Comparison
Custom Recruits vs Authored Operatives
Customs patch roles; authored units carry story context and unique pressure.
Versus IntentCustom Recruits
Pick Custom Recruits when the mission rewards its main strength and your squad can cover its weakness.
A
Best when the map asks for proactive control.
Authored Operatives
Pick Authored Operatives when the squad needs consistency, recovery, or a safer fallback plan.
B+
Best when campaign risk matters more than tempo.
Recommendation
Customs patch roles; authored units carry story context and unique pressure. The best choice is the one that fixes your squad's current missing role rather than the option with the flashier ceiling.
| Question | Lean Toward |
|---|---|
| Need immediate tempo? | Custom Recruits |
| Need safer consistency? | Authored Operatives |
| Blind mission? | The option with sustain, scouting, or defensive coverage. |