[jspatz1]

No these shots are not in autonomous. We have preset loading and shooting positions and distance which allow the operator to get them done quickly, but they are manually controlled. We do sometimes use autonomous to get into position. Yes, we have had opponents try to harrass us during these throws, but when our outpost player begins filling their trailer, they usually go away. Sort of a win-win situation. Have also had some good partners throw picks for us until we are done. If we are harrassed too much we just finish it later. Haven't had too much trouble with dumpers scoring on us during our throws, we are not there very long. It is worth giving up a few points to get this job done. I would say our short range scoring rate against a pinned trailer is about 2 sec. per shot. Not fast....we can get a few in, but it is not our main focus. We have become very good at plowing large quantities of balls into our airlocks. We find they are more valuable in our human's hands than carying them around.