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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
{{Infobox Contact
|name=Viridian
|image=Viridian.jpg
|img_capt=Arachnos intelligence
|zone=[[Grandville]]
|x=2778|y=243|z=834
|levels=45-50
|introed=None, Viridian is an [[Unlockable Contacts|unlockable contact]].
|intros=None
|enemies={{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Crey}}
{{Enemy Freakshow}}
{{Enemy Longbow}}
{{Enemy Nemesis}}
{{Enemy Paragon Police}}
{{Enemy The Family}}
}}


As enemy:
As enemy:


'''Viridian''' is an Archvillain working for [[Arachnos]] who can be fought during the [[Statesman Task Force]] in City of Heroes, between levels 45 and 50. Viridian can be found as an unlockable contact in City of Villains, in the zone of Grandville.
'''Viridian''' is an Archvillain working for [[Arachnos]] who can be fought during the [[Statesman Task Force]] in City of Heroes, between levels 45 and 50.  


As contact:
As contact:


{{Contact Overview|Name=Viridian|City=V|Zone=Grandville|Coord=2778, 243, 834|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=The Tangle|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=N|Level=}}  Viridian's level range is 45-50. <!-- Due to extended level range, it has been added seperately from template. -->
{{Contact Overview|Name=Viridian|City=V|Zone=Grandville|x=2778|y=243|z=834|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=The Tangle|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=N|Level=}}  Viridian's level range is 45-50. <!-- Due to extended level range, it has been added separately from template. -->
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== Description ==
== Description ==
 
Viridian is a very dangerous man who works subtle deals that can change the course of world history. The core of his job is influencing other villain groups through manipulation, sabotage, deal brokering, or collaboration, as it suits the needs of Arachnos. There is some rivalry between his organization of manipulators and [[Shadow Spider]]'s spies, but both know that they can only succeed at their job with the help of the other.
Viridian is a very dangerous man who works subtle deals that can change the course of world history. The core of his job is influencing other villain groups through manipulation, sabotage, deal brokering, or collaboration, as it suits the needs of Arachnos. There is some rivalry between his organization of manipulators and [[Shadow Spider]]'s spies, but both know that they can only suceed at their job with the help of the other.


== Quotes ==
== Quotes ==
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'''At 25% Life:''' ''We've been misled! Is this a trap for you or for us?''
'''At 25% Life:''' ''We've been misled! Is this a trap for you or for us?''


'''Defeated:''' ''Now I'll never find out...''<br> ''What happens next...''<br>''On my favorite soap operas...''
'''Defeated:''' ''Now I'll never find out...''<br /> ''What happens next...''<br />''On my favorite soap operas...''
 
'''After defeating a player:''' ''One down. I'll send for a recovery team shortly.''


== See also ==
== See also ==


* Viridian's [[Arachnos]] profile for a list of his powers.
* Viridian's [[Arachnos Archvillains#Viridian|Arachnos Archvillains]] profile for a list of his powers.


== Introductions ==
== Introductions ==


=== Contact Introduced By ===
=== Contact Introduced By ===
* None, Viridian is an [[Unlockable Contacts|unlockable contact]].  Viridian can be unlocked by villains who have obtained the [[Infiltrator Badge]], [[Tracer Badge]], [[Tank Buster Badge]], defeated 200 Crey and 200 Council, and are between levels 45 and 50.
* None, Viridian is an [[Unlockable Contacts|unlockable contact]].  Viridian can be unlocked by villains who have obtained the [[Infiltrator Badge]], [[Tracer Badge]], [[Tank Buster Badge]], defeated 200 Crey and 200 Council, and are between levels 45 and 50.


=== New Contact(s) ===
=== Contact Introduces ===
* None


=== Information ===
=== Information ===
Viridian is a very dangerous man who works subtle deals that can change the course of world history. The core of his job is influencing other villain groups through manipulation, sabotage, deal brokering, or collaboration, as it suits the needs of [[Arachnos]]. There is some rivalry between his organization of manipulators and [[Shadow Spider]]'s spies, but both know that they can only suceed at their job with the help of the other.
=== Prior to Introduction ===
I need to know that you've got what it takes if you're going to work with me. You want to show me you're ready? Then listen up. Do what I tell you, and maybe I'll be able to use you:<br />
Here's what I need for proof that you're up to the job:<br />
Get the Tracer badge. You get it by defeating Tsoo Sorcerers.<br />
Also get the Tank Buster badge. You get it by defeating Freakshow bosses.<br />
The Infiltrator badge, too. Fight those Paragon Protector clones of Crey's. In fact, make sure you've taken out at least 200 Crey in general.<br />
Yeah, and make sure you've taken out at least 200 Council agents.<br />
That should about do it. When you got all of that, then we can talk.<br />
See you around. Hah!


Viridian is a very dangerous man who works subtle deals that can change the course of world history. The core of his job is influencing other villain groups through manipulation, sabotage, deal brokering, or collaboration, as it suits the needs of Arachnos. There is some rivalry between his organization of manipulators and Shadow Spider's spies, but both know that they can only suceed at their job with the help of the other.
=== Contact Unlocked ===
{{Contact Unlocked|Contact=Viridian|Text={{yellow|Viridian has contacted you...}}
 
{{Character}}, I don't normally do this, but I might have some work for you. Come and see me over in Grandville.
 
{{darkorange|This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window.}}}}


=== Initial Contact ===
=== Initial Contact ===
Here's the deal:  I don't normally work with your type.  Villains, I mean.  Too loud, too unstable.  But I have an operation where you could be a major asset.  A lot of people fear and respect you.  A message delivered by you could carry far more weight to the recipient.  And right now, what I need is impact.  I don't explain myself, and I don't slow down, and I don't care what you have to say.  Take the job or not, that's the only option.


==== Incomplete Requirements ====
=== Greeting ===
* I don't have time. Be quiet.
* You want to know what's happening? Then shut up.
* Just listen.


I need to know that you've got what it takes if you're going to work with me. You want to show me you're ready? Then listen up. Do what I tell you, and maybe I'll be able to use you:
=== Too Busy ===
Here's what I need for proof that you're up to the job:
Don't insult me. My jobs need your full attention. Finish your other work, then come back.
Get the Tracer badge. You get it by defeating Tsoo Sorcerers.
 
Also get the Tank Buster badge. You get it by defeating Freakshow bosses.
=== No More Missions ===
The Infiltrator badge, too. Fight those Paragon Protector clones of Crey's. In fact, make sure you've taken out at least 200 Crey in general.
{{Missing No More}}
Yeah, and make sure you've taken out at least 200 Council agents.
 
That should about do it. When you got all of that, then we can talk.
== Store ==
See you around. Hah!
{{Missing Store}}
* [[Inspirations]]
* {{Store Nat|Level=45|Price=200}}
{{orange|Need more info}}
 
 
== Story Arc ==
 
=== The Conference of Evil ===
{{ArcAward|m=13}}
'''Souvenir: A Blank Invitation'''
 
When you were working with the [[Arachnos]] Spy-master Viridian, you had to deliver invitations like this one to some of the most notorious characters in the world of crime. And though the conference this blank invitation led to didn't go as planned, it was still a memorable escapade you recall as
 
'''The Conference of Evil'''
 
Viridian was straight and to the point. He needed someone as powerful as you to gather together the heads of several of the more tractable villainous organizations for a conference in the [[Rogue Isles]]. You went to deliver the first invitation to [[Sebastian Frost]], the head of the [[Family]]. When you got there, you found a lot of [[Nemesis|Nemesis Army]] troops on the premises.  Frost was there, all right, meeting with one of Nemesis's robotic duplicates.  You defeated the double and delivered the invitation to Frost.  Unfortunately, [[Nemesis (Archvillain)|Nemesis]] assumed it was extended to him as well.


