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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[Image:Long_Jack.jpg|right|thumb|100px]]
{{Infobox Contact
|name=Long Jack
|image=Long_Jack.jpg
|img_capt=Longshoreman
|zone=[[Striga Isle]]
|x=-956|y=-25.5|z=-826.5
|levels=20-24
|introed=[[Stephanie Peebles]]
|intros='''Level 20-24'''<br />[[Tobias Hansen]]<br />[[Kirsten Woods]]
|enemies={{Enemy Banished Pantheon}}
{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy The Family}}
{{Enemy Sky Raiders}}
|badges=
}}
{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=Striga Isle|x=-956|y=-25.5|z=-826.5|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Port Noble|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=20-24}}
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{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=Striga Isle|Coord=-956, -25.5, -826.5|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Port Noble|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=N|Level=}}
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== Introductions ==
== Introductions ==


=== Contact Introduced By ===
=== Contact Introduced By ===
* [[Stephanie Peebles]]
* [[Stephanie Peebles]]


=== New Contact(s) ===
=== Contact Introduces ===
; Single contact option
:''Care to meet a {{green|friend}} of mine?''
==== Regular Contacts ====
{{NewContact Kirsten Woods}}
==== In-Zone Contacts ====
{{NewContact Tobias Hansen}}


* [[Tobias Hansen]]
=== Information ===
'''Longshoreman'''


There's a fellow named [[Tobias Hansen]] who you ought to meet.  Most folks around here call him 'Old Toby.' He's a little bit older than he looks, see, and he's got a wealth of experience when it comes to dealing with the [[Council]].  Toby can get you Science and Mutation Enhancements.
Long Jack has worked the docks in Port Noble since he was a petty officer in the Second World War.  He was training himself up to be a [[natural]] hero, but that wasn't in the cards.  He lost his health—not to an accident or a disease, but to an unethical army doctor who used Jack's body for experimentation at the behest of the [[Council]] villain, [[Maestro]].  Jack's sad history may be the reason the Council seems to leave him alone these days.  Unfortunately for the Council, Jack has no intention of returning the favor.


Toby knows what he's talking about. He's been around this island longer than most people care to admit.
=== Prior to Introduction ===
I'm afraid we're not acquainted. You better talk to Stephanie Peebles instead.


=== Information ===
=== Initial Contact ===
 
I've known [[Stephanie Peebles]] a lot of years, {{Character}}.  If she thinks you're a hero, that's good enough for me.
'''Longshoreman'''


Long Jack has worked the docks in Port Noble since he was a petty officer in the Second World War. He was training himself up to be a natural hero, but that wasn't in the cards.  He lost his health—not to an accident or a disease, but to an unethical army doctor who used Jack's body for experimentation at the behest of the [[Council]] villain, [[Maestro]].  Jack's sad history may be the reason the [[Council]] seems to leave him alone these days.  Unfortunately for the [[Council]], Jack has no intention of returning the favor.
=== Greeting ===
* I got worries.
* I need a hand.
* You're in for a bumpy ride.


=== Initial Contact ===
=== Too Busy ===
You're up to your eyeballs in work, {{Character}}.  Best get cracking.


I've known [[Stephanie Peebles]] a lot of years.  If she thinks you're a hero, that's good enough for me.
=== No More Missions ===
You've helped me more than you know, {{Character}}.  Truth is, you helped me come to terms with my past.  I won't forget this.


== Store ==
== Store ==
* [[Inspirations]] {{3insp}}
''Friend, you're all right in my book. Let me see if I can find some Enhancements you could use. You need anything at all, call me.''
* [[Inspirations]] (all)
* {{Store Nat Tec|Level=20|Price=200}}
* {{Store Nat Tec|Level=25|Price=200}}
''You've convinced me, {{Character}}: you're one of the best. I was saving these Enhancements for my own career as a hero, but I guess that ship has sailed. Take a look.''
* {{Store Nat|Level=25|Price=150}}


Long Jack sells the following items:
== Story Arc ==


* Inspirations
{{ArcAward|m=27}}
* Level 20 Natural/Technology Dual-Origin Enhancements
* Level 25 Natural/Technology Dual-Origin Enhancements
* Level 25 Natural Single-Origin Enhancements


== Missions ==
=== Hear and Now (20-24) ===
 
==== Souvenir ====


=== Show the Family press gangs who's boss ===
Whenever you get a whiff of sea air, you think about Long Jack and the events you have come to know as...


