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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
{{Infobox Contact | {{Infobox Contact | ||
|name=Dr. Hetzfeld | |name=Dr. Hetzfeld | ||
|image=Dr._Hetzfeld.jpg | |image=Dr._Hetzfeld.jpg | ||
|img_capt= | |img_capt=Mad Scientist | ||
|zone=[[Neutropolis]] | |zone=[[Neutropolis]] | ||
|x=1800|y=-55|z=1014 | |x=1800|y=-55|z=1014 | ||
|levels= | |levels=14-20 | ||
|introed='''== Level 15 =='''<br />[[Provost Marchand]] | |introed='''== Level 15 =='''<br />[[Provost Marchand]] | ||
|intros='''== Level 15 =='''<br />[[Bobcat]] | |intros='''== Level 15 =='''<br />[[Bobcat]] | ||
|enemies= | |enemies={{enemy Ghouls}}{{enemy Failed Experiments}}{{Enemy Neuron's Clockwork}}{{enemy Anti-Matter's Clockwork}}{{Enemy Praetorian Police Department}}{{Enemy Powers Division}} | ||
|badges= | |badges= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|x=1800|y=-55|z=1014 | |x=1800|y=-55|z=1014 | ||
|Pronoun=his | |Pronoun=his | ||
|HoodYN=Y|Hood= |OriginYN=N|Origin= |LevelYN=Y|Level= | |HoodYN=Y|Hood= |OriginYN=N|Origin= |LevelYN=Y|Level=14-20}} | ||
__toc__ | __toc__ | ||
{{clr}} | |||
== Introductions == | == Introductions == | ||
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=== Initial Contact === | === Initial Contact === | ||
For too long has the fraud, Neuron, twitched upon the Praetorship of the Sciences. His ''luck'', is soon to run out. I, the ''Great Doctor Hetzfeld'' shall show him for the fool he is and take my rightful place at Cole's side. | For too long has the fraud, [[Neuron]], twitched upon the Praetorship of the Sciences. His ''luck'', is soon to run out. I, the ''Great Doctor Hetzfeld'' shall show him for the fool he is and take my rightful place at [[Tyrant|Cole]]'s side. | ||
And you! You, {{Character}}. I ''know'' that your aspirations match my own. I have ''seen'' your work! | And you! You, {{Character}}. I ''know'' that your aspirations match my own. I have ''seen'' your work! | ||
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* Ah! {{Character}}, how good to see you. | * Ah! {{Character}}, how good to see you. | ||
* Science! | * Science! | ||
* Mwa... Mwahaha! | |||
=== Too Busy === | === Too Busy === | ||
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=== Too Low Level === | === Too Low Level === | ||
Are you Security Level 14? No? Then I cannot use you! ''If'' you manage to achieve such a rating, then we can talk. | |||
=== No More Missions === | === No More Missions === | ||
You know all too well that Hetzfeld will not answer | |||
== Store == | == Store == | ||
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=== For The Taking === | === For The Taking === | ||
{{ | {{ArcAward|m=9}} | ||
==== Souvenir ==== | ==== Souvenir ==== | ||
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'''Hetzfeld's Research Data''' | '''Hetzfeld's Research Data''' | ||
This is a compilation of the late Dr. Hetzfeld's research on genetic and cybernetic advances built on top of Neuron's numerous creations. Since the good doctor was kind enough to die, this valuable data was thankfully left: | This is a compilation of the late Dr. Hetzfeld's research on genetic and cybernetic advances built on top of [[Neuron]]'s numerous creations. Since the good doctor was kind enough to die, this valuable data was thankfully left: | ||
'''For The Taking ''' | '''For The Taking ''' | ||
It all began when Dr. Hetzfeld promised to elevate you into the highest echelons of Praetoria's elite if you aided him with his research. The doctor had long been a rival of Neuron's and was convinced that he could take Neuron's failed genetic experiments, the Ghouls, and significantly improve upon them. But he needed you to get him a few test subjects, and so you were sent down into the tunnels to find suitable specimens, like some sort of Igor to his Dr. Frankenstein. | It all began when Dr. Hetzfeld promised to elevate you into the highest echelons of [[Praetoria]]'s elite if you aided him with his research. The doctor had long been a rival of Neuron's and was convinced that he could take Neuron's failed genetic experiments, the [[Ghouls]], and significantly improve upon them. But he needed you to get him a few test subjects, and so you were sent down into the tunnels to find suitable specimens, like some sort of Igor to his Dr. Frankenstein. | ||
When you returned you took control of the situation and suggested restarting hostilities between Neuron and Anti-Matter. The ensuing conflict would clear the way for you and Hetzfeld to prove your worth over them and gain you great praise in the eyes of the emperor. | When you returned you took control of the situation and suggested restarting hostilities between Neuron and [[Anti-Matter]]. The ensuing conflict would clear the way for you and Hetzfeld to prove your worth over them and gain you great praise in the eyes of the [[Tyrant|emperor]]. | ||
After smashing a few of Neuron's Clockwork you took one of them to one of Anti-Matter's laboratories and smashed the place up, leaving the Clockwork behind as evidence. | After smashing a few of [[Neuron's Clockwork]] you took one of them to one of Anti-Matter's laboratories and smashed the place up, leaving the Clockwork behind as evidence. | ||
The ensuring conflict between Neuron and Anti-Matter wasn't perfect, but it was enough to allow you to raid one of Neuron's labs. You stole some critical data using a data downloader provided by Hetzfeld, though ran into an unforeseen snag during the raid which you were able to overcome. | The ensuring conflict between Neuron and Anti-Matter wasn't perfect, but it was enough to allow you to raid one of Neuron's labs. You stole some critical data using a data downloader provided by Hetzfeld, though ran into an unforeseen snag during the raid which you were able to overcome. | ||
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With the data, Hetzfeld admitted that Neuron's latest experiments were far more advanced than he'd thought, but he had already identified several areas where he could improve upon them. He wanted you to raid one of Neuron's facilities and steal every last cybernetic experiment using teleporter beacons to transport them back to Hetzfeld's laboratory. | With the data, Hetzfeld admitted that Neuron's latest experiments were far more advanced than he'd thought, but he had already identified several areas where he could improve upon them. He wanted you to raid one of Neuron's facilities and steal every last cybernetic experiment using teleporter beacons to transport them back to Hetzfeld's laboratory. | ||
With the cyborgs being worked on, Hetzfeld gave you a task right up your alley. He wanted the best combat data you could provide, and since you are the best in the Top Dogs only another Top Dog would pose a challenge for you. He sent you down into the Tunnels to kill a traitor in the Top Dogs, the resulting data would be used to train up his new super cyborgs. However, when you encountered the other Top Dog in the tunnels it turned out to be Riptide, and he was sent by Hetzfeld on a similar mission to kill you, and with one of Hetzfeld's data recorders as well. The two of you agreed to betray Dr. Hetzfeld before he could betray you, and so split up to catch Hetzfeld unawares. | With the cyborgs being worked on, Hetzfeld gave you a task right up your alley. He wanted the best combat data you could provide, and since you are the best in the [[Powers Division|Top Dogs]] only another Top Dog would pose a challenge for you. He sent you down into the Tunnels to kill a traitor in the Top Dogs, the resulting data would be used to train up his new super cyborgs. However, when you encountered the other Top Dog in the tunnels it turned out to be [[Riptide]], and he was sent by Hetzfeld on a similar mission to kill you, and with one of Hetzfeld's data recorders as well. The two of you agreed to betray Dr. Hetzfeld before he could betray you, and so split up to catch Hetzfeld unawares. | ||
