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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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{{Contact Overview|Name=Terrence_Dobbs|City=V|Zone=Grandville| | |name=Terrence Dobbs | ||
|image=Terrence Dobbs.jpg | |||
|img_capt=Professional Exterminator | |||
|zone=[[Grandville]] | |||
|x=2550|y=-448|z=2082 | |||
|levels=40-44 | |||
|introed='''== Broker =='''<br />[[Wiggy the Brit]]<br />'''== Level 40-44 =='''<br />[[Regent Korol]]<br />[[Westin Phipps]] | |||
|intros='''== Level 40-44 =='''<br />[[Dr. Forrester]] | |||
|enemies={{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
{{Enemy Council}} | |||
{{Enemy Crey}} | |||
}} | |||
{{Contact Overview|Name=Terrence_Dobbs|City=V|Zone=Grandville|x=2550|y=-448|z=2082|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=The Gutter|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=40-44}} | |||
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== Introductions == | == Introductions == | ||
=== Contact Introduced By === | === Contact Introduced By === | ||
==== Broker ==== | |||
* [[Wiggy the Brit]] | * [[Wiggy the Brit]] | ||
==== Level 40-44 ==== | |||
* [[Regent Korol]] | |||
* [[Westin Phipps]] | * [[Westin Phipps]] | ||
=== | === Contact Introduces === | ||
I've got someone you should meet. <br /> | |||
''or:'' There are some people who would like to meet you. | |||
==== Level 40-44 ==== | |||
{{NewContact Dr. Forrester}} | {{NewContact Dr. Forrester}} | ||
{{NewContact Regent Korol}} | |||
{{NewContact Westin Phipps}} | |||
==== Level 40-44 ==== | |||
{{NewContact Vernon von Grun}} | |||
=== Information === | === Information === | ||
'''Professional Exterminator''' | |||
' | Terrence Dobbs is a professional exterminator specializing in [[Arachnoids]]. He's always looking for new recruits to help him keep the Arachnoid population down in Grandville. | ||
=== Prior to Introduction === | |||
Do I know you? I don't think so, pal! | |||
=== Initial Contact === | === Initial Contact === | ||
They call me Dobbs, 'cause that's my name. I'm a professional exterminator. Yah, I know it don't sound too glamorous, but I provide a vital service here in [[Grandville]]. I guess you can call me a 'big game hunter' amongst exterminators, 'cause I hunt one of the nastiest pests around: [[Arachnoids]]. | They call me Dobbs, 'cause that's my name. I'm a professional exterminator. Yah, I know it don't sound too glamorous, but I provide a vital service here in [[Grandville]]. I guess you can call me a 'big game hunter' amongst exterminators, 'cause I hunt one of the nastiest pests around: [[Arachnoids]]. | ||
You heard of 'em? You might have seen 'em around | You heard of 'em? You might have seen 'em around Grandville, crawling around, occasionally nabbin' some unsuspectin' citizen. There's a whole mess of 'em here in the Gutter, which is why I made this place my regular stompin' grounds. These 'Rachnoids been called men, mutants, monsters - whatever. I calls 'em as I sees 'em, and I call 'em pests! | ||
I'm lookin' for a few hearty souls to help me put those critters in their place, so if you're looking for a good ol' fashioned bug hunt, stick around! | I'm lookin' for a few hearty souls to help me put those critters in their place, so if you're looking for a good ol' fashioned bug hunt, stick around! | ||
== | === Greeting === | ||
* Yo, {{Character}}! Got some work for ya. | |||
* Hey, how ya doin'? | |||
* Hey {{Character}}! Good to see ya! | |||
=== Too Busy === | |||
Come back to me when you finish up some of your other work, {{Character}}! | |||
* Inspirations | === No More Missions === | ||
* Level 40 | Thanks for all your help, {{Character}}, but you should check out some of the other fellas around Grandville. | ||
* Level 45 | |||
== Store == | |||
* [[Inspirations]] | |||
* {{Store Tec|Level=40|Price=200}} | |||
''Youse is a great spider-stomper, buddy! Why don't you check these {{green|Enhancements.}}'' | |||
* {{Store Tec|Level=45|Price=200}} | |||
''Keep this up and you're gonna put me out of business, {{Character}}! Check out these {{green|Enhancements.}}'' | |||
== Story Arcs == | == Story Arcs == | ||
=== The Arachnoid Cure === | === The Arachnoid Cure === | ||
{{ArcAward|m=7}} | |||
==== Souvenir ==== | |||
''' | '''Arachnoid Tissue Sample''' | ||
This is an | This is an Arachnoid tissue sample you found in a makeshift laboratory. You picked up up as a reminder of a tale you like to call: | ||
'''The | '''The Arachnoid Cure''' | ||
It all started when you did a job for Terrence Dobbs clearing out an [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] nest. The | It all started when you did a job for Terrence Dobbs clearing out an [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] nest. The Arachnoids were a lot more organized than normal, having taken out a previous [[Arachnos]] assault squad and using ambush tactics. Deep in their lair you found a tattered note from someone named [[Arachnoids#Biff|Biff]] telling that a cure was coming soon and to hold out as long as they could. Biff was being protected by someone named Slicer-Dicer. Dobbs didn't like this situation one bit! | ||
Dobbs did a bit of asking around and found out that Slicer-Dicer was a [[Freakshow]] gang leader out of [[St. Martial]]. You invaded the | Dobbs did a bit of asking around and found out that Slicer-Dicer was a [[Freakshow]] gang leader out of [[St. Martial]]. You invaded the Freakshow hideout and found a lab containing Freakshow parts, Arachnoid samples and research papers. Apparently, Biff was working on a way to cure the Arachoid condition so they might become human again! Dobbs didn't like this news either, since no Arachnoids meant no exorbitant pest control pricing! | ||
Dobbs sent you to take care of | Dobbs sent you to take care of Biff once and for all! You headed into the tunnels where Biff was talking with his Arachnoid allies to discover that Biff himself was an Arachnoid! In the end he pleaded with you to let him go, saying he would make it worth your while... and you did what you thought was best! | ||
=== | ==== {{UL|Clear out Arachnoid tunnels}} ==== | ||
''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
Okay, I got another job for ya. There's another nest of 'em [[Arachnoids]] in - surprise, surprise - some caves underneath [[Grandville]]. Some [[Arachnos]] troops went in to cull them back a bit, but they got wiped out to the man! Somethin' about an ambush, about how they were set up - whatever! [[Arachnoids]] may be fast and strong, but they ain't smart enough to take down trained [[Arachnos]] troops like that. I think it was some mistake on the part of the [[Arachnos]] commander, they just don't want to admit that! {{green|Head over to the [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] tunnels and wipe out that nest!}} | |||
* {{green|Clear out Arachnoid tunnels}} | |||
Smart [[Arachnoids]] - hah! That'll be the day. | |||
'''Unnecessary Solitication''' | |||
C'mon, c'mon! What you waitin' for? Clear out those Arachnoid tunnels so we can get on to the next job! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear the skittering of the [[Arachnoids]] go strangely silent as you enter their tunnels.|Primary=Defeat all Arachnoids|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You cleared out the Arachnoid tunnels!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* [[Arachnoids#Super Arachnoid|Super Arachnoid]] ([[Boss]]) | |||
{{Ambush|As you progress through the mission, you will be ambushed '''at two separate points''' by Arachnoids<br /> | |||
''"HKREEEE!''}} | |||
{{Ambush|Upon reaching 75% HP, Super Arachnoid will summon three waves of Arachnoid ambushes.<br /> | |||
''"SKREEEEEEE!"''}} | |||
{{Mission Clue|Name=The Tattered Note|Text=This tattered note is almost incomprehensible scrawling, but you can make out: 'Cure coming soon. Hold out against intruders. Slicer-dicer will protect me.' It's signed by someone named Biff.}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
Wha-a-t? [[Arachnoids]] settin' traps and ambushes? Talkin'? Ah geez, I don't like this one bit. And who is this [[Arachnoids#Biff|Biff]] who's sendin' notes to the [[Arachnoids]]? And who's Slicer-Dicer? I better look into this! | |||
=== | ==== {{UL|Find out truth behind Biff}} ==== | ||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
Okay, I got | Okay, I got some more news on those [[Arachnoids]] working with that guy named [[Biff]]. The note you found in the [Arachnoid tunnels said Biff was being protected by a guy named Slicer-Dicer. I asked around and found out Slicer-Dicer is a [[Freakshow]] gang leader from [[St. Martial]]! {{green|Raid the Freakshow hideout and find out what you can about Biff!}} | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
I want to know why this guy Biff is protecting these Arachnoid creatures! | |||
* {{green|Find out truth behind Biff}} | |||
You found out about Biff yet? Then get going! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Who's Biff and why is he helping the Arachnoids? The Freakshow here might know the truth!|Primary=Find out truth behind Biff|Secondary=Find clue | |||
** Defeat 5l1c3r-D1c3r|Additional=|Completion=You found the truth behind Biff!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Freakshow}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* 5l1c3r-D1c3r {{Named|Faction=Freakshow|Type=Tank Smasher}} | |||
{{Mission Clue|Name=The Freakshow Deal|Text=Sounds like Biff was helping the Freakshow service their cybernetic replacements while they provided him a safe place to do his research.}} | |||
