The leadership of the Kroot is not fixed, instead is considered equal to their points value. Normally it is 7, but if they are upgraded with a 6+ Armor save it increeases to 8. Note that the presence of a Kroot Shaper, Kroot Hounds or a Krootox doesn't directly affect the Leadership of the squad.
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