Command:speed

From BattletechMUX

Syntax: speed [num | walk | run | stop | back | flank | cruise]

With an argument this command sets the speed for the RS Unit. WIthout an argument it returns the speed that the unit is currently doing.

Arguments

• walk - sets the unit to it's walking/cruising speed
• run - sets the unit to it's run/flank speed (~walk speed * 1.5)
• stop - sets the unit to speed 0
• back - sets the unit to it's max backwards speed (the same as it's walk speed)
• flank - see run
• cruise - see walk

Note: An RS Unit takes time to accelerate or decelerate to the speed set by the command.

Example:
Given that you are in an RS unit at speed 0

 >speed 60
 Desired speed changed to 60 KPH
 >speed
 Your current speed is 29.68.
 >speed
 Your current speed is 60.00.