' | {{Mission Clue|Name=Biff's Research Notes|Text=Amongst the bits of Freakshow cybernetic parts and Arachnoid tissue samples you find these research notes. These notes are written in the same scrawling hand as the note you found in the Arachnoid tunnels. From scanning the notes you get the idea that Biff is attempting to find a cure for the Arachnoid condition!}} | ||
{{ | {{NPC Text|title=5l1c3r-D1c3r dialogue|text= | ||
'''Before Combat:''' ''"Where the heck is Biff? I need to get the hydraulic fluid in my swiper arm changed!"''<br /> | |||
'''Combat Start:''' ''"You broke into the wrong rec room, punk!"''<br /> | |||
'''75% Health:''' ''"Ah man! I just chromed that arm!"''<br /> | |||
'''50% Health:''' ''"I'm gonna hurt you for that, punk!"''<br /> | |||
'''25% Health:''' ''"If you're lookin' for Biff, he ain't here!"''<br /> | |||
'''Upon Defeat:''' ''"Damn! Biff's gonna be working overtime for this!"''<br /> | |||
'''Defeats a Player:''' {{orange|needs text}}}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
Oh, great. That's just great! This Biff joker is actin' like some sorta 'friends of the Arachnoids', and we're gonna lose our bread and butter if he succeeds! We gotta take care of this jerk before he finds this cure he's lookin' for... | |||
=== | ==== {{UL|Take down Biff}} ==== | ||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
We gotta deal with this [[Arachnoids#Biff|Biff]] fella! We can't have him organizing the [[Arachnoids]] to fight against us, or worse yet, finding a cure for their condition! It'd put me out of business, and I'm not about to let that happen, y'know? {{green|Head into the [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] tunnels and take down [[Arachnoids#Biff|Biff]]!}} | |||
This [[Arachnoids#Biff|Biff]] sounds like one clever [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]], and I get he's pretty tough if he's getting the other [[Arachnoids]] to listen to him. You might need to put together some kind of heavy-duty team to take down [[Arachnoids#Biff|Biff]]! | |||
* {{green|}} | |||
I'm sure there's something inherently inhumane about this, but I'm just a businessman. You know how much my operating costs are? And the rent in [[Grandville]] is killer! | |||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
C'mon, c'mon! Take down Biff! The fact that he's out there working on a possible cure for the Arachnoid condition makes me nervous as heck! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Somewhere within the Arachnoid tunnels is Biff! Take him down for Dobbs!|Primary=Find Biff and his allies|Secondary=Deal with Biff and allies|Additional=|Completion=Failure - You allowed Biff to escape, but he left behind a weapon cache!<br /> | |||
''Success - You took down Biff!''}} | |||
{{red|Note: Biff will run away to the exit door when his health reaches 50% health. As an Arachnoid, and as a Elite Boss, he will be very difficult to stop as he runs so fast, and has so much hitpoints. If you wish to stop him, have a method to stop or slow him down, such as [[Flight#Air Superiority|Air Superiority]], for example, or bring many friends with you.}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* [[Arachnoids#Biff|Biff]] ([[Elite Boss]]) | |||
{{NPC Text|title=Biff dialogue|text= | |||
'''Before combat:''' ''"Relax, brothers! I will have a cure for you soon!"''<br /> | |||
'''Combat start:''' ''"Wait, {{Character}}! Let us work this out!"''<br /> | |||
'''50% health:''' ''"If you allow me to escape, I'll make it worth your while! I know a hidden weapons cache which will be all yours!"''}} | |||
'''Temporary Power'''<br /> | |||
''Allowing Biff to escape will grant you the following temporary power'' | |||
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temporary_RangeModerateDamage.png|Name=Stolen SMG|Effect=Ranged, -Defense|Desc=This is a sub-machine gun stolen from a create that was part of an arms shipment. You may fire 10 bursts from the SMG before it is exhausted.}} | |||
'''Debriefing - Mission Failure''' | |||
Y-you let Biff get away? What are you trying to do here? I thought I hired me a high quality merc, not some amateur! You ain't goin' soft on me, are ya? | |||
'''Debriefing - Mission Success''' | |||
You took care of Biff, eh? I feel a bit guilty about takin' down the Arachnoids last chance to regain humanity, but I'm comforted by the fat cash I'm going to be raking in while I exterminate them. | |||
=== Arachnoid Appetizers === | |||
{{ArcAward|m=5}} | |||
==== Souvenir ==== | |||
'''Arachnoid Webbing''' | |||
This is a piece of sticky webbing taken from an Arachnoid cocoon. You got it as a reminder of a tale you like to call: | |||
'''Arachnoid Appetizers''' | |||
It all started when Terrence Dobbs asked you to help clear [[Arachnoids]] out of an [[Arachnos]] research lab. You went in there and managed to rescue one of the research scientists, Doctor Weisen, who mentioned how Executioner Garrod had been taken by the Arachnoids. | |||
Dobbs spoke with Arachnos, and they stated they wanted their soldier back. Dobbs sent you to speak with [[Regent Korol]], who informed you how Arachnos tracked some of their more valuable assets through the use of implanted homing beacons, a little trick they picked up from [[Crey]] Industries. She gave you a tracking device to lead you right to where Executioner Garrod was taken. | |||
You broke into the Arachnoid tunnels and found a number of people held captive in cocoons, presumably to be eaten! You managed to find Executioner Garrod in the end, freeing him from the webbed nightmare of the [[Arachnoids]]. | |||
==== {{UL|Defeat all Arachnoids in lab}} ==== | |||
'''Briefing''' | |||
Okay, we got another [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] attack on an [[Arachnos]] research lab. Arachnoid, Arachnos - you'd think those two would get along? Hehe - I kid, I kid! Head over to the research lab and clear out the Arachnoids! | |||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
It's a fairly high-profile Arachnos research base. There's a few researchers there which are unaccounted for. See if you can find 'em. | |||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
C'mon, c'mon! Arachnos don't like to be kept waitin'! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You make your way to the research lab. Time to hunt some bugs!|Primary=Defeat all Arachnoids in lab|Secondary=Rescue the scientist<br /> | |||
** Lead scientist out|Additional=|Completion=You cleared out the Arachnos research lab!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* Doctor Weisen (Hostage, must escort) | |||
* [[Arachnoids#Super Arachnoid|Super Arachnoid]] ([[Boss]]) | |||
* [[Arachnoids#Super Arachnoid|Super Arachnoid]] (Guarding hostage) | |||
'' | {{NPC Text|title=Doctor Weisen dialogue|text= | ||
'''Before Rescue:'''<br /> | |||
:'''Arachnoid: ''' HKREEEEEE!<br /> | |||
:'''Doctor Weisen: ''' Aaaah! Help!<br /> | |||
:'''Doctor Weisen: ''' You've got to get me out of here!<br /> | |||
:'''Super Arachnoid: ''' DIIIIE!<br /> | |||
'''When Rescued:'''<br /> | |||
:Thanks! I've seen you on the news - you're {{Character}}! Get me out of this place!<br /> | |||
'''Upon Reaching Exit:'''<br /> | |||
:Have you seen Executioner Garrod? He was salvaging some lab research when the Arachnoids attacked!}} | |||
{{Mission Clue|Name=The | {{Mission Clue|Name=The Missing Executioner|Text=One of the scientists you rescued from the [[Arachnos]] research lab said the [[Arachnoids]] carried off Executioner Garrod, one of the [[Arachnos]] [[Bane Spiders]] who were salvaging research data from the lab.}} | ||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
So those Arachnoids snatched one of the [[Bane Spiders#Bane Spider Executioner|Bane Spider Executioners]], eh? Yah, I'm pretty sure they'll pay a pretty penny to get their soldier-boy back! | |||
==== {{UL|Speak with Regent Korol}} ==== | |||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
Nice job clearing the [[Arachnoids]] out of that research lab. [[Arachnos]] definitely wants to get their kidnapped Executioner back, so it looks like we got another job. We can spend days scouring all the tunnels, but fortunately Arachnos has taken steps in case somethin' like this happens! Head over to talk with [[Regent Korol]] about tracking down Executioner Garrod. | |||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | |||
Korol's kinda creepy, but keeps track of all that goes on in [[Grandville]]. She'll know what to do. | |||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
' | You talk with Korol yet? Get goin'! | ||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Speak with Regent Korol|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}} | |||
{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Regent Korol|Text= | |||
I sensed your approach, {{Character}}! I take it you are here in the matter of the missing Bane Spider? Yes, Arachnos has many ways of keeping track of our assets. Executioner Garrod was implanted with a homing beacon, a little trick we picked up from [[Crey]] Industries. Take this tracking device - it should show you exactly where you need to go. | |||
' | Take care, my pet. Don't let the Arachnoids bite!}} | ||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Tracking Device|Text=This is a small handheld device used for tracking a particular homing beacon, in this case that of Arachnos Bane Spider Executioner Garrod.}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
Regent Korol hooked you up with a tracking device, eh? Good stuff! That's gonna save us a bunch of time huntin' this guy down! | |||
