Build Your First Four-Operator Squad

Start with one owner for each of four jobs: finish, setup, protection, and mission movement. This default is for a blind first campaign. It gives every normal turn a purpose without pretending that one named lineup is mandatory.

Build the first four-job squad

A normal deployment allows 4 Operators. Give each slot one primary job before launch.

This is one legal starting answer, not four independent recommendations. If an authored or required Operator already performs one job, count that Operator as the owner and fill the remaining jobs. Do not add a fifth job by asking one of the four slots to abandon its ordinary turn.

Replace the slot that failed

Choose the failure that happened in two comparable missions. Each result changes one slot and gives one first action to test.

Choose your situation

Which action failed twice?

The target survivesAttacks are wastedThe runner is DownedThe objective is blockedGroups keep actingDamage keeps adding up

Choose SharpshooterStandard SpecializationSharpshooterThe Sharpshooter is an expert marksman that excels at long-range engagements, focused on singling out and defeating chosen enemies in battle.Signature structurePassive · Standard · UltimateUltimatePrecision Shot

Replace the flex or duplicate setup slot with SharpshooterStandard Focus TreeSharpshooterThe Sharpshooter is an expert marksman that excels at long-range engagements, focused on singling out and defeating chosen enemies in battle.AvailabilitySelectable for Hawks and custom humanoid Operators. Authored Operators follow their assigned or permitted Specialization paths.BranchesPick Them Off · Precision Shot · Zero In.

First tool

Zero InSharpshooter · StandardZero InSet up a position for accurate shooting and gain 3 Stacks of Lethal, increasing Chance-To-Hit by +15% and Critical Chance by +9%.Primary ceiling6 ranksSecondary ceiling5 ranks: Set up a position for accurate shooting and gain 3 Stacks of LethalHelpful · OffenseLethalIncreases Chance-To-Hit by +5% and Critical Chance by +3% for each stack of this effect. All stacks are lost when this Operator moves, or is knocked out of position.AffectsOperatorStack wordingNamed in the current rule, increasing Chance-To-Hit by +15% and Critical Chance by +9%.

Use it to

Hold one stable firing position and prepare the shot after the target is exposed.

Cost

The replacement gives up movement or a second setup action and depends on a usable lane.

Change when

The target becomes reachable, but several ordinary enemies now act before the next squad cycle.

Next action

Open the exact role record, assign one Operator to the job, then repeat the failed action on the next comparable mission.

Inspect the exact ranks

Choose ScoutStandard SpecializationScoutThe Scout is a tactical Operator trained in ambush and reconnaissance tactics. Their planning and timing benefit their entire team, creating opportunities where none exist.Signature structurePassive · Standard · UltimateUltimateAmbush

Replace the least useful duplicate damage slot with ScoutStandard Focus TreeScoutThe Scout is a tactical Operator trained in ambush and reconnaissance tactics. Their planning and timing benefit their entire team, creating opportunities where none exist.AvailabilitySelectable for Hawks and custom humanoid Operators. Authored Operators follow their assigned or permitted Specialization paths.BranchesTactical Timing · Ambush · Combat Recon.

First tool

Combat ReconScout · StandardCombat ReconAssess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.Primary ceiling6 ranksSecondary ceiling5 ranks: Assess threats in the target area, granting AdvantageShared combat resourceAdvantageAdvantage is used to power Special Actions. Each time an Operator damages an enemy unit, the squad receives 1x Advantage.Maximum10Gain1 per damaging hitUsePowers Special ActionsIconShared Combat Recon icon used for Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.

Use it to

Assess the target area before the finisher spends movement or an attack on a poor lane.

Cost

One Operator spends a turn on setup and needs another Operator to convert it into progress.

Change when

Attacks now connect reliably, but the prepared target still survives the full squad cycle.

Next action

Open the exact role record, assign one Operator to the job, then repeat the failed action on the next comparable mission.

