Dispatch: Missions Guide

Steam Community guide by Chunky.

Introduction

I was taking down some notes for achievement hunting. Thought I'd might as well put it in a guide for anyone who's interested.
The game released less than 6 hours as of this writing. Everything is very much a work-in-progress. If there's any issues, just let me know.
Guide is done for now. Experience calculation is still unconfirmed, but that was never the main focus.
I'll be back next week on the 29th when Episodes 3 & 4 drop. Special thanks to the kind folks in the comments who helped out!
Alright, going through the Episodes 3 & 4 right now. With the multiple roster changes and paths to take, it's gonna take a while to map out all the possibilities.
It's Episdoe 5 & 6 week. This week seems much simpler, like a calm before the storm for next week's finale...
Alright, the game is now fully released in all its glory! There are multiple endings, and now we can actually plan with knowledge of what we're working towards.
This has been truly an enjoyable experience. I'm hoping we get a sequel, bur for now, time to fully study and understand this game.
It'll take me time to fully update the guide. I always try to test information myself before posting whenever I can. That's not possible for stuff like easier methods for achievements I've already collected. Game also has multiple branching paths, so again, more time.
People have been commenting asking for recommendations, so I'll try to come up with general recommendations for the greatest chance of success.

Episode 1 Missions

Basic missions will have requirements for each of the 5 stats (Intellect, Combat, Vigor, Charisma, Mobility). If the shape outlined by the mission's requirements is completely covered by the outline of your team's stats, the mission will 100% succeed.
Some missions will show a raised hand (✋) when your team arrives, allowing you to choose options. Those options are either give auto-success if certain characters are present, or they test a single stat instead of all 5.
It is generally recommended to click on new missions as soon as you have the appropriate team ready. Another recommendation is to click on the ✅ after each mission to confirm the results as soon as possible.
For episode 1, the 6 heroes in the training segment do not have abilities, and do not gain experience from completing missions.
MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedAssault on Criminal Hideout!643112Phenomaman (80%) - Tutorial requirement.Investigate the Dorm Room!122482Brainbook + Anyone except Brickhouse (100%).
Wait until this team is fully rested before beginning the next mission, "Art Exhibit Opening!".Art Exhibit Opening!--Moves-3Jokes-3Facts-32Sweetalker > JokesHigh Speed Chase!737112Phenomaman + Brainbook (100%)Monster Attack!493423Brickhouse + Equilibrium (100%)Attack on the Hospital!-----2Pom Pom > Flip.
Note: Every hero has an auto-success option.Help Grandma Cross the Road!125111Brainbook (94%)Negotiate with Hostage Takers!242853Phenomama + Sweetalker (100%)Chase El Diabolito!699224Pom Pom + Brickhouse + Equilibrium

Episode 2 Missions

From Episode 2, if you select an auto-success option, the character that enabled it gets more exp. (Seems like they get one-third more exp. Further testing required.)
Some missions might appear only if you fail other missions. For example, failing the mission "Blaze in the Burbs" unlocks "Bigger Blaze in the Burbs".
Some missions will provide a second set of options if you fail. For example, on the mission "Fight at Crypto Night", if you choose "Dynamic Duo" but don't meet the requirement, another set of options will be offered: to either "Host a drinking contest." or "Fight the Fight-Men".
Recommendations are targeted towards getting the "Shift Was Lit" achievement (Completed a Z-Team Shift Without Missing or Failing a Call)
MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedLost Balloon113211Flambae (100%)VAND-GO Opening111331Sonar-Man (100%)Cray Cray Bidet-----0HackingFight at Crypto-NightFight-5--Badass-3 Dynamic-4 Dumbass-5 Drinking-6-3Prism > Makeover
Upon level up, upgrade her INT.
You may wish to unlock abilities for Prism, Golem and Coupe before sending Prism out. (See section Abilities)Retrieve Stolen Boat123121Invisigal (83%)Museum Robbery-Power-3Weave-3--2Sonar-Bat > PowerIn the Zone111441Prism (83%)
Remember to upgrade her INT, or it’ll be 65%.Blaze in the Burbs-Body-4--Hose-21Golem > BodyBigger Blaze in the Burbs--Circumvent-6Convince-3-2You shouldn't see this mission if going for 0 failures/misses.
Golem / Malevola have auto-success options.Apprehend Art Thieves215242Invisigal + Coupe (100%)Send Sonar As SecurityWing-10--Yourself-2 Story-1-1Sonar-Any > "Tell a Story"
Upgrade Charisma + Intellect on level up.Send Literally Anyone Else152411Punch Up if you want the 180 party-wide XP.Juvenile Pickpocket At Large--Escort-3Pep Talk-3-1Malevola > Scare (Auto-Success)
Sonar also has an auto-success option.Locate Stolen Art-Protect-3Thieves-3--2Invisigal (Auto-Success) / Coupe (Auto-Success)Granny's Donuts-----1Story
Credit to Captain Smollett for:
Pointing out I'd missed the "Apprehend Art Thieves" mission,
Coupe's auto-success option for "Locate Stolen Art",
The options for "Bigger Blaze in the Burbs" mission.
Credit to Watchman for pointing out I didn't save the "Apprehend Art Thieves" mission edit. My bad; I got a error while editing, and the one time the edit successfully saved, I missed the mission info.

