If we are going with escalations, the Mccallister Ransack (whittleton creek) is a no target escalation. It’s all about traversal and thievery. And I love it for it.
And then there is the Grand Theft Bosco featured contract.
The Lee mission is the first “official mission” where the story and its objective is to protect someone. It’s the primary statement of it.
47 is not briefed on any elimination. You can choose to do a bit more . But it’s not your mission.
In a way Le Chiffre also did this in gameplay.
But in briefing, you are here to eliminate someone.
And if the devs need feedback.
Love it. 
It’s a side of the gameplay that feels proper and refreshing to play.
Would really like if a mission allowed a full “legal” way to finish it.
The last two ETs come close, with social NOKO routes possibles, and possible proxy eliminations that don’t feel pushed on by 47.
Yet:
- Lee comes close in spirit, especially when replacing and fairly winning the fights by acting as Lee’s second.
But it has the initial infiltration, that require at best trespassing with hostile zone climbing and vaulting, or trespassing and illegal stealing of an invite. - Le Chiffre comes close in gameplay, you can finish the mission without ever going into trespass or doing a “red” prompt, via the roulette betting of Rangan’s invite.
But in story you have a mandatory threatening of the croupier and cheat at the cards. (would have liked to have a, hard, way to win honestly)
As for items.
I will still pin for the ICA 19 ClassicStriker.
- a Silenced Striker
- Using the cut Black Lilly Mk3 model made for Hitman 3 (the one with the squared “shotgun” silencer)
- would be a call back to the ragdoll power of the fully upgraded SilverBaller of Blood Money, a part of the charm of the classic games
- fun for the casual player and streamers
- some use in gameplay to open doors, but no more than a SMG, or F/A ICA19
- might be interesting, but not complete overhaul, for speedrunners
- nothing game-breaking for silent assassin
Also, man what I would give to just have a dev at least read my freelancer lessons learned campaign wishlist.