Do unarmed strikes count as operative weapons for the purposes of applying dex to your attack rolls?
They don't have the "operative" tag on the weapons table.
In short, no.
They don't have the "operative" tag on the weapons table.
In short, no.
But it also means that Weapon Specialization gives full level to damage with Unarmed Strikes since they are not 'Small Arms' or 'Operative' weapons.
Or, if you are a Vesk, 1.5*your level.