As command staff, you have access to orders, which can be used to buff nearby troops with helpful effects. These also cause you to broadcast a quote over the radio (provided you have one) so people know when you're calling one out. After giving an order, there is a cooldown period until you can give another one. Give orders using the action buttons on the top-left of the screen.
Orders effects are increased by your Leadership skill, which increases both the effect and range.
Range = 3 + Leadership
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
Move order |
Increases movement speed. Great for chasing down or running away from xenos, and for getting to objectives. Gives 0.1*Leadership bonus speed |
Hold order |
Reduces damage received by 10% per Leadership. Increases pain resistance. Helpful since pain slows down move speed, makes you drop stuff, and overall just sucks to have. Reduces effects of dizziness and jitteriness. |
Focus order |
Increases accuracy by 10% per Leadership. Decreases FF damage. Makes aiming instant. |
Attack order |
Places a visual indicator, displayed to all marines, urging them to attack a given point. |
Defend order |
Places a visual indicator, displayed to all marines, urging them to defend a given point. |
Retreat order |
Places a visual indicator, displayed to all marines, urging them to retreat to a given point. |