Episode 3 Missions - Shift 1

Under construction
Special circumstances: Your team is under pressure to not get fired. This means:

1. Team members refuse to swap out once assigned for certain missions.

To clear members off missions: Exit back onto the map by clicking "Close". Then re-select the mission to clear the member selection. This will allow you to pick new heroes.
For example, you won't be able to send anybody solo for the first mission (Beach Clean Up). However, you can keep picking the first member, then exiting to map and choosing again, until the game randomly assigns you the second member you like.

2. Random members will force themselves onto missions.

For a couple of missions, certain members will force themselves onto the mission. This is bad, as they'll then try to sabotage each other enroute to the mission. Use the trick above to reset team selection for a mission.
Amaranth in the comments notes that certain members might not sabotage each other due to synergy. Shock4ndAwe in the comments corroborates that synergy pairs do not sabotage each other.
The original synergy pairs from the demo are:

• Sonar + Malevola
• Flambae + Prism
• Invisigal + Golem
• Punch Up + Coupe
  Tested and confirmed, the above synergy pairs do not sabotage each other.

3. Try to sabotage others.

Sabotage events happen where your team sabotages each other and you get 3 choices (roll vs select stat) to resolve the issue.
Non-synergy members out on mission together can sabotage each other. Sometimes, your members at base will literally leave base to sabotage someone on their way back from a mission.
Sabotaged members do not contribute their stats towards mission completion, and gain no XP from mission success.
Failing a sabotage mission can result in injury.

List of Sabotage Missions

NameCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectHackingRecommendedSonar-Withstand-2Track-1-Plug-4-TrackFlambaeBlast-1---Calm-3YesBlastInvisigalBreak-3-Ditch-3-Pay-3-DitchPunch UpFight-4Force-1--Mind-2-ForcePrismBlast-5Push-3-Distract-4--DistractMalevolaFight-4-Run-3Play-4--PlayGolem-Pry-4-Ask-1Incorporate-4-Pry / AskCoupe--Evade-1Befriend-4Entice-4-EvadeCoupe (Mission "Landslide")Splash-5-Backstroke-4Describe-2--Backstroke
This variant occurs while going to mission “Landslide”.
Ah, management: Love how it makes work harder.