You entered Hetzfeld's laboratory where he wanted to show you the progress he'd been making on his super cyborgs and, as you expected, attempted to murder you with the creatures. Unfortunately he had a minor oversight in programming them follow his every command and the first batch cut thier own life support systems when Hetzfeld shouted 'Die!'. Luckily, Riptide arrived just as Hetzfeld's second batch of super cyborgs arrived on scene, and the two of you eliminated the doctor leaving his valuable research behind and for the taking. | You entered Hetzfeld's laboratory where he wanted to show you the progress he'd been making on his super cyborgs and, as you expected, attempted to murder you with the creatures. Unfortunately he had a minor oversight in programming them follow his every command and the first batch cut thier own life support systems when Hetzfeld shouted 'Die!'. Luckily, Riptide arrived just as Hetzfeld's second batch of super cyborgs arrived on scene, and the two of you eliminated the doctor leaving his valuable research behind and for the taking. | ||
==== Part One: Get the Big Ones ==== | ==== {{UL|Part One: Get the Big Ones}} ==== | ||
Neuron's failures are all around us, {{Character}}, they are merely eclipsed by those few magnificent advances that he has stumbled into purely by accident, or stole shamelessly from others... | |||
[[Neuron]]'s failures are all around us, {{Character}}, they are merely eclipsed by those few magnificent advances that he has stumbled into purely by accident, or stole shamelessly from others... | |||
I ''will'' have my revenge... | I ''will'' have my revenge... | ||
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That is where you come in. Your unrivaled combat prowess will enable me to finally get my hands on some specimens from the tunnels beneath the city. I hear they are positively infested with the creatures. An unfortunate truth proven by my former partner whom never returned from her expedition below, despite the use of an advanced containment suit. | That is where you come in. Your unrivaled combat prowess will enable me to finally get my hands on some specimens from the tunnels beneath the city. I hear they are positively infested with the creatures. An unfortunate truth proven by my former partner whom never returned from her expedition below, despite the use of an advanced containment suit. | ||
Alas, poor Doctor Helix, I shall miss you. | Alas, poor Doctor [[Helix]], I shall miss you. | ||
Ah, before I forget. Take this data transmitter, it will enable me to observe your progress from the safety of my laboratory. From there I will designate the specimens I require. | Ah, before I forget. Take this data transmitter, it will enable me to observe your progress from the safety of my laboratory. From there I will designate the specimens I require. | ||
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I need you to find the biggest and most powerful of the creatures that you can find. I will point them out, so just make sure to listen for any instructions. | I need you to find the biggest and most powerful of the creatures that you can find. I will point them out, so just make sure to listen for any instructions. | ||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You flip on Hetzfeld's transmitter and prepare yourself for the hunt.|Primary=Retrieve Ghoul Specimens for Hetzfeld|Secondary=2 specimens to collect|Additional=|Completion=You found three specimens that met Hetzfeld's requirements.}} | |||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Data Recorder and Transmitter|Text=Dr. Hetzfeld gave you this small multi-sensory recording device and transmitter so that he could gather data on your combat capabilities and keep in touch with you.}} | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You flip on Hetzfeld's transmitter and prepare yourself for the hunt.|Primary=Retrieve Ghoul Specimens for Hetzfeld|Secondary=2 specimens to collect | |||
** Find Mission Exit|Additional=|Completion=You found {{sic|two|three|date=January 2024}} specimens that met Hetzfeld's requirements.}} | |||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Ghouls}} | {{Enemy Ghouls}} | ||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* {{Named|Faction=Ghouls|Type=Manslayer}} x2 (Boss) | |||
{{Ambush|After finding and defeating each specimen, you will be ambushed by several waves of Ghouls. After collecting the '''last''' ghoul, a horde of ghouls will arrive and you will be warned to get out of there by Hetzfeld.<br /> | {{Ambush|After finding and defeating each specimen, you will be ambushed by several waves of Ghouls. After collecting the '''last''' ghoul, a horde of ghouls will arrive and you will be warned to get out of there by Hetzfeld.<br /> | ||
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''Kill!''}} | ''Kill!''}} | ||
{{ | (Near the mission entrance) | ||
Remember, I want the strongest specimens you can find, I'll let you know when I see one I like.<br /> | {{divbox|forest| | | ||
Once you've incapacitated him I will lock onto him with my mediporter and bring him to the laboratory. | ''{{Character}}, I'm detecting a lot of movement up ahead. Hunting looks good.''<br /> | ||
''Remember, I want the strongest specimens you can find, I'll let you know when I see one I like.''<br /> | |||
Yes, that one will do splendidly! Seize it! | ''Once you've incapacitated him I will lock onto him with my mediporter and bring him to the laboratory.''}} | ||
(When you find the first Manslayer) | |||
Yes! That one! Get me that one!<br /> | {{divbox|forest| | | ||
''Yes, that one will do splendidly! Seize it!''}} | |||
That is a superb specimen. Bring him as well! | (When you find the second Manslayer) | ||
{{divbox|forest| | | |||
{{Character}}, the sounds of fighting have attracted hordes of Ghouls. Get out of there, now!}} | ''Yes! That one! Get me that one!''<br /> | ||
''That is a superb specimen. Bring him as well!''}} | |||
(Once you defeat the last Manslayer) | |||
{{divbox|forest| |''{{Character}}, the sounds of fighting have attracted hordes of Ghouls. Get out of there, now!''}} | |||
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Manslayers Dialogue|text= | |||
'''Before combat:''' ''Slay!''<br /> | |||
'''Combat start:''' ''Kill!''<br /> | |||
}} | |||
==== Part Two: Plots and Plans ==== | ==== {{UL|Part Two: Plots and Plans}} ==== | ||
===== {{UL|Attack Neuron's Clockwork}} ===== | |||
Perfect! Absolutely perfect! | Perfect! Absolutely perfect! | ||
