Escort mission for Interceptors

[ptbptb]

When you send out a lightly armed troop transport plane to a UFO landing sight it would be nice if you could send an interceptor along with it to protect it.  This isn't easy to do at present as 1) there is no way to launch an interceptor _except_ by clicking on a sighted UFO. 2) Interceptors generally fly at different speeds so it isn't that simple to keep them near the troop carrier all the way.

I suggest that an extra option be added to the menu you get when clicking on an aircraft (Back to Base, Stop, Change Base, ...).  The new option would be something like "Request escort" and clicking it would bring up a list of planes so you can pick one to launch and fly towards / alongside the target aircraft.

[DarkRain]

But you can launch any shiip from the aircraft menu see attachment (granted it could be more visible),
and you forget: 3) Interceptors have a way shorter operative range than dropships.

Being able to escort dropships easily would be nice, some of mine have had unpleasant encounters with UFOs, most often on it's way back from a mission, and 2 ECM units dont seem to be sufficient for protection.

[ptbptb]

But you can launch any shiip from the aircraft menu see attachment

I had no idea what that did. :-P

And, yes, I know that interceptors have shorter range, generally. Long enough to make a difference, though, IMO. Especially if you use a fuel pod or have some of the later interceptors (from Dragon up).

[Midaychi]

edit: derp nevermind