> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-mission-hub/detailed-documentation/map-objects/objective.md). # Objective Objectives are messages that show on the HUD. They tell the player what to do. But they're also a way to structure your mission (see [Building Detailed Missions: Objectives, Triggers, and Activities](/miltech-mission-hub/guides/building-detailed-missions-objectives-triggers-and-activities.md)). ### Attributes

Attribute	Description
Active On Start	Enabled: the objective will show when the mission starts. Disabled: you need to activate this objective during the misssion.
Objective Title	Text that is displayed to the player on the mission HUD
Objective Icon	You can choose different icons for the message on the mission HUD
Show Direction	Show the player the direction to this objective (where it's placed on the map)

### Actions

Action	Description
Activate	The objective will show on the HUD. Also fires the Activated event.
Successful	Will turn green on the HUD and disappear. Also fires the Successful event.
Failed	Will turn red on the HUD and disappear. Also fires the Failed event.
Aborted	Will disappear from the HUD. Also fires the Aborted event.

### Events

Event	Description
Activated	Fired when the objective is activated. Example usage: turn on a trigger that will later complete this objective.
Successful	Fired when the objective's Successful action is executed. Example usage: turn on the next objective.
Failed	Fired when the objective's Failed action is executed. Example usage: fail the mission.
Aborted	Fired when the objective's Aborted action is executed. Example usage: turn on an alternative objective.

## See also [Building Detailed Missions: Objectives, Triggers, and Activities](/miltech-mission-hub/guides/building-detailed-missions-objectives-triggers-and-activities.md) [End Mission](/miltech-mission-hub/detailed-documentation/map-objects/end-mission.md) [Marker](/miltech-mission-hub/detailed-documentation/map-objects/marker.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-mission-hub/detailed-documentation/map-objects/objective.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.