One of my assistants is dissecting the specimens at this moment. Soon I will unravel every last chromosome of incriminating evidence from those devastated bodies! Already Neuron's handiwork is plain to see for anyone versed in the nuances of genetic manipulation..." | One of my assistants is dissecting the specimens at this moment. Soon I will unravel every last chromosome of incriminating evidence from those devastated bodies! Already [[Neuron]]'s handiwork is plain to see for anyone versed in the nuances of genetic manipulation..." | ||
{{green|Enough of your narcissistic yaping, I have a plan.}} | {{green|Enough of your narcissistic yaping, I have a plan.}} | ||
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I am the great Doctor Het...z...fel...d... ... | I am the great Doctor Het...z...fel...d... ... | ||
{{green|And I will use that newfound power to crush his rival; Raymond Keyes.}} | {{green|And I will use that newfound power to crush his rival; [[Anti-Matter|Raymond Keyes]].}} | ||
''Hetzfeld's rage vanishes as he pauses, staring at you wide-eyed. You can see the gears of ambition turning in his head.'' | ''Hetzfeld's rage vanishes as he pauses, staring at you wide-eyed. You can see the gears of ambition turning in his head.'' | ||
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Yes... YES! That. Is. Brilliant... But... can you live up to your end of the plan? | Yes... YES! That. Is. Brilliant... But... can you live up to your end of the plan? | ||
{{green|Worry about yourself, doctor, I'm not the one | {{green|Worry about yourself, doctor, I'm not the one taking on a Praetor}} | ||
''Hetzfeld looks momentarily nervous at that comment before shaking it off and explaining. '' | ''Hetzfeld looks momentarily nervous at that comment before shaking it off and explaining. '' | ||
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We need to increase our efficiency. Here is the 10-digit code necessary to transmit data directly to me. This is a large responsibility, {{Character}}, I trust you not to abuse it. | We need to increase our efficiency. Here is the 10-digit code necessary to transmit data directly to me. This is a large responsibility, {{Character}}, I trust you not to abuse it. | ||
{{Mission Clue|Name=The Plan|Text=Your plan is to turn Neuron and Anti-Matter against one another, thus further alienating them from the Emperor's good graces and opening the window that you and Hetzfeld need to take their places.}} | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Attack Neuron's Clockwork|Secondary=Defeat 10 Neuron's Clockwork|Additional=|Completion=You smashed up enough of Neuron's Clockwork to get his attention. Now to use this little cleaner bot to nudge Antimatter into the conflict.}} | {{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Attack Neuron's Clockwork|Secondary=Defeat 10 Neuron's Clockwork|Additional=|Completion=You smashed up enough of Neuron's Clockwork to get his attention. Now to use this little cleaner bot to nudge Antimatter into the conflict.}} | ||
{{EdNote|note=Neuron's Clockwork — Home Companion, City Companion, Repair Companion — are quite common in the Neuron's Reach neighborhood.}} | {{EdNote|note=Neuron's Clockwork — Home Companion, City Companion, Repair Companion — are quite common in the Neuron's Reach neighborhood.}} | ||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Mangled Cleaner Bot|Text=This poor Cleaner Bot didn't stand a chance. It's destiny, however, will be great, in that it will provide you with the means to rekindle the violent rivalry between Neuron and Anti-Matter.}} | |||
===== {{UL|Obliterate one of Antimatter's facilities}} ===== | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You took precautions to neutralize the security monitors and then dumped the cleaner bot near the entrance as evidence for Antimatter to find.|Primary=Obliterate one of Antimatter's facilities|Secondary=6 monitor stations to destroy | {{Mission Objective|Entrance=You took precautions to neutralize the security monitors and then dumped the cleaner bot near the entrance as evidence for Antimatter to find.|Primary=Obliterate one of Antimatter's facilities|Secondary=6 monitor stations to destroy | ||
** Destroy the power converter|Additional=|Completion=You smashed up one of Antimatter's facilities and left one of Neuron's Clockwork behind to shift blame.}} | ** Destroy the power converter|Additional=|Completion=You smashed up one of Antimatter's facilities and left one of Neuron's Clockwork behind to shift blame.}} | ||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Anti-Matter's Clockwork}} | {{Enemy Anti-Matter's Clockwork}} | ||
'''Notable NPCs''' | |||
* Monitor Station x6 (Object) | |||
* Power Converter (Object) | |||
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Clockwork Guards Dialogue|text= | |||
'''Monitor Station Guards:''' | |||
:'''Combat start:''' ''DGR.PPL = DEF. MST'' | |||
'''Power Converter Guards:''' | |||
:'''Combat start:''' ''DGR.PPL = DEF. GEN '' | |||
}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
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I've had some astounding successes back here at the laboratory. How did your little exercise in brutality fare? | I've had some astounding successes back here at the laboratory. How did your little exercise in brutality fare? | ||
Mwahahahaha! Can you see it, {{Character}}? Our bronze statues glowing as the dawn of a new day in Praetoria catches our regal countenances? You and I, {{Character}}, our destinies are just over the horizon! | Mwahahahaha! Can you see it, {{Character}}? Our bronze statues glowing as the dawn of a new day in [[Praetoria]] catches our regal countenances? You and I, {{Character}}, our destinies are just over the horizon! | ||
==== Part Three: Progress ==== | ==== {{UL|Part Three: Progress}} ==== | ||
It took some time before I cut through all the garbage and actually found a shred of ''real'' science in Neuron's genetic abominations. | It took some time before I cut through all the garbage and actually found a shred of ''real'' science in [[Neuron]]'s genetic abominations. | ||
These creatures are obviously built for combat. They have enhanced strength, toughness, and agility. Neuron's oversight is that their metabolism is running at a massively accelerated rate. Even after they're dead they maintain human body temperature for several hours. | These creatures are obviously built for combat. They have enhanced strength, toughness, and agility. Neuron's oversight is that their metabolism is running at a massively accelerated rate. Even after they're dead they maintain human body temperature for several hours. | ||
The restraints are ''clearly'' manufactured by Neuron Technologies Unlimited, but they also contain small processors for a yet unknown reason. Don't fret, I'm no moron, my laboratory is fully shielded from any foreign signals. | The restraints are ''clearly'' manufactured by [[Neuron Technologies Unlimited]], but they also contain small processors for a yet unknown reason. Don't fret, I'm no moron, my laboratory is fully shielded from any foreign signals. | ||
I'm not yet certain why Neuron is continuing to mass produce these deformed failures, unless it is proof of the true extent of his capabilities. I would like to find out what Neuron is really up to at any rate. I think it is time you hit one of his laboratories to look for answers. | I'm not yet certain why Neuron is continuing to mass produce these deformed failures, unless it is proof of the true extent of his capabilities. I would like to find out what Neuron is really up to at any rate. I think it is time you hit one of his laboratories to look for answers. | ||