'''Mission Briefing'''
'''Hear and Now'''


[[Stephanie Peebles]] is a smart cookie. If she trusts you to look after [[Striga Isle|Striga]], so do I. I've got a problem you could help me with right now, in fact: [[the Family]] has been running press gangs up and down the dock, forcing the young sailors to join up or pay the piper.  Will you show those [[Family]] press gangs who's boss around [[Striga Isle|Striga]]?  As far as they're concerned, you are.
Long Jack has had a long hard road, due to the [[Council]]'s meddling. He asked you to aid him in his vendetta against them. What could it hurt except some Council, right? However, what you discovered was the deep hatred and anger Long Jack felt towards not just the Council but his own life.


I don't want to see good young men muscled into a life of crime.
This all came to a head when Jack managed to track down where the doctor who had experimented on him was located. Dr. Goldsmith was in hiding and Jack sent you to arrest him. You expected a fight, but really all you got was an apologetic, scared man afraid of his employers, but more afraid of Long Jack. Dr. Goldsmith "sung like a canary", revealing the location of [[Maestro]]'s secret base. Long Jack would have normally wanted blood, but at with the capture of Dr. Goldsmith, he was sated with simple justice. Maestro was angry at the loss of Goldsmith and felt the need to "try" and take it out on you. That was fine. It made the fight a little more worthwhile. In the end, Long Jack got his justice and hopefully a little peace in the process.


'''Mission Objective(s)'''


* Stop press gangs in Port Noble
==== {{UL|Put the hurt on the Council press gangs}} ====
* Defeat 20 [[Family]]
'''Briefing'''


'''Debriefing'''
[[The Family]] isn't the only group who thinks everything and everyone on [[Striga Isle|Striga]] in theirs to take.  The Council's been running press gangs lately, and a lot of good citizens have gone missing.  '''I'd like you to take to the streets and see if you can put the hurt on the Council's press gangs.'''  Maybe you can even find out where to go looking for the missing men.


Woo!  You sure gave those [[Family]] goons a lickin'!  With any luck it'll be a long time before they try throwing their weight around Port Noble again.  Thank you.  You've done this community a great service.
'''Mission Acceptance'''


=== Put the hurt on the Council press gangs ===
It's gotten so that Port Noble isn't safe for any decent person.  Help me turn that around, {{Character}}.


'''Mission Briefing'''
{{Ambush|Upon acceptance of the mission, there will be an ambush by [[Council]].}}


[[The Family]] isn't the only group who thinks everything and everyone on [[Striga Isle|Striga]] in theirs to take.  The [[Council|Council's]] been running press gangs lately, and a lot of good citizens have gone missing.  I'd like you to take to the streets and see if you can put the hurt on the [[Council|Council's]] press gangs.  Maybe you can even find out where to go looking for the missing men.
===== {{UL|Stop press gangs in Port Noble}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''


It's gotten so that Port Noble isn't safe for any decent person.  Help me turn that around.
The Council won't stop hassling people until somebody makes 'em.  


'''Mission Objective(s)'''
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Stop press gangs in Port Noble|Secondary=Defeat 10 Council|Additional=|Completion=On one of the Council soldiers, you found some orders.}}


* Stop press gangs in Port Noble
'''Enemies'''
* Defeat 10 [[Council]]


'''Clue:''' Press gang orders
{{Enemy Council}}


These orders, taken off a [[Council]] soldier, read:
{{Mission Clue|Name=Press gang orders|Text=These orders, taken off a Council soldier, read:


'Take the new recruits to this location for indoctrination.'
'Take the new recruits to this location for indoctrination.'


Below is a set of coordinates.
Below is a set of coordinates.}}
 
===== {{UL|Rescue unwilling recruits}} =====
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
Those people won't break free of the Council without you.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=A quick glance at the reinforced door confirms Jack's fears: no one leaves here without the Council's ok.|Primary=Rescue unwilling recruits|Secondary=4 recruits remaining
** 2 keys to find|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
'''Enemies'''


'''Mission Objective(s)'''
{{Enemy Council}}


* Rescue unwilling recruits
''One of the Council soldiers was carrying a key card.''
* 4 recruits remaining
{{Mission Clue|Name=Key card|Text=You found this card on a Council patrol.  It should allow you deeper into the base.}}
* 2 keys to find


'''Clue:''' Key card
''One of the Council soldiers was carrying a key card.''
{{Mission Clue|Name=Key card|Text=You found this card on a Council patrol.  It should allow you into the inner sanctum of the base.}}


