What is an agent?

[TiGGa]

I really don't understand the difference between agents and normal units. As far as I can see, createAgent doesn't require a group. Does anyone have an example?

[Celery]

Does anyone have an explanation? I have a hunch that agents are like animals, having no affiliation or consequences for killing but I'd like a confirmation.

[tcp]

It probably depends what side they are on, if you get points for killing them.
However, agents follow simple FSM rules only. They don't use groups and can't be given move orders nor waypoints. They are only used on animals.
Not sure, if you create a man class agent, the agent would fire at enemies automatically nor if giving him a target and fire command would even work.

The only way to find out is to create some agents.