Episode 3 Shift 1 Missions

Below are the actual missions. Following the recommendations should result in only 3 Sabotage missions:
MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedBeach Clean Up153412Golem (53%) + Punch Up (43%)Sabotage Mission 1------See “Sabotage Missions”.Undercover Drug Bust212452Upgrade Sonar’s CHA to 4 & INT to 5. Sonar-Human (100%)Trouble at the Tailgate562122Invisigal +Golem (100%)Learn about SDN Scammer112652Flambae + PrismSabotage Mission 2------See “Sabotage Missions”.Drug Deal Shut Down884223Only if Undercover Drug Bust fails.
You should not see this mission if going for 0 failures/misses.Assault on the Drug Base773223Sonar-Bat(Coffee) + MalevolaLandslide132252Sonar-Human(80%) + Coupe (Will get sabotaged, see below)Coupe SabotagedSplash-5-Backstroke-4Describe-2-1Backstroke
Coupe will get injured from Malevola’s sword after returning.Save the Mascot in Peril346112Invisigal +GolemInvestigate Tip255132Punch Up + CoupeHack the Scammer-----HackingMutually exclusive with "Investigate Tip".
Recommend "Investigate Tip" for the XP.Runaway Train166122Sonar-Bat + MalevolaParking Lot Backup112452Flambae + PrismBurglary in Progress-----StoryStory
Credit to Amaranth for providing the stats for Investigate Tip. Checked and confirmed accurate.
Credit to QuietBird for recommendations for the last wave of 4 missions (Save the Mascot in Peril, Investigate Tip, Runaway Train and Parking Lot Backup). Corroborated by ThePhilippineDoc and Whyd you kill my cat?.
Credit to Whyd you kill my cat?  for recommendation of adding Flambae to Learn About the SDN Scammer to boost synergy with Prism.

Episode 3 Missions - Shift 2

Second Shift

MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedPersonal Shopper442121Golem
(Choose [GIVE HIM THE CHAIR] at the meeting, otherwise he’ll be unavailable at the start of the shift.)Line CutterFight-2--Serenade-5-2Prism solo > StarRitualistic SolicitationDestroy-2--Free-5-2Sonar-Human + MalevolaUnderground Fighting Ring773313Flambae + Prism + Punch UpPersonal Security551212Sonar-Bat + MalevolaFight in the Tournament-Tough-5---1Upgrade Punch Up’s VIG to at least 5.
Punch Up > Tough (if Vigor >= 5)Shut Down Tournament553613-Flight School-----1Send Flambae.
Coupe is resting, and Sonar-Human helps with Bone Zone.
While this mission doesn’t count down, if all other missions are completed, this mission disappears.Personal Security II: The RideChallenge-5Shield-5---2Invisigal > Disarm (auto-success).
Coupe also has an auto-success option.Debate the Bone Zone211752Sonar-Human + MalevolaHero Training-----1Flambae > SupernovaLightningstruck Strikes Again887154Punch Up + Sonar-Bat (Coffee) + PrismBank RobberyBrawl-7-Rescue-7--3Hacking available.
Golem > Hack if you intend to cut Coupe
/ Golem + Coupe if you intend to cut Sonar.
20/20 calls.

Episode 4 Missions

First Shift

MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedMoving Away144221Flambae,
Must succeed to proc SupernovaJoin the Cult-Power-6-Pretend-6Explain-62Choose this only if you cut Sonar.
Punch UpSend Malevola---Trick-5Investigate-52Choose this if you cut Coupe
Sonar-Human + MalevolaCar Drives Off Cliff-Compress-5Rush-7Kiss-6Resuscitation>7,Fail > Page 23Flambae > FlyBrawl at the Football Game884233Invisigal + Punch Up + GolemNostalgically YoursDestroy-7---Deactivate-73The Wolves Inside Us > FlambaeMoving In146222Sonar-Bat + MalevolaSubstitute Teacher655133Invisigal + GolemDemolition10102113Fla + PunCriminal Minds116172Prism + Malevola (Coffee)
Only if Coupe was cut. Punch Up will take a break after this mission.Wellness Check331893Only if Sonar was cut.
Malevola will take a break after this mission.Mall Looting Youths286111Flambae (Upgrade VIG first)Superhero Squabble in Aisle 9Force-???--Lighten-5-2Prism > Mediate
Hacking available.Theatrically Yours--Crawl-7-Activate-73Standing Alive > Invisigal + Golem > CrawlHero Training-----1Sonar > ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥Furniture, Assemble111161Sonar-HumanDog Walking156211FlambaeDog Finding116512Only if “Dog Walking” fails.Comically YoursHit-7-Jump--2Invisigal > Mecha Man Prime > Can’t
15/15 Calls.

