Expanded Drones v1.20 for X4 Foundations Version 3.1/3.2b

By Arronicus (Kiarra#5691 on discord (Sometimes Arronicus#5691...))

Language support:

• Drone and engine names: Localized to all base-game languages
• Descriptions: English only
  

Installation instructions:

• Tested to work with Vortex
• For manual installation, unzip contents into Extenstions folder in X4 folder where your X4.exe file is. (Not in documents/egosoft)
  

Permissions:

• Modders wishing to use this mod or any portion of it in their own packs or mods must credit Arronicus, but otherwise have consent to use
  

What this mod (currently) does:

• Adds mk2 variants of vanilla drones with improved stats/weaponry. Mk2 cargo drones are particularly fast. 
• Mk2 repair drones will not repair faster at this time. They are quicker and less likely to die to stray fire.
• Mk2 construction drones will not build faster at this time. They are quicker and less likely to die to stray fire.
  

Possible conflicts:

• Possible naming conflict with mods seeking to add mk2 variants of vanilla drones
• Mods that remove/rename entries in Loadoutrules.xml
• Gateoverhaul mod by Deadair, may work if you put it after Expanded Drones in the load order.
  

Savegame safety:

• This mod adds new drones with new engines. Users may encounter errors continuing to play a save after removing this mod. Backing up save files before playing with new mods is always reccomended. 
  

Troubleshooting tips:
Q. Will Expanded Drones make my game lag?
  A. No scripts are presently added. Aside from some drones that move a bit faster, users should not experience further lag. Some AI scripts may encounter unforeseen errors related to the new drones, but if anything, I would expect a performance increase overall, given that the drones will complete their tasks more quickly. 
Q. Will this mod affect storage levels at wharves/docks/shipyards?
  A. Drone construction costs are very small, any effect on storage levels should be very minimal
Q. My game doesn't start up with your extension enabled!
  A. Disable Expanded Drones in your extensions list and nothing else. Does your game now load? If no, then Expanded Drones is likely not the problem.
     If yes, you may be running another extension that conflicts with mine. If you discover a conflicting mod, I would be happy to be notified, thank you.

Credits:

• A big thank you to the members of the x4_modding channel on the unofficial egosoft discord: https://discord.gg/J8u6Kdc
  

Especially SirNukes, for troubleshooting his X4 Customizer tool with me, without which I might have died of frustration making this mod trying to 
troubleshoot errors. Also, Mewosmith for helping me with diffing.