Inspect the exact ranks

Choose HeavyStandard SpecializationHeavyThe Heavy is a frontline combatant, heavily armored and tough as nails. These Operators specialize in survivability and soaking up enemy attacks while out in the open.Signature structurePassive · Standard · UltimateUltimateBulwark

Replace the least useful damage slot with HeavyStandard Focus TreeHeavyThe Heavy is a frontline combatant, heavily armored and tough as nails. These Operators specialize in survivability and soaking up enemy attacks while out in the open.AvailabilitySelectable for Hawks and custom humanoid Operators. Authored Operators follow their assigned or permitted Specialization paths.BranchesConditioning · Unstoppable · Bulwark.

First tool

UnstoppableHeavy · StandardUnstoppableGain 2 Stacks of Retaliation. Each stack permits a counter against the next incoming attack.Primary ceiling6 ranksSecondary ceiling5 ranks: Gain 2 Stacks of RetaliationHelpful · ReactionRetaliationAfter this unit is attacked, Retaliation triggers and allows a Reaction Shot against the attacker. One stack is lost after this attack.AffectsBothStack wordingNamed in the current rule. Each stack permits a counter against the next incoming attack.

Use it to

Take the exposed position first and draw or answer pressure before the runner commits.

Cost

This prevents or redirects pressure but does not restore Health after damage has landed.

Change when

The runner survives the lane, but accumulated Health loss still ends the plan.

Next action

Open the exact role record, assign one Operator to the job, then repeat the failed action on the next comparable mission.

Inspect the exact ranks

Choose AssaultStandard SpecializationAssaultThe Assault is a frontline fighter that excels at maneuvering in battle to score medium to close-range kills against targets hiding in cover. Operators trained in this way are lethal opponents.Signature structurePassive · Standard · UltimateUltimateSweeping Salvo

Replace the most stationary flex slot with AssaultStandard Focus TreeAssaultThe Assault is a frontline fighter that excels at maneuvering in battle to score medium to close-range kills against targets hiding in cover. Operators trained in this way are lethal opponents.AvailabilitySelectable for Hawks and custom humanoid Operators. Authored Operators follow their assigned or permitted Specialization paths.BranchesFleet of Foot · Bull Rush · Sweeping Salvo.

First tool

Bull RushAssault · StandardBull RushCharge into an enemy, dealing Melee Damage and Pushing it backwards.Primary ceiling6 ranksSecondary ceiling5 ranks: Charge into an enemy, dealing Melee Damage and Pushing it backwards.

Use it to

Move an enemy out of the short lane before the interaction or evacuation turn.

Cost

The close commitment can expose the new flex and removes one stable ranged option.

Change when

The squad reaches the point safely, but cannot hold it through the enemy turn.

Next action

Open the exact role record, assign one Operator to the job, then repeat the failed action on the next comparable mission.

Inspect the exact ranks

Choose SoldierStandard SpecializationSoldierThe Soldier is a mainstay offensive unit, capable of engaging enemies at close to medium-range with melee, grenades, heavy blaster fire, and a powerful rocket launcher.Signature structurePassive · Standard · UltimateUltimateRocket Strike

Replace an overlapping single-target slot with SoldierStandard Focus TreeSoldierThe Soldier is a mainstay offensive unit, capable of engaging enemies at close to medium-range with melee, grenades, heavy blaster fire, and a powerful rocket launcher.AvailabilitySelectable for Hawks and custom humanoid Operators. Authored Operators follow their assigned or permitted Specialization paths.BranchesStrength · Brutal Strike · Rocket Strike.

First tool

Rocket StrikeSoldier · UltimateRocket StrikeFire a powerful rocket that explodes on impact, damaging all targets in the blast.Primary ceiling6 ranksSecondary ceiling5 ranks: Fire a powerful rocket that explodes on impact, damaging all targets in the blast.

Use it to

Keep the area payoff until several enemies share the blast instead of spending it on the first target.

Cost

The answer depends on an Ultimate and gives up a narrower priority-target specialist.

Change when

One protected enemy now stalls the team while ordinary groups no longer decide the mission.