=== | ==== {{UL|Rescue Garrod from Arachnoids}} ==== | ||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
You still got the tracking device from Regent Korol? Good, good! Let's finish up this job! Head into the [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] tunnels and get Executioner Garrod! | |||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | |||
' | [[Arachnos]] says the Arachnoids nabbed a whole [[Bane Spiders|Bane Spider]] unit, but only Garrod is the important one to rescue. Get him out of there - if those critters didn't eat him already! | ||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
'' | What, you waitin' for those critters to eat Executioner Garrod or somethin'? Move it! | ||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Find Executioner Garrod and get him out of here!|Primary=Rescue Garrod from Arachnoids|Secondary=Lead Garrod out|Additional=|Completion=You rescued Executioner Garrod!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* [[Webbed Passage]] x4 (Object) | |||
* [[Cocoon]] x5 (Object) (Containing Hostages) | |||
* [[Arachnos Soldiers#Bane Spider Executioner|Executioner Garrod]] (NPC Ally, Boss-class, Must Escort) | |||
* [[Arachnos Soldiers#Bane Spider Commando|Bane Spider Commando]] x4 (NPC Ally, Minion-class) | |||
{{Ambush|After freeing each hostage, you will be ambushed by two waves of Arachnoids, the first of which will include a '''[[Arachnoids#Super Arachnoid|Super Arachnoid]]'''<br /> | |||
''HKREEEEEE!''}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
You got Executioner Garrod back? Good stuff! That'll get us in good with Arachnos! At least for a little while. | |||
'''Notes''' | |||
* As you rescue each Bane Spider Commando, you will have the option of leading him to the cave entrance to escape. You do not gain any experience or other reward for doing so. Strategically, it is best to keep the Bane Spider Commandos with you until you have rescued all captured allies, and then lead the entire group to the mission entrance to complete the mission. The allies will help you defeat enemies, and your character and/or team will receive full experience for any enemies the allies harm and defeat. | |||
=== Building a Better Vermin === | |||
{{ArcAward|m=13}} | |||
==== Souvenir ==== | |||
'''Altered Arachnoid DNA''' | |||
This is a sample of altered [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] DNA that [[Crey]] Industries was fooling around with in a tale you like to call: | |||
'''Building a Better Vermin''' | |||
It all started when Terrence Dobbs asked you to help cull some of the Arachnoid population down in the Gutter of [[Grandville]]. Dobbs thanked you for your assistance, but commented on how he wish he had a better weapon for dealing with Arachnoids. | |||
=== Cull Arachnoids in Gutter === | Dobbs heard from one of his contacts that Crey was working on some bio-weapons at one of their labs in [[Cap au Diable]], and wanted you to break in and see if you could find anything to use against the Arachnoids. You found a weapon alright, along with indications that Crey was doing extensive research on Arachnoids! | ||
Dobbs wanted to find out more, and sent you to investigate some caves under [[St. Martial]] where Crey supposedly was conducting field tests. You found a number of Crey there in some Arachnoid tunnels, as well as a tagged Arachnoid marked as a research subject! | |||
Dobbs sent you to check out the Crey office nearby the Arachnoid tunnels found on St. Martial. There, you found research files detailing how Crey was developing Arachnoid countermeasures to deal with any [[Arachnos]]-controlled threat, as well as developing a new strain of Arachnoids which Crey could use as shock troops! | |||
Dobbs felt he was in over his head, and so decided to turn matters over to Arachnos. He got you take all the evidence to [[Arbiter Daos]], who decided to enact protocols to shut down the Crey Arachnoid research operations. | |||
Arbiter Daos sent you to the main Crey research facility in [[Paragon City]] to deal with the Crey scientist responsible for the Arachnoid research project and destroy their main database. Having dealt with the Crey threat to Arachnos security, Arbiter Daos gave you his thanks. | |||
==== {{UL|Cull Arachnoids in Gutter}} ==== | |||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
How do you feel about doing some [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] huntin' in the Gutter? They get so thick in there that we gotta cull 'em back sometime. If you're interested, you can head in and start thinning out | How do you feel about doing some [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] huntin' in the Gutter? They get so thick in there that we gotta cull 'em back sometime. If you're interested, you can head in and start thinning out Arachnoids. | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
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They can be cunning sometime, so watch out for ambushes! | They can be cunning sometime, so watch out for ambushes! | ||
''' | '''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | ||
You ain't killed enough Arachnoids yet. Get movin'! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Cull Arachnoids in Gutter|Secondary=Defeat 20 Arachnoids|Additional=|Completion=You culled enough Arachnoids}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
Nice work, | Nice work, {{Character}}! That oughta thin their numbers a bit! | ||
There's gotta be a better way of dealing with those critters. Maybe some kind of new weapon... | There's gotta be a better way of dealing with those critters. Maybe some kind of new weapon... | ||
=== Find chemical weapon in Crey lab === | ==== {{UL|Find chemical weapon in Crey lab}} ==== | ||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
Nice job cleaning out those [[Arachnoids]] in the Gutter. Y'know what I said about finding something to take out | Nice job cleaning out those [[Arachnoids]] in the Gutter. Y'know what I said about finding something to take out Arachnoids better? Well, I know Crey is always messing around with science and biology stuff. I heard from a buddy of mine that [[Crey|Crey's]] got a chemical research lab in [[Cap au Diable]] where they just got in a shipment of heavy-duty pesticides, so maybe we can find something that'll do the trick against these Arachnoids. Head over to the Crey lab and see if you can find anything I can use against Arachnoids. | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
Crey makes all kinds of great experimental weapons. Finding a good general purpose gas weapon would be great! | |||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
' | You hit that Crey lab yet? Get goin'! | ||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=There's gotta be something good Dobbs can use against the Arachnoids. Find it!|Primary=Find chemical weapon in Crey lab|Secondary=Find weapon reports | |||
** Find chemical weapon|Additional=|Completion=You secured the chemical weapon!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Crey}} | |||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* [[Crey#Crey Power Tank|Crey Power Tank]] ([[Boss]]) | |||
These are field report tests on the effectiveness of the | {{Mission Clue|Name=Crey Arachnoid-X76 Gas Canister|Text= | ||
The label on the gas canister says: 'Crey Arachnoid-X76 - For use against accelerated mutation type A-456 codenamed Arachnoid. HIGHLY TOXIC.' Apparently, Crey is quite versed in Arachnoid control already.}} | |||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Crey A-X76 Field Test Reports|Text= | |||
These are field report tests on the effectiveness of the Crey A-X76 gas on the A-456 test subjects, citing a favorably deadly effect. The field report tests give coordinates to caves underneath [[St. Martial]].}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
W-whaaat? | W-whaaat? Crey's messin' with the Arachnoids? Underneath St. Martial? What the heck? I expected to find some good chemical weapons, but I didn't expect custom made 'Arachnoid-B-Gone' stuff! What the heck are they up to? | ||
=== Clear out Arachnoid tunnels === | ==== {{UL|Clear out Arachnoid tunnels}} ==== | ||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
Well, I don't know why [[Crey]] is messin' with [[Arachnoids]], but as long they're coming up with ways to put 'em down, I'm fine with that! Those field test reports point to | Well, I don't know why [[Crey]] is messin' with [[Arachnoids]], but as long they're coming up with ways to put 'em down, I'm fine with that! Those field test reports point to Arachnoid caves under [[St. Martial]], tho'! I don't like the fact that the Arachnoids are making their way off [[Grandville]]. We'd pest do a little bit of our own field testing! Head over to those Crey testing grounds and clear out those Arachnoid tunnels! | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
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If Crey's just finding a way to get rid of Arachnoids, it's all good. Somehow I don't think Crey is being all that benevolent. | If Crey's just finding a way to get rid of Arachnoids, it's all good. Somehow I don't think Crey is being all that benevolent. | ||
'''Temporary Power:''' [[ | '''Temporary Power:''' [[Arachnoid Gas]] ''(10 uses)'' | ||
{{PowerBox|Icon=Temp_Ranged_Heavy.png|Name=Arachnoid Gas|Effect=Targeted | {{PowerBox|Icon=Temp_Ranged_Heavy.png|Name=Arachnoid Gas|Effect=Targeted Area of Effect Toxic|Desc=This gas is highly toxic, and is specifically designed to overcome Arachnoid resistances.}} | ||
''' | '''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | ||
