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Entities, as was said before, are the components of the map that control the dynamic functions of the game. Ammo, weapons, and items are entities, as well as models, lights, sound sources, teleporters, and just about anything else that isn't a static brush. The following is a complete list of every entity in Quake 2.

ammo_shells	This is one box of shotgun shells.
ammo_bullets	This is one box of bullets.
ammo_cells	This is one box of cells.
ammo_grenades	This is one box of grenades.
ammo_rockets	This is one box of rockets.
ammo_slugs	This is one box of railgun slugs.
func_areaportal	This stops the engine from looking beyond the brush the entity is associated with. It is useful for things like doors, which, when closed, should be forced to block VIS.
func_clock	This is a timer that can be associated with other entities in order to control timed functions.
func_conveyor	This is a stationary brush that moves players in a line when stepped on.
func_door	This is, quite obviously, a basic door. It can be made to open in any direction.
func_door_rotating	This is a door that rotates rather than sliding. It must be given an origin.
func_door_secret	This is a secret door that can only be opened with a trigger or by being shot.
func_explosive	This makes a brush explosive. When shot, the amount of debris can be controlled.
func_group	This will group brushes together within your editor.
func_killbox	This will kill anyone standing inside of it when it is triggered.
func_object	This is an object that will fall if its support is removed.
func_timer	This is a basic timer to be used in-game.
func_train	This is a moving platform that players can ride.
func_wall	This is a brush that can appear in the map when triggered, killing anything in its way.
func_water	This is a movable water brush for use with flowing or rising water. It is NOT needed to make still water.
info_null	This is an entity who's only point is to simply exist as a name. It can be used for targeting spotlights, etc.
info_notnull	This is another entity that is used in targeting lighting.
info_player_start	This is a single player spawnpoint.
info_player_deathmatch	This is a deathmatch spawnpoint.
info_player_coop	This is a coop spawnpoint.
info_player_intermission	This is used during intermission points in multiplayer.
item_ancient_head	This is an item that gives you +2 health.
item_adrenaline	This is an adrenaline, which adds one to your maximum health.
item_armor_body	This is a set of body armor.
item_armor_combat	This is a set of combat armor.
item_armor_jacket	This is a set of jacket armor.
item_armor_shard	This is an armor shard.
item_bandolier	This is a bandolier, which is used for carrying ammo.
item_breather	This is the underwater breather.
item_enviro	This is the environmental suit.
item_health	This is a +10 health pack.
item_health_small	This is a +2 health pack (stimpack).
item_health_large	This is a +20 health pack.
item_health_mega	This is a +100 health pack (megahealth).
item_invulnerability	This is an invulnerability.
item_pack	This is a backpack, which is used for carrying ammo.
item_power_screen	This is the energy shield.
item_power_shield	This is a shield belt.
item_quad	This is a Quad Damage.
item_silencer	This is a silencer.
key_data_cd	This is the key that looks like a CD.
key_power_cube	This is the key that looks like a cube.
key_pyramid	This is the key from jail3.
key_data_spinner	This is the key from the city computer.
key_pass	This is a security pass.
key_blue_key	This is a key for red doors.
key_red_key	This is a key for blue doors.
key_commander_head	This is the Tank Commander's head.
key_airstrike_target	This is also the Tank Commander's head.
light	This is a basic light.
light_mine1	This is a mine light.
light_mine2	This is a mine light.
misc_banner	This is a banner, which waves in the wind.
misc_bigviper	This is a large stationary viper as seen in Paul's intro.
misc_blackhole	This creates the 3 spinning rings seen in the game.
misc_deadsoldier	This is used to place dead soldiers, and has 6 possible positions.
misc_eastertank	This is one of Quake 2's Easter eggs.
misc_easterchick	This is one of Quake 2's Easter eggs.
misc_easterchick2	This is one of Quake 2's Easter eggs.
misc_explobox	This is a large exploding box.
misc_gib_arm	This is an amputated arm, for use with target_spawner.
misc_gib_leg	This is an amputated leg, for use with target_spawner.
