Defending the colony

Draft a settler to give direct orders. With their order tool active, choose open ground to move or an enemy to attack. When that enemy falls or leaves, the settler holds their position. Older colonies without direct defence keep militia duty on the same control.

Hold position, Defend rally and Patrol give individual defenders standing orders. A patrol needs two reachable points. Defence orders do not use civilian Area restrictions, but injuries, hunger, thirst and exhaustion can still take someone off duty.

Squads have members, a uniform, ammunition settings and a duty timetable. A squad follows its order while drafted or scheduled for duty. Stand down lets its members return to civilian work. Keep time and supplies available for them to collect their equipment.