==== Completed Requirements ====
The next villain on Viridian's list was [[Tub Ci]], the leader of the [[Tsoo]].  You found him surrounded by the [[Paragon Police Department|Paragon Police]] in [[Paragon City]], and after you delivered the message the two of you fought side by side against the law.


Here's the deal:  I don't normally work with your type.  Villains, I mean.  Too loud, too unstable.  But I have an operation where you could be a major asset.  A lot of people fear and respect you.  A message delivered by you could carry far more weight to the recipient.  And right now, what I need is impact.  I don't explain myself, and I don't slow down, and I don't care what you have to say.  Take the job or not, that's the only option.
You next found yourself trying to hand an invitation to [[Dreck]], the leader of the [[Freakshow]].  Dreck was interested, but had to fight you to maintain his image.  You gave him the fight he was looking for, and left him with the invite.


== Store ==
The invitation after that went to [[Countess Crey]], the head of the [[Crey|Crey Corporation]].  Due to the legal trouble her company is already in, she wasn't happy to see you bearing an invitation from one of Arachnos' master spies.


Viridian sells the following items:
The last invitation went to the Center, the enigmatic master of the [[Council]].  Unfortunately, he wanted to make you work for it, and sicced his villains against you in a series, daring you to face them down one by one.


* Inspirations
The conference itself quickly went downhill.  Before [[Lord Recluse]] could arrive, [[Longbow]] attacked.  Nemesis had tipped them off to the conference to help eliminate rivals.  The battle was joined, and it was up to you to clear forces of good from the place.
* Level 45 Natural Single-Origin Enhancements at 200% cost


== Story Arc ==
The Conference ended up as a near disaster, but little blame fell on you.  Whatever Lord Recluse had wanted to impart to the gathered criminals will just have to wait until Viridian can get someone else to do his dirty work.


== Missions ==
==== {{UL|Begin the gathering.}} ====


=== {{UL|Begin the gathering.}} ===
'''Briefing'''


I'll give you the basics of the operation.  You deserve that.  It's a gathering.  Gang bosses, criminal leaders, lots of big bad-guys.  And that's the problem.  They'll be difficult to wrangle, unless they know we're strong enough to bring them in by force if necessary.  That's where you come in.  Gather a group of cronies, and deliver the messages I give you to the targets I give you.  Most of them won't be willing to listen until you've beaten some sense into them.  So be ready.  And I again suggest you bring along some more black-masks for this.
I'll give you the basics of the operation.  You deserve that.  It's a gathering.  Gang bosses, criminal leaders, lots of big bad-guys.  And that's the problem.  They'll be difficult to wrangle, unless they know we're strong enough to bring them in by force if necessary.  That's where you come in.  Gather a group of cronies, and deliver the messages I give you to the targets I give you.  Most of them won't be willing to listen until you've beaten some sense into them.  So be ready.  And I again suggest you bring along some more black-masks for this.


'''Briefing'''
'''Mission Acceptance'''
 
Your first target is [[Sebastian Frost]], the head of [[the Family]].  He's too smart to resist you, but his thugs won't be.  I want him brought in as a message.  Oh, and he may be meeting with others.  Take some spare invitations.  You never know.


Your first target is [[Sebastian Frost]], the head of [[The Family|the Family]].  He's too smart to resist you, but his thugs won't be.  I want him brought in as a message.  Oh, and he may be meeting with others.  Take some spare invitations.  You never know.


'''Mission Objectives'''
{{Mission Clue|Name=A couple of invitations|Text=These plain white invitations bear a short message, information about the meeting, and signatures from both Viridian and [[Lord Recluse]] himself.  One is addressed to Sebastian Frost, the head of the Family.  The others are left blank.}}


* '''Capture Sebastian Frost'''
** Abduct Sebastian Frost
*** Escape with Sebastian Frost


{{Mission Clue|Name=A couple of invitations|Text=These plain white invitations bear a short message, information about the meeting, and signatures from both Viridian and Lord Recluse himself.  One is addressed to Sebastian Frost, the head of the Family.  The others are left blank.}}
[[File:Nemesis.jpg|thumb|100px|{{center|Nemesis}}]]
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=According to Viridian's info, Frost should be meeting with someone here.  You didn't expect it would be the Nemesis Army.|Primary=Capture Sebastian Frost|Secondary=Abduct Sebastian Frost
** Escape with Sebastian Frost
|Completion=Message delivered}}


''According to Viridian's info, Frost should be meeting with someone here.  You didn't expect it would be the Nemesis Army.''


'''Enemies'''
'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy_The_Family}}
{{Enemy_The_Family}}
{{Enemy_Nemesis}}
{{Enemy_Nemesis}}


'''Notable NPC's'''
'''Notable NPC's'''


* [[Sebastian Frost]] (Captive)
* [[Sebastian Frost]] (Captive)
* [[Nemesis_%28Archvillain%29|Nemesis]] (Archvillain)
* [[Nemesis (Archvillain)|Nemesis]] (Archvillain)


'''Quotes'''
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Family Minions Dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Family Minion 1:''' ''I hate when the Nemesis Army comes around.''<br />
:'''Family Minion 2:''' ''Yeah. It's all "Lord Nemesis this" and "Lord Nemesis that".'<br />
:''And what's up with those accents?''


''Sebastian Frost: "No, Lord Nemesis.  It's always good to see you."''
'''Combat start:''' '' ''<br />
:'''Family Minion 1:''' ''It's {{Character}}! Stall'em!''
}}
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Sebastian Frost and Nemesis Dialogue|text=


''Nemesis: "Excellent.  Now, there are many ties between our organizations, and I think it's time to strengthen them."''
'''Before combat:'''


''Sebastian Frost (to player):  "What are you doing here?"''
:'''Sebastian Frost:'''  ''"No, Lord Nemesis.  It's always good to see you."''<br />
:'''Nemesis:''' ''"Excellent.  Now, there are many ties between our organizations, and I think it's time to strengthen them."''


''Nemesis:  "Providing me some sport.  Step aside Sebastian."''
'''Combat start:'''
 
:'''Sebastian Frost:'''  ''"What are you doing here?"''<br />
:'''Nemesis:''' ''"Providing me some sport.  Step aside Sebastian."''
 
'''Captured:''' 
:'''Sebastian Frost:''' ''THIS is an invitation? Are you insane?''
 
'''Left behind:'''
:'''Sebastian Frost:''' ''That thug's distracted. Time to get out of here.''
 
'''Recaptured:'''
:'''Sebastian Frost:''' ''Ah, heck.''
 
'''At the mission exit:'''
:'''Sebastian Frost:''' ''You just might live to regret this, {{Character}}.''
}}
 
 
{{Ambush| ''Stop {{Character}}'s interference!''
 
'''After capturing Sebastian Frost''' you will be ambushed by '''four waves''' of '''Family thugs'''}}


'''Debriefing'''
'''Debriefing'''
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You did okay.
You did okay.


{{Mission Clue|Name=The Conference of Evil (part one)|Text=Viridian was straight and to the point.  He needed someone as powerful as you to gather together the heads of several of the more tractable villainous organizations for a conference in the Rogue Isles.  You went to deliver the first invitation to Sebastian Frost, the head of the Family.  When you got there, you found a lot of Nemesis Army troops on the premises.  Frost was there, all right, meeting with one of Nemesis's robotic duplicates.  You defeated the double and delivered the invitation to Frost.  Unfortunately, Nemesis assumed it was extended to him as well.}}
==== {{UL|Help Tub Ci escape the law}} ====
 
=== {{UL|Help Tub Ci escape the law}} ===


'''Briefing'''
'''Briefing'''


Next up is Tub Ci, the leader of the Tsoo.  Unfortunately for him, his location is about to be tipped off to the Paragon Police and Longbow.  Fortunately for you, I know exactly where he is.  Fortunately for me, you pulling his tattooed behind out of the fire will help him to trust the invitation, and the Tsoo don't trust easily.
Next up is Tub Ci, the leader of the [[Tsoo]].  Unfortunately for him, his location is about to be tipped off to the Paragon Police and Longbow.  Fortunately for you, I know exactly where he is.  Fortunately for me, you pulling his tattooed behind out of the fire will help him to trust the invitation, and the Tsoo don't trust easily.


