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It does not matter what rank or position someone has, except for this: Squad Leaders are the center of all activity in the Stormtrooper Corps. There is no single position that holds more responsibility for or control of the success of the Vast Empire army. It is imperative to keep on top of things, to know what is expected of you, and to raise the activity levels of the Corps to the highest it can be.

A good Squad Leader is a person who is willing to do the extra work to keep things organized and running efficiently.

You must be willing to organize your missions and your people. You must strive to be aware of the many different planets, creatures, weapons, and specialties you will deal with in any mission.

When it comes to your group try to recognize the newer players. Subtle things will tell you if they are new and try to coach them a bit. Try to discourage the abusive treatment towards them in your group just because they are fresh to the game. If they are new, they are likely to be cautious as well. Tell them the rules for being in the squad and chances are good they will pay attention.

A Squad Leader also should consider training for some of the other combat and support professions over his career. This should be augmented with research into their strengths, weaknesses and abilities. With this information, you can better organize your resources of people and know what to expect. It will also assist in knowing how much your group can take and what spots need to be addressed. Do not be afraid to ask the skills of the characters in the group.

Most importantly, a Squad Leader should be able to find the balance for his group. Not the balance of combat and support but the balance of experience for the group and fun. This does, however, tend to limit some of your fun as you handle research and paperwork for each mission. Be assured that this work does translate into more fun to be had by your individual squad members.