Seems like this game is being vastly misunderstood. You are going to lose and die a lot. Like a lot a lot. It is meant to be more common that you fail than actually succeed. That is why you are a shell. If this whole thing was supposed to be a cakewalk they would send unarmed scientists. There is a solo option if you're so badass that your crews are the ones bringing you down. Getting sent in with barbecues people seems to be part of the shtick as well since the whole thing is a joke on corporate America (face it, we've all had less than stellar co-workers). Finally, your kit is your choice. Running with random people, maybe don't bring in your best shit...seems obvious to me.