# Soldier
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##  Soldier
* When applied to an Asset it will defend the area for hostiles and attack them on sight. Soldier won't attack you unless you attack them first.
## Common Uses
* Patrolling NPC, or non-player character, that confronts hostiles as a line of defense
## Communications
Inputs:
Detects specified Tags (default Tag is Hostile, which is added to any object or Avatar that attacks Citizens or Soldiers)
Outputs:
If any of its Tags to Attack are detected, moves toward and attacks the Avatar or Objects with its target Tags, otherwise peaceful
Patrol Zone - define the space where the Object will walk around. It may step up or down one block at a time.
This parameter is visualised with a blue cube Gizmo that adjusts as you enter new X, Y, and Z values.
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Walk Speed (slider) - Determines the amount of blocks travelled per second by your Object when walking.
This parameter's max value is determined by the ASSET's Speed stat.
Run Speed (slider) - Determines the amount of blocks travelled per second by your Object when running.
This parameter's max value is determined by the ASSET's Speed stat.
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Attack Damage (slider) - Defines how many points of damage your Object will deal with a single hit.
The max value of this parameter is determined by the ASSET's Power stat.
Attack Speed (slider) - Defines the amount of attacks that can be done per second by the Object.
This parameter's max value is determined by the ASSET's Speed stat.
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|  | **Tags to Attack** - Defines which tags the Object will chase and attack if within its range. |
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Detection Range (slider) - defines the area in which your Object will detect Tags to Attack.
This parameter is visualised with a yellow circle Gizmo that adjusts as you move the slider or change the value.
The max value of this parameter is determined by the ASSET's Luck stat.
Attack Range - Defines how far away the Object needs to be to attack.
This parameter is visualised with a red circle Gizmo that adjusts as you move the slider or change the value.
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|  | **Auto Defense** - If set to True, the Object will fight back if it is attacked. |
|  | **Random Walk Frequency** - Determines how often, in seconds, the Object will change direction when patrolling. |
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