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# Barracks

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The **Barracks** is the central hub for managing your characters. From creating new characters to forming squads, the Barracks provides everything you need to oversee and optimize your team.

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The Barracks offers a wide range of functionality, organized into different tabs and options:

1. [**Create New Characters**](/main-screen/barracks/characters-and-character-creation.md)
   * Grow up to six characters by selecting their class and customizing their attributes.
2. **Character List Overview**
   * View a complete list of all your characters.
   * Filter characters by status (idle, foraging, exploring, etc.) for easy management.
3. [**Access Character Window**](/main-screen/barracks/characters-and-character-creation.md)
   * Select a character to open their detailed profile.
   * Review stats, abilities, and progress in their respective window.
4. [**Perform Actions with Characters**](/main-screen/barracks/actions.md)
   * Choose a character and assign them to different activities:
     * **Fighting**
     * **Exploring**
     * **Foraging**
5. [**Manage Character Equipment**](/main-screen/barracks/equipment.md)
   * Equip and optimize gear for your characters to enhance their stats and abilities.
6. [**Form Squads**](/main-screen/barracks/squads.md)
   * Combine characters into squads for group-based activities.
   * Access the **Squad Tab** to organize and lead your squads into battle.