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This article is about the drug Superadine. For the Just Said No to Superadine history badge, see Just Said No to Superadine Badge.

Description

Superadine appeared in the streets during the end of the 70s . The drastic actions of the Dawn Patrol and the Regulators against other drugs such as cocaine and heroin had left a void that a cartel of chemical engineers would fill with a new drug: this was the so-called Superadine, which was eventually shown to be a modified version of soldier enhancement formulas developed by the US Army during World War II.^[1]

History

The Emergence of Superadine

A broken case of Superadine vials

Paraphrased from the city of Heroes Official web site, Game Info, Paragon City Backstory - Other Worlds Discovered:

Throughout the mid-eighties, Supes became a more and more popular drug, and despite the Regulators' best efforts, it continued to proliferate in the streets of Paragon City. There seemed to be no obvious, organized force behind the drug's distribution. Dealers were simply waking up and finding stashes of the serum in their homes. With no distribution and money trail to follow, it was impossible to get to the source of the problem. Paragon City became a very dark, gritty place to live. Despite the growing strength of the national economy, crime (both street and super villain) continued to rise.

This wave of drug was only finally stopped in March 1986, when Back Alley Brawler -with the help of the Midnight Squad- located the lab where the Superadine was being produced and assaulted it, effectively stopping the Superadine creation.

The facility turned out to be much more than a mere drug lab. It was a modern, high-tech, research facility. Not only were they manufacturing and distributing the drug, but they were also monitoring its effects on addicts.

Vials of Superadine

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

The nefarious researchers had learned that, in less than 1% of those addicted to Supes, the human brain undergoes a radical alteration. The result is the creation of a new kind of sense - the ability to see, and even travel to other dimensions. This amazing psychic feat had long been theorized, as had the existence of alternate realities. The researchers had proven the theories true. Although the process drove the addicts quite mad, it also showed them whole other worlds; worlds similar, but yet different than our own. The Freedom Phalanx was unsure what to do with this research. The findings promised extraordinary new discoveries for the scientific world, but the data had been accrued in the foulest, most amoral manner imaginable.

One of the Freedom Phalanx researchers, Dr. Brian Webb, kept on investigating those extra-dimensional abilities the Superadine apparently granted. Dr. Webb correctly reasoned that the ability to pierce the dimension barrier was not unique to the chemically modified brains of Supes addicts. Rather, the addicts just happened to be tapping into some greater cosmic law. Dr. Webb set out to discover the science behind that law.

Dr. Webb's investigations led him to eventually pierce the barrier between dimensions, making thus possible the interdimensional travel. Dr. Webb ended up resigning as a Freedom Phalanx researcher to create his own firm, Portal Corp.

Superadine in the Present Day

A Troll, victim of Superadine overdose

Since then, it seems the Superadine has found its way to the streets once again, and is today one of the many drugs that plague Paragon City, and one of the most dangerous.

Today, this drug is mostly linked to the Skulls, Trolls and The Family. Those groups are unofficially known sometimes as "the Superadine Connection". This cartel at large seems to be in war with a second cartel formed by the Warriors, the Outcasts and the Hellions.^[2] Other groups, like the Sky Raiders, seem to deal occasionally with Superadine, though not in large quantities.^[3]

Recently, the Skulls have started to try to create their own Superadine.^[4]

Despite the war on drugs and all the damage caused by the Regulators to the Frost drug cartel, it should be noted that the original manufacturers of Superadine have never been mentioned again. The Family was distributing the drug, but the identity of the manufacturers and researchers arrested in that lab by Back Alley Brawler has been never revealed, nor their true intentions.

Effects of Superadine

A Superadine Lab

The drug itself is described as a green liquid^[5], and is distributed in small doses in elegant black capsules, to make it appealing to those who are always looking for the latest designer drug.^[6]

When injected, it gives a sense of profound confidence and euphoria along with increased endurance and strength. Beyond these seeming benefits, it is also a mild hallucinogen and powerfully addictive.^[7] Abuse of Superadine may causes drastic mutations in the user's body, and can transform him into a Troll.^[8] Uncut Superadine is even more dangerous, and it is usually used by Trolls in their Raves in Skyway City, creating thus the fearsome Supa Trolls.

