[RFE] Exclude weight class when generating units with certain roles

[SuperStucco]

Enhancement Type *

Improvement to Existing Feature

Brief Description of Enhancement *

The small number of units with certain force generator roles means generating with a specific weight class will unnecessarily limit what is available. The SUPPORT and CIVILIAN roles in particular are balanced against the entire weight class for the particular unit type (Mek, tank, VTOL ,etc.). Other force generator roles which are exclusive in nature and have limited numbers of units tagged (e.g. ARTILLERY and MISSILE_ARTILLERY) should also take this into consideration. If in doubt, use the MegaMek Random Army => RAT Table tool to test what units are available under given weight class criteria.

When calling the force generator in MHQ to generate non-combat vehicles (for convoys, etc.) it should be done either a null or empty weight class argument so all weight classes are considered. This mostly applies to @IllianiCBT resupply convoy setup, but can also apply in other cases such as providing non-combat units in the Unit Market as well as calling for those roles in scenario templates and modifiers.

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MekHQ Suite Version *

50.03 SNAPSHOT and later

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