Missions, Operations, and Cycles

Operations are strategic commitments

Operations appear on the Galaxy Map and resolve without entering the tactical battle layer. They can grant immediate rewards, unlock later content, or present a choice with relationship and campaign consequences.

Tactical Missions deploy the squad

Tactical Missions contain the turn-based battles. Story missions can add small third-person exploration sections before combat, while Skirmish Missions allow a freer squad composition.

Expiration creates the campaign route

Operations and Tactical Missions can expire. Critical story missions eventually become mandatory, but optional opportunities compete for the same limited time and resources. Missing one path is part of the campaign structure, not always a failed checklist.

Known mission types

• Sabotage
• Combat
• Rescue
• Retrieval
• Narrative companion missions