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{{green|Raid one of Neuron's Lab}} | {{green|Raid one of Neuron's Lab}} | ||
The little war you started between Neuron and Antimatter has, unfortunately, had an undesirable side-effect. Neuron Technologies Unlimited is under heavy guard, as are most of his other facilities here in ''Neuron's Reach''. | The little war you started between Neuron and [[Anti-Matter|Antimatter]] has, unfortunately, had an undesirable side-effect. Neuron Technologies Unlimited is under heavy guard, as are most of his other facilities here in ''Neuron's Reach''. | ||
''Doctor Hetzfeld shudders with rage at the name. '' | ''Doctor Hetzfeld shudders with rage at the name. '' | ||
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Neuron's forces aren't very dense, but they are uniform. You can expect a constant wave of reinforcements arriving the moment you start making trouble. | Neuron's forces aren't very dense, but they are uniform. You can expect a constant wave of reinforcements arriving the moment you start making trouble. | ||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Hetzfeld's Hyper Downloader|Text=This device is supposedly able to copy over a ridiculous sum of information in a short amount of time}} | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The Clockwork at this facility aren't worrisome, it's the surrounding eight blocks worth that will come running at the first sign of trouble.|Primary=Steal Data from Neuron's Labs|Secondary=Download Data | {{Mission Objective|Entrance=The Clockwork at this facility aren't worrisome, it's the surrounding eight blocks worth that will come running at the first sign of trouble.|Primary=Steal Data from Neuron's Labs|Secondary=Download Data | ||
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** Downloading, for real this time 5:00 | ** Downloading, for real this time 5:00 | ||
** Erase evidence that you were here | ** Erase evidence that you were here | ||
** Find Mission Exit | |||
|Additional=|Completion=You've taken care of what your Contact wanted you to.}} | |Additional=|Completion=You've taken care of what your Contact wanted you to.}} | ||
'''Enemies''' | '''Enemies''' | ||
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{{Enemy Neuron's Clockwork}} | {{Enemy Neuron's Clockwork}} | ||
{{ | {{Ambush| | ||
Once you find it, attach the downloader.<br /> | |||
It will only take 2 minutes to download that entire database! | Near the mission entrance you will be ambushed by Neuron's Clockwork }} | ||
Ha ha ha! The data in the database is...<br /> | {{Ambush| | ||
Wait! What!? <br /> | |||
No! That's impossible! <br /> | Continual waves of Clockwork will arrive and attack every couple of minutes.}} | ||
{{Character}}! Neuron had a Sludgepit on that database! <br /> | |||
My downloader has been downloading incredibly dense dummy files for the last 2 minutes!<br /> | (Near the mission entrance) | ||
You're going to have to hold out for another 5 minutes before it's done. | {{divbox|forest| |''{{Character}}, Neuron's Clockwork are converging on your position. Don't let them stop you!''}} | ||
(Near the Mainframe room) | |||
Alright, that got the data! Now get out of there!}} | {{divbox|forest| | | ||
''The mainframe should be around there somewhere.''<br /> | |||
''Once you find it, attach the downloader.''<br /> | |||
''It will only take 2 minutes to download that entire database!''}} | |||
(2 minutes later...) | |||
{{divbox|forest| | | |||
''Ha ha ha! The data in the database is...''<br /> | |||
''Wait! What!?'' <br /> | |||
''No! That's impossible!'' <br /> | |||
''{{Character}}! Neuron had a Sludgepit on that database!'' <br /> | |||
''My downloader has been downloading incredibly dense dummy files for the last 2 minutes!''<br /> | |||
''You're going to have to hold out for another 5 minutes before it's done.''}} | |||
(5 minutes later...) | |||
{{divbox|forest| |Alright, that got the data! Now get out of there!}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
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Interesting. | Interesting. | ||
==== Part Four: One Man's Trash... ==== | ==== {{UL|Part Four: One Man's Trash...}} ==== | ||
Neuron has been careless once more! His failure will be my success! | [[Neuron]] has been careless once more! His failure will be my success! | ||
He's moved on to a second stage of his experiments, and I must ''unfortunately'' admit, they are far more advanced than I could have guessed, given the information at hand. Either this data we got is false, or Neuron is getting help from someone else. There is no other explanation. | He's moved on to a second stage of his experiments, and I must ''unfortunately'' admit, they are far more advanced than I could have guessed, given the information at hand. Either this data we got is false, or Neuron is getting help from someone else. There is no other explanation. | ||
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{{green|Steal Specimens from Neuron}} | {{green|Steal Specimens from Neuron}} | ||
I've coerced one of those Resistance terrorist cells into attacking one of Neuron's genetics labs. Not only will it get us what we want, but it will also shift blame from your last visit onto those misguided cretins! | I've coerced one of those [[the Resistance|Resistance]] terrorist cells into attacking one of Neuron's genetics labs. Not only will it get us what we want, but it will also shift blame from your last visit onto those misguided cretins! | ||
Heh heh, don't worry, they won't be a bother for anyone once they get inside. They'll get far more than they bargained for since the prisoners they thought they were rescuing turn out to be murderous experimental cyborgs! | Heh heh, don't worry, they won't be a bother for anyone once they get inside. They'll get far more than they bargained for since the prisoners they thought they were rescuing turn out to be murderous experimental cyborgs! | ||
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{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You pass the crushed and mangled bodies of Resistance members on your way inside.|Primary=Steal Neuron's Cyborgs|Secondary=Defeat all experiments|Additional=|Completion= Using Dr. Hetzfeld's teleportation beacons you stole all of the genetic experiments from Neuron's Lab.}} | {{Mission Objective|Entrance=You pass the crushed and mangled bodies of Resistance members on your way inside.|Primary=Steal Neuron's Cyborgs|Secondary=Defeat all experiments|Additional=|Completion= Using Dr. Hetzfeld's teleportation beacons you stole all of the genetic experiments from Neuron's Lab.}} | ||
'''Enemies''' | '''Enemies''' | ||
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{{Enemy Failed Experiments}} | {{Enemy Failed Experiments}} | ||
{{ | |||
Enemy detected... | '''Notable NPCs''' | ||
Territory - Hostile. | |||
Combat positions. | * {{Named|Faction=Failed Experiments|Type=Type 90}} (Boss) | ||
Orders - Execute primary mission. | |||
Dr. Hetzfeld: What did that thing say?}} | |||
