Collin Larson

Overview

Collin Larson
File:CollinLarson1.jpg Cybernetics Expert
Zone	Independence Port
Coordinates	(-1254, 16, -5490)
Level Range	25-29
Introduced By	Detective Frasenbacker == Level 20-24 == Claire Childress Andrew Fiore Vic Garland Jake Kim Lt. Col. Hugh McDougal Wilma Peterson == Level 25-29 == Miriam Bloechl Laura Brunetti Ashwin Lannister Christine Lansdale Laurie Pennington Lorenzo Tate Eliza Thorpe
Introduces	== Level 25-29 == Miriam Bloechl Laura Brunetti Ashwin Lannister Christine Lansdale Laurie Pennington Lorenzo Tate Eliza Thorpe == Level 30-34 == Tina Chung Neal Kendrick
Enemy Groups	Council Freakshow Sky Raiders The Family

Collin Larson is a hero contact in the Bell Point neighborhood of Independence Port at coordinates (-1254, 16, -5490). Collin Larson is a Technology origin contact. His level range is 25-29.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• Detective Frasenbacker

Level 20-24

• Claire Childress
• Andrew Fiore
• Vic Garland
• Jake Kim
• Lt. Col. Hugh McDougal
• Wilma Peterson

Level 25-29

• Miriam Bloechl
• Laura Brunetti
• Ashwin Lannister
• Christine Lansdale
• Laurie Pennington
• Lorenzo Tate
• Eliza Thorpe

Contact Introduces

Multiple contact options

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Single contact option

You should meet a contact I know.

Level 25-29

• Miriam Bloechl

Have you ever worked with Miriam Bloechl, the psychic? She's quite talented and enjoys helping heroes with the Banished Pantheon and the Circle of Thorns. She has Training Enhancements.

Miriam's talent is very impressive; you will learn much from her.

• Laura Brunetti

Laura Brunetti could be a useful contact to you, Character. Her supernatural library is unmached, and she is an expert on the Banished Pantheon and the Circle of Thorns. She has Training Enhancements.

Laura has a keen mind and loves to get to the bottom of things. I'm certain you will find work with her enlightening.

• Ashwin Lannister

I'd like you to introduce yourself to Ashwin Lannister from Hero Corps. They may be a for-profit organization, but they get the job done. He is currently focused on the Council and the Warriors. He has access to Training Enhancements.

Hero Corps doesn't always get the best press, but they are effective. Good luck, and keep your eyes open.

• Christine Lansdale

My friend Christine Lansdale is a military consultant who often helps heroes like you deal with the Sky Raiders and the Family. Through her military contacts, she has access to training enhancements.

Christine is efficient and easy to work with. I am sure you will find her a useful contact.

• Laurie Pennington

There's a woman named Laurie Pennington over at the Freedom Corps who'd like to meet you. Apparently, she's heard good things. She can provide excellent information about the Council and the Warriors. She has access to Training Enhancements.

The work that Laurie and the Freedom Corps are doing is exemplary.

• Lorenzo Tate

Have you ever bought anything from Lorenzo Tate, the arms dealer? He can help you against the Devouring Earth and the Rikti. He has Training Enhancements.

Lorenzo is a character, but he gets the job done.

• Eliza Thorpe

Eliza Thorpe from the Missing Persons Bureau has asked to see you. She could really use your help with the Devouring Earth and the Rikti. She needs to know what part they may be playing in the disappearance of Paragon City citizens. She has access to Training Enhancements.

Eliza will work very hard to help you. She is extremely dedicated to returning Paragon City to the hands of the people who live here.

Level 30-34

• Tina Chung

My friend Tina Chung asked me to send you over. She's a high tech P.I. specializing in illegal technology, and she always needs heroes like you to help her investigate the Freakshow and Nemesis. She works primarily with technological heroes and has access to Invention and Gadget Enhancements.

Tina can be harsh, but she is good at what she does. Don't let her get under your skin; if you prove yourself, she will accept you.