Over the years the Family has done a great deal of experimentation with Superadine. At a great cost they have been able to create small batches of the drug that eliminate unfortunate side effects produced by long term usage. They have also been able to create variations that grant a very specific subset of powers. These successful refinements are not known outside the upper circles of the Family. One such variation has allowed the Family to tailor the abilities of their Consigliere, providing their chief advisors all the power needed to back up their words of wisdom.^[9]

A little-known fact is that Superadine and another drug, Rage, don't mix well, and cause a massive cerebral imbalance if mixed.^[10]

Appearances In-Game

Skulls' Superadine lab

City of Heroes: See the Reference section below.
City of Villains: Lt. Demitrovich: Defeat Longbow Strike team

References

↑ Other Worlds Discovered, Paragraph 5
↑ Stop the gang war story arc, available through Wes Schnabel, Lorenzo DiCosta, and Willy Starbuck
↑ Christine Lansdale: Break up deal between the Sky Raiders and Family
↑ Destroy the drug lab and recover the sample the Skulls are using story arc, available through Linda Summers and Juan Jimenez
↑ Just Said No to Superadine Badge: Monument 2
↑ Prince Kiros Nandelu: Put a stop to the gang activity in the office
↑ Other Worlds Discovered, Paragraph 5
↑ Just Said No to Superadine: Monument 3
↑ Canon Fodder thread
↑ The Tsoo shenanigans story arc, available through Virginia Hoffman, Vitaly Cherenko, Kong Bao, and Thao Ku

External Links

City of Heroes official site

[1] Other Worlds Discovered, Paragraph 5

[2] Stop the gang war story arc, available through Wes Schnabel, Lorenzo DiCosta, and Willy Starbuck

[3] Christine Lansdale: Break up deal between the Sky Raiders and Family

[4] Destroy the drug lab and recover the sample the Skulls are using story arc, available through Linda Summers and Juan Jimenez

[5] Just Said No to Superadine Badge: Monument 2

[6] Prince Kiros Nandelu: Put a stop to the gang activity in the office

[7] Other Worlds Discovered, Paragraph 5

[8] Just Said No to Superadine: Monument 3

[9] Canon Fodder thread

[10] The Tsoo shenanigans story arc, available through Virginia Hoffman, Vitaly Cherenko, Kong Bao, and Thao Ku

