Episode 2: Onboard - Complete Walkthrough
Release Date: October 22, 2025 | Duration: 3-4 hours | Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Episode Overview
Episode 2 “Onboard” introduces the real Z-Team members and increases gameplay complexity. Robert continues adapting to his dispatcher role while building relationships and facing more challenging missions.
Key Story Moments
The Real Z-Team Introduction
Heroes Unlocked:
- Invisigal (Courtney) - Former villain, combat specialist
- Prism - Illusion master, versatile hero
- Malevola - Intellect and charisma specialist
- Sonar - Transformation abilities, support role
- Punch Up - Unkillable tank
- Coupe - Former assassin, precision striker
The Twinks Incident
Situation: Robert accidentally crushes his Twinks (in-game snack)
CRITICAL CHOICE: How to Handle It
Option A: Chastise Sonar
- Impact: Establishes strict, authoritative leadership
- Relationship: -5 with Sonar
- Leadership Style: Boss-focused
- Future: More professional boundaries
Option B: Get More Twinks (Laugh It Off)
- Impact: Shows flexibility and humor
- Relationship: +5 with Sonar, +3 team morale
- Leadership Style: Friend-focused
- Future: More casual team dynamics
Recommendation: Get More Twinks for better team morale and relationships
Missions Guide
Mission 1: Armed Robbery
Requirements: Combat 3, Mobility 2 Recommended: Invisigal (Combat 4, Mobility 3) Strategy: Solo deployment Success Rate: 90%+
Mission 2: Hostage Situation
Requirements: Charisma 4, Intellect 2 Recommended: Prism (Charisma 4) + Malevola (Intellect 4) Strategy: Dual deployment for coverage Success Rate: 85-95%
Mission 3: Technical Emergency
Requirements: Intellect 4, Vigor 2 Recommended: Malevola (Intellect 4) Strategy: Solo with backup option Success Rate: 80-90%
Mission 4: Monster Attack
Requirements: Combat 3, Vigor 3, Charisma 3 Recommended: Punch Up (Vigor 4, Combat 3) + Prism (Charisma 4) Strategy: Tank + support combo Success Rate: 90%+
Mission 5-6: Simultaneous Emergencies
First Time: You’ll face 2-3 simultaneous missions Strategy:
- Prioritize high-casualty missions
- Use your developed roster rotation
- Accept possible failure on lowest priority
Character Development
Sonar Introduction
Unique Mechanic: Form Transformation
- Changes stats between missions
- Plan ahead for upcoming mission types
- Can swap Combat/Intellect with Charisma/Vigor
Building Relationship:
- Positive dialogue choices
- Deploy frequently to show trust
- Support transformation strategy
Personal Conversations
Invisigal Conversation:
- Learn about her past as Invisibitch
- Foundation for Episode 3 romance option
- Supportive choices = +relationship
Blonde Blazer Check-In:
- Professional development discussion
- Foundation for Episode 3 romance option
- Competence + respect = +relationship
Strategy Guide
Hero Leveling Priority (Episode 2)
Must Level:
- Invisigal: Combat to 5 (XP farming with Wolf Pack)
- Prism: Charisma to 5 (versatility)
- Malevola: Intellect to 5 (technical missions)
Secondary Priority: 4. Punch Up: Vigor to 5 (tank) 5. Coupe: Combat to 5 (backup DPS)
XP Farming Strategy
Invisigal Wolf Pack Abuse:
- Deploy Invisigal SOLO on easy combat missions
- Wolf Pack doubles XP for entire team
- Best missions: Armed robbery, simple combat
- Can level team 1-2 levels this episode
Cooldown Management
Episode 2 Rotation:
- Tier 1: Invisigal, Prism, Malevola (primary)
- Tier 2: Punch Up, Coupe, Sonar (secondary)
- Keep 6 heroes in active rotation
- Never deploy fatigued heroes (40%+)
Important Choices
Leadership Style Consistency
Your Episode 1 choices should guide Episode 2:
- Compassionate (Episode 1) → Flexible, team-focused (Twinks)
- Ruthless (Episode 1) → Strict, results-focused (Chastise)
Consistency = Better team morale and clearer character development
Romance Foundations
For Blonde Blazer Romance (Episode 3):
- Show competence in missions
- Respectful professional dialogue
- Accept her guidance
- Build relationship to 6+
For Invisigal Romance (Episode 3):
- Support her redemption arc
- Deploy her frequently (shows trust)
- Positive personal conversations
- Build relationship to 6+
Episode 2 Completion Checklist
- Complete all 4-6 missions
- Unlock all Z-Team members
- Handle Twinks incident
- Level core 3 heroes to level 3+
- Build relationships with romance interests to 6+
- Understand cooldown rotation system
- Try Invisigal Wolf Pack XP farming
- Prepare 6-hero roster for Episode 3
Preparation for Episode 3
CRITICAL PREPARATION: Episode 3 contains the permanent romance choice. Before starting Episode 3:
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Decide Your Romance Path:
- Blonde Blazer (authority romance)
- Invisigal (redemption romance)
- Neither (team unity/solo leader)
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Build Target Relationship to 7+:
- Complete personal conversations
- Positive dialogue choices
- Show competence and trust
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Hero Stats Goal:
- Core 3 heroes at level 4-5
- Primary stats at 5+
- 6 viable heroes for rotation
Navigation
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