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Failed Experiments Dialogue|text= | |||
'''Before combat:''' | |||
:'''Type 53:''' ''Freedom... Corps.'' | |||
'''Combat start:''' | |||
:'''Type 53:''' ''Enemy detected...'' | |||
:'''Type 90:''' ''Territory - Hostile.'' | |||
:'''Type 53:''' ''Combat positions.'' | |||
:'''Type 90:''' ''Orders - Execute primary mission.'' | |||
'''After the combat:''' | |||
:'''Dr. Hetzfeld:''' ''What did that thing say?''}} | |||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Freedom Corps?|Text=One of the monstruous genetic experiments muttered something about '[[Freedom Corps]]' and then said 'Destroy'. Who are Freedom Corps and why did it think you were one of them?}} | |||
'''Debriefing''' | '''Debriefing''' | ||
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It has taken time to make the many and necessary modifications to the obviously flawed body of Neuron's work. But like Michaelangelo and his David, I have revealed the work of art hidden within the marble. | It has taken time to make the many and necessary modifications to the obviously flawed body of Neuron's work. But like Michaelangelo and his David, I have revealed the work of art hidden within the marble. | ||
==== Part Five: ...Is Another Man's Treasure... ==== | ==== {{UL|Part Five: ...Is Another Man's Treasure...}} ==== | ||
I've completely rewritten the genetic sequencers of his earlier work; the Ghouls, and solved the ridiculous metabolic catastrophe that beleaguered those moronic creations. But now, with some of Neuron's second stage cyborgs I have the opportunity to improve upon his designs once more! | ===== {{UL|Find and Kill Top Dog in Tunnels}} ===== | ||
I've completely rewritten the genetic sequencers of his earlier work; the [[Ghouls]], and solved the ridiculous metabolic catastrophe that beleaguered those moronic creations. But now, with some of [[Neuron]]'s second stage cyborgs I have the opportunity to improve upon his designs once more! | |||
They will not be perfect, however, until your contribution is made... | They will not be perfect, however, until your contribution is made... | ||
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Your prowess is unmatched by all but a select few, {{Character}}. I'd like to use you as the combat template for my new ''super cyborgs''. By gathering your combat data I will upgrade the rudimentary combat parameters installed on their memory implants. The tougher the fight, the better the data. | Your prowess is unmatched by all but a select few, {{Character}}. I'd like to use you as the combat template for my new ''super cyborgs''. By gathering your combat data I will upgrade the rudimentary combat parameters installed on their memory implants. The tougher the fight, the better the data. | ||
I've already identified the most capable target. He's one of Praetor White's Top Dogs, so he must be extraordinarily tough. I had a tracer planted on him, and it looks like he's currently down in the tunnels. | I've already identified the most capable target. He's one of [[Marauder|Praetor White]]'s Top Dogs, so he must be extraordinarily tough. I had a tracer planted on him, and it looks like he's currently down in the tunnels. | ||
Kill him. | Kill him. | ||
[[File:Riptide1.jpg|right|110px|thumb|{{center|Riptide}}]] | |||
'''Unnecesary Solicitation''' | '''Unnecesary Solicitation''' | ||
Find Riptide and kill him. The combat data you gather will be used to great effect in training these unrefined specimens into true works of science. | Find [[Riptide]] and kill him. The combat data you gather will be used to great effect in training these unrefined specimens into true works of science. | ||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The Top Dog is around here somewhere, but something is nagging at your subconscious...|Primary=Find and Kill Top Dog in Tunnels|Secondary=Defeat the Top Dog|Additional=|Completion=You met Riptide in the tunnels, but instead of killing each other you agreed to work together.}} | {{Mission Objective|Entrance=The Top Dog is around here somewhere, but something is nagging at your subconscious...|Primary=Find and Kill Top Dog in Tunnels|Secondary=Defeat the Top Dog|Additional=|Completion=You met Riptide in the tunnels, but instead of killing each other you agreed to work together.}} | ||
'''Enemies''' | |||
{{Enemy Ghouls}} | {{Enemy Ghouls}} | ||
{{Enemy Praetorian Police Department}} | {{Enemy Praetorian Police Department}} | ||
'''Notable NPCs''' | '''Notable NPCs''' | ||
{{ | * [[Powers Division#Riptide|Riptide]] (Boss) | ||
{{Ambush| | |||
'''At some point in the mission''' you will be ambushed by '''A squad of the Praetorian Police including Riptide'''}} | |||
{{ | {{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Riptide Dialogue|text= | ||
:Found you, {{Character}}! | '''Before Combat:''' | ||
:Hetzfeld was right on the money! | :''Found you, {{Character}}!'' | ||
:Turning to fight, huh? Well I can admire that. | :''Hetzfeld was right on the money!'' | ||
:Give up already, I'm taking you in! | '''Combat start:''' | ||
''' | :''Turning to fight, huh? Well I can admire that.'' | ||
:Something isn't right here... | '''At 75% Life:''' | ||
:Wait, stop, stop fighting! | :''Give up already, I'm taking you in!'' | ||
:Something doesn't add up...}} | '''At 50% Life:'''<br /> | ||
:''Something isn't right here...'' | |||
:''Wait, stop, stop fighting!'' | |||
:''Something doesn't add up...''}} | |||
{{Mission Briefing|Contact=Riptide|Text={{Character}}, no, I can't believe that you are a traitor... You dropped everything to save Aria and the others... | {{Mission Briefing|Contact=Riptide|Text= | ||
{{Character}}, no, I can't believe that you are a traitor... You dropped everything to save [[Aria]] and the others... | |||
What's going on here? | What's going on here? | ||
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{{green|Sounds like a good plan.}}}} | {{green|Sounds like a good plan.}}}} | ||
''Alternate Dialogue if you have not encountered Riptide before'' | |||
I don't know who you are, but something is fishy about all this... | |||
{{green|You don't say?}} | |||
{{Missing}} <!-- There's a another screen of dialog here that I no longer have available --> | |||
He told me to gather combat data by killing you. I refused at first, but then he said you were a traitor and had attacked one of Antimatter's facilities. | |||
He played me. | |||
{{green|I was planning on betraying him, he beat me to it.}} | |||
We'll do it together. You report back to Hetzfeld and get him into his lab. I'll be waiting for him there. | |||
{{green|Sounds like a plan}} | |||
{{Mission Clue|Name=Double Crossed|Text=Hetzfeld set you up to fight Riptide to the death. Riptide, likewise, was also given similar orders. Both of you were equipped with Hetzfeld's transmitters. No matter which way the fight went, Hetzfeld would get the combat data he needed and kill off one of his partners. The one who survived would probably then get ripped apart by the small army of cyborgs he's building.}} | |||
===== {{UL|Betray Dr. Hetzfeld}} ===== | |||