misc_gib_head	This is a decapitated head, for use with target_spawner.
misc_insane	This is one of the insane soldiers often seen in the jail maps. It has various possible positions.
misc_satellite_dish	This is a large satellite dish.
misc_strogg_ship	This is one of the ships you see flying outside.
misc_teleporter	This is a teleporter, used to move players to other parts of the map.
misc_teleporter_dest	This is a teleport destination. It must be associated with a teleporter.
misc_viper	This is the Viper seen in the flyby bombing.
misc_viper_bomb	This is one of the bombs associated with the Viper.
monster_berserk	This is the Berserker.
monster_boss2	This is the second boss.
monster_boss3_stand	This is a harmless boss that stands around until it is targetted, then teleports away.
monster_jorg	This is a Jorg.
monster_makron	This is a broken entity. Don't use it!
monster_brain	This is a Brains.
monster_chick	This is an Iron Maiden.
monster_flipper	This is a Barracuda Shark.
monster_floater	This is an Icarus.
monster_flyer	This is a Flyer.
monster_gladiator	This is a Gladiator.
monster_gunner	This is a Gunner.
monster_hover	This is a Technician.
monster_infantry	This is an Enforcer.
monster_medic	This is a Medic.
monster_mutant	This is a Mutant.
monster_parasite	This is a Parasite.
monster_soldier_light	This is a Light Guard.
monster_soldier	This is a Shotgun Guard.
monster_soldier_ss	This is the Machinegun Guard.
monster_supertank	This is a SuperTank.
monster_tank	This is the smaller Tank.
monster_tank_commander	This is a Tank Commander.
monster_commander_body	This is the Tank Commander's decapitated body.
point_combat	This is the point a targeted monster will run to before attacking a player.
path_corner	This is used for trains and other moving entities.
target_actor	This is an actor for use in single player maps.
target_blaster	This is a trap that fires blaster shots when triggered.
target_crosslevel_target	This is used to control multiple triggers.
target_crosslevel_trigger	This is used to control multiple triggers.
target_changelevel	This will change the map.
target_character	This is used with target_string.
target_earthquake	This creates a map-wide earthquake that affects all players and monsters.
target_explosion	This will cause an explosion.
target_goal	This will count a goal as being completed.
target_help	This will send a message to a comm. device.
target_laser	This is a trap that will fire various types of lasers.
target_lightramp	This will cause light to fade in or out.
target_secret	This will count as finding a secret.
target_spawner	This will spawn certain entities, such as the arms and legs seen in the factory maps.
target_speaker	This will play a specified sound.
target_splash	This creates a particle splash effect.
target_temp_entity	This fires an origin based temp entity event to the clients.
trigger_always	This is a trigger that will always fire.
turret_base	This is a moving turret, as seen in single player.
turret_breach	This is the portion of the turret that the player must be on in order to gain control.
trigger_counter	This will count down a sequence of triggers until the sequence is completed.
turret_driver	This is a turret operator.
trigger_elevator	This is an elevator that will carry players up or down.
trigger_gravity	This will temporarily change the gravity for other entities.
trigger_hurt	This will hurt any player or monster that comes into contact with it.
trigger_key	This trigger will only work if a player has a certain key.
trigger_monsterjump	This will cause monsters to jump, such as over a pit.
trigger_multiple	This will trigger more than one entity.
trigger_once	This will only trigger an entity once.
trigger_push	This will push the player in a certain direction.
trigger_relay	This is a fixed trigger that can only be fired by other events.
target_string	This will target a string.
viewthing	This is a debug entity. Don't use it!
weapon_shotgun	This is the Shotgun.
weapon_supershotgun	This is the Double-Barrelled Shotgun.
weapon_machinegun	This is the small Machinegun.
weapon_chaingun	This is the larger Chaingun.
weapon_grenadelauncher	This is the Grenade Launcher.
weapon_rocketlauncher	This is the Rocket Launcher.
weapon_hyperblaster	This is the Hyperblaster.
weapon_railgun	This is the Railgun.
weapon_bfg	This is the BFG.

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