Squad

The Squad is the base of all online play in the game Xenoblade Chronicles X. It is unlocked upon finishing . 
Up to 32 online players can participate in a Squad. These squads allow various types of gameplay to occur, although they primarily allow for the completion of BLADE Missions.
==Squad Selection==
After completing , the player is asked to choose which type of Squad they would like to participate in. This screen will always appear when starting a game while connected to the Internet. When starting the game, the track Melancholia plays on this screen.
On the bottom right of the screen, there is a screen labeled "Conquest Progress." This is represented by a progress bar that encircles a globe of the planet Mira, and increases as players from Squads around the world collect Reward Tickets. When this bar is fully filled, the mission The Final Menace will be revealed to all squads.
Squads are identified by an alphanumeric code followed by the words "Lifehold Squad" or "Conquest Squad" depending on the squad type. Once a squad is joined, the player will be able to load their save. Players are allowed to change their Squad at any time by selecting "Social" in the main menu, followed by "Squad Select".
===Lifehold Squads===
These squads are labeled as "For those who want an immersive single-player experience." These squads are typically designed for general play, with less of a focus on BLADE Mission-related work.
When selected, the message says "Your request to join this squad has been approved. The whole of NLA is counting on you!"
===Conquest Squads===
These squads are labeled as "For those who want to focus on multiplayer play." These squads are intended for players that want to focus on Squad Tasks and Squad Missions; however, there is no discernible difference between the Lifehold and Conquest squads.
When selected, the message says "Your request to join this squad has been approved. Help further Mira's conquest by defeating dangerous indigens!"
===Friends' Squads===
Selecting this option allows players to join the squads of their Wii U friends, whether they be Lifehold or Conquest. Additionally, by pressing ZR/ZL, there is a Favorites' Squads page, which allows them to join squads of players that they have deemed their favorite (unless they've been blocked for any reason).
==Squad Functions==
Participating in a Squad grants benefits that aren't otherwise available offline.
===Player Lists===
Players are able to see what other squad members are doing, as well as send friend requests to them and add them as favorites.
===Division Support===
Being in the same region as another player grants the chance to receive their Division Support buff.
===BLADE Mission===
At certain times during the day, a timed BLADE Mission will be offered to all members of the Squad. There are 20 total missions, and each one has five Squad Tasks. If the squad can complete all five Squad Tasks and each of the Squad Missions offered through Squad Task completion, the BLADE Mission is completed. All contributions to the mission grant Reward Tickets, which can be used to get rare s.
====Squad Task====
The Squad Tasks are represented by five panels. The requirements can be seen by holding R and pressing L to cycle through the panels to see their requirements. Most require hunting specific enemies or Tyrants, but some also require collecting specific s.
====Squad Mission====
When a Squad Task is completed, one or two Squad Missions is offered at the Network Console in the BLADE Barracks. Completing them will Reward Tickets, s, and Precious Resources, as well as some rare Skell weapons.
Certain Squad Missions are locked behind hidden tasks within other Squad Missions.
===Mission Recruitment===
Players within squads can invite others to Squad Missions and Global Nemesis missions. Doing so will allow other players to view the host's version of the BLADE Barracks as well as any Holofigures they wish to show. Additionally, all players will get more Reward Tickets for completing the Squad Mission.
However, the team shares the same pool of 3 retries, so a party wipe can be more fatal for a group than it would be for a single player.
===Treasure Deal===
Squad members can choose to Treasure Deal s, , Skell weapons, Skell armor, and Augments from enemy drops to other players in the Squad. One person at random will be able to win this deal by pressing the "-" button when the deal is offered.
===Achievements===
Achievements earned by other squad members will be shown to other members of the squad. When they select the "Achievements" menu, the requirements for that achievement will be revealed to them.
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==Gallery==
XCX squad selection.jpg|The Squad Selection menu with conquest progress 1/8 filled
XCX squad selection conquest.jpg|With "Conquest Squads" highlighted
XCX squad joined.jpg|The message for joining a squad
Category:Gameplay mechanics (XCX)