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Iron Man Sentinel Mode — Alpha 4.0.1

Sentinel AI Update

The Sentinel system has received its biggest upgrade yet.

This update focuses on making deployed Iron Man suits feel less like simple companion entities and more like autonomous armor systems capable of monitoring, protecting, and responding to their operator.

🤖 Sentinel AI Communications

Sentinels can now communicate with their operator through a new contextual HUD system.

Messages are classified by priority:

[ SENTINEL // NORMAL ] — General status information
[ SENTINEL // CAUTION ] — Nearby threats and important notices
[ SENTINEL // WARNING ] — Dangerous situations or armor damage
[ SENTINEL // CRITICAL ] — Emergency protocols and critical conditions

Each notification includes a colored timer bar and remains visible according to its priority.

🛡️ Guard / Escort Protocol

A new configurable keybind has been added:

G — Toggle Guard / Escort Protocol

While in Guard Mode, the Sentinel:

• Stops following its operator
• Records its current position
• Protects a 10-block perimeter
• Engages hostile entities entering the area
• Returns to its original guard position after combat

Press G again to restore Escort Mode, and the Sentinel will return to its operator.

❤️ Emergency Rescue Protocol

If the operator reaches 2 hearts or less, an available Sentinel can automatically initiate an emergency response.

The armor will:

• Immediately return to its operator
• Automatically re-equip
• Provide temporary regeneration
• Enter a 5-minute Emergency Rescue cooldown

The cooldown persists even after death and respawn, preventing the system from being exploited for unlimited emergency healing.

🔍 Sentinel Diagnostics

Press Shift + V while a Sentinel is deployed to request a diagnostic report.

Diagnostics can provide information such as:

• Armor integrity
• Nearby threats
• Distance from operator
• Current protocol
• Emergency Rescue availability/cooldown

Guard Mode is also identified as Protocol: GUARD.

⚔️ Improved Combat AI

Sentinel behavior has been refined to better recognize threats, protect its operator and avoid unnecessary roaming.

Sentinels can respond to nearby hostile entities while still prioritizing the safety of their owner.

💀 Owner Death & Recovery

Sentinel behavior following operator death has been improved, including better owner reacquisition after respawn.

Emergency Rescue cooldown information is also preserved across death.

🔊 Audio Improvements

Deploy and Re-equip sounds have been reduced in volume for a softer and more comfortable experience, especially when using headphones.

Controls

V — Deploy / Re-equip Sentinel
Shift + V — Sentinel Diagnostics
G — Toggle Guard / Escort Protocol

All keybinds can be changed through Minecraft's Controls menu.

Alpha 4.0.1 represents a major step forward for Sentinel Mode, with the goal of making every deployed suit feel like an autonomous Iron Man armor controlled by its own support AI.

Thank you to everyone downloading and testing the mod! ❤️