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You follow Hetzfeld into his laboratory.|Primary=Betray Dr. Hetzfeld|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the insane Dr. Hetzfeld, foiling his plan to use you as nothing more than raw data to make an army of super cyborgs.}} | {{Mission Objective|Entrance=You follow Hetzfeld into his laboratory.|Primary=Betray Dr. Hetzfeld|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the insane Dr. Hetzfeld, foiling his plan to use you as nothing more than raw data to make an army of super cyborgs.}} | ||
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How did your hunt go? | How did your hunt go? | ||
[[File:Hetzfeld1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|{{center|''Good news! The cyborgs are a success...''}}]] | |||
'''Enemies''' | '''Enemies''' | ||
{{Enemy Failed Experiments}} | {{Enemy Failed Experiments}} | ||
'''Notable NPCs''' | '''Notable NPCs''' | ||
* [[Riptide]] (Ally) | * [[Riptide]] (Ally) | ||
* [[Failed Experiments#Dr. Hetzfeld|Dr. Hetzfeld]] (Boss) | |||
* Super Cyborg {{Named|Faction=Failed Experiments|Type=Type 90}} (Boss) | |||
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dr. Hetzfeld dialogue|text= | |||
'''A Monologue Before Combat:'''<br /> | |||
:'''Doctor Hetzfeld:''' | |||
::''Good of you to make it, {{Character}}! Come closer!'' | |||
::''Thank you for showing up, {{Character}}!'' | |||
::''Good news! The cyborgs are a success and follow my every command!'' | |||
::''Bad news! I'm going to use them to kill you!'' | |||
::''It's been a pleasure working with you, but now...'' | |||
::''DIE!'' | |||
:'''Super Cyborg:''' | |||
::''Understood... master...!'' | |||
:'''Doctor Hetzfeld:''' | |||
::''...!?'' | |||
:'''Super Cyborg:''' | |||
::''Master... commands!'' | |||
::''Obey the master...!'' | |||
:'''Doctor Hetzfeld:''' | |||
::''No... no no no no no!'' | |||
:'''Super Cyborg:''' | |||
::''Orders... received...!'' | |||
:'''Doctor Hetzfeld:''' | |||
::''Not you fools! {{Character}} is the one who is supposed to DIE!'' | |||
:'''Super Cyborg:''' | |||
::''Yes... Master...!'' | |||
:'''Doctor Hetzfeld:''' | |||
::''Stop! Stopstopstopstopstop!'' | |||
::''No! Not like this!'' | |||
(After the death of the last super cyborg) | |||
:'''Doctor Hetzfeld:''' | |||
::''So...'' | |||
::''{{Character}}... about that... betrayal...'' | |||
::''...'' | |||
'''Combat Start:'''<br /> | |||
:'''Doctor Hetzfeld:''' ''...! I have more ghouls! DIE!'' | |||
:'''Riptide:''' ''I've got your back, {{Character}}.'' | |||
:'''Super Cyborg:''' ''Master calls!'' | |||
:'''Riptide:''' ''Time to pay, Hetzfeld!'' | |||
'''At 75% Life:''' ''I can still salvage you for more parts!''<br /> | |||
'''At 50% Life:''' ''You were a brilliant test subject, I couldn't have asked for a better one!''<br /> | |||
'''At 25% Life:''' ''Ooomph! W-wait, hold on! Let's not get too rash!''<br /> | |||
'''Combat:'''<br /> | |||
Doctor Hetzfeld: ...! I have more ghouls! DIE! | |||
Riptide: I've got your back, {{Character}}. | |||
Super Cyborg: Master calls! | |||
Riptide: Time to pay, Hetzfeld! | |||
'''Defeated:'''<br /> | '''Defeated:'''<br /> | ||
:''No... I never got...'' | |||
:''...to destroy...'' | |||
:''...N-neuron...''}} | |||
[[Category:Scientists]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:39, 29 January 2024
Overview
| Dr. Hetzfeld | |
|---|---|
 Mad Scientist | |
| Zone | Neutropolis |
| Coordinates | (1800, -55, 1014) |
| Level Range | 14-20 |
| Introduced By |
== Level 15 == Provost Marchand |
| Introduces |
== Level 15 == Bobcat |
| Enemy Groups | |
Dr. Hetzfeld is a Praetorian contact in Neutropolis at coordinates (1800, -55, 1014) . His level range is 14-20.
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
Contact Introduces
You've received a message from Bobcat. She has invited you to join her at Studio 55.
Information
Mad Scientist
Dr. Hetzfeld is a brilliant, albeit mad scientist. Such is his disdain of Neuron's position as Praetor of the Sciences the Hetzfeld has taken to modifying his own mind and body to put him on a more even footing when it comes to physical capability. He still believes himself to be the superior scientist, and will stop at nothing to prove that to the world.
Prior to Introduction
Science! But for me. Not for you. Not now, that is!
Initial Contact
For too long has the fraud, Neuron, twitched upon the Praetorship of the Sciences. His luck, is soon to run out. I, the Great Doctor Hetzfeld shall show him for the fool he is and take my rightful place at Cole's side.
And you! You, Character. I know that your aspirations match my own. I have seen your work!
Together, what a team we shall make!
Greeting
- Brilliant!
- Ah! Character, how good to see you.
- Science!
- Mwa... Mwahaha!
Too Busy
Missing Too Busy Dialogue
Too Low Level
Are you Security Level 14? No? Then I cannot use you! If you manage to achieve such a rating, then we can talk.
No More Missions
You know all too well that Hetzfeld will not answer
Store
Story Arc
For The Taking
Merit Rewards: This activity awards 9 Reward Merits.
Souvenir
Hetzfeld's Research Data
This is a compilation of the late Dr. Hetzfeld's research on genetic and cybernetic advances built on top of Neuron's numerous creations. Since the good doctor was kind enough to die, this valuable data was thankfully left:
For The Taking
It all began when Dr. Hetzfeld promised to elevate you into the highest echelons of Praetoria's elite if you aided him with his research. The doctor had long been a rival of Neuron's and was convinced that he could take Neuron's failed genetic experiments, the Ghouls, and significantly improve upon them. But he needed you to get him a few test subjects, and so you were sent down into the tunnels to find suitable specimens, like some sort of Igor to his Dr. Frankenstein.
When you returned you took control of the situation and suggested restarting hostilities between Neuron and Anti-Matter. The ensuing conflict would clear the way for you and Hetzfeld to prove your worth over them and gain you great praise in the eyes of the emperor.
After smashing a few of Neuron's Clockwork you took one of them to one of Anti-Matter's laboratories and smashed the place up, leaving the Clockwork behind as evidence.
The ensuring conflict between Neuron and Anti-Matter wasn't perfect, but it was enough to allow you to raid one of Neuron's labs. You stole some critical data using a data downloader provided by Hetzfeld, though ran into an unforeseen snag during the raid which you were able to overcome.
With the data, Hetzfeld admitted that Neuron's latest experiments were far more advanced than he'd thought, but he had already identified several areas where he could improve upon them. He wanted you to raid one of Neuron's facilities and steal every last cybernetic experiment using teleporter beacons to transport them back to Hetzfeld's laboratory.
With the cyborgs being worked on, Hetzfeld gave you a task right up your alley. He wanted the best combat data you could provide, and since you are the best in the Top Dogs only another Top Dog would pose a challenge for you. He sent you down into the Tunnels to kill a traitor in the Top Dogs, the resulting data would be used to train up his new super cyborgs. However, when you encountered the other Top Dog in the tunnels it turned out to be Riptide, and he was sent by Hetzfeld on a similar mission to kill you, and with one of Hetzfeld's data recorders as well. The two of you agreed to betray Dr. Hetzfeld before he could betray you, and so split up to catch Hetzfeld unawares.