• Neal Kendrick

Neal Kendrick has a lot of dirt on the Freakshow and Nemesis. He used to be with the FCC, but now he concentrates on helping heroes with their investigations. He works primarily with technological heroes and has access to Invention and Gadget Enhancements.

You will enjoy working with Neal. He is determined and skilled.

Information

Cybernetics Expert

Collin Larson is one of those people who seems to be always near greatness but never in the spotlight. A talented, driven engineer, Collin was one of the workhorses of the cybernetics revolution. He helped develop the first fully robotic artificial limbs and was a key member of the team that perfected nerve machine integration. Yet, for all his hard work, Collin remains an unsung hero of the scientific community. This may be due to his habit of getting his hands dirty with matters not scientific in nature. For several years now, Collin has been fascinated by the city's heroes, and he spends almost all his free time working with them to catch criminals, especially cybernetic thieves like the Freakshow. When he's honest with himself, Collin has to admit that he is beginning to find this work much more rewarding than his research.

Prior to Introduction

As much as I would like to chat, you really should be speaking to Active Contact at this point in your career.

Initial Contact

The chance to work with heroes like you is worth any amount of hassle. I hope we have a lot of success together, Character.

Greeting

• You are going to have your work cut out for you.
• There is a lot going on.
• The city is hopping today.

Too Busy

You need to finish some of the things you've started, Character.

Outlevelled

You have moved past my level of influence, Character. It's been a pleasure.

No More Missions

I have nothing more for you, Character. You have cleaned me out of missions.

Store

• Inspirations (Luck, Catch a Breath, Enrage)

Missing Store Unlock Dialogue

• Inspirations (all)
• Level 25 Technology/Science Dual Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
• Level 30 Technology/Science Dual Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)

Missing Store Unlock Dialogue

• Level 30 Technology Single Origin Enhancements (150% base costs)

Story Arc

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 34 Reward Merits.

The Freaklympics (25-29)

Souvenir

Freaklympics gold medal

You've kept this crude metal disk as a reminder of the time you put a stop to:

The Freaklympics

It started when your contact told you about a series of Freakshow office invasions. While fighting the Freakshow, you found out that these invasions were part of a competition.

It wasn't long before the next event started, with a wave of Freakshow thefts across town. You did your part to stop the thefts, and found a flyer for the Freaklympics.

The next Freaklympic event involved the kidnapping of city councilmen. Fortunately, you were able to rescue all the officials before any harm was done to them.

You got a break in your investigation when you learned that the Kerner, the Freak who arranged the Freaklympic event schedule, was going to be on a scavenger raid in a Council base. You fought through both the Freaks and the Council to capture him. Your efforts were rewarded, for the Kerner had a copy of the full event schedule.

You were able to stop the next event in its tracks and prevent the Freakshow's Upstart Faction from steealing technology from the local lab. You also learned that some of the Freaks hoped to break their leader, Upstart, out of prison.

Before you could investigate the Upstart Faction's plan, you had to stop another group of Freaks from destroying a shipment of school computers with firebombs.

You then found out that the Upstart Faction was planning to plant explosives and sonic destabilizers under Brickstown to blow the Brick House open and free Upstart. When you arrived to stop them, you found the faction fighting another group of Freaks who had orders to stop the prison break

With Brickstown saved, you went to the final event of the Freaklympics, the award ceremony. There you captured Mistah Static, one of Dreck's right hand men. From him you learned that Dreck's word had sent Upstart to jail in the first place, though Mistah Static was unable to give a reason for Dreck's betrayal.

There are still some unanswered questions in your mind, but at least you know that you put an end to the Freaklympics and the Freakshow's wave of crime.

Stop the office rampages

Briefing

Freakshow have been rampaging from business office to business office non-stop today! They're terrorizing everyone inside. Here's the strange part: The Freaks are organized into half a dozen raiding parties. When the Freaks show this much organization, I get worried. Can you help stop the office rampages?

See if you can find some clue to what the Freakshow are up to. It might help us stop them.

Mission Objective(s)

Terrified office workers flee the building or hide under desks.