Next action

Open the exact role record, assign one Operator to the job, then repeat the failed action on the next comparable mission.

Inspect the exact ranks

Choose MedicStandard SpecializationMedicThe Medic excels at healing and preserving their teammates. Medics can also boost their teammates, both physically and psychologically.Signature structurePassive · Standard · UltimateUltimateMorale Boost

Replace the least used setup or damage slot with MedicStandard Focus TreeMedicThe Medic excels at healing and preserving their teammates. Medics can also boost their teammates, both physically and psychologically.AvailabilitySelectable for Hawks and custom humanoid Operators. Authored Operators follow their assigned or permitted Specialization paths.BranchesLifesaving Measures · Combat Stim · Morale Boost.

First tool

Lifesaving MeasuresMedic · PassiveLifesaving MeasuresMedpacs used by this Operator restore an additional +5% Health.Primary ceiling5 ranksSecondary ceiling4 ranks: Medpacs used by this Operator restore an additional +5% Health.

Use it to

Make the available Medpacs restore more Health and preserve the Operator who owns the next required action.

Cost

The support slot contributes less direct pressure and still needs a MedpacutilityMedpacHeals 30% of the target ally's Health. Cannot be used on Droids.Progression4 tiersHighest tierMedpac Mk. IV for this passive to matter.

Change when

Recovery actions remain unused while enemies survive and keep taking turns.

Next action

Open the exact role record, assign one Operator to the job, then repeat the failed action on the next comparable mission.

Inspect the exact ranks

The replacement answers use the first rank only as an example of the role’s opening tool. Check the exact Operator’s purchased ranks before deployment. If the selected replacement creates a new failure, use its Change when condition instead of changing two more slots at once.

Handle a required Operator

Required deployments come first. Resolve Can't Launch Mission - Missing Required Squad Members, then rebuild the four jobs around every locked member.

1. Put each required Operator into the deployment.
2. Name the job their current build can perform on an ordinary turn.
3. Remove the duplicate role from the old four.
4. Give the newly open slot to the missing job.

Open the Mission query and read the exact required squad before launch. A required member changes who owns a job, not the four-job check itself.

Recruit for a job

The first Recruitment step opens 3 slots. Each hire uses 1 Roster Slot plus the displayed Credits cost. The active squad still fields no more than 4 Operators.

Recruit only when a candidate fills a missing job or becomes the healthy reserve for it. If every visible candidate duplicates work the roster already covers, refresh the list and keep the slot open. The candidate panel owns the current Credit cost, so check that number before confirming.

Choose a capacity route

Match the current roster state to one answer. The first two rows decide whether to recruit. The remaining rows decide how to reach the next slot.

The current catalogs expose 6 additional slots from Crew Quarters and 2 from Zone rewards, for 8 known additional slots in total. This is not the final roster maximum. The tutorial’s 3 figure is open space at that moment, not the full roster’s starting size.

The exact capacity records are:

• Increased Crew Quarters ICrew · Crew QuartersIncreased Crew Quarters IIncreases maximum Operators on your roster by 1.Research areaCrew Quarters (+1; open record), Increased Crew Quarters IICrew · Crew QuartersIncreased Crew Quarters IIIncreases maximum Operators on your roster by 1.Research areaCrew Quarters (+1; open record), Increased Crew Quarters IIICrew · Crew QuartersIncreased Crew Quarters IIIIncreases maximum Operators on your roster by 2.Research areaCrew Quarters (+2; open record), Increased Crew Quarters IVCrew · Crew QuartersIncreased Crew Quarters IVIncreases maximum Operators on your roster by 2.Research areaCrew Quarters (+2; open record).
• Zone Aurek (20 Influence, +1), Zone Krill (20 Influence, +1).

Both Zone rewards sit at 20 Influence. Choose the closer track. If neither Zone is close and a Crew Quarters tier is available, take the Crew route first. Do not treat the Full RosterAchievementFull RosterRecruited 20 Operators in a single campaignVisibilityVisible requirement of 20 recruits in one campaign as a simultaneous roster cap; it is cumulative.