' | C'mon, {{Character}}! Check out those St. Martial tunnels! | ||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear the sound of a radio in the distance. Not what you'd expect from Arachnoid tunnels...|Primary=Clear out Arachnoid tunnels|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You cleared out the tunnels!}} | |||
'' | '''Enemies''' | ||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
{{Enemy Crey}} | |||
This small tag was found stapled to the ear of the head | '''Notable NPCs''' | ||
* [[Arachnoids#Super Arachnoid|Super Arachnoid]] ([[Boss]]) | |||
* [[Crey#Crey Power Tank|Crey Power Tank]] ([[Boss]]) | |||
{{NPC Text|title=Random Chatter|text= | |||
'''Random Cray: ''' We need some new subjects back in the test lab pronto!<br /> | |||
'''Random Crey: ''' This is a Crey-restricted area! I'm going to have to ask you to leave!<br /> | |||
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'''Random Crey: ''' We need these ones alive!<br /> | |||
'''Arachnoid: ''' HKREEEEEE!<br /> | |||
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'''Super Arachnoid: ''' M-MUST KILL! C-CREY SAYS KILL!}} | |||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Arachnoid Tag|Text= | |||
This small tag was found stapled to the ear of the head Arachnoid. It says, 'A-456-053' along with the Crey Industries logo on it.}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
What the heck is | What the heck is Crey doing with these Arachnoids? I thought they were killin' the critters first, but if they're taggin' those things... I don't like the sound of this, {{Character}}! | ||
=== Find files on Crey experiments === | ==== {{UL|Find files on Crey experiments}} ==== | ||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
So... I really don't like the fact that [[Crey]] is messin' around with the [[Arachnoids]]. Sure, they're coming up with heavy-duty pesticides to control 'em, but they're also doin' other types of experiments. Now, the last thing we need is | So... I really don't like the fact that [[Crey]] is messin' around with the [[Arachnoids]]. Sure, they're coming up with heavy-duty pesticides to control 'em, but they're also doin' other types of experiments. Now, the last thing we need is Crey letting loose a bunch of super-duper Arachnoids with extra cheese onto the world if you know what I mean! | ||
Let's find out more about what | Let's find out more about what Crey is up to! There's a Crey building on [[St. Martial]] near the Arachnoid caves which might give us a good clue as to what they're up to. Head over there and ransack their files! | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
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I ain't an espionage kinda guy, but this is probably worth lookin' into. | I ain't an espionage kinda guy, but this is probably worth lookin' into. | ||
''' | '''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | ||
C'mon, {{Character}}. This is huge! Find those files at the Crey lab! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The Crey lab is on full alert. Find those files!|Primary=Find files on Crey experiments|Secondary=Find research files|Additional=|Completion=You found the research files!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Crey}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
These are a series of files on the subjects known as A-456, otherwise known as | * [[Crey#Crey Power Tank|Crey Power Tank]] ([[Boss]]) | ||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Crey Research on A-456|Text= | |||
These are a series of files on the subjects known as A-456, otherwise known as Arachnoids. It looks like Crey has been doing research on the Arachnoids in an attempt to make a trained group of mutant shock troops while developing a series of countermeasures to any Arachnos-controlled Arachnoids. The project lead is a Crey scientist name Doctor Reaves base at a Crey tech facility in [[Paragon City]].}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
Ah geez. This is bad. REAL bad. | Ah geez. This is bad. REAL bad. Arachnoid shock troops? This can get out of hand REAL quick. | ||
=== Report to Arbiter Daos === | ==== {{UL|Report to Arbiter Daos}} ==== | ||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
Okay, | Okay, {{Character}}, we're getting' in WAY over our heads here! Getting in the way of [[Crey]] secret projects can get us killed! We gotta talk to Big Brother about this, and when I say that I mean [[Arachnos]]! I been told to talk to [[Arbiter Daos]] if I come across anything which 'compromises Arachnos security' or somethin', and I think this qualifies! Head over and tell our predicament to Arbiter Daos! | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
I'm washin' my hands of this, | I'm washin' my hands of this, {{Character}}! You just talk to Daos and do what he says! | ||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
'' | You talk with Daos yet? C'mon, the last thing I want is Grey corporate assassins comin' after us! | ||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Report to Arbiter Daos|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}} | |||
{{Mission Briefing|Type=Briefing|Contact=Arbiter Daos|Text=Crey is performing experiments on Arachnoids? And you have proof of this? Very interesting. | |||
Please inform Mr. Dobbs that this information is very useful to | Please inform Mr. Dobbs that this information is very useful to Arachnos, and we appreciate him bringing this to light. I'll begin preparations to counter this little Crey problem. I suggest you return to Mr. Dobbs to await further instructions. Thank you for your assistance. Remember our motto: Strength through Undying Loyalty.}} | ||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
Arachnos is gettin' ready to act against Crey? Oh, man - I don't want to be caught in the middle of this! | |||
=== Stop Crey Arachnoid research === | ==== {{UL|Stop Crey Arachnoid research}} ==== | ||
'''Briefing''' | '''Briefing''' | ||
I just got a call from [[Arbiter Daos]] - he says he wants you to lead a counterstrike against the main [[Crey]] facility involved in the experimentation with the [[Arachnoids]]! Head over to the | I just got a call from [[Arbiter Daos]] - he says he wants you to lead a counterstrike against the main [[Crey]] facility involved in the experimentation with the [[Arachnoids]]! Head over to the Crey facility in [[Paragon City]] and take down the leader of the Arachnoid project! | ||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | '''Mission Acceptance''' | ||
Daos said you're going to need to take down the Crey project leader and destroy the research they have. Best of luck to ya! | |||
''' | '''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | ||
' | What are you waitin' for, {{Character}}? When Arachnos says jump, you gotta super-jump! | ||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Find Doctor Cooper and destroy his research data!|Primary=Stop Crey Arachnoid research|Secondary=5 stasis tubes to destroy | |||
** Destroy research data | ** Destroy research data | ||
** Defeat Cooper and guards | ** Defeat Cooper and guards|Additional=|Completion=You stopped the Crey Arachnoid research.}} | ||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Crey}} | |||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* [[Crey#Crey Power Tank|Crey Power Tank]] ([[Boss]]) | |||
* [[Stasis Tubes]] x5 (Object) | |||
* [[Research Mainframe]] (Object) | |||
* [[Arachnos Soldiers#Bane Spider Scout|Bane Spider Scout]] (NPC Ally, Lieutenant-class, non-escort) | |||
'''Debriefing''' | |||
Nice work, {{Character}}! Arbiter Daos told me to pass on a big thanks for helping shut down the Crey Arachnoid research project! I bet those Crey jerks never knew what him 'em! | |||
== Missions == | |||
=== {{UL|Exterminate runaway Arachnoids}} === | |||
'''Briefing''' | |||
Those [[Arachnoids]] get into everywhere! I just got word that a bunch of 'em snuck aboard a cargo ship heading to [[Paragon City]]. I think [[Arachnos]] wants to keep their problems to themselves, 'cause I just got a call from 'em asking me to take care of the problem before the heroes find out. Head over to Paragon City and get rid of those Arachnoids! | |||
Its only a matter of time before the heroes find out about the Arachnoids there. '''You have 60 minutes to complete this mission.''' | |||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | |||
Arachnos wants to keep the lid on this, so take care of any witnesses you come across too, okay? There's a boat waitin' at the docks for you. Once you get to Paragon City, head over to this old warehouse where the Arachnoids have holed up and exterminate 'em! | |||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
What you waitin' around here for? Get rid of those runaway Arachnoids! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear an inhuman scream echo through the warehouse. Find and eliminate the Arachnoids before the heroes find them!|Primary=Defeat all Arachnoids and witnesses - 1:00:00|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=Failure - You failed to exterminate the Arachnoids in time!<br /> | |||
''Success - You exterminated the Arachnoids!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
{{Enemy Paragon Police}} | |||
'''Debriefing - Mission Failure''' | |||
What? You let those heroes discover the Arachnoids? You're gonna tarnish my rep, {{Character}}! | |||
'''Debriefing - Mission Success''' | |||
You cleared 'em out? Great job! Thanks for taking care of those pests! | |||
=== {{UL|Take down rival exterminator}} === | |||
