streak, or to manage Silver Streak, or interact with Silver Streak, or affect Silver Streak in any way. Always use Silver Streak's own Controller functions instead.


Permissions:

This mod may not be reused in part or whole for any purpose other than its original intent. It may not be uploaded to any other web site. Get in touch with me if you wish to discuss things; for example, translation into a non-English language.


Change Log:

See the Changes tab for details.


Credits:

Bethesda Softworks - for the original Models and Textures [I merely provided the ingenuity and scripting to bring Silver Streak "to life"]


My Other Mods:

Workshop Menu Fixer can be found Here.

Shield Bubble can be found Here.

Qwirky can be found Here.

Sparky can be found Here.

Whirly can be found Here.

Whirligig Sentry can be found Here.

Settlement Radar Station & Drone Defenders can be found Here.

Settlement Medic Bot: "Mister Medic" can be found Here.

Settlement Police Bot: "Mister Law" can be found Here.

Settlement Tidy Bot: "Mister Tidy" can be found Here.

Settlement Salvage Bot: "Mister Salvage" can be found Here.

Settlement Repair Bot: "Mister Mechanic" can be found Here.

Settlement Gardener Bot: "Mister Gardener" can be found Here.

Settlement Delivery Bots: "Mister Caravan / Mister Express / Mister Postman" can be found Here.

Carry-Your-Stuff Robots can be found Here.

Alien Disruptor can be found Here.

Alien Blaster Long-Barrel Fix can be found Here.


In Memoriam:

In memory of my Father (may he Rest In Peace) who was a model airplane maker (gliders & gas powered) and an RC enthusiast.


Enjoy!