You found this card on a [[Council]] patrol.  It should allow you deeper into the base.
'''Notable NPCs'''


'''Clue:''' Key card
* Unwilling recruit x 4 (NPC Hostage)
* Archon Jannsen ([[Council/Vortex Outer Band#Vortex Elite Archon|Vortex Elite Archon]]) (Boss)


You found this card on a [[Council]] patrol.  It should allow you into the inner sanctum of the base.
{{NPC Text|title=Unwilling Recruits dialogue|text=
'''Upon rescue:'''<br />
''"These guys are maniacs!"''<br />
''"They said we'd never be free of them!"''<br />
''"They said I'd serve the Council or die!"''<br />
''"I don't want anything to do with the Council!"''}}
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Council patrols|text=
'''Council minion 1:''' ''"Do you think these new guys will shape up?"''<br />
'''Council minion 2:''' ''"They better, or they'll suffer the consequences."''<br />
----
'''Council minion 1:''' ''"Our takeover of Striga Isle is proceeding well."''<br />
'''Council minion 2:''' ''"Indeed. The entire community will soon be under the Council's thumb."''}}
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Archon Jannsen dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''"Make sure the new recruits understand their position here."''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"You will learn not to interfere with the Council!"''}}


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


Not a bad day's work, hero.  You put the hurt on the [[Council]] and kept a few boys from going over to the dark side.  [[Stephanie Peebles|Stephanie's]] right, friend; you're just what [[Striga Isle]] needs.
Not a bad day's work, hero.  You put the hurt on the Council and kept a few boys from going over to the dark side.  [[Stephanie Peebles|Stephanie's]] right, friend; you're just what Striga Isle needs.


=== Evict the Sky Raiders from the Maw ===
==== {{UL|Evict the Sky Raiders from the Maw}} ====


'''Mission Briefing'''
'''Briefing'''


I need you to get over to the Maw.  The [[Sky Raiders]] have been holding it for some time, and I need a hero strong enough to punch through their defenses.  It's time we stopped letting them cut us off from the Bonny Morass.  After all, there are people who live out there: the vicar, [[Old Toby]], and his brother, [[Lars Hansen|Lars]].  If the [[Sky Raiders]] are allowed to hold that bridge, [[Old Toby|Toby]] and [[Lars Hansen|Lars]] will be stranded out in the Morass indefinately.  I need you to evict the [[Sky Raiders]] from the Maw.
{{Character}}, I need you to get over to the Maw.  The [[Sky Raiders]] have been holding it for some time, and I need a hero strong enough to punch through their defenses.  It's time we stopped letting them cut us off from the Bonny Morass.  After all, there are people who live out there: the vicar, [[Tobias Hansen|Old Toby]], and his brother, [[Lars Hansen|Lars]].  If the Sky Raiders are allowed to hold that bridge, Toby and Lars will be stranded out in the Morass indefinately.  '''I need you to evict the Sky Raiders from the Maw.'''


The [[Sky Raiders]] won't be turned away easily.  They've got military discipline and plenty of determination.
'''Mission Acceptance'''


'''Mission Objective(s)'''
The Sky Raiders won't be turned away easily.  They've got military discipline and plenty of determination.


* Clear [[Sky Raiders]] from Maw
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
* Defeat 20 [[Sky Raiders]]
 
The Sky Raiders still hold the Maw.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Clear Sky Raiders from Maw|Secondary=Defeat 20 Sky Raiders|Additional=|Completion=You have defeated enough Sky Raiders.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Sky Raiders}}


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


Good work.  I imagine I'll have to work for you beyond the Maw from now on.  You should brace yourself; the rest of [[Striga Isle]] is a lot more deadly than you might imagine.
Good work, {{Character}}.  I imagine I'll have to work for you beyond the Maw from now on.  You should brace yourself; the rest of [[Striga Isle]] is a lot more deadly than you might imagine.
 
 
==== {{UL|Stop the Council from raising the bridge}} ====


=== Stop the Council from raising the bridge ===
'''Briefing'''


'''Mission Briefing'''
I appreciate your efforts to keep the Maw open, but I'm afraid we've got new problems.  The Council has dreamed up a scheme for cutting Port Noble off from the rest of [[Striga Isle|Striga]] indefinitely; they're planning to raise the bridge that spans the Maw.  If they manage it, they should be able to cement their control over the eastern side of the island.  '''You've got to stop the Council from raising that bridge!'''