Unlock new recruit pools

Activated custom Operators from the Character DatabankCustom Operator poolCharacter DatabankActivated custom characters from the Character Databank will show up during Recruitment.No-candidate fallbackNo further recruits are currently available. Access the Character Databank and create additional Operators to recruit. can appear during Recruitment. Activation makes a character eligible; it does not guarantee that the next refresh shows them.

The current Customization text says that HawksAuthored OperatorHawksThe customizable former Republic officer who leads Zero Company and deploys on required story missions.Starting pathPlayer selectedUnique TalentFearless LeaderTalent progression6 tiers and custom Operators can change species. Recruitment also says a recruited custom Operator can change species, Specialization, weapons, and outfit. NeimoidianCustom humanoid optionNeimoidianHailing from Neimoidia and her string of wealthy Purse World colonies, Neimoidians are a highly strategic species perhaps best known for running the Trade Federation.UseCharacter creator speciesIconShared customizable-operator portrait used for species entries is one of those appearance choices. The current species entries do not state a combat modifier, so choose the squad job from Specialization and the Mission need.

Clone OperatorsRecruitment poolClone OperatorsWith Rex's assistance, clone troopers can now appear as Operators at the Recruitment Facility!New campaignClone operators can now be recruited at the start of the new campaign can appear after Rex’s campaign assistance. Campaign completion also confirms that they can be recruited at the start of a new campaign. That later rule does not make them available at the start of the first campaign.

AstromechsRecruitment poolAstromechsWith the Droid Repair Bay operational, Astromechs can now appear as Operators at the Recruitment Facility!Required researchDroid Repair Bay require Droid Repair BayFacilities · MedbayDroid Repair BayInteract with the Astromech in the Pit to unlock this upgrade. Unlocks recruiting Droids at Recruitment and repairing Injured Droids at the Medbay.Research areaMedbay before they can appear. Recruitment does not provide a hidden Jedi candidate; the PadawanStory Focus TreePadawanThe Padawan is an all-around powerful Operator with strong melee capabilities, strong defensive capability through the Force, and tactical control abilities using telekinetic applications of the Force.AvailabilityFixed primary path for Tel-Rea Vokoss.BranchesPadawan Training · Push · Shockwave and WayseekerStory Focus TreeWayseekerTel-Rea's Jedi training progresses to a higher level, allowing mastery of new skill and abilities.AvailabilityFixed related second path for Tel-Rea Vokoss.BranchesAn Elegant Weapon · Pull · Lightsaber Throw paths belong to Tel-Rea VokossTognath · Authored OperatorTel-Rea VokossA Jedi Padawan whose Force training brings a distinct lightsaber and Harmony play style.Game labelTel-ReaStarting pathPadawanUnique TalentStrong with the ForceTalent progression6 tiers.

Fix a blocked Recruitment screen

Match the visible blocker to one recovery before spending another Cycle or refresh.

The current empty-pool message is: No further recruits are currently available. Access the Character Databank and create additional Operators to recruit. The no-slot message says: Unlock additional slots to recruit Read the message first, because more Credits do not fix a full roster and more capacity does not unlock a missing recruit pool.

Test one change

Use the same mission type, difficulty, and four-job check for two attempts.

Success signal: every Operator uses the action tied to their job, the failed action becomes reliable, and the replacement does not leave another job blank.

Failure signal: the new role sits unused, the same action fails again, or two Operators now wait for the same target, tile, or resource.

When the test fails, undo that single replacement. Return to the selected panel’s Change when line, choose the new repeated failure, and test one different slot. A bigger roster helps only when its reserve has a named job in this loop.

REFERENCES

References

1. Current deployment, required-member, Recruitment, Focus ability, Crew Quarters, Zone reward, candidate, and achievement records supply every game fact used here.

   Current English game text

2. EA's current overview supplies the public framing for Operator roles and squad customization.

   Official Operators hub