'''Briefing''' | |||
So you think I'd have the local pest control market all locked up, right? There's this new guy named Charlie Biggs who has come to town and set up a rival extermination business! Now, I normally don't mind a bit of competition, but this guy is undercutting my prices by a huge margin. This won't stand! | |||
I found out where the new guy is doing a job right now. Head over there and 'persuade' him to take his business elsewhere! | |||
Say what you will about him, Biggs is a pretty heavy-duty exterminator. He might have a trick or two up his sleeve that'd even take you out, so you might want to grab a buddy to help you with this! | |||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | |||
Tell that bum to stay outta the [[Rogue Isles]]! | |||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
What are waitin' for? Take down Charlie Biggs! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear the skittering of Arachnoids in the distance. Find Biggs and run him out of town!|Primary=Take down rival exterminator|Secondary=Defeat Charlie Biggs|Additional=|Completion=You took down the rival exterminator!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* [[Arachnoids#Super Arachnoid|Super Arachnoid]] x2 (Boss) | |||
* [[Charlie Biggs]] (Special Boss) | |||
'''Debriefing''' | |||
You sent Biggs packin'? Hah! I would've paid good money to see the look on his face! I bet he was REAL steamed! Now Dobbs is the only game in this town! Hehe! | |||
=== {{UL|Stop Arachnoid invasion}} === | |||
'''Briefing''' | |||
One of my buddies in [[Arachnos]] says they need some help with an [[Arachnoids|Arachnoid]] outbreak! Apparently, a bunch of those pests broke into an Arachnos facility and have started tearing things up! {{green|Get over to the Arachnos base and clear out all the Arachnoids!}} | |||
* {{green|Stop Arachnoid invasion}} | |||
There's some Arachnos operatives still in there. Give 'em a hand and they might help you clear out the rest of the base! | |||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
Get movin'! Those Arachnoids are tearin' up the place! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear the sounds of conflict echo through the Arachnos base. Time for some Arachnoid extermination!|Primary=Stop Arachnoid invasion|Secondary=Rescue last Executioner | |||
** Defeat Arachnoid leader and minions|Additional=|Completion=You stopped the Arachnoid invasion!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Arachnoids}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* [[Arachnoids#Super Arachnoid|Super Arachnoid]] ([[Boss]]) | |||
* [[Arachnoids#Super Arachnoid|Super Arachnoid]] ([[Boss]], Guarding Ally) | |||
* [[Arachnos Soldiers#Bane Spider Executioner|Bane Spider Executioner]] (NPC Ally, Boss-class, Non-escort) | |||
{{Ambush|After rescuing the Bane Spider Executioner, you will be ambushed by a group of Arachnoids<br /> | |||
''SKREEEEEE!''}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
You were fightin' alongside an Executioner? Dang, those fellas are tough! I wish I had one of them guys everytime I went huntin' Arachnoids! | |||
=== {{UL|Steal chemical shipment}} === | |||
'''Briefing''' | |||
So in my line of work, I always gotta be up on the latest tools of the trade. Pest control sprays, traps, high-powered rifles - y'know, the usual. Problem is I'm running low on some chemicals for my heavy-duty sprayer mix. And these chemicals - well let's just ya can't find 'em at your local hardware store! | |||
I been askin' around, and I found out the [[Council]] is shippin' in a load of chemicals I'm lookin' for by boat! I need someone to intercept the shipment and steal these chemicals for me. | |||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | |||
I got a boat ready down at the docks. Head over the ship and steal those chemicals! Oh, and you'd best cover your tracks - take down the Council leader in charge of the shipment, too! | |||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
You get lost or somethin'? Head down to the docks and steal those chemicals for me! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You pull up alongside the ship. Steal the chemicals for Dobbs!|Primary=Steal chemical shipment|Secondary=5 chemicals to steal | |||
** Defeat Council leader and minions|Additional=''You have stolen the chemicals (x 5)<br />You defeated the Council leader''<br />|Completion=You stole the chemical shipment!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Council}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* [[Galaxy Soldiers#Galaxy Archon|Galaxy Archon]] ([[Boss]]) | |||
{{Ambush|Upon reaching 75% health, the Galaxy Archon will call for reinforcements<br /> | |||
''}} | |||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Chemicals|Text=These are chemicals stolen from the [[Council]]. Terrence Dobbs plans to use them for his pest control sprays.}} | |||
{{NPC Text|title=Galaxy Archon dialogue|text= | |||
'''Before combat:''' ''"We're under attack? Who dares to raise their hand against the Council?"''<br /> | |||
'''Combat start:''' ''"You cannot escape the wrath of the Council!"''<br /> | |||
'''At 75% Health:''' ''"Quickly! Call for reinforcements!"''<br /> | |||
'''At 50% Health:''' ''"You'll pay for that you gnat!"''<br /> | |||
'''At 25% Health:''' ''"Impossible!"''<br /> | |||
'''Upon Defeat:''' ''"Arrgh!"''}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | |||
Oh yah! These'll do great! I just got to remember to get a new chemical filter mask before I mix these up. Last time I was coughin' blood for a week! | |||
=== {{UL|Clear out office invaders}} === | |||
'''Briefing''' | |||
I got a call from one of the local [[Grandville]] corps today. They said they got some weird stuff happening in their basement, with some weird critters popping up out of a tunnel. Definitely sounds like [[Arachnoids]]! Now get in there and clean out that nest! | |||
'''Mission Acceptance''' | |||
If you find any office supplies while your in their, bring me some pens, would ya? I'm running short. | |||
'''Unnecessary Solicitation''' | |||
You cleared out those critters yet? No exterminations means no paycheck! | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The screams of panicking workers floods the air. Clear out the office invaders!|Primary=Defeat all office invaders|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You cleared out the office invaders!}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Devouring Earth}} | |||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* [[Devouring Earth#Greater Devoured|Greater Devoured]] ([[Boss]]) | |||
'''Debriefing''' | |||
What? Walkin' plants and rocks? That don't sound like no [[Arachnoids]]! Well, pest control is pest control - no money back! | |||
[[Category:Arachnos Lore]] |
Latest revision as of 19:17, 15 February 2023
Overview
Terrence Dobbs | |
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Professional Exterminator | |
Zone | Grandville |
Coordinates | (2550, -448, 2082) |
Level Range | 40-44 |
Introduced By |
== Broker == Wiggy the Brit == Level 40-44 == Regent Korol Westin Phipps |
Introduces |
== Level 40-44 == Dr. Forrester |
Enemy Groups | |
Terrence_Dobbs is a villain contact in the The Gutter neighborhood of Grandville at coordinates (2550, -448, 2082). His level range is 40-44.
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
Broker
Level 40-44
Contact Introduces
I've got someone you should meet.
or: There are some people who would like to meet you.
Level 40-44
I know a strange man, an employee of AeonCorp, named Dr. Forrester. He's in Grandville doing some science for Arachnos and is looking for a lab assistant.
Dr. Forrester is kind of crazy, but then again, I guess that's why they call them mad scientists.
There is this woman—if you can call her that—known as Regent Korol. She is a Tarantula Queen, one of the transformed Fortunatas. She has need of some people to do her bidding.
Regent Korol doesn't think the way most people do. That's not surprising, considering what she has become.
Westin Phipps is the proprietor of Haven House, a place in Grandville that helps the helpless and downtrodden. Only, that's not really his job. Phipps is an agent of Arachnos, and his job is to find out what's giving hope to the hopeless and oppressed, and then have that source of hope destroyed. He may be the cruelest man I have ever met, but he always has things that need to get done.
As long as you want to keep normal people hopeless and ground down beneath the heel of Arachnos, Phipps is the guy to do it.
Level 40-44
I was wondering if you might be interested in meeting one of the rising lights in the field of mad science? He's only a lab assistant at the moment, but I think Vernon von Grun will make mad scientist soon enough, and I think your unquestionable skill at harming others would be a big asset to his schemes. Interested?
Very good. Vernon currently works for Operative Grillo on a sub-section of Project: FURY involving plant/human hybrids and reverse evolution.
Information
Professional Exterminator
Terrence Dobbs is a professional exterminator specializing in Arachnoids. He's always looking for new recruits to help him keep the Arachnoid population down in Grandville.
Prior to Introduction
Do I know you? I don't think so, pal!
Initial Contact
They call me Dobbs, 'cause that's my name. I'm a professional exterminator. Yah, I know it don't sound too glamorous, but I provide a vital service here in Grandville. I guess you can call me a 'big game hunter' amongst exterminators, 'cause I hunt one of the nastiest pests around: Arachnoids.