Second Shift

MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedStop the Assassination10610134Flambae + Invisigal + Golem + Waterboy
Waterboy will injure a teammate with puddles.Hero Training-----1Prism > Perfect CopySubscriber Recruitment Day111521PrismI Need A Hero-Flex-6-Charm-6-1Malevola > PullMascot Match-Up442412Flambae + GolemDiscern the Target-----HackHackAssassination Takedown944173Flambae + Prisn + Malevola-100%Baby Kaiju AttackWrestle--Lure-?,Fail > Page 2 PretendTranslate-82Golem > AdoptEx-Hero in Crisis181612Flambae + PrismMeet the Handler132642Sonar-Human + Punch Up (100%)Humor the Brainteaser----Correct-11Waterboy > The Wolves Inside Us > Standing Alive > Mecha Man PrimeFind the Brainteaser166132Mutually exclusive with "Humor the Brainteaser". Recommend doing "Humor the Brainteaser" for its low stat requirement.
Credit to Ricko for stat requirements for "Join the Cult". Tested and confirmed.
Credit to Whyd you kill my cat? for reminding me I'd forgotten to write Invisigal in recommendations for "Comically Yours".
Credit to DreadDawson and Whyd you kill my cat? for Golem's auto-success in "Baby Kaiju Attack".

Episode 5 Missions

Under Construction.
New Mechanic - Stat Thresholds: If the stats of your team hit certain thresholds, they'll affect the outcome of the mission. Effects can be negative (auto-failure) or positive (Double XP).
Some missions have auto-fail thresholds lower than the mission requirements. This means there is no possible team that can 100% succeed using raw stats. In those situations, synergy comes in handy, as they give a flat bonus to success.

Shift 1

Shift 1 is a normal shift.
MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedTalent of Torrance132632TestingRescue Transit Workers--Speed-?-Survey-64Testing
Punch Up/Golem have character options.Talent of Torrance Throwdown1321032TestingAliens Among Us---Improvise-?Enlighten-51Testing
Phenomaman has character option.Stalker Stalking Film ShootCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellect2 (Hacking available)TestingAnti-Bullying Seminar243843TestingYour Big Break, Kid112621TestingSewage ClogCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellect3Testing
Mutually exclusive with "Sewage Spill”Sewage Spill175152Testing
Mutually exclusive with "Sewage Spill”Performance Art331551TestingRefinery Explosion101010174Testing

Shift 2

During Shift 2, there's a power outage after your first mission (Lost Pet).
The map will be divided into 3 areas: (East, Central, West). You will choose an area to restore power, hack to restore the power, and then complete that area's calls. Once done, you'll choose another area and repeat until all 3 areas have regained power and all calls are completed.
Make sure all your heroes are returned and rested before starting the next area's hacking mission.
MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedLost Pet116532TestingEast Torrance Power Outage-----Hack-Central Torrance Power Outage-----Hack-West Torrance Power Outage-----Hack-Hero Training-----HackTesting
Appears after your 2nd area.

West Torrance

MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedPower Outage Looting886113TestingMissing Teens---Cool-6Lecture-?2Search the beach
Option for MalevolaMulti-Car Pile-Up288143TestingThe Wheelies1>186>6(DoubleXP)22Testing

Central Torrance

MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedEvacuation Assistance11663>6(DoubleXP)2TestingThwart Graffiti Vandals216121TestingStabilize Experiment1>5(Fail)691104TestingVANDLABS RobberyFight-10Consume-?--Decompose-?4Testing
Option for Sonar & Coupe & Phenomaman.

East Torrance

MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedAir Team Rescue-----3Testing
Mutually exclusive with "Ground Team Rescue”Ground Team Rescue-Catch-10---3Testing
Mutually exclusive with "Air Team Rescue”Senior Home Check-Up126683TestingRepairs Required1>6(Fail)8917?TestingSuper Tantrum?>8(DoubleXP)????TestingShipment Robbery?????4Testing

