Stealthing, sneak up and open with a hidden strike, knocking the mob to the floor, followed by an eviscerate. More mobs behind me so I toss a frag, followed by a carbine burst if they're grouped up. Oh, now I'm getting focused, roll to cover and drop an explosive probe and a snipe until Vector gets one or two down. That one's low, pop him with Overload Shot, throw another frag at the strong, run up, Shiv, Debilitate, and drop two lacerates on him. The class feels very mobile, has so many options for ranged or melee, and is just awesome. Yes, your strongest attacks are melee attacks, that's intentional, you're a close quarters killer. But you have TONS of ranged options too. Short ranged shots (Overload and Carbine), long range AoE (Frag Grenade), and you can always drop to cover for some Sniping if you need to be at range (and if you're getting focused, cover helps reduce damage too). Yes, you shoot your gun, but Operative is clearly about knifing b$$ches in the back. Just admit it, you didn't read the description well enough first.