Short answer: in Dispatch, giving Shroud the Astral Pulse (either the real one, the prototype, or both) leads to different dramatic outcomes, typically empowering Shroud or triggering a chaotic, unpredictable turn in the story. The most discussed endings involve Shroud gaining control of the pulse, escalating danger, and often a high-stakes confrontation or a narrative pivot facilitated by Invisigal and the Pulse’s power. Subtasks and synthesis from available sources:

• What happens when you give the real Astral Pulse to Shroud
  • Outcome: Shroud gains full, immediate control of the Pulse, becoming nearly unstoppable and pushing the team to rapid containment or countermeasures. This path emphasizes Shroud’s mastery of the power and the urgent need for a plan to stop him. [sources indicate this as a canonical riskier route].

• What happens when you hand over only the prototype
  • Outcome: The game presents a different set of consequences, often involving doubt about the Pulse’s legitimacy and how it can be used or misused, with potential shifts in allegiance and the arc of Invisigal..

• What happens if both items are given at once
  • Outcome: By denying Shroud a predictable target, presenting both items simultaneously disrupts his predictive model and creates a unique, high-tension moment that many players view as a definitive or “canon-like” ending, depending on subsequent choices. Several walkthroughs describe this as the most unpredictable and potentially satisfying resolution..

• General themes across endings
  • The Pulse’s power reveals vulnerabilities in Shroud’s plans, tests loyalties, and forces moral decisions by characters like Invisigal. Player choices often culminate in a decisive combat or negotiation, with Invisigal sometimes stepping into a protective or sacrificial role depending on relationship dynamics..

If you’d like, I can tailor the explanation to your preferred playstyle (risk- averse, balanced, or aggressive) and summarize the likely endings you’ll see for each choice. I can also map out the likely emotional beats and character outcomes for Invisigal, Robert, and Shroud based on which option you choose.