'''Mission Acceptance'''
'''Mission Acceptance'''


You'll travel to Paragon City by submarine, and infiltrate the place where Tub Ci is making his last stand.  Tub Ci is smart, so he'll probably be willing to fight alongside you.  Just worry about the PPD and Longbow, and get Tub Ci out of there.
You'll travel to [[Paragon City]] by submarine, and infiltrate the place where Tub Ci is making his last stand.  Tub Ci is smart, so he'll probably be willing to fight alongside you.  Just worry about the PPD and Longbow, and get Tub Ci out of there.


''Viridian hands you an invitation for Tub Ci.''
''Viridian hands you an invitation for Tub Ci.''
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{{Mission Clue|Name=An invitation for Tub Ci|Text=This is an invitation for the Tsoo leader Tub Ci to the meeting Viridian is organizing.}}
{{Mission Clue|Name=An invitation for Tub Ci|Text=This is an invitation for the Tsoo leader Tub Ci to the meeting Viridian is organizing.}}


'''Mission Objectives'''


''You snuck past groups of captured Tsoo being hauled away by the PPD.  Tub Ci should be inside''
[[File:Tub_Ci.jpg|thumb|100px|{{center|Tub Ci}}]]
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You snuck past groups of captured Tsoo being hauled away by the PPD.  Tub Ci should be inside|Primary=Invite Tub Ci|Secondary=Free Tub Ci
** Lead Tub Ci out
|Additional=|Completion=You successfully escorted Tub Ci out}}


* Invite Tub Ci
** Free Tub Ci
*** Lead Tub Ci out  (''Multiple Longbow and PPD Ambushes, including Hero:Ballista'')


'''Enemies'''
'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy_Paragon_Police}}
{{Enemy_Paragon_Police}}


'''Notable NPC's'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* [[Tub Ci]] (Elite Boss, Ally)
* [[Tub Ci]] (Elite Boss, Ally)
* [[Longbow#Ballista|Ballista]] (Hero)
* PPD Quantum (Guarding Tub Ci)
* [[Longbow#Ballista|Ballista]] (Elite Boss)
 
{{NPC Text|title=Longbow Soldiers Dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' '' ''<br />
:'''Longbow Soldier 1:''' ''We'll have Tub Ci locked down soon.''<br />
:'''Longbow Soldier 2:''' ''Those PPD guys are really shaping up!''
 
'''Combat start:''' '' ''<br />
:'''Longbow Soldier 1:''' ''{{Character}}! It's like a bonus capture!''
}}
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Tub Ci Dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''PPD Awakened:''' ''Your cell in the Zig is still waiting for you, tough-guy.''<br />
:'''Tub Ci:''' ''You will never be able to hold me''<br />
:'''PPD Quantum:''' ''I'll ask the Warden in the Zig what he thinks of that.''<br />
 
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Tub Ci:''' ''What are you here for, {{Character}}.''
 
'''Once Free:'''
:'''Tub Ci:''' ''Let's go.''
 
'''At the mission exit:'''
 
:'''Tub Ci:''' ''Thank you for the assistance.  I will give this request the utmost consideration.''<br />
}}


'''Quotes'''


''Tub Ci:  Thank you for the assistance.  I will give this request the utmost cnsideration.''
{{Ambush| ''Tub Ci is free! Attack!''


'''Debriefing'''
'''After freeing Tub Ci''' you will be ambushed by a wave of '''Longbow Soldiers''' which will include a '''Ballista'''}}
 
{{Ambush| ''You won't get away that easy!''
 
'''After freeing Tub Ci''' you will be ambushed by four wave of '''Longbow Soldiers'''}}
 
'''Debriefing''' ''(Mission success)''


That went very well.  Tub Ci contacted my agents from a safe house.  He'll be there.  Good work.
That went very well.  Tub Ci contacted my agents from a safe house.  He'll be there.  Good work.
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You did good.
You did good.


{{Mission Clue|Name=The Conference of Evil (part two)|Text=The next villain on Viridian's list was Tub Ci, the leader of the Tsoo.  You found him surrounded by the Paragon Police in Paragon City, and after you delivered the message the two of you fought side by side against the law.}}
==== {{UL|'Invite' Dreck}} ====
 
=== {{UL|'Invite' Dreck}} ===


'''Briefing'''
'''Briefing'''


Your next target is Dreck, the leader of the Freakshow.  He's in town inspecting the troops out on Sharkhead Isle.  He won't listen to reason.  Beat him senseless, and leave the invitation.  If he shows up, great.  If not, his loss.
Your next target is Dreck, the leader of the Freakshow.  He's in town inspecting the troops out on [[Sharkhead Isle]].  He won't listen to reason.  Beat him senseless, and leave the invitation.  If he shows up, great.  If not, his loss.


'''Mission Acceptance'''
'''Mission Acceptance'''


Don't expect any friendly faces.  Even if Dreck would like to go, he's still gotta fight you to keep his Freaks from thinking he's afraid of you.
Don't expect any friendly faces.  Even if Dreck would like to go, he's still gotta fight you to keep his Freaks from thinking he's afraid of you.


{{Mission Clue|Name=An invitation for Dreck|Text=This is an invitation for the Freakshow leader Dreck to the meeting Viridian is organizing.}}
{{Mission Clue|Name=An invitation for Dreck|Text=This is an invitation for the Freakshow leader Dreck to the meeting Viridian is organizing.}}


'''Mission Objective(s)'''


* 'Invite' Dreck
[[File:Dreck.jpg|thumb|100px|{{center|Dreck}}]]
** Defeat Dreck
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=How do the Freakshow live in places like this?|Primary='Invite' Dreck|Secondary=Defeat Dreck|Additional=|Completion=You delivered the message to Dreck}}
 


'''Enemies'''
'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy_Freakshow}}
{{Enemy_Freakshow}}


'''Notable NPC's'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''


* [[Dreck]] (Archvillain)
* [[Dreck]] (Archvillain)


'''Quotes'''
"''Let me show you how to hurt!''"
"''Are you gonna start fighting soon or what?''"
"''I know what the problem is!  I'm too sober!''"


"''I think I'm gonna need a new arm! Cool!''"
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dreck Dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''This place is great! But there needs to be more violence!''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''Let me show you how to hurt!''<br />
''Let's party!''<br />
'''At 75% Life:''' ''Are you gonna start fighting soon or what?''<br />
'''At 50% Life:''' ''I know what the problem is! I'm too sober!''<br />
'''At 25% Life:''' ''I think I'm gonna need a new arm! Cool!''<br />
'''Defeated:''' ''We should do that again...''<br />
''sometime...''<br />


"''We should do that again...''"
'''Defeats a player:''' ''What a freakshow! Gwah ho ho ho!''}}


"''sometime...''"