You heard of 'em? You might have seen 'em around Grandville, crawling around, occasionally nabbin' some unsuspectin' citizen. There's a whole mess of 'em here in the Gutter, which is why I made this place my regular stompin' grounds. These 'Rachnoids been called men, mutants, monsters - whatever. I calls 'em as I sees 'em, and I call 'em pests!
I'm lookin' for a few hearty souls to help me put those critters in their place, so if you're looking for a good ol' fashioned bug hunt, stick around!
Greeting
- Yo, Character! Got some work for ya.
- Hey, how ya doin'?
- Hey Character! Good to see ya!
Too Busy
Come back to me when you finish up some of your other work, Character!
No More Missions
Thanks for all your help, Character, but you should check out some of the other fellas around Grandville.
Store
- Inspirations
- Level 40 Technology Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
Youse is a great spider-stomper, buddy! Why don't you check these Enhancements.
- Level 45 Technology Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
Keep this up and you're gonna put me out of business, Character! Check out these Enhancements.
Story Arcs
The Arachnoid Cure
Merit Rewards: This activity awards 7 Reward Merits.
Souvenir
Arachnoid Tissue Sample
This is an Arachnoid tissue sample you found in a makeshift laboratory. You picked up up as a reminder of a tale you like to call:
The Arachnoid Cure
It all started when you did a job for Terrence Dobbs clearing out an Arachnoid nest. The Arachnoids were a lot more organized than normal, having taken out a previous Arachnos assault squad and using ambush tactics. Deep in their lair you found a tattered note from someone named Biff telling that a cure was coming soon and to hold out as long as they could. Biff was being protected by someone named Slicer-Dicer. Dobbs didn't like this situation one bit!
Dobbs did a bit of asking around and found out that Slicer-Dicer was a Freakshow gang leader out of St. Martial. You invaded the Freakshow hideout and found a lab containing Freakshow parts, Arachnoid samples and research papers. Apparently, Biff was working on a way to cure the Arachoid condition so they might become human again! Dobbs didn't like this news either, since no Arachnoids meant no exorbitant pest control pricing!
Dobbs sent you to take care of Biff once and for all! You headed into the tunnels where Biff was talking with his Arachnoid allies to discover that Biff himself was an Arachnoid! In the end he pleaded with you to let him go, saying he would make it worth your while... and you did what you thought was best!
Clear out Arachnoid tunnels
Briefing
Okay, I got another job for ya. There's another nest of 'em Arachnoids in - surprise, surprise - some caves underneath Grandville. Some Arachnos troops went in to cull them back a bit, but they got wiped out to the man! Somethin' about an ambush, about how they were set up - whatever! Arachnoids may be fast and strong, but they ain't smart enough to take down trained Arachnos troops like that. I think it was some mistake on the part of the Arachnos commander, they just don't want to admit that! Head over to the Arachnoid tunnels and wipe out that nest!
- Clear out Arachnoid tunnels
Smart Arachnoids - hah! That'll be the day.
Unnecessary Solitication
C'mon, c'mon! What you waitin' for? Clear out those Arachnoid tunnels so we can get on to the next job!
Mission Objective(s)
You hear the skittering of the Arachnoids go strangely silent as you enter their tunnels.
- Defeat all Arachnoids
You cleared out the Arachnoid tunnels!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
This tattered note is almost incomprehensible scrawling, but you can make out: 'Cure coming soon. Hold out against intruders. Slicer-dicer will protect me.' It's signed by someone named Biff.
Debriefing
Wha-a-t? Arachnoids settin' traps and ambushes? Talkin'? Ah geez, I don't like this one bit. And who is this Biff who's sendin' notes to the Arachnoids? And who's Slicer-Dicer? I better look into this!
Find out truth behind Biff
Briefing
Okay, I got some more news on those Arachnoids working with that guy named Biff. The note you found in the [Arachnoid tunnels said Biff was being protected by a guy named Slicer-Dicer. I asked around and found out Slicer-Dicer is a Freakshow gang leader from St. Martial! Raid the Freakshow hideout and find out what you can about Biff!
Mission Acceptance
I want to know why this guy Biff is protecting these Arachnoid creatures!
- Find out truth behind Biff
You found out about Biff yet? Then get going!
Mission Objective(s)
Who's Biff and why is he helping the Arachnoids? The Freakshow here might know the truth!
- Find out truth behind Biff
- Find clue
- Defeat 5l1c3r-D1c3r
You found the truth behind Biff!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- 5l1c3r-D1c3r (Freakshow Tank Smasher)
Sounds like Biff was helping the Freakshow service their cybernetic replacements while they provided him a safe place to do his research.
Amongst the bits of Freakshow cybernetic parts and Arachnoid tissue samples you find these research notes. These notes are written in the same scrawling hand as the note you found in the Arachnoid tunnels. From scanning the notes you get the idea that Biff is attempting to find a cure for the Arachnoid condition!
Debriefing
Oh, great. That's just great! This Biff joker is actin' like some sorta 'friends of the Arachnoids', and we're gonna lose our bread and butter if he succeeds! We gotta take care of this jerk before he finds this cure he's lookin' for...
Take down Biff
Briefing
We gotta deal with this Biff fella! We can't have him organizing the Arachnoids to fight against us, or worse yet, finding a cure for their condition! It'd put me out of business, and I'm not about to let that happen, y'know? Head into the Arachnoid tunnels and take down Biff!
This Biff sounds like one clever Arachnoid, and I get he's pretty tough if he's getting the other Arachnoids to listen to him. You might need to put together some kind of heavy-duty team to take down Biff!
I'm sure there's something inherently inhumane about this, but I'm just a businessman. You know how much my operating costs are? And the rent in Grandville is killer!
Unnecessary Solicitation
C'mon, c'mon! Take down Biff! The fact that he's out there working on a possible cure for the Arachnoid condition makes me nervous as heck!
Mission Objective(s)
Somewhere within the Arachnoid tunnels is Biff! Take him down for Dobbs!
- Find Biff and his allies
- Deal with Biff and allies
Failure - You allowed Biff to escape, but he left behind a weapon cache!
Success - You took down Biff!
Note: Biff will run away to the exit door when his health reaches 50% health. As an Arachnoid, and as a Elite Boss, he will be very difficult to stop as he runs so fast, and has so much hitpoints. If you wish to stop him, have a method to stop or slow him down, such as Air Superiority, for example, or bring many friends with you.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
Temporary Power
Allowing Biff to escape will grant you the following temporary power
Ranged, -Defense
This is a sub-machine gun stolen from a create that was part of an arms shipment. You may fire 10 bursts from the SMG before it is exhausted.
Debriefing - Mission Failure
Y-you let Biff get away? What are you trying to do here? I thought I hired me a high quality merc, not some amateur! You ain't goin' soft on me, are ya?
Debriefing - Mission Success
You took care of Biff, eh? I feel a bit guilty about takin' down the Arachnoids last chance to regain humanity, but I'm comforted by the fat cash I'm going to be raking in while I exterminate them.
Arachnoid Appetizers
Merit Rewards: This activity awards 5 Reward Merits.
Souvenir
Arachnoid Webbing
This is a piece of sticky webbing taken from an Arachnoid cocoon. You got it as a reminder of a tale you like to call:
Arachnoid Appetizers
It all started when Terrence Dobbs asked you to help clear Arachnoids out of an Arachnos research lab. You went in there and managed to rescue one of the research scientists, Doctor Weisen, who mentioned how Executioner Garrod had been taken by the Arachnoids.
Dobbs spoke with Arachnos, and they stated they wanted their soldier back. Dobbs sent you to speak with Regent Korol, who informed you how Arachnos tracked some of their more valuable assets through the use of implanted homing beacons, a little trick they picked up from Crey Industries. She gave you a tracking device to lead you right to where Executioner Garrod was taken.
You broke into the Arachnoid tunnels and found a number of people held captive in cocoons, presumably to be eaten! You managed to find Executioner Garrod in the end, freeing him from the webbed nightmare of the Arachnoids.
Defeat all Arachnoids in lab
Briefing
Okay, we got another Arachnoid attack on an Arachnos research lab. Arachnoid, Arachnos - you'd think those two would get along? Hehe - I kid, I kid! Head over to the research lab and clear out the Arachnoids!
Mission Acceptance
It's a fairly high-profile Arachnos research base. There's a few researchers there which are unaccounted for. See if you can find 'em.
Unnecessary Solicitation
C'mon, c'mon! Arachnos don't like to be kept waitin'!
Mission Objective(s)
You make your way to the research lab. Time to hunt some bugs!
