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Contents 1 Using the Mouse 1.1 Screen Layout 2 Camera Commands 3 Keyboard Hotkeys 3.1 Global 3.2 Engagement Stances 3.3 Weapon Stances 3.4 Unit Commands 3.5 Multiple Selection

[edit] Using the Mouse

The mouse can be used for just about everything you can do in this game, and it is therefore important to familiarize yourself with the interface and how the mouse is used. At the same time, navigating the screen and menus can slow you down, so be sure to take a look at the hotkeys, as well.

• Use to select units.
• Click and drag a box around a group of units (then release ) to select a group of units
• Press Ctrl+(1-0) to assign a hotkey to a group of units
• Press 1-0 (as assigned above) to select a group of units

[edit] Screen Layout

• Top Left
  • Resource Information: Displays the status of current resources (Requisition and Power (and Orks))
  • Team Information: Total units and unit cap
• Top Right
  • Menu Bar: Access the main menu, display Mission Objectives, change Diplomacy Settings, etc.
  • Strategic UI: Displays captured Strategic Points, Objectives, and Relics
• Bottom (left to right)
  • Mini Map: Displays an overview of the map
  • Section Information Area: Displays health of your unit and relative strength of the squad
  • Squad Control Area: Buttons to call in reinforcements and upgrade the currently selected squad
  • Unit Command Area: Buttons for unit commands, such as Build and Attack.

Various messages will appear in the middle section of the screen, including help text, event status, timers, and warnings. Critical messages appear in the direct center of the screen, while all other messages are suppressed to either side (type of message determines which side it appears on).

[edit] Camera Commands

Key	Action
Backspace	Default camera
Hold Alt+move	Camera rotation
	Zoom in/out
↑↓←→ or move cursor to edge of screen	Pan

[edit] Keyboard Hotkeys

[edit] Global

Key	Command
Ctrl+P	Ping
Ctrl+E	Toggle ping type
Hold Shift	Command queue
Pause	Pause game
F10	Display pause menu
F11	Objectives menu
F12	Diplomacy menu
Enter	Allied chat
(Shift or Ctrl)+Enter	Chat to all
Space	Cycle through event queue
,	Cycle through idle military
.	Cycle through builders
Ctrl+R	Cycle through research
Ctrl+O	Toggle Overwatch On/Paused
Ctrl+K	Cancel Overwatch

[edit] Engagement Stances

Key	Action
F1	Hold area
F2	Stand ground
F3	Burn down
F4	Cease fire
F5	Attack

[edit] Weapon Stances

Key	Action
F6	Assault stance
F7	Ranged stance

[edit] Unit Commands

Key	Action
Q	Stop
V	Move
A	Attack Move
Z	Attack Melee
B	Build
T	Attach/Detach
G	Attack ground
Delete	Scuttle
N	Unload
R	Reinforce
L	Leader
E	Repair

[edit] Multiple Selection

Key	Action
Ctrl+Tab	Focus on primary selection
Tab	Next primary selection
Shift+Tab	Previous primary selection
Hold Ctrl+ unit	Remove selection