In your adventures across various planets, you'll have the opportunity to recruit a diverse range of characters into your organization. While not all of these characters are suited for combat, they will each bring unique skills and contributions that are vital toward your success. [h2]Non-Combat Support Personnel[/h2] Among the characters you might encounter are individuals like Chef Gustav, a culinary genius whose exceptional cooking skills can boost morale and sustain your operation during challenging times. Then there's N-689, a financial AI programmed to optimize your organization's credit acquisitions, ensuring you have the funds necessary for operations and expansions. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44915433/4ba2a21faebbbbcd95883154bb6475e2e1f0ec3d.png[/img] Cleveland, the skilled metallurgist, is invaluable for constructing and maintaining anything metal-related within your base. His expertise can significantly enhance your infrastructure and defensive capabilities. Othello, the passionate mineralogist, has an eye for gemstones and can help in identifying and utilizing natural resources to fund and further your cause. These characters, among many others you might encounter, can be recruited into your organization to provide essential services. Each one brings unique bonuses, abilities, and unlocks, aiding in your broader strategy against the formidable Star Frontier. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44915433/447ee28913510184dc517bbd81f24c1071e055b9.png[/img] [h2]Integration[/h2] Once recruited, these individuals will return to your base to support your mission, each contributing to your total War Score (details to be discussed in a subsequent post). Their varied skills and specialties not only bolster your operational capabilities but also enhance your strategic position in the ongoing conflict. Given the broad array of characters available, it's possible that not all can be recruited in a single playthrough. This variability ensures a dynamic approach to team building, where every character you manage to recruit, regardless of their combat abilities, plays a vital role in the overarching success of your rebellion, thereby enriching the strategy and depth of your campaign.