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+== Description ==
+[[File:salvage_SuperadineExtract.png|left]]
-{{TOCright}}
+Superadine appeared in the streets during the end of the 70s . The drastic actions of the [[Dawn Patrol]] and the [[Regulators]] against other drugs such as cocaine and heroin had left a void that a cartel of chemical engineers would fill with a new drug: this was the so-called Superadine, which was eventually shown to be a modified version of soldier enhancement formulas developed by the US Army during World War II.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20121025125049/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/game_info/history/paragon_city_other_worlds_disc.php Other Worlds Discovered, Paragraph 5]</ref>
-==Class==
+{{clr}}
-Item (Drug)
+== History ==
+=== The Emergence of Superadine ===
+[[File:Superadine1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A broken case of Superadine vials]]
-==Group==
+Paraphrased from the city of Heroes Official web site, Game Info, Paragon City Backstory - [http://web.archive.org/web/20121025125049/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/game_info/history/paragon_city_other_worlds_disc.php Other Worlds Discovered]:
-Skulls, Trolls, Family. Probably others as well.
-{{clr}}
+''Throughout the mid-eighties, Supes became a more and more popular drug, and despite the Regulators' best efforts, it continued to proliferate in the streets of [[Paragon City]]. There seemed to be no obvious, organized force behind the drug's distribution. Dealers were simply waking up and finding stashes of the serum in their homes. With no distribution and money trail to follow, it was impossible to get to the source of the problem. Paragon City became a very dark, gritty place to live. Despite the growing strength of the national economy, crime (both street and super villain) continued to rise.''
-==Description==
-[[Image:salvage_SuperadineExtract.png|left]]
-Superadine appeared during the last 70s in the streets. The drastic actions of the Dawn Patrol and the Regulators against other drugs such as cocaine and heroin had left a void that a cartel of chemical engineers would fill with a new drug: this was the so-called Superadine, which was eventually shown to be a modified version of soldier enhancement formulas developed by the US Army during World War II. (5)
-Throughout the mid-eighties, Supes became a more and more popular drug, and despite the Regulators' best efforts, it continued to proliferate in the streets of Paragon City. There seemed to be no obvious, organized force behind the drug's distribution. Dealers were simply waking up and finding stashes of the serum in their homes. With no distribution and money trail to follow, it was impossible to get to the source of the problem. Paragon City became a very dark, gritty place to live. Despite the growing strength of the national economy, crime (both street and super villain) continued to rise. (5)
+''This wave of drug was only finally stopped in March 1986, when [[Back Alley Brawler]] -with the help of the [[Midnight Squad]]- located the lab where the Superadine was being produced and assaulted it, effectively stopping the Superadine creation.''
-[[Image:Superadine1.jpg|center|thumb|150px|right]]
+''The facility turned out to be much more than a mere drug lab. It was a modern, high-tech, research facility. Not only were they manufacturing and distributing the drug, but they were also monitoring its effects on addicts.''
-And this wave of drug was only finally stopped in March 1986, when Back Alley Brawler -with the help of the Midnight Squad- located the lab where the Superadine was being produced and assaulted it, effectively stopping the Superadine creation.(6)
+[[File:Superadine2.jpg|thumb|left|Vials of Superadine]]
-The facility turned out to be much more than a mere drug lab. It was a modern, high-tech, research facility. Not only were they manufacturing and distributing the drug, but they were also monitoring its effects on addicts.(5)
+{{spoiler}}
+''The nefarious researchers had learned that, in less than 1% of those addicted to Supes, the human brain undergoes a radical alteration. The result is the creation of a new kind of sense - the ability to see, and even travel to other dimensions. This amazing psychic feat had long been theorized, as had the existence of alternate realities. The researchers had proven the theories true. Although the process drove the addicts quite mad, it also showed them whole other worlds; worlds similar, but yet different than our own. The [[Freedom Phalanx]] was unsure what to do with this research. The findings promised extraordinary new discoveries for the scientific world, but the data had been accrued in the foulest, most amoral manner imaginable.''