• Bust Freak leader and his crew
  • 3 hostages to rescue
  • Lead each hostage out

On the Freaks' leader, you found an interesting score sheet.

	Score sheet
	This crumpled piece of paper chronicles the recent attacks made by the group of Freaks you defeated. It lists the attacks' locations and their times, as well as an estimate of the damage done to the buildings. At the bottom of the list is the scribbled comment, 'The other groups are racking up a lot of points. We gotta step up the pace!'

The office workers

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Office worker x3 (NPC Hostages)
• Tanker Joe (Freakshow Tank Smasher)

Freakshow dialogue

Before combat:

Freakshow minion 1: Okay, we hit here, then what?

Freakshow minion 2: I think we're hitting that book publisher next. I hate books.

Combat start:

Freakshow minion 1: Character? Sweet! That's like a hundred extra points!

Office worker 1 dialogue

Before combat:

Office worker: Please don't hurt me!

Freakshow minion: Are hostages worth points?

Freakshow lieutenant: Nah, but they're fun to mess with.

Combat start:

Freakshow lieutenant: Whoa, a hero! Bag 'em!

Once free: Thank you so much!

At mission exit: I'll never forget this, Character.

Ambush! After freeing the first office worker you will be ambushed by four waves of Freakshow: Hey! Someone snatched the hostage! That's 50 points!

Office worker 2 dialogue

Before combat:

Office worker: I just want to get out!

Freakshow minion: Yeah, I don't see that happening.

Combat start:

Freakshow lieutenant: I want that cape!

Once free: Please get me out of here!

At mission exit: I'll never forget this, Character.

Ambush! After freeing the second office worker you will be ambushed by four waves of Freakshow: All right. Who's messing with the sheep?

Office worker 3 dialogue

Before combat:

Office worker: Leave me alone!

Freakshow lieutenant: Heh, heh "Leave me alone."

Freakshow minion: These citizens are so darn funny sometimes.

Combat start:

Freakshow lieutenant: Get Character!

Once free: I've got to get out of here! These guys are nuts!

At mission exit: I'll never forget this, Character.

Ambush! After freeing the third office worker you will be ambushed by four waves of Freakshow: Let's rumble!

Tanker Joe dialogue

Before combat: We're running out of time. The Meat Freedom team is going to beat us on points.

Combat start: Defeat the hero! That'll even our score!

Debriefing

You did a great job stopping those Freaks. Here's something you might want to know: I've talked to several other heroes who've fought the Freakshow recently, and some of them have also discovered score sheets like the one you found, listing Freaks' recent attacks. I think this might be part of some competition among the Freakshow factions.

Stop the Freakshow thefts

Briefing

From what I hear, the next event in this destructive Freakshow competition has begun. The Freakshow are on a rampage through the city, stealing anything alcoholic they can get their hands on. I've already sent some other heroes to stop a few of these raids, but we're going to need all the people we can to shut this down. Can you help stop the Freakshow thefts?

It looks like the Freak's actions are a lot more coordinated than ever before. This is definitely something big. I'm sending you to a neighborhood where several Freakshow teams have converged. I need you to locate each team leader and take them out. I'll call for an emergency force field to isolate the area.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Something about this Freakshow crime wave just doesn't add up. Keep an eye out for any clues to their plans.

Mission Objective(s)

The streets are slick with spilled liquor, and the whole neighborhood smells of alcohol.

• Defeat Freaks' team captains
  • 4 captains to defeat

You contained the Freakshow violence.

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Enviro-life captain (Freakshow Tank Swiper)
• Free For All captain (Freakshow Tank Smasher)
• Mass Tech captain (Freakshow Tank Smasher)
• Radiophonic captain (Freakshow Tank Swiper)

Patrolling Freaks dialogue

Before combat:

Freak minion 1: Split up and search. Every drop counts!

Combat start:

Freak minion 1: I'm gonna bag us a hero!

Freak minion 2: Points!

Enviro-life captain dialogue

Before combat: We're way ahead. I guess we could spare a drop or two for the road.

Combat start: "Don't think you can mess with Enviro-life!"

