[Randallw]

I have realised there are these things called "Task forces" with core ships, escorts and pickets. Doing some testing I set up a support force with a fuel ship and some pickets to fight off pursuers, since as an unarmed ship I expect the fuel ship to retreat while battle forces fight. It seems that although the support ships retreat the pickets in that taskforce rush off and help the main fight. What do I need to do to make sure the support force pickets or escorts stay with their charges?.