You entered Hetzfeld's laboratory where he wanted to show you the progress he'd been making on his super cyborgs and, as you expected, attempted to murder you with the creatures. Unfortunately he had a minor oversight in programming them follow his every command and the first batch cut thier own life support systems when Hetzfeld shouted 'Die!'. Luckily, Riptide arrived just as Hetzfeld's second batch of super cyborgs arrived on scene, and the two of you eliminated the doctor leaving his valuable research behind and for the taking.
Part One: Get the Big Ones
Neuron's failures are all around us, Character, they are merely eclipsed by those few magnificent advances that he has stumbled into purely by accident, or stole shamelessly from others...
I will have my revenge...
I have in mind a plan to expose a great secret, which will shatter the tower of lies Neuron has built. I seek to expose Neuron's hand in the creation of the Ghouls!
Expose Neuron's Lies
Proof. It all hinges on undeniable proof!
That is where you come in. Your unrivaled combat prowess will enable me to finally get my hands on some specimens from the tunnels beneath the city. I hear they are positively infested with the creatures. An unfortunate truth proven by my former partner whom never returned from her expedition below, despite the use of an advanced containment suit.
Alas, poor Doctor Helix, I shall miss you.
Ah, before I forget. Take this data transmitter, it will enable me to observe your progress from the safety of my laboratory. From there I will designate the specimens I require.
Unnecessary Solicitation
I need you to find the biggest and most powerful of the creatures that you can find. I will point them out, so just make sure to listen for any instructions.
Dr. Hetzfeld gave you this small multi-sensory recording device and transmitter so that he could gather data on your combat capabilities and keep in touch with you.
Mission Objective(s)
You flip on Hetzfeld's transmitter and prepare yourself for the hunt.
- Retrieve Ghoul Specimens for Hetzfeld
- 2 specimens to collect
- Find Mission Exit
You found two specimens that met Hetzfeld's requirements.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- (Ghouls Manslayer) x2 (Boss)
Ambush! After finding and defeating each specimen, you will be ambushed by several waves of Ghouls. After collecting the last ghoul, a horde of ghouls will arrive and you will be warned to get out of there by Hetzfeld.
Rargh!
Slay!
Kill!
(Near the mission entrance)
(When you find the first Manslayer)
(When you find the second Manslayer)
(Once you defeat the last Manslayer)
Part Two: Plots and Plans
Attack Neuron's Clockwork
Perfect! Absolutely perfect!
One of my assistants is dissecting the specimens at this moment. Soon I will unravel every last chromosome of incriminating evidence from those devastated bodies! Already Neuron's handiwork is plain to see for anyone versed in the nuances of genetic manipulation..."
Enough of your narcissistic yaping, I have a plan.
Hetzfeld appears to be taken aback at your sudden seizure of control over the conversation. He appears to have been quite happy talking before, but now he appears tongue tied.
You... you have a plan? But what of my...?
What of your what? (Give him 'the look')
Uh... I... I see. I suppose we could, um, I'd love to listen to your plan. I am eager to hear the thoughts of my assist...er, partner.
Revealing Neuron as a fraud isn't enough...
Not enough!? Wha... What do you mean?
I mean, of course it isn't it's, it's just the first stage of my...
Wait, what is it you are planning? I can tell it will be big!
Shut it and listen. You improve on Neuron's science, if you can...
If I can?!
Hetzfeld snarls with rage.'
I am the great Doctor Het...z...fel...d... ...
And I will use that newfound power to crush his rival; Raymond Keyes.
Hetzfeld's rage vanishes as he pauses, staring at you wide-eyed. You can see the gears of ambition turning in his head.
Yes... YES! That. Is. Brilliant... But... can you live up to your end of the plan?
Worry about yourself, doctor, I'm not the one taking on a Praetor
Hetzfeld looks momentarily nervous at that comment before shaking it off and explaining.
Neuron and Antimatter are currently enjoying an unstable peace. If you were to but nudge it with the hint of violence, then they would again focus their energies upon one another and concern themselves only with defending against each other...
... leaving themselves open to attack.
Unnecessary Solicitation
A most ambitious plan, Character. Opening old wounds between these two will only further damage their credibility.
We need to increase our efficiency. Here is the 10-digit code necessary to transmit data directly to me. This is a large responsibility, Character, I trust you not to abuse it.
Your plan is to turn Neuron and Anti-Matter against one another, thus further alienating them from the Emperor's good graces and opening the window that you and Hetzfeld need to take their places.
Mission Objective(s)
- Attack Neuron's Clockwork
- Defeat 10 Neuron's Clockwork
You smashed up enough of Neuron's Clockwork to get his attention. Now to use this little cleaner bot to nudge Antimatter into the conflict.
Neuron's Clockwork — Home Companion, City Companion, Repair Companion — are quite common in the Neuron's Reach neighborhood.
This poor Cleaner Bot didn't stand a chance. It's destiny, however, will be great, in that it will provide you with the means to rekindle the violent rivalry between Neuron and Anti-Matter.
Obliterate one of Antimatter's facilities
Mission Objective(s)
You took precautions to neutralize the security monitors and then dumped the cleaner bot near the entrance as evidence for Antimatter to find.
- Obliterate one of Antimatter's facilities
- 6 monitor stations to destroy
- Destroy the power converter
You smashed up one of Antimatter's facilities and left one of Neuron's Clockwork behind to shift blame.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Monitor Station x6 (Object)
- Power Converter (Object)
Debriefing
I've had some astounding successes back here at the laboratory. How did your little exercise in brutality fare?
Mwahahahaha! Can you see it, Character? Our bronze statues glowing as the dawn of a new day in Praetoria catches our regal countenances? You and I, Character, our destinies are just over the horizon!
Part Three: Progress
It took some time before I cut through all the garbage and actually found a shred of real science in Neuron's genetic abominations.
These creatures are obviously built for combat. They have enhanced strength, toughness, and agility. Neuron's oversight is that their metabolism is running at a massively accelerated rate. Even after they're dead they maintain human body temperature for several hours.
The restraints are clearly manufactured by Neuron Technologies Unlimited, but they also contain small processors for a yet unknown reason. Don't fret, I'm no moron, my laboratory is fully shielded from any foreign signals.
I'm not yet certain why Neuron is continuing to mass produce these deformed failures, unless it is proof of the true extent of his capabilities. I would like to find out what Neuron is really up to at any rate. I think it is time you hit one of his laboratories to look for answers.
Raid one of Neuron's Lab
The little war you started between Neuron and Antimatter has, unfortunately, had an undesirable side-effect. Neuron Technologies Unlimited is under heavy guard, as are most of his other facilities here in Neuron's Reach.
Doctor Hetzfeld shudders with rage at the name.
Luckily, Neuron hasn't the time to plan out long term strategies, or contingencies. He is reactive. Thus it is up to us to be on the offensive.
He has commited all of his Clockwork to a rather uniform density across his areas of control. Neuron's total strategic failure is that he is assuming the attack will come from Antimatter. If we strike here, he will have to draw forces away from here and here to keep his coverage uniform, and that will open him up for the real attack from Antimatter!