Free For All captain dialogue

Before combat: Anyone who disappoints me is off my team for good

Combat start: Are heroes worth more points dead or alive?

Mass Tech captain dialogue

Before combat Stop dropping things! We need as much as we can to win the event!

Combat start: We don't have time for this. We have an event to win!

Radiophonic captain dialogue

Before combat: +++ Missing Information +++

Combat start: "You're worth a lot of points, little hero."

	Freaklympics charter
	This glossy flyer announces the start of the first Freaklympics, a competition for fun, fame, and prizes among the Freakshow factions. competition categories include office invasions, mass thefts, and more. The flyer cautions competitions not to let anyone else know about the Freaklympics, especially heroes.

Debriefing

The Freaklympics? I don't believe this. This is totally insane! They'll tear this city apart with this little competition of theirs, and they won't care a bit. This whole thing has to be stopped.

Rescue the city councilmen from the Freakshow

Briefing

I just got word that several city councilmen have been kidnapped by the Freakshow. And get this: the original kidnappers were just attacked by another group of Freaks! This is so chaotic, it could only be another Freaklympics event. Can I count on you to rescue the city councilmen from the Freakshow?

Those freaks may be fighting each other, but I suspect they'll drop everything to attack you.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Freaklympics have gone full contact. You need to get those kidnapped city councilmen to safety, fast.

Mission Objective(s)

The floor of this old office building is littered with broken beer bottles and Excelsior ampoules.

• Save councilmen from Freakshow
  • 5 city councilmen to save

You have rescued all of the kidnapped officials and ruined another Freaklympics event.

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Councilman Camden (hostage)
• Councilman Kendall (hostage)
• Councilman MacLaughlin (hostage)
• Councilwoman Mandisa (hostage)
• Councilwoman Savitari (hostage)

Battling Freakshow dialogue

Before combat:

Freak minion 1: We are so gonna win this for the RaveTribe!

Freak minion 2: Meat Freedom!

Combat start:

Freak minion 1: Hey, is that a hero?

Freak minion 2: Heroes are worth a ton of points!

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Before combat:

Freak minion 3: Upstart Faction makes its claim!

Freak minion 4: Upstart's in prison. You guys are gonna lose.

Combat start:

Freak minion 3: We'll show you! We'll show everybody!

Freak minion 4: Points on hero!

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Before combat:

Freak minion 5: Kill!

Freak minion 6: Crush!

Combat start:

Freak minion 5: Destroy!

Freak minion 6: Smash!

Councilmen dialogue

Councilman Camden: They're madmen! Mad cyborgs. Madborgs. I'm just glad to be out of here!

Councilman Kendall: Well, that was certainly exciting. Probably too exciting.

Councilman MacLaughlin: Well, I'm voting for more law enforcement funds.

Councilwoman Mandisa: Oh, thank you! Did you get all of the others?

Councilwoman Savitari: I hate getting kidnapped by super criminals.

Debriefing

I've heard from the police; They have all those city councilmen in protective custody. The police tell me that the various Freakshow factions are looking at the Freaklympics as their big chance to win Dreck's favor. So they're going all out to win, no matter who gets hurt in the process. I have a feeling that this is far from over.

Catch the Kerner

Briefing

We've had a lucky break in the Freaklympics. Seems like one of the Freaks you brought in cracked under police questioning and told us about the next event. You won't believe this, but it's a scavenger hunt for Council gear. It's supposed to take place in Council bases! But it gets better. The Freak responsible for scheduling events, a juicer called the Kerner, is going to be on one of those raids. If you can catch the Kerner, it may give us a shot at stopping the next events before they start. Can you do it?

Between the Freakshow and the Council, this could get nasty. Just remember that you're after the Kerner first and foremost.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Remember that your top priority is to find the Kerner.

Mission Objective(s)

The sounds of heavy fighting inside indicate that this Freaklympics event is far from over.

• Bust the Kerner and his crew

You found and defeated the Kerner, and found a list of upcoming events.

