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# Behaviors Component

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## Using the Behaviors Component

The Behavior Component is what controls how an AI will react to detected targets. There are 3 base behavior types. These include Aggressive, Coward, and Passive. Each behavior has certain settings to give more control over an AI's behavior and how it will react to its detected targets.&#x20;

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