Puzzle Solutions
Complete solutions and guides for all puzzles in Dispatch. Click to reveal answers when you're stuck!
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Which Mecha Man Contains the Bomb?
Episode 3: The Mecha Man Crisis • Difficulty: Hard
In Episode 3, you face four giant mechanical suits (Mecha Men), and one of them contains a bomb that will detonate unless you identify and defuse it in time. This is one of the most challenging puzzles in the game.
⚡ Quick Answer (Click to Reveal)
Mecha Man #3 (Blue Unit)
The bomb is in the Blue Mecha Man
🔍 How to Identify the Correct Mecha Man (Click for Detailed Explanation)
Step 1: Check Serial Numbers
Each Mecha Man has a serial number visible on its chest panel. Pay close attention to the sequence:
- Mecha Man #1:Serial WX-2047 (Red Unit)
- Mecha Man #2:Serial WX-2048 (Yellow Unit)
- Mecha Man #3:Serial WX-2051 (Blue Unit) ⚠️ OUT OF SEQUENCE!
- Mecha Man #4:Serial WX-2049 (Green Unit)
🔑 Key Clue: The Blue Mecha Man (#3) jumps from 2048 to 2051, skipping two numbers. This indicates it was manufactured separately from the others!
Step 2: Examine Wiring Colors
Look through the chest panel's inspection window to see the internal wiring:
- Mecha Man #1:Green wiring (standard)
- Mecha Man #2:Blue wiring (standard)
- Mecha Man #3:Red wiring ⚠️ NON-STANDARD!
- Mecha Man #4:Yellow wiring (standard)
🔑 Key Clue: Red wiring is inconsistent with standard Mecha Man electrical systems, suggesting modification or tampering.
Step 3: Listen to Audio Cues
Use your headphones! Each Mecha Man emits different sounds:
- Mecha Man #1:Slow, steady ticking (1 tick per 2 seconds)
- Mecha Man #2:No audible ticking (silent)
- Mecha Man #3:Rapid ticking ⚠️ (3 ticks per second) - BOMB TIMER!
- Mecha Man #4:Medium ticking (1 tick per second)
🔑 Key Clue: The rapid ticking pattern is characteristic of a countdown timer, not standard Mecha Man hydraulics.
Step 4: Use Tech Jones' Scanner (Optional)
If you bring Tech Jones on this mission, he can perform a technical scan that provides additional data:
Tech Jones' Scanner Report:
"I'm detecting an anomalous energy signature from the Blue unit. The power output doesn't match standard Mecha Man specs - it's drawing way more juice than it should. Could be powering something extra... like an explosive device."
💡 This confirms the Blue Mecha Man is the correct answer.
✅ Final Verification
All evidence points to Mecha Man #3 (Blue Unit):
- Serial number out of sequence (WX-2051)
- Non-standard red wiring visible
- Rapid ticking sound (bomb timer)
- Anomalous energy signature (if scanned)
⚖️ What Happens Based on Your Choice
✅ If you choose correctly (Blue Mecha Man):
- Tech Jones or Alexei successfully defuses the bomb
- Zero civilian casualties
- +20 Public Trust score
- Unlock achievement: "Mechanical Genius"
- Sofia commends your analytical skills
- Bonus intel about the conspiracy is revealed
❌ If you choose incorrectly (any other Mecha Man):
- Emergency evacuation is triggered
- Blue Mecha Man explodes after 30 seconds
- 3-7 civilian injuries (depending on evacuation speed)
- -15 Public Trust score
- Media criticizes your decision-making
- Marcus questions your judgment (relationship -0.05)
- Mission still succeeds, but with heavy consequences
💡 Pro Tip: Even if you fail this puzzle, the game continues - but your reputation and team morale suffer, making future missions harder.
💡 Tips for Solving Without Looking
- Take screenshots: Capture images of all four Mecha Men before making your decision so you can compare details side-by-side.
- Use headphones: The audio cues are subtle but crucial. Listen carefully to each unit.
- Bring Tech Jones: His technical expertise provides the most reliable clue via the scanner ability.
- Write down notes: Document the serial numbers, wiring colors, and sounds for each unit before choosing.
- Look for inconsistencies: The bomb unit will have multiple details that don't match the others.
- Don't rush: The game gives you 5 minutes of in-game time to decide. Use all of it to be thorough.
Other Episode Puzzles
Reconstruct the Evidence Timeline
Episode 5: The Breaking Point • Difficulty: Medium
Cross-reference evidence from all previous episodes to identify the mastermind behind the conspiracy.
Show Solution
Arrange events chronologically and check who had access to all crime scenes:
- Review mission timestamps from Episodes 1-4
- Cross-reference personnel access logs (found in Episode 4)
- Match alibis against actual locations
- The person with contradictions is the mastermind
Full walkthrough available on the Episode 5 page.
Connect the Missing Teens Cases
Episode 2: Rising Tensions • Difficulty: Easy
Find the common thread connecting three missing persons cases.
Show Solution
All three teens attended the same school:
- Check student IDs in their belongings
- All have "Lincoln High School" logos
- This unlocks the school investigation mission
📝 More puzzle solutions coming soon! Check back as new episodes are released.