	Freaklympics event list
	This slick, stylish pamphlet contains a complete list of all the events in the Freaklympics. The list of events is at once audacious and suicidal, from the almost mundane 100-meter smash and grab, to the mind-boggling Rockman wrangling rodeo roundup.

Enemies

Council
Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• The Kerner (Freakshow Juicer Freak)

Battling Villains dialogue

Before combat:

Council Soldier: Anarchist rabble!

Freak minion: Sneaking dog!

Combat start:

Council Soldier: A hero? We'll deal with you Freaks later!

Freak minion: A hero? POINTS!

The Kerner's dialogue

Before combat:

Man, this is awesome. I don't get out enough.

Combat start:

This graphic designer's gonna make you fry!

Debriefing

That list of Freaklympic events is just what we need. Now we can start anticipating their attacks instead of just reacting to them. I'll get copies of this list to the police and my other contacts.

Prevent the Freakshow tech thefts

Briefing

Thanks to that Freaklympics schedule you got, we should be able to stop the Freaks before they can do much more damage. Apparently, the next scheduled event involves breaking into research labs and stealing high tech equipment. Can you help us prevent those Freakshow tech thefts?

If we're lucky, you'll be able to stop this raid before it really starts.

Unnecessary Solicitation

I want that Freakshow theft stopped. We have to put an end to these crazy Freaklympics!

Mission Objective(s)

Smashed glass and twisted aluminum testify to the presence of the Freakshow.

• Defeat all Freaks in lab
  • 3 technicians to rescue

You stopped the Freaks' lab theft. But something one of the Freaks said sticks in your mind.

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Lab technician x 3 (NPC Hostage)

Freak minions dialogue

Before combat:

Freak minion 1: Gimme the list! Gimme the list!

Freak minion 2: Just grab stuff! Who cares?

Combat start:

Freak minion 2: Character!

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Before combat:

Freak minion 3: If Upstart was free, we'd be sure to win.

Freak minion 4: And you know that whichever group wins is gonna be Dreck's new favorite.

Combat start:

Freak minion 4: No one'll stop us once Upstart's on the streets again!

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Before combat:

Freak minion 5: We're gonna win this one for Upstart!

Freak minion 6: But, man, we're so far behind in points.

Combat start:

Freak minion 5: Every hero is a hundred points. C'mon!

Hostage dialogue

Lab technician: I was so scared, until you arrived!

	The Upstart Faction
	One of the Upstart Faction Freaks you defeated said: 'You heroes don't know nothing! Nobody knows nothing! We're gonna win this, and we're gonna be Dreck's new favorites. No one'll be able to stop us once Upstart's on the streets again.'

Debriefing

It sounds like all of the Freaks at that lab were members of the Upstart Faction, a group of Freakshow dedicated to total anarchy and the end of all government. Their leader, a young Freak named Upstart, was like a living messiah to them. But he was captured several months ago. If they are planning on breaking him out of the Brick House, that could take these Freaklympics from bad to madness. I'll see if I can turn anything up.

Save the warehouse before the Freakshow torch it

Briefing

We have another Freaklympic event about to go down, and this one is big. Apparently, Dreck's set a number of targets for arson, including a warehouse holding all of the new computers for Paragon City's elementary schools. That's low, even for them. With all the money budgeted for post-war reconstruction, I doubt the city can afford more computers for those kids. Can you save the warehouse before the Freakshow torch it?

Also, I've been looking into the plans of the Freakshow's Upstart Faction. I haven't learned anything concrete yet, but I'll keep digging.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You've got to find all of their incendiary devices.

Firebomb

Mission Objective(s)

You're surprised even the Freakshow could sink low enough to destroy school computer, especially in tough times like these.

• Stop Freaks torching warehouse
  • 10 firebombs to defuse

You've defused the last of the firebombs and saved the new school computers.

Enemies

Freakshow

Debriefing

Good work at the warehouse. Paragon's kids will have some decent computers to learn on, thanks to you.

