This is definitely possible. In order to minimize CPU usage by AI routines for the Battle of Endor (which had a grand total of 192 tie fighters, plus a few dozen rebel craft) in Star Wars: Rogue Leader, the cpu fighters flew in formation and only the lead fighter in each group had advanced AI. The just flew in formation and shot at whatever it was targeting. Of course, if the current leader was destroyed another tie would take its place.

EDIT: Stupid semi-functional 'T' key!!!

[edited by - OOProgrammer on March 24, 2002 9:17:11 PM]

I''m sorry to be a little bet off topic, but I think that if you check the Artificial Imagination in the AI section, you can find my posts on how to make the best AI program. I said this incase anyone wanted to try it, and if you are interested, you can email me at ruai@comcast.net .

sorry, I just cought myself. I said ''bet'' instead of bit.