Non-malf AIs die when remote controlling mechs, and mech is destroyed - oversight?

[Imitates-The-Lizards]

So I just played a shift where I was a non-malf AI, and there were AI control beacons installed in a gygax. I controlled the gygax, the gygax got destroyed and... rather than return to my core, I was dead.

I am well aware of the viral mech domination malf AI power, where this behavior is intended, since taking over a mech is supposed to be a last ditch effort of shunting your core process to the mech to escape the crew invading your sat, however, for a regular ai control beacon, I don't see why it would be any different than remote controlling your shell? It seems very inconsistent with remote controlling shells.

Can this be fixed, please?

[Rageguy505]

Mech code is actually fucked. I don't think taking over the mech is supposed to be a last ditch effort, I thought it was a counter to some Durand punching it's way in.

[Helios]

Can intellicarded AIs inserted into mechs use equipment yet?
That bug around seemed to be around for years.

[Imitates-The-Lizards]

Mech code is actually fucked. I don't think taking over the mech is supposed to be a last ditch effort, I thought it was a counter to some Durand punching it's way in.

From the wiki:

Viral Mech Domination (Costs 30 CPU): Allows you to hack a mech's onboard computer, causing you to shunt into it and ejecting any occupants. The usefulness of this ability depends entirely on the situation and whether or not the crew built a useful mech. If you're safe and all they have is a RIPLEY, you're better off staying in your core, but if you're about to die and the foolish roboticist built a fully armed and equipped Phazon, jump in and go for a joyride. Unlike shunting into an APC, dominating a mech is one way, and you WILL die if the mech is destroyed with you in it (and fail your objectives if it leaves the z-level), so make sure you're positive before you steal a ride.

So this behavior is clearly intended for malf AI, but, like I said in my opening post, it makes zero sense for non malf AIs using a control beacon, which should work exactly the same as an AI shell - shell dies, you just go back to core.

[zxaber]

Can intellicarded AIs inserted into mechs use equipment yet?
That bug around seemed to be around for years.

Yeah, I fixed that a bit ago. All users can use the middle mouse button to toggle safety mode (disables equipment to prevent misclicks), and while the safety is enabled, AIs can use AI clicks.

[Agux909]

If you get inside a crate and the RIPLEY stores it, then gets destroyed, it will delete your mob. As said above, mech code sucks.