Stop the bombing

Briefing

I've been looking into the activities of that Freakshow faction commanded by Upstart, and I think I know what they're planning. They found a section of sewers that pass directly under the Brick House, the big prison in Brickstown, and they're planning to pack it full of explosives. If they set off that charge, it'll collapse about half of the Brick House and take out a major chunk of Brickstown itself. And then they figure they can grab Upstart in the middle of the chaos. You've got to stop that bombing.

You can access the sewers through an entrance in Skyway City. That way you can surprise the Freaks.

Unnecessary Solicitation

If the Freaks set off those bombs, a lot of people are going to suffer.

Mission Objective(s)

The somber gloom of these caverns is at odds with the Freaks' raucous laughter.

• Bust Freak leader and his crew
  • 3 bombs to defuse

You prevented this Freakshow faction from freeing their imprisoned leader, Upstart. Something you overheard during the fight sticks in your mind.

Enemies

Freakshow

Battling Freaks dialogue

Before combat:

Freak minion 1: Why are you trying to stop us?

Freak minion 2: Upstart stays in the slammer. That's final

Combat start:

Freak minion 1: What's a hero doing here?

Freak minion 2: We take care of this, then we take care of you

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Before combat:

Freak minion 3: Just let us bust out Upstart!

Freak minion 4: Upstart stays where he is!

Combat start:

Freak minion 3: Anarchy!

Freak minion 4: C'mon!

	The Bootsquad Faction
	You overheard the Bootsquad Faction Freaks say: 'Upstart ain't ever gettin' out, and that's straight from Dreck!'

Debriefing

Strange. It seems the leader of the Freakshow doesn't want Upstart freed. I'd like to know more about this, but first we have to shut the Freaklympics down once and for all.

Crash the Freaklympics awards ceremony and arrest Mistah Static

Briefing

According to that event schedule you found, the Freaklympics are nearly over. All that's left on the schedule is their award ceremony. One of Dreck's own top men, a Tank Freak called Mistah Static, will be giving out the medals. If we could arrest him, it could help solve dozens of different investigations. Will you crash the Freaklympics awards ceremony and arrest Mistah Static?

Let's blow out the torch on this one. I know you can do it.

Unnecesary Solicitation

Mistah Static will probably be well protected. You should be prepared for a fight.

The freaklympics' awards ceremony

Mission Objective(s)

This is where the Freaklympics end.

• Bust Mistah Static, his crew

You've captured Mistah Static and put an end to the Freaklympics.

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Mistah Static (Freakshow Tank) (Boss)

Freak Minion dialogue

Before combat: And finally, the Freaklympics gold medal goes to...
Combat start: Character! No, wait! I meant... What are you doing here?

Mistah Static dialogue

Before combat: Oh, yes, my Freaks! Can! You! DIG IIIIIT!
Combat start: You see a rabble of Freaks, Hero, but I see an army!

	Freaklympic medals
	These crude metal disks have been punched out of a manhole cover and painted bronze, silver and gold. They are each suspended from a ragged scrap of computer cord.

Debriefing

That's about it for the Freaklympics. You sure gave them a closing ceremony that won't forget anytime soon. I just hope that they don't try something like this again for another four years.

Mistah Static's testimony is something. If it's true, then Dreck is responsible for Upstart's jailing. I sure wish I knew what Upstart found out to make his leader betray him like that.

Missions

Keep the Freakshow from disrupting the satellite communication conference

Briefing

The Freakshow have been mouthing off about disrupting the satellite communication conference that's happening today. Their leader, a Tank Freak called @br4mz, claims it's all about fighting globalization, but it looks to me like the Freaks are more worried about new security measures that would keep them from pirating satellite TV. And they'll kill to keep getting free television. Could you go to the offices where it is being held and make sure that the Freakshow don't do just that? The Freakshow will move soon, you won't have a lot of time to stop them. Maybe two hours at the most.

You'll have to do two things to prevent a tragedy here, Hero. First, you'll need to rescue any hostages the Freakshow have taken. Second, you'll have to defeat Sputnik to make sure he doesn't try this again.