-The nefarious researchers had learned that, in less than 1% of those addicted to Supes, the human brain undergoes a radical alteration. The result is the creation of a new kind of sense - the ability to see, and even travel to other dimensions. This amazing psychic feat had long been theorized, as had the existence of alternate realities. The researchers had proven the theories true. Although the process drove the addicts quite mad, it also showed them whole other worlds; worlds similar, but yet different than our own. The Freedom Phalanx was unsure what to do with this research. The findings promised extraordinary new discoveries for the scientific world, but the data had been accrued in the foulest, most amoral manner imaginable. (5)
+''One of the Freedom Phalanx researchers, [[Dr. Brian Webb]], kept on investigating those extra-dimensional abilities the Superadine apparently granted. Dr. Webb correctly reasoned that the ability to pierce the dimension barrier was not unique to the chemically modified brains of Supes addicts. Rather, the addicts just happened to be tapping into some greater cosmic law. Dr. Webb set out to discover the science behind that law.''
-One of the Freedom Phalanx researchers, Dr. Brian Webb, kept on investigating those extra-dimensional abilities the Superadine apparently granted. Dr. Webb correctly reasoned that the ability to pierce the dimension barrier was not unique to the chemically modified brains of Supes addicts. Rather, the addicts just happened to be tapping into some greater cosmic law. Dr. Webb set out to discover the science behind that law. (5)
+''Dr. Webb's investigations led him to eventually pierce the barrier between dimensions, making thus possible the interdimensional travel. Dr. Webb ended up resigning as a Freedom Phalanx researcher to create his own firm, [[Portal Corporation|Portal Corp]].''
-Dr. Webb's investigations led him to eventually pierce the barrier between dimensions, making thus possible the interdimensional travel. Dr. Webb ended up resigning as a Freedom Phalanx researcher to create his own firm, Portal Corp.
+=== Superadine in the Present Day ===
+[[File:Troll1.jpg|90px|thumb|A Troll, victim of Superadine overdose]]
-[[Image:Superadine2.jpg|center|thumb|150px|left]] [[Image:Troll1.jpg|100px|thumb| |<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Troll</div>]]
 Since then, it seems the Superadine has found its way to the streets once again, and is today one of the many drugs that plague Paragon City, and one of the most dangerous.
-The drug itself is described as a green liquid (4), and is distributed in small doses in elegant black capsules, to make it appealing to those who are always looking for the latest designer drug. (3)
+Today, this drug is mostly linked to the Skulls, Trolls and The Family. Those groups are unofficially known sometimes as "the Superadine Connection". This cartel at large seems to be in war with a second cartel formed by the [[Warriors]], the [[Outcasts]] and the [[Hellions]].<ref>'''Stop the gang war''' story arc, available through [[Wes Schnabel]], [[Lorenzo DiCosta]], and [[Willy Starbuck]]</ref>  Other groups, like the [[Sky Raiders]], seem to deal occasionally with Superadine, though not in large  quantities.<ref>[[Christine Lansdale#Break up deal between the Sky Raiders and Family|Christine Lansdale: Break up deal between the Sky Raiders and Family]]</ref>
-When injected, it gives a sense of profound confidence and euphoria along with increased endurance and strength. Beyond these seeming benefits, it is also a mild hallucinogen and powerfully addictive. (5) Abuse of Superadine may causes drastic mutations in the user's body, and can transform him into a Troll. Uncut Superadine is even more dangerous, and  it is usually used by Trolls in their Raves in Skyway City, creating thus the fearsome Supa Trolls.
+Recently, the Skulls have started to try to create their own Superadine.<ref>'''Destroy the drug lab and recover the sample the Skulls are using''' story arc, available through [[Linda Summers]] and [[Juan Jimenez]]</ref>
-Today, this drug is mostly linked to the Skulls, Trolls and The Family. Those groups are unofficially known sometimes as "the Superadine Connection". This cartel at large seems to be in war with a second cartel formed by the Warriors, the Outcasts and the Hellions. (1) Other groups, like the Sky Raiders, seem to deal occasionally with Superadine, though not in large  quantities (7)
-As an interesting note, the Skulls have recently started to try to create their own Superadine, and one mission will take you to one of their labs.(2)
-[[Image:Superadine_Lab.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Superadine Lab]]]]
-Despite the war on drugs and all the damage caused by the Regulators to the Frost drug cartel, it should be noticed that the original manufacturers of Superadine have never been mentioned again. The Family was distributing the drug, but the identity of the manufacturers and researchers arrested in that lab by Back Alley Brawler has been never revealed, nor their true intentions.
-A not-so-well known effect is that Superadine and Rage don't mix well, and cause a massive cerebral imbalance if mixed.(8)
+Despite the war on drugs and all the damage caused by the Regulators to the Frost drug cartel, it should be noted that the original manufacturers of Superadine have never been mentioned again. The Family was distributing the drug, but the identity of the manufacturers and researchers arrested in that lab by Back Alley Brawler has been never revealed, nor their true intentions.
