1. A method for execution by one or more processing modules of one or more computing devices of a dispersed storage and task (DST) network, the method comprises: receiving a task for execution by a plurality of distributed storage and task execution units; determining a priority level for the task; generating a plurality of coordinated partial task requests to the plurality of distributed storage and task execution units, wherein the plurality coordinated partial task requests indicate a plurality of coordinated partial tasks and the priority level; receiving a plurality of partial task results in response to performance of the plurality of coordinated partial tasks by the plurality of distributed storage and task execution units; and generating a task result for the task based on the plurality of partial task results.