'''Debriefing'''
'''Debriefing'''


Dreck will be publicly angry for a while, but his people have already contacted me.  Well done.  he had to fight to save face.  It's how things are in a pack of wolves like that.
Dreck will be publicly angry for a while, but his people have already contacted me.  Well done.  He had to fight to save face.  It's how things are in a pack of wolves like that.
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=The Conference of Evil (part three)|Text=You next found yourself trying to hand an invitation to Dreck, the leader of the Freakshow.  Dreck was interested, but had to fight you to maintain his image.  You gave him the fight he was looking for, and left him with the invite.}}


=== {{UL|Deliver an invitation to Countess Crey}} ===
==== {{UL|Deliver an invitation to Countess Crey}} ====


'''Briefing'''
'''Briefing'''


Crey industries is very large, very powerful, and very corrupt.  I already attempted to invite the countess here using more diplomatic channels.  Now it's time to show her what happens when she doesn't want to play nice.  That's your job.  She's visiting some of her holdings over in Nerva.  I want you to break in and convince her to drop by the little party I'm having, or else I might send you again.
[[Crey Industries]] is very large, very powerful, and very corrupt.  I already attempted to invite the countess here using more diplomatic channels.  Now it's time to show her what happens when she doesn't want to play nice.  That's your job.  She's visiting some of her holdings over in [[Nerva Archipelago|Nerva]].  I want you to break in and convince her to drop by the little party I'm having, or else I might send you again.


'''Mission Acceptance'''
'''Mission Acceptance'''


I should warn you.  The Countess has a habit of modifying herself with stolen genetic powers used in her hero-clone program.  Usually mental abilities.  The point is, this won't be easy.
I should warn you.  The Countess has a habit of modifying herself with stolen genetic powers used in her hero-clone program.  Usually mental abilities.  The point is, this won't be easy.


''Viridian hands you an invitation for Countess Crey.''
''Viridian hands you an invitation for Countess Crey.''
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{{Mission Clue|Name=An invitation for Countess Crey|Text=This is an invitation for the Countess Crey, head of the Crey Corporation, to the meeting Viridian is organizing.}}
{{Mission Clue|Name=An invitation for Countess Crey|Text=This is an invitation for the Countess Crey, head of the Crey Corporation, to the meeting Viridian is organizing.}}


'''Mission Objective(s)'''


* 'Invite' Countess Crey
[[File:Countess Crey.jpg|thumb|100px|{{center|Countess Crey}}]]
** Deliver invitation
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Despite all the legal trouble Crey is in, Countess Crey seems to rise above it. But she won't escape you today|Primary=Invite' Countess Crey|Secondary=Deliver invitation|Additional=|Completion=You delivered Viridian's invitation}}
 


'''Enemies'''
'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy_Crey}}
{{Enemy_Crey}}


'''Notable NPC's'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''


* [[Countess Crey]] (Archvillain)
* [[Countess Crey]] (Archvillain)


'''Quotes'''
"''The nerve of that Viridian!  I can't be seen at an Arachnos conference now!''"
"''I expected Viridian to send a 'persuader', but I am surprised he would send you.''"
"''You dog!''"
"''This is a waste of my time!''"


"''I can't be defeated like that! I have a board meeting tomorrow!''"
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Countess Crey Dialogue|text=
'''Before Combat:''' ''The nerve of that Viridian! I can't be seen at an [[Arachnos]] conference now!''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''I expected Viridian to send a 'persuader', but I am surprised he would send you.''<br />
''Did you expect to find a helpless girl? Hah!''<br />
'''At 75% Health:''' ''You dog!''<br />
'''At 50% Health:''' ''This is a waste of my time!''<br />
'''At 25% Health:''' ''I can't be defeated like that! I have a board meeting tomorrow!''<br />
'''Defeated:''' ''I hope you're proud of yourself.''<br />
'''Defeats a player:''' ''Someone take a memo: Analyze this one, and see what we can salvage for the Revenant program.''}}


"''I hope you're proud of yourself.''"


'''Debriefing'''
'''Debriefing'''
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The Countess is covering that little incident up.  But she got the message.  She'll be there.
The Countess is covering that little incident up.  But she got the message.  She'll be there.


{{Mission Clue|Name=The Conference of Evil (part four)|Text=The invitation after that went to Countess Crey, the head of the Crey Corporation.  Due to the legal trouble her company is already in, she wasn't happy to see you bearing an invitation from one of Arachnos' master spies.}}
==== {{UL|'Invite' the Center}} ====
 
=== {{UL|'Invite' the Center}} ===


'''Briefing'''
'''Briefing'''


The next one will be difficult.  Very difficult.  I have an invitation for [[The Center|the Center]], the leader of the [[Council]].  He won't fight you.  He's over 90 years old, and though he's a [[mutant]], he has no combat mutations.  What he does have is an extremely devious mind, 70 years of experience, and his own army with numerous meta-human assets.  He's grown conservative with age, but even more cunning.  He's rebuffed every other offer to meet, but with all the others whom you've gathered already, he's let my agents know he might be interested.  That is, if whoever I send can survive to deliver the invitation.  That's your job.
The next one will be difficult.  Very difficult.  I have an invitation for [[the Center]], the leader of the [[Council]].  He won't fight you.  He's over 90 years old, and though he's a [[mutant]], he has no combat mutations.  What he does have is an extremely devious mind, 70 years of experience, and his own army with numerous meta-human assets.  He's grown conservative with age, but even more cunning.  He's rebuffed every other offer to meet, but with all the others whom you've gathered already, he's let my agents know he might be interested.  That is, if whoever I send can survive to deliver the invitation.  That's your job.


'''Mission Acceptance'''
'''Mission Acceptance'''


Some things you should know. First, the Center has the technology to keep you from teleporting out even after you've delivered the message. Second, he's sure to have some strange game cooked up for you. And don't expect an easy time. The normal Council troops are bad. Fanatically loyal. We think that might be tied into the Center's mutation, actually. But worse even than the troops are the metahuman villains who form the Council. We know of at least 6. Some of all of them may even be accompanying the Center at this time, so be prepared for the worst.
Some things you should know. First, the Center has the technology to keep you from teleporting out even after you've delivered the message. Second, he's sure to have some strange game cooked up for you. And don't expect an easy time. The normal Council troops are bad. Fanatically loyal. We think that might be tied into the Center's mutation, actually. But worse even than the troops are the metahuman villains who form the Council. We know of at least 6. Some or all of them may even be accompanying the Center at this time, so be prepared for the worst.
 


{{Mission Clue|Name=An invitation for the Center|Text=This is an invitation for the Center, the enigmatic leader of the Council, to the meeting Viridian is organizing.}}
{{Mission Clue|Name=An invitation for the Center|Text=This is an invitation for the Center, the enigmatic leader of the Council, to the meeting Viridian is organizing.}}


{{Mission Objective|Primary='Invite' The Center|Secondary=Defeat Archon Burkholder}}
 
[[File:TheCenter.jpg|100 px|thumb|{{center|The Center}}]]
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The Center almost broadcast that he'd be here.He's got to have something nasty waiting for you|Primary='Invite' The Center|Secondary=Defeat Archon Burkholder
** Defeat Maestro (Optional)
** Defeat Vandal (Optional)
** Defeat Nosferatu (Optional)
** Defeat Arakhn (Optional)
** Defeat Requiem (Optional)
* Find mission exit
|Completion=You've passed the Center's Test. But how much more can you take?}}
 


'''Enemies'''
'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy_Council}}
{{Enemy_Council}}


'''Notable NPC's'''


*[[The Center]] (Council Leader)
'''Notable NPCs'''
*[[Archon Burkholder]] (Archvillain)
 
*[[Maestro]] (Archvillain)
* [[The Center]] (Council Leader) (NPC)
*[[Vandal]] (Archvillain)
* [[Archon Burkholder]] (Archvillain)
*[[Nosferatu]] (Archvillain)
* [[Maestro]] (Archvillain)
*[[Arakhn]] (Archvillain)
* [[Vandal]] (Archvillain)
*[[Requiem]] (Archvillain)
* [[Nosferatu]] (Archvillain)
* [[Arakhn]] (Archvillain)
* [[Requiem]] (Archvillain)
 
 
{{Cutscene|Text=[[File:CenterCutscene2.jpg|300px|right|thumb|{{center|The Center's challenge}}]]
'''The Center:'''
 
:"''Ah. I've been waiting for you to arrive.''"
 