 {{clr}}
-==Appearances==
-'''In game'''
-* City of Heroes:
-**Mission: "Destroy the drug lab and recover the samples the Skulls are using", where yoy assault the Skulls Superadine lab.
-**Mission: "Talk to Clarence and get his take on gang war", where you will be taken to s Superadine store under attack by Hellions
-** (Those are physical appearances of Superadine in game, but there are many more mentions in other missions)
-** The Badge "Just said no to Superadine" describes all the main war on drugs events.
-** Superadine Extract will drop as Salvage off the Trolls.
-*City of Villains:
+== Effects of Superadine ==
-** The only mention I have found so far is in one of Lt. Demitrovich's missions, Defeat Longbow Agents, where the Family tries to bring a Superadine cargo into Crimson Cove, in Nerva.
+[[File:Superadine_Lab.jpg|left|thumb|150px|A [[Superadine Lab]]]]
+The drug itself is described as a green liquid<ref>[[Just Said No to Superadine Badge#Monument 2|Just Said No to Superadine Badge: Monument 2]]</ref>, and is distributed in small doses in elegant black capsules, to make it appealing to those who are always looking for the latest designer drug.<ref>[[Prince Kiros Nandelu#Put a stop to the gang activity in the office|Prince Kiros Nandelu: Put a stop to the gang activity in the office]]</ref>
+When injected, it gives a sense of profound confidence and euphoria along with increased endurance and strength. Beyond these seeming benefits, it is also a mild hallucinogen and powerfully addictive.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20121025125049/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/game_info/history/paragon_city_other_worlds_disc.php Other Worlds Discovered, Paragraph 5]</ref>  Abuse of Superadine may causes drastic mutations in the user's body, and can transform him into a [[Trolls|Troll]].<ref>[[Just Said No to Superadine Badge#Monument 3|Just Said No to Superadine: Monument 3]]</ref> Uncut Superadine is even more dangerous, and  it is usually used by Trolls in their Raves in Skyway City, creating thus the fearsome [[Supa Trolls]].
-[[Image:SuperadineLab1.jpg|center|thumb|400px||<div style="text-align: center;border:none">Skulls' Superadine lab</div>]]
+Over the years the Family has done a great deal of experimentation with Superadine. At a great cost they have been able to create small batches of the drug that eliminate unfortunate side effects produced by long term usage. They have also been able to create variations that grant a very specific subset of powers. These successful refinements are not known outside the upper circles of the Family. One such variation has allowed the Family to tailor the abilities of their Consigliere, providing their chief advisors all the power needed to back up their words of wisdom.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120905181929/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=133915 Canon Fodder thread]</ref>
-'''In comic book'''
+A little-known fact is that Superadine and another drug, [[Rage]], don't mix well, and cause a massive cerebral imbalance if mixed.<ref>'''The Tsoo shenanigans''' story arc, available through [[Virginia Hoffman]], [[Vitaly Cherenko]], [[Kong Bao]], and [[Thao Ku]]</ref>
-* UNKNOWN
+== Appearances In-Game ==
+[[File:SuperadineLab1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Skulls' Superadine lab]]
-'''In novels'''
+* City of Heroes: See the Reference section below.
+* City of Villains: [[Lt. Demitrovich#Defeat Longbow Strike team|Lt. Demitrovich: Defeat Longbow Strike team]]
-* UNKNOWN
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
-'''Other sources''' (Pen and Pencil game, Trading Cards game, etc...)
-So far, none.
+== See Also ==
-==Sources==
-: City of Heroes Story Arc: Bonefire.
-: City of Heroes mission: Destroy the drug lab and recover the sample the Skulls are using
-: City of Heroes mission: Put a stop in the gang activity in the office.
-: City of Heroes History badge: Plaque 2, Just Said no to Supradine
-: City of heroes official site: Other worlds discovered.
-: City of Heroes History badge: Just said no to Superadine, Monument 4
-: City of Heroes mission: Break up the deal between the Sky Raiders and the Family.
-: City of Heroes Story Arc: The Tsoo shenanigans
-==See Also==
 * [[Back Alley Brawler]]
 * [[Dawn Patrol]]
 * [[Dr. Brian Webb]]
+* [[The Family]]
-* [[Family]]
+* [[Fixadine]]
 * [[Freedom Phalanx]]
 * [[Just Said No to Superadine Badge]]
 * [[Midnight Squad]]
 * [[Portal Corporation]]
 * [[Rage]]
 * [[Regulators]]
 * [[Skulls]]
 * [[Trolls]]
 * [[Troll Rave]]
+== External Links ==
-==External Links==
+* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121025125049/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/game_info/history/paragon_city_other_worlds_disc.php City of Heroes official site]
-* [http://www.cityofheroes.com/gameinfo/paragon_city_otherworlds.html| City of Heroes official site]
 [[Category:Game Background]]
+[[Category:Drugs]]