I just finished a Defend the Data Tap in April. Only wound I took was -1hp on the Haven Advisor, a Technical.
There were 2 Specialists on the reinforcing Squad, both with Field Surgeon.
But the Haven Technical didn't get the benefit of those Field Surgeons. Back in the Avenger he's wounded for the next 7 days.
Reloaded a savegame from the battle. I have the mod New Passive Icons. On all the Squad soldiers there were 2 passive icons for Field Surgeon. For the Haven Advisor and the 4 Resistance Fighters, no Field Surgeon icon.
Haven Advisor not helped by Field Surgeon on Squad Specialist
Re: Haven Advisor not helped by Field Surgeon on Squad Specialist
Should be working as intended. The specialists were on the squad you have sent, the Liaison soldier and the fighters were on a separate squad.
All per squad abilities only work for the soldiers on that squad, not on the map itself. I think War of the Chosen introduces a slight change to that mechanic, but I will need to check it in action next time I have a rescue VIP with extra resistance fighters on it.
All per squad abilities only work for the soldiers on that squad, not on the map itself. I think War of the Chosen introduces a slight change to that mechanic, but I will need to check it in action next time I have a rescue VIP with extra resistance fighters on it.