weapon slots and loadout done

scripts/boat.gd

@@ -7,10 +7,21 @@ extends FloatingBody
 @export var throttle_response := 1.5    # how fast the engine spools up/down
 @export var rudder_strength := 2.5      # turning torque at speed
 @export var keel_grip := 3.0            # resistance to sliding sideways
+@export var loadout: Dictionary[StringName, WeaponDef] = {}
 
 var desired_throttle := 0.0		# move_toward target for actual throttle
 var steer_input := 0.0
-var throttle := 0.0
+var throttle := 0.0				# current throttle state of ship
+var _slots: Array[WeaponSlot] = []
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	super()
+	for child in get_children():
+		if child is WeaponSlot:
+			_slots.append(child)
+			var def: WeaponDef = loadout.get(child.name)
+			if def != null:
+				child.mount(def)
 
 func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 	super(delta)
@@ -40,3 +51,8 @@ func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
 	right = right.normalized()
 	var lateral_speed := linear_velocity.dot(right)
 	apply_central_force(-right * lateral_speed * keel_grip * mass * submerged_ratio)
+	
+func fire_weapons() -> void:
+	for slot in _slots:
+		if slot.weapon != null:
+			slot.weapon.try_fire()