Mission Objective(s)

Sounds of chaos, Freakshow style, erupt from the building as you approach

• Bust Sputnik and his crew (Timed, 2 hours)
  • 7 bussinesspeople remaining

You have defeated all the Freakshow, and restored order to the conference

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• Bussinessperson x7 (NPC Hostage)
• Sputnik (Freakshow Tank) (Boss)

Hostages dialogue

Bussinessperson: You have my thanks, Character.
Bussinessperson: They said they'd hurt us if we used our new signal scramblers.
Bussinessperson: They demanded their own station on my satellite radio service.
Bussinessperson: There's going to be coverage of this in every market, Character.

Patrolling Freaks dialogue

Before combat:

Freak minion 1: Chaos rules!

Combat start:

Freak minion 1: Ready to eat pavement, hero?

Freak minion 2: Just what I wanted to see! A punching bag!

Sputnik dialogue

Before combat: Let's teach these suits how to really communicate.

Combat start: More chumps looking for a lesson!

Debriefing

This was a big win, Hero. We cannot allow those Freakshow clowns to call their shots and threaten legitimate bussiness.

Template:Mission Common Take the fight to the Family in Independence Port

Take the Freakshow hacking operation offline

Briefing

Despite their chaotic tendencies, the Freakshow make very efficient use of technology. I've had one of my sources lloking for Freakshow hacking operations, to try and disrupt their computer infiltration and data raiding. We just found one of their netwrok nodes, and the Freakshow are coordinating a huge strike through it. If you're up for a challenge, I could give the location so you can take the Freakshow offline. If you take this one, it could be tricky. The Freakshow will react quickly to change their plans, so you'll have about 90 minutes at the outside to finish things up.

I am providing you a disc containing a program to disrupt their network, and shut down their current activity. Shutting them down is your only priority here, so don't get too caught up fighting them if you can.

	Virus executable
	The computer program on this disk will completely shut down just about any computer when it is executed

Mission Objective(s)

Broken computer parts and burned End User License documents litter the floor of this building

• Disrupt the Freakshow network (90 minutes)
  • 12 Freakshow computers

You successfully disrupted the Freakshow computer node

Enemies

Freakshow

Notable NPCs

• None

Debriefing

You stopped the Freakshow raid and shut down that location completely. This should disrupt their network offensives for a time.

Template:Mission Intro Help Terra Volta Security Chief

Template:Mission Common Get over to Speilman's warehouse and defeat any of the Family you find there

Defeat Freakshow in Terra Volta

Briefing

A lot of the city's power comes from the Reactor facility in Terra Volta. If the reactor were to go down, it would cause chaos in every zone of Paragon City. The Freakshow are all too aware of this, and would like nothin better than to see Terra Volta taken offline. I need a hero who can go to Terra Volta and keep the Freakshow from causing more damage there.

The Freakshow have been seen all over the zone, often blockading roads or fighting with other villains. If you're having trouble finding them, you could check the Walker Energy complex or the Savage Waste Disposal facility.

Mission Objective(s)

• Combat Freakshow in Terra Volta
  • Defeat 30 Freakshow

You have defeated enough Freakshow

Enemies

Freakshow

Debriefing

You really fought the good fight against the Freakshow, Hero. Terra Volta can keep running thanks to your efforts.

Template:Mission Common Go to the warehouse and recover anything you find there

Fight the Family in Independence Port

Briefing

The Family have started leaning on the bussinesspeople of Independence Port. They seem to think that with so much hero attention going to protecting Terra Volta or fighting groups like the Council and the Freakshow, they're free to do as they please. I'd like to see them taught just how wrong they are.

If the Family thinks heroes aren't paying attention to their crimes, they're sure to try and increase their activity. If you can defeat about 30 of them, they should be able to get the message.

Ambush! After accepting the mission you will be ambushed by a single wave of Family gangsters

Mission Objective(s)

• Defeat the Family in Independence Port
  • Defeat 30 Family

You have defeated enough The Family

Enemies

The Family

Debriefing

You really showed the Family, Hero! They won't think that they can escape the notice of Paragon City's heroes for some time after all of this. The City's bussinesspeople are thankful.

