power up tidal wave components with upgrades so when they combine he is a unit.  [[Raider Storm Cloud Infantry Electronic Warfare]] and [[Raider Detour Infantry Demolitions]] are default characters to deploy. they have low health and defense so you can make sure they are the characters to be kod/absorbe damage and not tidal wave components. also detour can help draw through deck for more important upgrades. swap out detour for [[Brunt Artillery Drone]] for a more durable character if desired.