Beginner Commander Protocol: First Deployment
- Master the AP Triangle: Every operator has 3 AP per turn. Always allocate 1 AP for movement into High Cover, 1 AP for primary fire, and 1 AP for defensive Overwatch or tactical utilities.
- Build the Advantage Pool: Prioritize fast multi-target strikes using your Gunslinger or Scout early in the round to charge the shared Advantage meter, enabling your Heavy and Assault to unleash devastating special abilities.
- Respect Permadeath and Injuries: Operators accumulate permanent battle wounds if they fall multiple times in combat. Invest early in the Den Medbay facility to rotate wounded soldiers through Bacta Tanks.
- Never Leave Cover Unflanked: A high-cover position reduces incoming hit chance by 40%. Flank enemies from adjacent 90-degree angles to completely nullify their cover bonus and gain +25% baseline critical rate.