I think there is a bug involved. Everyone in Havoc squad is a trooper, and therefore can wear heavy armor. This is also stated in the codex, under each member. But, I am unable to equip: Trooper, Heavy armor, type orange equipment, on them (specifically in the case of Elara). I put in a bug concerning this and I hope next big update or any in between can resolve this mishap, so I can start making her look cute.
There is even one orange set that allows me to wear one piece, because it just states its 'Requires: Heavy Armor', but I can't equip the other same, respective pieces, because the item description has 'Requires: Trooper, Heavy Armor'
This is how I know its a bug or an oversight, on the devs part. Can't wait
Thank you.