:"''I know about the meeting, and I might consider attending.''"


'''Quotes'''
:"''However, I need something in exchange.''"


"''Ah. I've been waiting for you to arrive.''"
:"''You've beaten [[Dreck]], and the [[Countess Crey]], and even [[Nemesis (Archvillain)|Nemesis]].''"


"''I know about the meeting, and I might consider attending.''"
:"''But I want to see what you can do against my villains.''"


"''However, I need something in exchange.''"
:"''If you can defeat the first one, that will be enough.''"


"''You've beaten [[Dreck]], and the [[Countess Crey]], and even [[Nemesis (Archvillain)|Nemesis]].''"
:"''But there are 5 more who are waiting for a chance at you.''"


"''But I want to see what you can do against my villains.''"
:"''You don't have to fight them, but then you will know that you are a coward, and I will know that you lack the resolve to threaten my organization.''"


"''If you can defeat the first one, that will be enough.''"
:"''That's enough talking.''"


"''But there are 5 more who are waiting for a chance at you.''"
:"''Let's see just how powerful you are.''"


"''You don't have to fight them, but then you will know that you are a coward, and I will know that you lack the resolve to threaten my organization.''"
:"''Let the battle begin!''"


"''That's enough talking.''"
:"''Let us begin.''"}}


"''Let's see just how powerful you are.''"
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Archon Burkholder Dialogue|text=


"''Let the battle begin!''"
'''Combat start:''' ''By order of The Center, your life ends here!''<br />
}}


"''Let us begin.''"


'''Debriefing'''
'''Debriefing'''


VillainName?  You're alive?  Huh.  Didn't expect that.  Well, it's a good thing.  I'm going to need to tap you for security at the conference.  Rumor is that it might have leaked to [[Longbow]].
{{Character}}?  You're alive?  Huh.  Didn't expect that.  Well, it's a good thing.  I'm going to need to tap you for security at the conference.  Rumor is that it might have leaked to [[Longbow]].


{{Mission Clue|Name=The Conference of Evil (Part 5)|Text=The last invitation went to the Center, the enigmatic master of the Council. Unfortunately, he wanted to make you work for it, and sicced his villains against you in series, daring you to face them down one by one.}}
==== {{UL|Secure the Conference}} ====
 
=== {{UL|Secure the Conference}} ===


'''Briefing'''
'''Briefing'''
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If something happens, take care of it. The conference has to go on.
If something happens, take care of it. The conference has to go on.
[[File:GrandvilleTower1.jpg|thumb|300px|right|{{center|Welcome to the Conference of Evil}}]]
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Somehow you have a feeling this can't go well.|Primary=Secure the Conference|Secondary=Defeat All Longbow|Completion=The conference has been secured}}


{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Somehow you have a feeling this can't go well.|Primary=Secure the Conference|Secondary=Defeat All Longbow}}


'''Enemies'''
'''Enemies'''
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{{Enemy_Longbow}}
{{Enemy_Longbow}}


'''Notable NPC's'''
'''Neutral'''
 
{{Enemy Arachnos}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''


*[[The Center]] (Council Leader)
* [[The Center]] (Council Leader) (NPC)
*[[Arakhn]] (Archvillain)
* [[Arakhn]] (Archvillain) (Neutral)
*[[Requiem]] (Archvillain)
* [[Requiem]] (Archvillain) (Neutral)
*[[Countess Crey]] (Archvillain)
* [[Countess Crey]] (Archvillain) (Neutral)
*[[Hopkins]] (Archvillain)
* [[Hopkins]] (Archvillain) (Neutral)
*[[Dreck]] (Archvillain)
* [[Dreck]] (Archvillain) (Neutral)
*[[Tub Ci]] (Archvillain)
* [[Tub Ci]] (Archvillain) (Neutral)
*[[Sebastian Frost]] (Citizen)
* [[Sebastian Frost]] (Citizen) (NPC)
*[[Nemesis]] (Archvillain)
* [[Nemesis]] (Archvillain)
*[[Ballista]] (Archvillain)
* [[Ballista]] x5 (Elite Boss)
* Ascendant Archon x2 (Neutral)
* Bane Spider Scout x2 (Pet) (Ally)
* Bane Spider Executionner (Pet) (Ally)
* Longbow Officer x3 (One guarding each pet)


'''Quotes'''


[[The Center]]: "''While we wait for this to begin, I have one question I'd like to voice, which I'm sure is on everyone's mind.''"
{{Cutscene|Text=[[File:CutsceneNemesis1.jpg|300px|right|thumb|{{center|A villain among villains}}]]


[[Tub Ci]]: "''Why have we been gathered here?''"
'''The Center:'''<br />
:"''While we wait for this to begin, I have one question I'd like to voice, which I'm sure is on everyone's mind.''"


[[Countess Crey]]: "''What is Lord Recluse's masterplan?''"
'''Tub Ci:'''<br />
:"''Why have we been gathered here?''"


[[Dreck]]: "''Is this going to be open bar?''"
'''Countess Crey:'''<br />
:"''What is Lord Recluse's masterplan?''"


[[The Center]]: "''No. The question we should all be asking is:''"
'''Dreck:'''<br />
:"''Is this going to be open bar?''"


[[The Center]]: "''What is [[Nemesis]] doing here?''"
'''The Center:'''<br />
:"''No. The question we should all be asking is:''"


[[Nemesis]]: "''A good question, which will be answered just about...''"
'''The Center:'''<br />
:"''What is Nemesis doing here?''"


[[Nemesis]]: "''Now.''"
'''Nemesis:'''<br />
:"''A good question, which will be answered just about...''"


Longbow Officer: "''This is a Longbow action!''"
'''Nemesis:'''<br />
: "''Now.''"


Longbow Ballista: "''You are all under arrest!''"
'''Longbow Officer:'''<br />
:"''This is a Longbow action!''"


[[Tub Ci]]: "''How did they find us?''"
'''Longbow Ballista:'''<br />
:"''You are all under arrest!''"


[[Nemesis]]: "''Elementary! I told them!''"
'''Tub Ci:'''<br />
:"''How did they find us?''"
[[File:ConferenceCutscene1.jpg|300px|right|thumb|{{center|Longbow enters the scene}}]]
'''Nemesis:'''<br />
:"''Elementary! I told them!''"


[[Tub Ci]]: "''WHAT?''"
'''Tub Ci:'''<br />
:"''WHAT?''"


[[Countess Crey]]: "''WHAT?''"
'''Countess Crey:'''<br />
:"''WHAT?''"


[[Sebastian Frost]]: "''WHAT?''"
'''Sebastian Frost:'''<br />
:"''WHAT?''"


[[Dreck]]: "''WHAT?''"
'''Dreck':'''<br />
:"''WHAT?''"


[[Arakhn]]: "''WHAT?''"
'''Arakhn:'''<br />
:"''WHAT?''"


[[Requiem]]: "''WHAT?''"
'''Requiem:'''<br />
:"''WHAT?''"


Longbow Officer: "''WHAT?''"
'''Longbow Officer:'''<br />
:"''WHAT?''"


Longbow Ballista "''WHAT?''"
'''Longbow Ballista:'''<br />
:"''WHAT?''"


[[Nemesis]]: "''Those of you who are captured or defeated will be out of my way.''"
'''Nemesis:'''<br />
: "''Those of you who are captured or defeated will be out of my way.''"<br />
: "''And those of you who escape I might even invite them into my coming empire.''"<br />
: "''And as for me, well, this body is merely a robotic duplicate!''"<br />
: "''So, lay on, all of you!''"<br />
[[File:CenterCutscene1.jpg|300px|right|thumb|{{center|Not everyone is surprised}}]]
'''The Center:'''<br />
:"''And this is why I never invite Nemesis to anything.''"