- Defeat all Arachnoids in lab
- Rescue the scientist
- Lead scientist out
- Rescue the scientist
You cleared out the Arachnos research lab!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Doctor Weisen (Hostage, must escort)
- Super Arachnoid (Boss)
- Super Arachnoid (Guarding hostage)
One of the scientists you rescued from the Arachnos research lab said the Arachnoids carried off Executioner Garrod, one of the Arachnos Bane Spiders who were salvaging research data from the lab.
Debriefing
So those Arachnoids snatched one of the Bane Spider Executioners, eh? Yah, I'm pretty sure they'll pay a pretty penny to get their soldier-boy back!
Speak with Regent Korol
Briefing
Nice job clearing the Arachnoids out of that research lab. Arachnos definitely wants to get their kidnapped Executioner back, so it looks like we got another job. We can spend days scouring all the tunnels, but fortunately Arachnos has taken steps in case somethin' like this happens! Head over to talk with Regent Korol about tracking down Executioner Garrod.
Mission Acceptance
Korol's kinda creepy, but keeps track of all that goes on in Grandville. She'll know what to do.
Unnecessary Solicitation
You talk with Korol yet? Get goin'!
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak with Regent Korol
I sensed your approach, Character! I take it you are here in the matter of the missing Bane Spider? Yes, Arachnos has many ways of keeping track of our assets. Executioner Garrod was implanted with a homing beacon, a little trick we picked up from Crey Industries. Take this tracking device - it should show you exactly where you need to go.
Take care, my pet. Don't let the Arachnoids bite!
This is a small handheld device used for tracking a particular homing beacon, in this case that of Arachnos Bane Spider Executioner Garrod.
Debriefing
Regent Korol hooked you up with a tracking device, eh? Good stuff! That's gonna save us a bunch of time huntin' this guy down!
Rescue Garrod from Arachnoids
Briefing
You still got the tracking device from Regent Korol? Good, good! Let's finish up this job! Head into the Arachnoid tunnels and get Executioner Garrod!
Mission Acceptance
Arachnos says the Arachnoids nabbed a whole Bane Spider unit, but only Garrod is the important one to rescue. Get him out of there - if those critters didn't eat him already!
Unnecessary Solicitation
What, you waitin' for those critters to eat Executioner Garrod or somethin'? Move it!
Mission Objective(s)
Find Executioner Garrod and get him out of here!
- Rescue Garrod from Arachnoids
- Lead Garrod out
You rescued Executioner Garrod!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Webbed Passage x4 (Object)
- Cocoon x5 (Object) (Containing Hostages)
- Executioner Garrod (NPC Ally, Boss-class, Must Escort)
- Bane Spider Commando x4 (NPC Ally, Minion-class)
Debriefing
You got Executioner Garrod back? Good stuff! That'll get us in good with Arachnos! At least for a little while.
Notes
- As you rescue each Bane Spider Commando, you will have the option of leading him to the cave entrance to escape. You do not gain any experience or other reward for doing so. Strategically, it is best to keep the Bane Spider Commandos with you until you have rescued all captured allies, and then lead the entire group to the mission entrance to complete the mission. The allies will help you defeat enemies, and your character and/or team will receive full experience for any enemies the allies harm and defeat.
Building a Better Vermin
Merit Rewards: This activity awards 13 Reward Merits.
Souvenir
Altered Arachnoid DNA
This is a sample of altered Arachnoid DNA that Crey Industries was fooling around with in a tale you like to call:
Building a Better Vermin
It all started when Terrence Dobbs asked you to help cull some of the Arachnoid population down in the Gutter of Grandville. Dobbs thanked you for your assistance, but commented on how he wish he had a better weapon for dealing with Arachnoids.
Dobbs heard from one of his contacts that Crey was working on some bio-weapons at one of their labs in Cap au Diable, and wanted you to break in and see if you could find anything to use against the Arachnoids. You found a weapon alright, along with indications that Crey was doing extensive research on Arachnoids!
Dobbs wanted to find out more, and sent you to investigate some caves under St. Martial where Crey supposedly was conducting field tests. You found a number of Crey there in some Arachnoid tunnels, as well as a tagged Arachnoid marked as a research subject!
Dobbs sent you to check out the Crey office nearby the Arachnoid tunnels found on St. Martial. There, you found research files detailing how Crey was developing Arachnoid countermeasures to deal with any Arachnos-controlled threat, as well as developing a new strain of Arachnoids which Crey could use as shock troops!
Dobbs felt he was in over his head, and so decided to turn matters over to Arachnos. He got you take all the evidence to Arbiter Daos, who decided to enact protocols to shut down the Crey Arachnoid research operations.
Arbiter Daos sent you to the main Crey research facility in Paragon City to deal with the Crey scientist responsible for the Arachnoid research project and destroy their main database. Having dealt with the Crey threat to Arachnos security, Arbiter Daos gave you his thanks.
Cull Arachnoids in Gutter
Briefing
How do you feel about doing some Arachnoid huntin' in the Gutter? They get so thick in there that we gotta cull 'em back sometime. If you're interested, you can head in and start thinning out Arachnoids.
Mission Acceptance
They can be cunning sometime, so watch out for ambushes!
Unnecessary Solicitation
You ain't killed enough Arachnoids yet. Get movin'!
Mission Objective(s)
- Cull Arachnoids in Gutter
- Defeat 20 Arachnoids
You culled enough Arachnoids
Debriefing
Nice work, Character! That oughta thin their numbers a bit!
There's gotta be a better way of dealing with those critters. Maybe some kind of new weapon...
Find chemical weapon in Crey lab
Briefing
Nice job cleaning out those Arachnoids in the Gutter. Y'know what I said about finding something to take out Arachnoids better? Well, I know Crey is always messing around with science and biology stuff. I heard from a buddy of mine that Crey's got a chemical research lab in Cap au Diable where they just got in a shipment of heavy-duty pesticides, so maybe we can find something that'll do the trick against these Arachnoids. Head over to the Crey lab and see if you can find anything I can use against Arachnoids.
Mission Acceptance
Crey makes all kinds of great experimental weapons. Finding a good general purpose gas weapon would be great!
Unnecessary Solicitation
You hit that Crey lab yet? Get goin'!
Mission Objective(s)
There's gotta be something good Dobbs can use against the Arachnoids. Find it!
- Find chemical weapon in Crey lab
- Find weapon reports
- Find chemical weapon
You secured the chemical weapon!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
The label on the gas canister says: 'Crey Arachnoid-X76 - For use against accelerated mutation type A-456 codenamed Arachnoid. HIGHLY TOXIC.' Apparently, Crey is quite versed in Arachnoid control already.
These are field report tests on the effectiveness of the Crey A-X76 gas on the A-456 test subjects, citing a favorably deadly effect. The field report tests give coordinates to caves underneath St. Martial.
Debriefing
W-whaaat? Crey's messin' with the Arachnoids? Underneath St. Martial? What the heck? I expected to find some good chemical weapons, but I didn't expect custom made 'Arachnoid-B-Gone' stuff! What the heck are they up to?
Clear out Arachnoid tunnels
Briefing
Well, I don't know why Crey is messin' with Arachnoids, but as long they're coming up with ways to put 'em down, I'm fine with that! Those field test reports point to Arachnoid caves under St. Martial, tho'! I don't like the fact that the Arachnoids are making their way off Grandville. We'd pest do a little bit of our own field testing! Head over to those Crey testing grounds and clear out those Arachnoid tunnels!
Mission Acceptance
If Crey's just finding a way to get rid of Arachnoids, it's all good. Somehow I don't think Crey is being all that benevolent.
Temporary Power: Arachnoid Gas (10 uses)
Targeted Area of Effect Toxic
This gas is highly toxic, and is specifically designed to overcome Arachnoid resistances.
Unnecessary Solicitation
C'mon, Character! Check out those St. Martial tunnels!
Mission Objective(s)
You hear the sound of a radio in the distance. Not what you'd expect from Arachnoid tunnels...
- Clear out Arachnoid tunnels
You cleared out the tunnels!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
This small tag was found stapled to the ear of the head Arachnoid. It says, 'A-456-053' along with the Crey Industries logo on it.
Debriefing
What the heck is Crey doing with these Arachnoids? I thought they were killin' the critters first, but if they're taggin' those things... I don't like the sound of this, Character!
Find files on Crey experiments
Briefing
So... I really don't like the fact that Crey is messin' around with the Arachnoids. Sure, they're coming up with heavy-duty pesticides to control 'em, but they're also doin' other types of experiments. Now, the last thing we need is Crey letting loose a bunch of super-duper Arachnoids with extra cheese onto the world if you know what I mean!