As the chaos escalates you will be able to move unopposed!
Hetzfeld gives you a small downloader. He claims it can clean out a corporate database in less than two minutes.
Unnecessary Solicitation
Neuron's forces aren't very dense, but they are uniform. You can expect a constant wave of reinforcements arriving the moment you start making trouble.
This device is supposedly able to copy over a ridiculous sum of information in a short amount of time
Mission Objective(s)
The Clockwork at this facility aren't worrisome, it's the surrounding eight blocks worth that will come running at the first sign of trouble.
- Steal Data from Neuron's Labs
- Download Data
- Downloading Data 2:00
- Downloading, for real this time 5:00
- Erase evidence that you were here
- Find Mission Exit
You've taken care of what your Contact wanted you to.
Enemies
(Near the mission entrance)
(Near the Mainframe room)
(2 minutes later...)
(5 minutes later...)
Debriefing
Hetzfeld cackles to himself, but under his rebreather it sounds like he's choking.
A minor miscalculation, easily handled by your amazing combat capabilities!
Now then, let's see that data.
Hrmmm.
...
...!
Interesting.
Part Four: One Man's Trash...
Neuron has been careless once more! His failure will be my success!
He's moved on to a second stage of his experiments, and I must unfortunately admit, they are far more advanced than I could have guessed, given the information at hand. Either this data we got is false, or Neuron is getting help from someone else. There is no other explanation.
I must have a specimen to examine! I've made sure someone else will do the heavy lifting for us this time.
Steal Specimens from Neuron
I've coerced one of those Resistance terrorist cells into attacking one of Neuron's genetics labs. Not only will it get us what we want, but it will also shift blame from your last visit onto those misguided cretins!
Heh heh, don't worry, they won't be a bother for anyone once they get inside. They'll get far more than they bargained for since the prisoners they thought they were rescuing turn out to be murderous experimental cyborgs!
Ah ha ha ha! AH HA HA HA HAHAAA!
With the Resistance taking the heat, this will give you the opportunity to swoop in and save the day, but make sure that the cyborgs are returned not to thier holding cells, but to mine instead! Attach these teleporter beacons to the experiments once they are defeated. They'll be transported directly to my lab's containment cells.
Neuron will be so busy chasing the Resistance to get his experiments back that he won't see me closing in for the coup de grace!
Unnecessary Solicitation
Once you get me those cyborgs I'll really be able to accelerate my work!
Mission Objective(s)
You pass the crushed and mangled bodies of Resistance members on your way inside.
- Steal Neuron's Cyborgs
- Defeat all experiments
Using Dr. Hetzfeld's teleportation beacons you stole all of the genetic experiments from Neuron's Lab.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- (Failed Experiments Type 90) (Boss)
One of the monstruous genetic experiments muttered something about 'Freedom Corps' and then said 'Destroy'. Who are Freedom Corps and why did it think you were one of them?
Debriefing
Ha haaah ha ha ha!
I can only imagine the look on Neuron's stupid face when he realizes that his experiments have been stolen right out from under his nose, and apparently by the Resistance no less. Ah ha ha ha!
Such luck I have had with you. You are powerful, decisive, and completely unstoppable! With my genius and your power we are destined for greatness.
The time is nigh to prove to the world that Neuron is as an ant compared to my colossal intellect!
It has taken time to make the many and necessary modifications to the obviously flawed body of Neuron's work. But like Michaelangelo and his David, I have revealed the work of art hidden within the marble.
Part Five: ...Is Another Man's Treasure...
Find and Kill Top Dog in Tunnels
I've completely rewritten the genetic sequencers of his earlier work; the Ghouls, and solved the ridiculous metabolic catastrophe that beleaguered those moronic creations. But now, with some of Neuron's second stage cyborgs I have the opportunity to improve upon his designs once more!
They will not be perfect, however, until your contribution is made...
Contribution?
Oh... Oh! Yes, yes yes, I apologize for my enthusiasm, but the taste of victory is at hand, and it is intoxicating. I have yet to tell you your part in all of this.
Your prowess is unmatched by all but a select few, Character. I'd like to use you as the combat template for my new super cyborgs. By gathering your combat data I will upgrade the rudimentary combat parameters installed on their memory implants. The tougher the fight, the better the data.
I've already identified the most capable target. He's one of Praetor White's Top Dogs, so he must be extraordinarily tough. I had a tracer planted on him, and it looks like he's currently down in the tunnels.
Kill him.
Unnecesary Solicitation
Find Riptide and kill him. The combat data you gather will be used to great effect in training these unrefined specimens into true works of science.
Mission Objective(s)
The Top Dog is around here somewhere, but something is nagging at your subconscious...
- Find and Kill Top Dog in Tunnels
- Defeat the Top Dog
You met Riptide in the tunnels, but instead of killing each other you agreed to work together.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Riptide (Boss)
At some point in the mission you will be ambushed by A squad of the Praetorian Police including Riptide
Character, no, I can't believe that you are a traitor... You dropped everything to save Aria and the others...
What's going on here?
You said Hetzfeld, are you working with him too?
Wait? You're working with Hetzfeld too?
Oh! That double crossing...
He's using us, just like I'm using him.
Riptide rips a familiar looking data recorder off of his shoulder plate and fries it in his hand with a surge of electricity.
He's insane, you know that, right?
Insane, but capable. I was hoping Neuron would keep his focus.
No doubt whichever of us reported back is walking into a death trap... Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
We take him down together, before he knows his plan's been found out.
I'll sneak into his lab and lie in wait. It's more believable if you report success than I.
Sounds like a good plan.
Alternate Dialogue if you have not encountered Riptide before
I don't know who you are, but something is fishy about all this...
You don't say?
+++ Missing Information +++
He told me to gather combat data by killing you. I refused at first, but then he said you were a traitor and had attacked one of Antimatter's facilities.
He played me.
I was planning on betraying him, he beat me to it.
We'll do it together. You report back to Hetzfeld and get him into his lab. I'll be waiting for him there.
Sounds like a plan
Hetzfeld set you up to fight Riptide to the death. Riptide, likewise, was also given similar orders. Both of you were equipped with Hetzfeld's transmitters. No matter which way the fight went, Hetzfeld would get the combat data he needed and kill off one of his partners. The one who survived would probably then get ripped apart by the small army of cyborgs he's building.
Betray Dr. Hetzfeld
Mission Objective(s)
You follow Hetzfeld into his laboratory.
- Betray Dr. Hetzfeld
You defeated the insane Dr. Hetzfeld, foiling his plan to use you as nothing more than raw data to make an army of super cyborgs.
Unnecessary Solicitation
How did your hunt go?
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Riptide (Ally)
- Dr. Hetzfeld (Boss)
- Super Cyborg (Failed Experiments Type 90) (Boss)