[[Nemesis]]: "''And those of you who escape I might even invite them into my coming empire.''"
'''Nemesis:'''<br />
:"''Let's see how well you fare!''"


[[Nemesis]]: "''And as for me, well, this body is merely a robotic duplicate!''"
'''Tub Ci:'''<br />
:"''You are mad!''"


[[Nemesis]]: "''So, lay on, all of you!''"
'''Countess Crey:'''<br />
:"''Nemesis, you MANIAC!''"


[[The Center]]: "''And this is why I never invite Nemesis to anything.''"
'''Sebastian Frost:'''<br />
:"''Crack some heads, {{Character}}!''"


[[Nemesis]]: "''Let's see how well you fare!''"
'''Dreck:'''<br />
:"''Finally, I almost fell asleep!''"


[[Tub Ci]]: "''You are mad!''"
'''The Center:'''
:"''This should be interesting to watch.''"


[[Countess Crey]]: "''Nemesis, you MANIAC!''"
'''Arakhn:'''
:"''This is all your fault, Requiem!''"


[[Sebastian Frost]]: "''Crack some heads, VillainName!''"
'''Requiem:'''
:"''This is all your fault, Arakhn!''"}}


[[Dreck]]: "''Finally, I almost fell asleep!''"
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Bane Spiders Dialogue|text=


[[The Center]]: "''This should be interesting to watch.''"
'''Before combat:''' '' ''<br />
:'''Longbow Officer:''' ''Book'em.''<br />
:'''Bane Spider Scout:''' ''You'll never take me alive!''<br />
:'''Longbow Soldier:''' ''Sure thing, pal. Tell it to the judge. ''<br />
'''Combat start:''' '' ''<br />
:'''Bane Spider Scout:''' ''We'll fight them to the last!''<br />
:'''Longbow Soldier:''' ''You can't resist the law!''<br />
'''Once free:'''
:'''Bane Spider Scout:''' ''Let's do this! ''<br />


[[Arakhn]]: "''This is all your fault, [[Requiem]]!''"


[[Requiem]]: "''This is all your fault, [[Arakhn]]!''"
'''Before combat:''' '' ''<br />
:'''Longbow Officer:''' ''Book'em.''<br />
:'''Bane Spider Scout:''' ''You'll never take me alive!''<br />
:'''Longbow Soldier:''' ''Sure thing, pal. Tell it to the judge. ''<br />
'''Combat start:''' '' ''<br />
:'''Bane Spider Scout:''' ''We'll fight them to the last!''<br />
:'''Longbow Soldier:''' ''You can't resist the law!''<br />
'''Once free:'''
:'''Bane Spider Scout:''' ''Awww yeah! ''<br />


'''Debriefing'''


The conference was a disaster, [[Nemesis]] has advanced his own agenda, [[Longbow]] and the heroes nearly caught everyone, and now I have to prepare a report on this fiasco for [[Lord Recluse]]. I knew this was a bad idea from the start. But, you did fine. It would have been much worse if you hadn't been on the scene. I owe you for that. I need to develop some solid counter-strategies to handle this if I want to keep my head. We're done. But it was... productive to work with you.
'''Before combat:''' '' ''<br />
:'''Longbow Officer:''' ''Book'em.''<br />
:'''Bane Spider Executionner:''' ''You'll never take me alive!''<br />
:'''Longbow Soldier:''' ''Sure thing, pal. Tell it to the judge. ''<br />
'''Combat start:''' '' ''<br />
:'''Bane Spider Executionner:''' ''We'll fight them to the last!''<br />
:'''Longbow Soldier:''' ''You can't resist the law!''<br />
'''Once free:'''
:'''Bane Spider Executionner:''' ''Let's get back in the fight!''<br />
}}


{{Mission Clue|Name=The Conference of Evil (Part 6)|Text=The conference itself quickly went downhill. Before [[Lord Recluse]] could arrive, [[Longbow]] attacked. [[Nemesis]] had tipped them off to the conference to help eliminate rivals. The battle was joined, and it was up to you to clear forces of good from the place.


The conference ended up as a near disaster, but little blame fell on you. Whatever [[Lord Recluse]] had wanted to impart on the gathered criminals will just have to wait until Viridian can get someone else to do his dirty work.}}
'''Debriefing'''


== External Links ==
The conference was a disaster, Nemesis has advanced his own agenda, Longbow and the heroes nearly caught everyone, and now I have to prepare a report on this fiasco for [[Lord Recluse]]. I knew this was a bad idea from the start. But, you did fine. It would have been much worse if you hadn't been on the scene. I owe you for that. I need to develop some solid counter-strategies to handle this if I want to keep my head. We're done. But it was... productive to work with you.


* {{NoFutureContact|City=v|ID=281}}
== Notes ==
* Viridian's name is a reference to two other powerful spies; [[Crimson]], and [[Indigo]].
* Developer [[Manticore (Developer)|Manticore]] revealed some background information linking Viridian, Crimson, and Indigo together: [http://web.archive.org/web/20120905181951/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showpost.php?p=2091779&postcount=7]
{{Quotebox|type=dev|name=Manticore|source=the [http://web.archive.org/web/20120905181951/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showpost.php?p=2091779&postcount=7 Official Forums]|date=August 7, 2009|text=These three covert operatives all have the reputation of being among the best in the business. Early in their careers the three went on a number of missions together. They complemented each other perfectly with Indigo’s stealth abilities, Crimson’s tracking and weapon mastery, and Viridian’s interpersonal skills and vast network of contacts. During their last mission together they were betrayed and almost captured. Viridian was seriously wounded in their escape, losing and [sic] eye in the process. He never forgave his partners and took his skills to the Rogue Isles to find the highest bidder which not surprisingly turned out to be Arachnos. Recently Crimson and Indigo have been working for Longbow but the true allegiance of covert operatives is always in question. Many experts in intelligence circles theorize that Viridian is also working undercover for Longbow. What that means regarding his relationship with his previous partners is anyone’s guess.}}


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[[Category:Unlockable Contacts]]
[[Category:CoV Contacts Level 40-44]]
[[Category:Villain Contacts Level 45-50]]
[[Category:CoV Contacts Level 45-50]]
[[Category:Archvillains]]
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[[Category:Arachnos Lore]]

Latest revision as of 04:11, 12 April 2020

Overview

Viridian
Viridian.jpg
Arachnos intelligence
Zone Grandville
Coordinates (2778, 243, 834)[Copy]
Level Range 45-50
Introduced By None, Viridian is an unlockable contact.
Introduces None
Enemy Groups
v • d • e

As enemy:

Viridian is an Archvillain working for Arachnos who can be fought during the Statesman Task Force in City of Heroes, between levels 45 and 50.

As contact:

Viridian is a villain contact in the The Tangle neighborhood of Grandville at coordinates (2778, 243, 834)[Copy] . Viridian's level range is 45-50.

Description

Viridian is a very dangerous man who works subtle deals that can change the course of world history. The core of his job is influencing other villain groups through manipulation, sabotage, deal brokering, or collaboration, as it suits the needs of Arachnos. There is some rivalry between his organization of manipulators and Shadow Spider's spies, but both know that they can only succeed at their job with the help of the other.

Quotes

During the mission Capture Dr. Aeon, in the Statesman Task Force, he will say the following:

At 75% Life: You're putting up a pretty decent fight. Interesting.

At 50% Life: This fight's getting a little too interesting.

At 25% Life: We've been misled! Is this a trap for you or for us?

Defeated: Now I'll never find out...
What happens next...
On my favorite soap operas...

After defeating a player: One down. I'll send for a recovery team shortly.

See also

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

Contact Introduces

  • None

Information

Viridian is a very dangerous man who works subtle deals that can change the course of world history. The core of his job is influencing other villain groups through manipulation, sabotage, deal brokering, or collaboration, as it suits the needs of Arachnos. There is some rivalry between his organization of manipulators and Shadow Spider's spies, but both know that they can only suceed at their job with the help of the other.

