Which Missions Allow More Than 8 For Deployment

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Basically we are limited to 8 units for deployment. However, I recall some missions allowing 9. Are these just the last/final missions?

Then there is the Phoenix Point FAQ that implies the maximum squad size can be up to 16:

  • When you said 4+ squads, that means the starting lineup is 4?

Four is the lower limit for deploying a squad, not a starting limit. Squad Sizes can be as high as 16, depending on the transport available and the type of mission. A more limiting factor on squad size would be the scarcity of recruits and ongoing injuries (or mental traumas) of soldiers.

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I’d say the FAQ is outdated. You clearly can deploy only one guy.
I don’t remember any mission that allows more than 9.
Although I use the mod that removes the restriction, I very rarely deploy more than 8 anyway.

3

I guess they are too busy swatting and stumping bugs and hopefully re-balancing the game to deal wilh misinformation. Which by the way, should have been corrected/updated before the release of the product.

4

There’s a post on canny asking for the squad sizes to be increased if you want to add your name to it. https://phoenixpoint.canny.io/feedback/p/dont-limit-squad-size

5

It’s been some time (last play through attempt) where I had to defend a crowded PP Base. I don’t recall how many units where deployed, but way more than 9 (perhaps 16?).

6

Yes, good way to check, I thought recruits in a plane at the base wouldn’t participate, had 9 soldiers and 1 vehicle, low level non equipped soldiers participated. I remind 3 and I think there was 4 in plane.

In term of slots, it’s 15, or 16 if I don’t remind well. I can check with some reload with 9 + vehicle + 4 + 2.

EDIT: Ok 16 plane slots max for base defense. 13 soldiers and a vehicle. There was 9 soldiers and a vehicle in base + 3 soldiers in a plane at base + 2 soldiers in a second plane at base.

7

I don’t even want larger squads, 8 is fine. I do wonder though why it’s not either 6 (one Manticore) or 12 (two Manticores). Seems weird that you can bring 12 guys to a mission site but then 4 of them have to chill on the aircraft.

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Late in the game, I basically have 3 units. 1 is my crack Citadel or Haven Defense mix.(5 per Helios = 10). I can pick and choose the units for the particular task they have at hand. I don’t use the same mix for different jobs. Basically they airborne all the time unless fighting or healing/resting up.

The other 2 are my base defense squads – 7 units per squad. Again, 2 Helios per team (fast transit between bases).

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It’s because the largest ship has eight slots, nothing more to it.

10

Makes sense then, haven’t progressed to that yet. Just assumed we’re stuck with Manticores for the whole campaign.