Let's find out more about what Crey is up to! There's a Crey building on St. Martial near the Arachnoid caves which might give us a good clue as to what they're up to. Head over there and ransack their files!
Mission Acceptance
I ain't an espionage kinda guy, but this is probably worth lookin' into.
Unnecessary Solicitation
C'mon, Character. This is huge! Find those files at the Crey lab!
Mission Objective(s)
The Crey lab is on full alert. Find those files!
- Find files on Crey experiments
- Find research files
You found the research files!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
These are a series of files on the subjects known as A-456, otherwise known as Arachnoids. It looks like Crey has been doing research on the Arachnoids in an attempt to make a trained group of mutant shock troops while developing a series of countermeasures to any Arachnos-controlled Arachnoids. The project lead is a Crey scientist name Doctor Reaves base at a Crey tech facility in Paragon City.
Debriefing
Ah geez. This is bad. REAL bad. Arachnoid shock troops? This can get out of hand REAL quick.
Report to Arbiter Daos
Briefing
Okay, Character, we're getting' in WAY over our heads here! Getting in the way of Crey secret projects can get us killed! We gotta talk to Big Brother about this, and when I say that I mean Arachnos! I been told to talk to Arbiter Daos if I come across anything which 'compromises Arachnos security' or somethin', and I think this qualifies! Head over and tell our predicament to Arbiter Daos!
Mission Acceptance
I'm washin' my hands of this, Character! You just talk to Daos and do what he says!
Unnecessary Solicitation
You talk with Daos yet? C'mon, the last thing I want is Grey corporate assassins comin' after us!
Mission Objective(s)
- Report to Arbiter Daos
Crey is performing experiments on Arachnoids? And you have proof of this? Very interesting.
Please inform Mr. Dobbs that this information is very useful to Arachnos, and we appreciate him bringing this to light. I'll begin preparations to counter this little Crey problem. I suggest you return to Mr. Dobbs to await further instructions. Thank you for your assistance. Remember our motto: Strength through Undying Loyalty.
Debriefing
Arachnos is gettin' ready to act against Crey? Oh, man - I don't want to be caught in the middle of this!
Stop Crey Arachnoid research
Briefing
I just got a call from Arbiter Daos - he says he wants you to lead a counterstrike against the main Crey facility involved in the experimentation with the Arachnoids! Head over to the Crey facility in Paragon City and take down the leader of the Arachnoid project!
Mission Acceptance
Daos said you're going to need to take down the Crey project leader and destroy the research they have. Best of luck to ya!
Unnecessary Solicitation
What are you waitin' for, Character? When Arachnos says jump, you gotta super-jump!
Mission Objective(s)
Find Doctor Cooper and destroy his research data!
- Stop Crey Arachnoid research
- 5 stasis tubes to destroy
- Destroy research data
- Defeat Cooper and guards
You stopped the Crey Arachnoid research.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Crey Power Tank (Boss)
- Stasis Tubes x5 (Object)
- Research Mainframe (Object)
- Bane Spider Scout (NPC Ally, Lieutenant-class, non-escort)
Debriefing
Nice work, Character! Arbiter Daos told me to pass on a big thanks for helping shut down the Crey Arachnoid research project! I bet those Crey jerks never knew what him 'em!
Missions
Exterminate runaway Arachnoids
Briefing
Those Arachnoids get into everywhere! I just got word that a bunch of 'em snuck aboard a cargo ship heading to Paragon City. I think Arachnos wants to keep their problems to themselves, 'cause I just got a call from 'em asking me to take care of the problem before the heroes find out. Head over to Paragon City and get rid of those Arachnoids!
Its only a matter of time before the heroes find out about the Arachnoids there. You have 60 minutes to complete this mission.
Mission Acceptance
Arachnos wants to keep the lid on this, so take care of any witnesses you come across too, okay? There's a boat waitin' at the docks for you. Once you get to Paragon City, head over to this old warehouse where the Arachnoids have holed up and exterminate 'em!
Unnecessary Solicitation
What you waitin' around here for? Get rid of those runaway Arachnoids!
Mission Objective(s)
You hear an inhuman scream echo through the warehouse. Find and eliminate the Arachnoids before the heroes find them!
- Defeat all Arachnoids and witnesses - 1:00:00
Failure - You failed to exterminate the Arachnoids in time!
Success - You exterminated the Arachnoids!
Enemies
Debriefing - Mission Failure
What? You let those heroes discover the Arachnoids? You're gonna tarnish my rep, Character!
Debriefing - Mission Success
You cleared 'em out? Great job! Thanks for taking care of those pests!
Take down rival exterminator
Briefing
So you think I'd have the local pest control market all locked up, right? There's this new guy named Charlie Biggs who has come to town and set up a rival extermination business! Now, I normally don't mind a bit of competition, but this guy is undercutting my prices by a huge margin. This won't stand!
I found out where the new guy is doing a job right now. Head over there and 'persuade' him to take his business elsewhere!
Say what you will about him, Biggs is a pretty heavy-duty exterminator. He might have a trick or two up his sleeve that'd even take you out, so you might want to grab a buddy to help you with this!
Mission Acceptance
Tell that bum to stay outta the Rogue Isles!
Unnecessary Solicitation
What are waitin' for? Take down Charlie Biggs!
Mission Objective(s)
You hear the skittering of Arachnoids in the distance. Find Biggs and run him out of town!
- Take down rival exterminator
- Defeat Charlie Biggs
You took down the rival exterminator!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Super Arachnoid x2 (Boss)
- Charlie Biggs (Special Boss)
Debriefing
You sent Biggs packin'? Hah! I would've paid good money to see the look on his face! I bet he was REAL steamed! Now Dobbs is the only game in this town! Hehe!
Stop Arachnoid invasion
Briefing
One of my buddies in Arachnos says they need some help with an Arachnoid outbreak! Apparently, a bunch of those pests broke into an Arachnos facility and have started tearing things up! Get over to the Arachnos base and clear out all the Arachnoids!
- Stop Arachnoid invasion
There's some Arachnos operatives still in there. Give 'em a hand and they might help you clear out the rest of the base!
Unnecessary Solicitation
Get movin'! Those Arachnoids are tearin' up the place!
Mission Objective(s)
You hear the sounds of conflict echo through the Arachnos base. Time for some Arachnoid extermination!
- Stop Arachnoid invasion
- Rescue last Executioner
- Defeat Arachnoid leader and minions
You stopped the Arachnoid invasion!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Super Arachnoid (Boss)
- Super Arachnoid (Boss, Guarding Ally)
- Bane Spider Executioner (NPC Ally, Boss-class, Non-escort)
Debriefing
You were fightin' alongside an Executioner? Dang, those fellas are tough! I wish I had one of them guys everytime I went huntin' Arachnoids!
Steal chemical shipment
Briefing
So in my line of work, I always gotta be up on the latest tools of the trade. Pest control sprays, traps, high-powered rifles - y'know, the usual. Problem is I'm running low on some chemicals for my heavy-duty sprayer mix. And these chemicals - well let's just ya can't find 'em at your local hardware store!
I been askin' around, and I found out the Council is shippin' in a load of chemicals I'm lookin' for by boat! I need someone to intercept the shipment and steal these chemicals for me.
Mission Acceptance
I got a boat ready down at the docks. Head over the ship and steal those chemicals! Oh, and you'd best cover your tracks - take down the Council leader in charge of the shipment, too!
Unnecessary Solicitation
You get lost or somethin'? Head down to the docks and steal those chemicals for me!
Mission Objective(s)
You pull up alongside the ship. Steal the chemicals for Dobbs!
- Steal chemical shipment
- 5 chemicals to steal
- Defeat Council leader and minions
You have stolen the chemicals (x 5)
You defeated the Council leader
You stole the chemical shipment!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
These are chemicals stolen from the Council. Terrence Dobbs plans to use them for his pest control sprays.
Debriefing
Oh yah! These'll do great! I just got to remember to get a new chemical filter mask before I mix these up. Last time I was coughin' blood for a week!
Clear out office invaders
Briefing
I got a call from one of the local Grandville corps today. They said they got some weird stuff happening in their basement, with some weird critters popping up out of a tunnel. Definitely sounds like Arachnoids! Now get in there and clean out that nest!
Mission Acceptance
If you find any office supplies while your in their, bring me some pens, would ya? I'm running short.
Unnecessary Solicitation
You cleared out those critters yet? No exterminations means no paycheck!
Mission Objective(s)
The screams of panicking workers floods the air. Clear out the office invaders!
- Defeat all office invaders
You cleared out the office invaders!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
Debriefing
What? Walkin' plants and rocks? That don't sound like no Arachnoids! Well, pest control is pest control - no money back!