Prior to Introduction

I need to know that you've got what it takes if you're going to work with me. You want to show me you're ready? Then listen up. Do what I tell you, and maybe I'll be able to use you:
Here's what I need for proof that you're up to the job:
Get the Tracer badge. You get it by defeating Tsoo Sorcerers.
Also get the Tank Buster badge. You get it by defeating Freakshow bosses.
The Infiltrator badge, too. Fight those Paragon Protector clones of Crey's. In fact, make sure you've taken out at least 200 Crey in general.
Yeah, and make sure you've taken out at least 200 Council agents.
That should about do it. When you got all of that, then we can talk.
See you around. Hah!

Contact Unlocked

Viridian has contacted you...

Character, I don't normally do this, but I might have some work for you. Come and see me over in Grandville.

This contact has now been added to the active tab of your Contact window.

Initial Contact

Here's the deal: I don't normally work with your type. Villains, I mean. Too loud, too unstable. But I have an operation where you could be a major asset. A lot of people fear and respect you. A message delivered by you could carry far more weight to the recipient. And right now, what I need is impact. I don't explain myself, and I don't slow down, and I don't care what you have to say. Take the job or not, that's the only option.

Greeting

  • I don't have time. Be quiet.
  • You want to know what's happening? Then shut up.
  • Just listen.

Too Busy

Don't insult me. My jobs need your full attention. Finish your other work, then come back.

No More Missions

Missing No More Missions Dialogue

Store

Missing Store Unlock Dialogue

Need more info


Story Arc

The Conference of Evil

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 13 Reward Merits.

Souvenir: A Blank Invitation

When you were working with the Arachnos Spy-master Viridian, you had to deliver invitations like this one to some of the most notorious characters in the world of crime. And though the conference this blank invitation led to didn't go as planned, it was still a memorable escapade you recall as

The Conference of Evil

Viridian was straight and to the point. He needed someone as powerful as you to gather together the heads of several of the more tractable villainous organizations for a conference in the Rogue Isles. You went to deliver the first invitation to Sebastian Frost, the head of the Family. When you got there, you found a lot of Nemesis Army troops on the premises. Frost was there, all right, meeting with one of Nemesis's robotic duplicates. You defeated the double and delivered the invitation to Frost. Unfortunately, Nemesis assumed it was extended to him as well.

The next villain on Viridian's list was Tub Ci, the leader of the Tsoo. You found him surrounded by the Paragon Police in Paragon City, and after you delivered the message the two of you fought side by side against the law.

You next found yourself trying to hand an invitation to Dreck, the leader of the Freakshow. Dreck was interested, but had to fight you to maintain his image. You gave him the fight he was looking for, and left him with the invite.

The invitation after that went to Countess Crey, the head of the Crey Corporation. Due to the legal trouble her company is already in, she wasn't happy to see you bearing an invitation from one of Arachnos' master spies.

The last invitation went to the Center, the enigmatic master of the Council. Unfortunately, he wanted to make you work for it, and sicced his villains against you in a series, daring you to face them down one by one.

The conference itself quickly went downhill. Before Lord Recluse could arrive, Longbow attacked. Nemesis had tipped them off to the conference to help eliminate rivals. The battle was joined, and it was up to you to clear forces of good from the place.

The Conference ended up as a near disaster, but little blame fell on you. Whatever Lord Recluse had wanted to impart to the gathered criminals will just have to wait until Viridian can get someone else to do his dirty work.

Begin the gathering.

Briefing

I'll give you the basics of the operation. You deserve that. It's a gathering. Gang bosses, criminal leaders, lots of big bad-guys. And that's the problem. They'll be difficult to wrangle, unless they know we're strong enough to bring them in by force if necessary. That's where you come in. Gather a group of cronies, and deliver the messages I give you to the targets I give you. Most of them won't be willing to listen until you've beaten some sense into them. So be ready. And I again suggest you bring along some more black-masks for this.

Mission Acceptance

Your first target is Sebastian Frost, the head of the Family. He's too smart to resist you, but his thugs won't be. I want him brought in as a message. Oh, and he may be meeting with others. Take some spare invitations. You never know.


Clue
A couple of invitations

These plain white invitations bear a short message, information about the meeting, and signatures from both Viridian and Lord Recluse himself. One is addressed to Sebastian Frost, the head of the Family. The others are left blank.


Nemesis

Mission Objective(s)

According to Viridian's info, Frost should be meeting with someone here. You didn't expect it would be the Nemesis Army.

  • Capture Sebastian Frost
    • Abduct Sebastian Frost
    • Escape with Sebastian Frost

Message delivered


Enemies

The Family
Nemesis


Notable NPC's

Family Minions Dialogue
Sebastian Frost and Nemesis Dialogue


Ambush! Stop Character's interference!

After capturing Sebastian Frost you will be ambushed by four waves of Family thugs

Debriefing

Nemesis, huh? That's good and bad. The good is that word will get out about you, and about the message. The bad is Nemesis. He works with plans inside plans inside plans. We have to assume that he knew you'd be there, and wanted to be there himself for a reason. But that's not your concern.

You did okay.

Help Tub Ci escape the law

Briefing

Next up is Tub Ci, the leader of the Tsoo. Unfortunately for him, his location is about to be tipped off to the Paragon Police and Longbow. Fortunately for you, I know exactly where he is. Fortunately for me, you pulling his tattooed behind out of the fire will help him to trust the invitation, and the Tsoo don't trust easily.

Mission Acceptance

You'll travel to Paragon City by submarine, and infiltrate the place where Tub Ci is making his last stand. Tub Ci is smart, so he'll probably be willing to fight alongside you. Just worry about the PPD and Longbow, and get Tub Ci out of there.

Viridian hands you an invitation for Tub Ci.

Clue
An invitation for Tub Ci

This is an invitation for the Tsoo leader Tub Ci to the meeting Viridian is organizing.


Tub Ci

Mission Objective(s)

You snuck past groups of captured Tsoo being hauled away by the PPD. Tub Ci should be inside

  • Invite Tub Ci
    • Free Tub Ci
    • Lead Tub Ci out

You successfully escorted Tub Ci out


Enemies

Longbow
Paragon Police Department


Notable NPCs

  • Tub Ci (Elite Boss, Ally)
  • PPD Quantum (Guarding Tub Ci)
  • Ballista (Elite Boss)
Longbow Soldiers Dialogue
Tub Ci Dialogue


Ambush! Tub Ci is free! Attack!

After freeing Tub Ci you will be ambushed by a wave of Longbow Soldiers which will include a Ballista

Ambush! You won't get away that easy!

After freeing Tub Ci you will be ambushed by four wave of Longbow Soldiers

Debriefing (Mission success)

That went very well. Tub Ci contacted my agents from a safe house. He'll be there. Good work.

You did good.

'Invite' Dreck

Briefing

Your next target is Dreck, the leader of the Freakshow. He's in town inspecting the troops out on Sharkhead Isle. He won't listen to reason. Beat him senseless, and leave the invitation. If he shows up, great. If not, his loss.

Mission Acceptance

Don't expect any friendly faces. Even if Dreck would like to go, he's still gotta fight you to keep his Freaks from thinking he's afraid of you.


Clue
An invitation for Dreck

This is an invitation for the Freakshow leader Dreck to the meeting Viridian is organizing.


Dreck

Mission Objective(s)

How do the Freakshow live in places like this?

  • 'Invite' Dreck
    • Defeat Dreck

You delivered the message to Dreck


Enemies

Freakshow


Notable NPCs


Dreck Dialogue


Debriefing

Dreck will be publicly angry for a while, but his people have already contacted me. Well done. He had to fight to save face. It's how things are in a pack of wolves like that.