Defeat Freakshow in Talos Island

Briefing

Talos Island is seeing a lot of Freakshow activity in the last few days, and it's making life difficult for people living there. The city is asking for heroes to fight the Freakshow in Talos Island. When I heard that, I thought you might be able to help.

New Sparta and New Troy are both getting overrun, but I'm sure any neighborhood in the Talos Island would welcome your assistance.

Mission Objective(s)

• Combat Freakshow in Talos Island
  • Defeat 30 Freakshow

You have defeated enough Freakshow

Enemies

Freakshow

Debriefing

I knew I could count on you, Hero. The Freaks didn't even know what hit them.

Template:Mission Common Prevent Frankie from sleeping with the fishes

Defeat members of the Family in Independence Port

Briefing

The Small bussiness association in Independence Port are reporting an increase in activity by the Family in the zone. They're pushing people around and acting like they're the real power in the area. People are hoping that a hero will be willing to show those thugs who the real power in the city is.

Defeating about 30 Family members or so should be enough to demonstrate that they're not untouchable. I've heard that they've recently stepped up operations around Power Island, but you should be able to make an impression on them anywhere in the zone you can find them.

Ambush! After accepting the mission you will be ambushed by a single wave of Family gangsters

Mission Objective(s)

• Defeat the Family in Independence Port
  • Defeat 30 Family

You have defeated enough The Family

Enemies

The Family

Debriefing

Thugs like the Family always try to assert their power over honest people. As long as there are heroes to stand against them, they won't be able to get away with it.

Template:Mission Common Go to the office where Frank Brandon works, and get him out safely Template:Mission Common Go to the office, prevent the fire from starting, and rescue the people that are being held by the Family

Hunt the Freakshow right back

Briefing

This is something that might concern you, Hero. A contact I have in the Freakshow tells me that Dreck, the leader of the Freakshow, has ordered his men to hunt you down. I think it might be a good idea if you returned the favor and hunted the Freakshow right back.

The Freakshow aren't to be underestimated, they're tenacious and crazy. But if you can cause enough damage to them, even Dreck will realize that they don't need to antagonize you anymore. If you're having trouble finding Freaks, a lot of them can be found in Independence Port, Talos Island and Terra Volta.

Mission Objective(s)

• Combat the Freakshow
  • Defeat 30 Freakshow

You have defeated enough Freakshow to deliver your message

Enemies

Freakshow

Debriefing

Word from my informant is that the hunt is off, Hero. It seems that Bile, one of Dreck's lieutenants, ran a statistical analysis and found that you were causing more damage to them than before. My informant says that Dreck was badly embarrased.

Rescue Tony Bass from the Freakshow

Briefing

The Freakshow have kidnapped Tony Bass, a city official, long suspected of corruption and having connections with The Family, the crime syndicate from Independence Port. it looks like everyone may have been wrong about him, however, if the Freaks want him. Go to the abandoned warehouse on your map, defeat all villains you find there, and rescue Tony Bass. You'll need to move on this one, you'll probably only have 90 minutes to wrap this up.

Something doesn't add up about this, I can't put my finger on it, but watch yourself.

Mission Objective(s)

As you enter the building, something doesen't feel quite right. There are a large number of vehicles parked nearby

• Bust gang leaders, their crews - 90 minutes timed

You located Tony Bass and defeated the villains

Enemies

Freakshow
The Family

Notable NPCs

• Tony Bass (NPC Hostage)

Tony Bass dialogue

Tony Bass: I really didn't need your help, but thanks for the effort

Battling Villains dialogue

Before combat:

Freakshow minion: Come to collect your garbage?

Family thug: You need to shut your mouth, punk

Combat start:

Freakshow minion: This will be a blast!

Family thug: Not for you

Debriefing

So the Family was trying to rescue Tony Bass, huh? Sounds like our suspicions about him might have been correct after all. This is good information. Well done.

Template:Mission Common Make sure the Family doesnt hire the Freakshow

External Links

• Collin Larson at Red Tomax's Guide to City of Heroes