Status: Accepted
Date: 2026-05-23
Context#
Operators appear across cells as campaign characters, PvP operators, tactics specialists, and arcade avatars.
Decision#
V4 uses one canonical Operator data table. Cell-specific behavior is expressed through loadout, ability, animation, and ruleset adapters rather than duplicate operator records.
Consequences#
- Roster validation must reject duplicate operator identities.
- Localization, cosmetics, voice libraries, and progression attach to the canonical operator row.
- Cell-specific balance can vary without forking identity data.