Deliver an invitation to Countess Crey

Briefing

Crey Industries is very large, very powerful, and very corrupt. I already attempted to invite the countess here using more diplomatic channels. Now it's time to show her what happens when she doesn't want to play nice. That's your job. She's visiting some of her holdings over in Nerva. I want you to break in and convince her to drop by the little party I'm having, or else I might send you again.

Mission Acceptance

I should warn you. The Countess has a habit of modifying herself with stolen genetic powers used in her hero-clone program. Usually mental abilities. The point is, this won't be easy.


Viridian hands you an invitation for Countess Crey.

Clue
An invitation for Countess Crey

This is an invitation for the Countess Crey, head of the Crey Corporation, to the meeting Viridian is organizing.


Countess Crey

Mission Objective(s)

Despite all the legal trouble Crey is in, Countess Crey seems to rise above it. But she won't escape you today

  • Invite' Countess Crey
    • Deliver invitation

You delivered Viridian's invitation


Enemies

Crey


Notable NPCs


Countess Crey Dialogue


Debriefing

The Countess is covering that little incident up. But she got the message. She'll be there.

'Invite' the Center

Briefing

The next one will be difficult. Very difficult. I have an invitation for the Center, the leader of the Council. He won't fight you. He's over 90 years old, and though he's a mutant, he has no combat mutations. What he does have is an extremely devious mind, 70 years of experience, and his own army with numerous meta-human assets. He's grown conservative with age, but even more cunning. He's rebuffed every other offer to meet, but with all the others whom you've gathered already, he's let my agents know he might be interested. That is, if whoever I send can survive to deliver the invitation. That's your job.

Mission Acceptance

Some things you should know. First, the Center has the technology to keep you from teleporting out even after you've delivered the message. Second, he's sure to have some strange game cooked up for you. And don't expect an easy time. The normal Council troops are bad. Fanatically loyal. We think that might be tied into the Center's mutation, actually. But worse even than the troops are the metahuman villains who form the Council. We know of at least 6. Some or all of them may even be accompanying the Center at this time, so be prepared for the worst.


Clue
An invitation for the Center

This is an invitation for the Center, the enigmatic leader of the Council, to the meeting Viridian is organizing.


The Center

Mission Objective(s)

The Center almost broadcast that he'd be here.He's got to have something nasty waiting for you

  • 'Invite' The Center
    • Defeat Archon Burkholder
    • Defeat Maestro (Optional)
    • Defeat Vandal (Optional)
    • Defeat Nosferatu (Optional)
    • Defeat Arakhn (Optional)
    • Defeat Requiem (Optional)
  • Find mission exit

You've passed the Center's Test. But how much more can you take?


Enemies

Council


Notable NPCs


The Center's challenge

The Center:

"Ah. I've been waiting for you to arrive."
"I know about the meeting, and I might consider attending."
"However, I need something in exchange."
"You've beaten Dreck, and the Countess Crey, and even Nemesis."
"But I want to see what you can do against my villains."
"If you can defeat the first one, that will be enough."
"But there are 5 more who are waiting for a chance at you."
"You don't have to fight them, but then you will know that you are a coward, and I will know that you lack the resolve to threaten my organization."
"That's enough talking."
"Let's see just how powerful you are."
"Let the battle begin!"
"Let us begin."
Archon Burkholder Dialogue


Debriefing

Character? You're alive? Huh. Didn't expect that. Well, it's a good thing. I'm going to need to tap you for security at the conference. Rumor is that it might have leaked to Longbow.

Secure the Conference

Briefing

I could really use you at this conference. I have a bad feeling that something's going to go wrong, and I want some back up there when it happens. So far you've been able to handle everything I've thrown at you. I think you at least deserve to see the end of it.

Mission Acceptance

If something happens, take care of it. The conference has to go on.

Welcome to the Conference of Evil

Mission Objective(s)

Somehow you have a feeling this can't go well.

  • Secure the Conference
    • Defeat All Longbow

The conference has been secured


Enemies

Longbow

Neutral

Arachnos


Notable NPCs

  • The Center (Council Leader) (NPC)
  • Arakhn (Archvillain) (Neutral)
  • Requiem (Archvillain) (Neutral)
  • Countess Crey (Archvillain) (Neutral)
  • Hopkins (Archvillain) (Neutral)
  • Dreck (Archvillain) (Neutral)
  • Tub Ci (Archvillain) (Neutral)
  • Sebastian Frost (Citizen) (NPC)
  • Nemesis (Archvillain)
  • Ballista x5 (Elite Boss)
  • Ascendant Archon x2 (Neutral)
  • Bane Spider Scout x2 (Pet) (Ally)
  • Bane Spider Executionner (Pet) (Ally)
  • Longbow Officer x3 (One guarding each pet)


A villain among villains

The Center:

"While we wait for this to begin, I have one question I'd like to voice, which I'm sure is on everyone's mind."

Tub Ci:

"Why have we been gathered here?"

Countess Crey:

"What is Lord Recluse's masterplan?"

Dreck:

"Is this going to be open bar?"

The Center:

"No. The question we should all be asking is:"

The Center:

"What is Nemesis doing here?"

Nemesis:

"A good question, which will be answered just about..."

Nemesis:

"Now."

Longbow Officer:

"This is a Longbow action!"

Longbow Ballista:

"You are all under arrest!"

Tub Ci:

"How did they find us?"
Longbow enters the scene

Nemesis:

"Elementary! I told them!"

Tub Ci:

"WHAT?"

Countess Crey:

"WHAT?"

Sebastian Frost:

"WHAT?"

Dreck':

"WHAT?"

Arakhn:

"WHAT?"

Requiem:

"WHAT?"

Longbow Officer:

"WHAT?"

Longbow Ballista:

"WHAT?"

Nemesis:

"Those of you who are captured or defeated will be out of my way."
"And those of you who escape I might even invite them into my coming empire."
"And as for me, well, this body is merely a robotic duplicate!"
"So, lay on, all of you!"
Not everyone is surprised

The Center:

"And this is why I never invite Nemesis to anything."

Nemesis:

"Let's see how well you fare!"

Tub Ci:

"You are mad!"

Countess Crey:

"Nemesis, you MANIAC!"

Sebastian Frost:

"Crack some heads, Character!"

Dreck:

"Finally, I almost fell asleep!"

The Center:

"This should be interesting to watch."

Arakhn:

"This is all your fault, Requiem!"

Requiem:

"This is all your fault, Arakhn!"
Bane Spiders Dialogue


Debriefing

The conference was a disaster, Nemesis has advanced his own agenda, Longbow and the heroes nearly caught everyone, and now I have to prepare a report on this fiasco for Lord Recluse. I knew this was a bad idea from the start. But, you did fine. It would have been much worse if you hadn't been on the scene. I owe you for that. I need to develop some solid counter-strategies to handle this if I want to keep my head. We're done. But it was... productive to work with you.

Notes

  • Viridian's name is a reference to two other powerful spies; Crimson, and Indigo.
  • Developer Manticore revealed some background information linking Viridian, Crimson, and Indigo together: [1]
Manticore (From the Official Forums, August 7, 2009)

These three covert operatives all have the reputation of being among the best in the business. Early in their careers the three went on a number of missions together. They complemented each other perfectly with Indigo’s stealth abilities, Crimson’s tracking and weapon mastery, and Viridian’s interpersonal skills and vast network of contacts. During their last mission together they were betrayed and almost captured. Viridian was seriously wounded in their escape, losing and [sic] eye in the process. He never forgave his partners and took his skills to the Rogue Isles to find the highest bidder which not surprisingly turned out to be Arachnos. Recently Crimson and Indigo have been working for Longbow but the true allegiance of covert operatives is always in question. Many experts in intelligence circles theorize that Viridian is also working undercover for Longbow. What that means regarding his relationship with his previous partners is anyone’s guess.

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