Minutemen Reinforcement Radio

Mod completely overhauled (again) at Version 3. 0. 0

New Gunner squads added in 3. 2. 0

Background:

I really like the Militarized Minutemen mod (with the Patches addon), but didn't like how the patrols and flaregun reinforcements were always random. I wanted to be able to call in specific squad types for the sake of a little immersion.  This now includes my own variations of the Minutemen with my vision of what a commando, infantry or ranger squad looks like.

Overview:

This mod adds a radio item after the Minutemen Quest "Taking Independence" has been completed. If the player has already completed the quest or on completion of the quest the "Handheld VHF Radio" item will be added to their inventory. After quest completion it can also be crafted under the Utility tab at the Chemstation.

The mod is broken into different 'editions' each offering a different level of customisation or features. If you're not using any other large Minutemen mods then I would suggest going with either the Custom or Custom Extra editions as these are the ones I have focused my efforts in creating. A brief description of each edition is provided here with more detail in the relevant article page.

Base - Really basic with next to no customisation. No additional mod requirements functioning as a simple reinforcement radio.

MilMin Standard - Requires the Militarized Minutemen mod (Patches addon optional) but makes no changes to the levelled lists or squad setups. Included if you have set up your own custom vision of the Minutemen.

MilMin Custom - Requires the Militarized Minutemen mod and Patches addon. Makes comprehensive changes to the levelled lists and squad setups to give unique and characterised reinforcement call ins. This is based on my vision of what the Militarised Minutemen should look like.

MilMin Custom Extra - This is now part of the main file download, I have 'closed' its old mod page. Same setup as for the Custom Edition, but with additional mod requirements to add further depth to the character and levelled lists of the Squads.

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Video describing the functions introduced with version 2. 0. 0

Largely unchanged for version 3. 2. 0 with note that the Master Drill Sergeant character now gives the training manuals

When used the radio presents the player with a menu to select a reinforcement squad that will follow the player for around 5 minutes before wandering off.  Reusing the radio with a squad deployed will give the player a status menu to see the health of the squad and give some basic commands. Soldiers are not flagged essential and can die.

With version 3. 0. 0 the different Gunners squads are unlocked based on player level and require a payment of caps