Episode 6 Missions

Episode 6 sent me so hard I forgot to upload the mission list.
MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedCat Sitter WantedF-Wrestle-?Stand-?Run-F-Love-8F-Bribe-?4Testing Option for GolemOn Standby114311TestingCyberbully-----HackingHacking(Timed,Charges,Antivirus-1)Housekeeping1155>7(DoubleXP)11Testing#1 Phenoma-Fan774113TestingHaunting on Cravens Ave---Calm-7Investigate-72Testing Option for MalevolaRoast of Mayor Yao1>11972TestingRed Alert101081>7(DoubleXP)14TestingHero Training-----1TestingLARP Gone WrongBarbarian-?Knight-7Rogue-Bard-?-4TestingYachtie Afterparty788144TestingDelivery Bots27<7(DoubleXP)9113TestingMelt the Ice?????1Flambae only Mutually exclusive with “Break the Ice”.Break the Ice10851>7(DoubleXP)44Testing Mutually exclusive with “Melt the Ice”.Shipment Down18813>5(DoubleXP)3TestingReprogram the Bots1>4(Auto-Fail)161102TestingSewer Surveyance-F-Protect-8-Kindness-Diplomatic-4Testing Option for Sonar

Episode 7 Missions

Episode 7 is relatively short in terms of missions.
MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedBeached Whales1108113Testing Sonar Route: Flambae + GolemLand Slip’n’SlideKnock-?Endure-?--?>6(DoubleXP)3TestingUp-chuck148164Testing: Sonar Route: Sonar + MalevolaRunaway Car-----HackingHacking
(Timed,Antivirus[3],Coils)Self-Sabotage1104813Testing: Sonar Route: Sonar + Flambae + WaterboyFarmers Market Attack6>8(Auto-Fail)53112Testing: Sonar Route: Punch Up + PrismRescue Bone Zone10>7(DoubleXP)82423Sonar Route: Malevola + Golem + WaterboyPolarizing Interview---Over-hype-?Facts-81Testing Option available for Sonar.Training-----?Punch Up > Squeeze InRunning Late1110>6(DoubleXP)112TestingPlay It Safe?????4Mutually exclusive with “Go All Out”Go All Out10>7(DoubleXP)106144Mutually exclusive with “Play It Safe” Sonar Route: Sonar-H + Flambae + Punch UpThe Floodening--Fetch-Examine3Sonar Route: TestingThe Floodening Returns11010254Only appears if “The Floodening Fails”Fire in the Rain11010>6(DoubleXP)13?Testing

Episode 8 Missions

Alright, this is the big one. Episode 8 has a lot of missions that are purely tests of your hero's stats.
I'll break it into 4 sections for now:
Note: If you chose to defend Invisigal, the team members who voted to cut Invisigal will suffer a morale penalty (reduced stats).

• Start
• Phenomaman / Waterboy joins
• Rest on-site protocol active
• Coverage expanded

8.1 Start

MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedBomb Threat172152GolemEvacuation Order1116>5(DoubleXP)42PrismReturn to Crypto Night862112Punch UpCapture Experiment 1067486113Punch Up + GolemLocate the Tracker-----HackingWait as long as possible to give your team time to rest before rescuing Flambae.
(Antivirus[1],Charge[1])
On the map, move right 3 times to the Warehouses. Once the map zooms in, move up 3 times to the Refinery.Rescue Flambae188112Punch Up + GolemHelp Brainbook111361PrismShopping Spree5>5(DoubleXP)87113?Locate Sonar’s Tracker-----HackingMutually exclusive with the other “Locate X’s Tracker”. (Antivirus[1],Frequency) On the map, it’s in the top-left (top row, 3rd from left). Once the map zooms in, it’s in the top-right (2nd row from top, rightmost column)Locate Waterboy’s Tracker-----HackingMutually exclusive with the other “Locate X’s Tracker”. (Antivirus[1],Frequency) On the map, move right 3 times, then move up 4 times all the way to the top. Once the map zooms in, Waterboy is all the way in the top-left corner.
Rescue Team Member 1138112The team member you located will have easier stats for their mission.Rescue Team Member 2169112The team member you didn’t locate will have higher stat requirements for rescue.S-S-S-S-Sewer Bomb15118?Help Sweetalker---Speech-8-2?

8.2 Phenomaman / Waterboy joins

MissionCombatVigorMobilityCharismaIntellectSlotsRecommendedReturn of the KaijuAttackBreak---4I suspect there’s additional options if Golem adopted the baby Kaiju. Need to test with a different save.Witch Hunt---Rally-Reason-4Phenomaman > Auto-SuccessBoom!186132?The Summoning8910114Sonar + MalevolaEscape Artist286333Flambae + Pris