Dr. Francois

Overview

Dr. Francois
Robotics Engineer
Zone	Striga Island
Coordinates	(104.5, -0.0, -1209.6)
Level Range	20-24
Introduced By	Oberst Straxt
Introduces	== Level 20 == Night Widow Ragana == Level 26 == Orpheus
Enemy Groups	Sky Raiders +++ Missing Information +++

Dr. Francois is a villain contact in the Port Noble neighborhood of Striga Isle at coordinates (104.5, -0.0, -1209.6) . His level range is 20-24.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

• Oberst Straxt

Contact Introduces

Single contact option

I have noticed some individuals wearing Arachnos uniforms nearby. Would you talk to them and let them know that I am not a mad scientist, not even a little bit unhinged? I would not make for a good candidate for their scientific program and would prefer to not get kidnapped again.

Level 20-24

• Night Widow Ragana

Those who thought Striga was out of reach of Arachnos's web are sorely mistaken.

Night Widow Ragana is on Striga Isle to look out for Arachnos's interests. She must rely entirely on mental deception and mind control to maintain her cover, because her disguise leaves a whole lot to be desired.

Level 25-29

• Orpheus

Orpheus is devoted to hunting down the undead that plague this island. A worthy, yet hopeless, cause.

Orpheus, the Warrior bard, has expressed a desire to work with you. The way you handle the Banished Pantheon followers must have impressed him.

Information

Robotics Engineer

Dr. Francois is a renowned robotics engineer, famous enough that the Council once held him captive in order for him to improve their robot army. Now he's laying low in Striga, hiding from his many enemies.

Prior to Introduction

This man doesn't seem worthy of your attention... for now.

Initial Contact

This man is biting his fingernails and constantly looking over his shoulder.

Character! I was beginning to think you wouldn't show up. Hoping. Never mind, you're here now. I suppose you want to know all about the Sky Raiders' plan to steal the giant mech man out of the Council volcano lair?

Greeting

• What can I do for you today, boss?
• Do you have any robots you need improved?
• You'll let me go once this is all over, right? Right?
• Dr. Francois fidgets nervously.

Too Busy

I'm terribly sorry but the things I have to tell you will demand all of your attention. Please clear your mind, and to-do list, and we'll talk.

No More Missions

It's finally over...

Store

• Inspirations

You're entrusting me with a phone? Thank you so much! Not that I don't appreciate meeting you face-to-face but my nerves don't react well to intimidation.

• Enhancements (all TOs, DOs, and SOs)

Urgent Mission

When this contact has an urgent mission available, this contact only offers urgent missions, and not any other missions.

Get the Sky Raiders to back off (20-26)

Briefing

Pardon my nervousness but I thought you might have been one of the Sky Raiders looking for me. They are still trying to get me back in their custody, I'm afraid. Could you get them off my back before we begin? I really don't work well under pressure!

Mission Acceptance

The Sky Raiders can be found in great numbers around the Maw, but feel free to attack them anywhere you see them.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Sky Raiders are closing in on my position, sir / madam! I really can't work under these conditions!

Mission Objective(s)

• Defeat Sky Raiders in Striga
  • Defeat 10 Sky Raiders

The Sky Raiders have called off their search for Dr. Francois - for now.

Enemies

Sky Raiders

Debriefing

Thank you, sir / madam! I feel much safer already. Erm. Yes. Much safer. Now... what can I do for you?

Story Arc

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 20 Reward Merits.

Just Prototypical (20-24)

Souvenir

Miniaturized Giant Mech Parts

These tiny mech parts are probably highly valuable if you can find a way to restore them to full size. You acquired them in a daring heist you have dubbed Just Prototypical. It started when you met a Dr. Francois, possibly the unluckiest robotics engineer in the world. He has been in the habit of getting captured and exploited by several different villainous factions to improve on their robots, like the Council and lately the Sky Raiders. During his imprisonment the Sky Raiders had him working on giant mech parts stolen from the Council's volcano lair on Striga Isle. Fortunately you got to him first, and he revealed all he knew about the giant mech parts, including that they would be vulnerable during transport to their final destination on board the Sky Raider floating fortress. You quickly concocted a plan to steal them for yourself. Together with a professional thief called Pincher, who has the ability to change the size of objects, you boarded the transport ship en route to the floating fortress. Pincher miniaturized the cargo containers and you easily collected them all. The plan worked perfectly, but Pincher disappeared to lay low after the heist, and left you holding the priceless but currently useless miniaturized giant mech parts.

+++ Missing Information +++

Missions (20-26)

Get the Sky Raiders to back off

Briefing

The Sky Raiders won't give up trying to get me back in their custody as long as they still have robots to improve. All this attention is very distracting. I won't be much good to your plans while they are hot on my heels. Could you get them to back off? (This is a repeatable mission.)

Mission Acceptance

The Sky Raiders can be found in great numbers around the Maw, but feel free to attack them anywhere you see them.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Sky Raiders are closing in on my position, sir / madam! My nerves are killing me.

Mission Objective(s)

• Defeat Sky Raiders in Striga
  • Defeat 20 Sky Raiders

The Sky Raiders have called off their search for Dr. Francois - for now.

Enemies

Sky Raiders

Debriefing

Thank you, sir / madam! I'm ready to continue working towards your ultimate goal now.

See Also

• Homecoming Story Arcs