I appreciate your efforts to keep the Maw open, but I'm afraid we've got new problems.  The [[Council]] has dreamed up a scheme for cutting Port Noble off from the rest of [[Striga Isle|Striga]] indefinitely; they're planning to raise the bridge that spans the Maw.  If they manage it, they should be able to cement their control over the eastern side of the island.  You've got to stop the [[Council]] from raising that bridge!
'''Mission Acceptance'''


The vicar and his brother are good people, and if the [[Council]] manages to raise the bridge, they'll be stranded on the other side of the island.  Don't let that happen.
The vicar and his brother are good people, {{Character}}, and if the Council manages to raise the bridge, they'll be stranded on the other side of the island.  Don't let that happen.


'''Mission Objective(s)'''
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''


* Defeat all villains in warehouse
If that bridge goes up, those people over in the Morass will be in a world of hurt.


'''Clue: ''' The Archon's story
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear the creaks and groans of heavy machinery|Primary=Defeat all villains in warehouse|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You stopped the Council from raising the bridge.}}


The Council Archon you defeated told you:
'''Enemies'''


'Just you wait, little hero.  The [[Council]] has big plans in mind for your precious city!'
{{Enemy Council}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Archon Foss ([[Council/Vortex Outer Band#Vortex Elite Archon|Vortex Elite Archon]]) (Boss)
 
''Archon Foss snarled, 'Just you wait, little hero.  The Council has big plans in store for your precious city!'''
{{Mission Clue|Name=The Archon's story|Text=The Council Archon you defeated told you:
 
'Just you wait, little hero.  The Council has big plans in mind for your precious city!'}}
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Archon Foss dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''"We'll cut Striga Isle in two!"''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"Stop {{Character}}!"''}}


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


You've done good work, my friend.  I'm sure [[Old Toby]] would like to thank you for keeping [[Striga Isle]] in one piece.  Be nice to me and I may introduce you some day.
You've done good work, my friend.  I'm sure Old Toby would like to thank you for keeping Striga Isle in one piece.  Be nice to me and I may introduce you some day.
 
==== {{UL|Clear a path through the Pantheon and the Council}} ====


=== Clear a path through the Pantheon and the Council ===
'''Briefing'''


'''Mission Briefing'''
I've got a task for you, {{Character}}, if you're willing.  I need you to get to the Bog and clear a path down to the swampy region, through the [[Banished Pantheon]] and the Council [[War Wolves]].  I don't expect it to be easy.  But heroes like you need access to the Bog if you're ever going to clear the Council out.  What do you say?  '''Will you clear a path through the Pantheon and the Council?'''


I've got a task for you, if you're willing.  I need you to get to the Bog and clear a path down to the swampy region, through the [[Banished Pantheon]] and the [[Council]] War Wolves.  I don't expect it to be easy.  But heroes like you need access to the Bog if you're ever going to clear the Council out.  What do you say?  Will you clear a path through the [[Banished Pantheon|Pantheon]] and the [[Council]]?
'''Mission Acceptance'''


There are wicked things in the Bog, my friend.  Watch yourself.
There are wicked things in the Bog, my friend.  Watch yourself.


'''Mission Objective(s)'''
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''


* Clear path through Bog
The Council and the Pantheon are still all over the Bog.
* Defeat 15 [[Council]]
 
* Defeat 15 [[Banished Pantheon]]
{{Ambush|After accepting the mission, there will be an ambush by [[Council]].}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Clear path through Bog|Secondary=Defeat 15 Council
** Defeat 15 Banished Pantheon|Additional=|Completion=You cleared out enough Banished Pantheon and Council troops.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Council}}
{{Enemy Banished Pantheon}}


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


I'm impressed.  You should know, though, that this is only the beginning.  So far you've seen only the tip of [[Striga Isle|Striga Isle's]] iceberg; now it's time to plunge headfirst under the water.
I'm impressed, {{Character}}.  You should know, though, that this is only the beginning.  So far you've seen only the tip of Striga Isle's iceberg; now it's time to plunge headfirst under the water.


=== Arrest the man who experimented on Jack ===
 
==== {{UL|Arrest the man who experimented on Jack}} ====


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


I wonder if you'd be willing to help me with something kind of personal.  You see, after years of searching, I've finally located somebody who hurt me very badly.  I've located his lab, and all I need you to do is go in and arrest him.  Make sure he doesn't hurt anyone else.
I wonder if you'd be willing to help me with something kind of personal.  You see, after years of searching, I've finally located somebody who hurt me very badly.  '''I've located his lab, and all I need you to do is go in and arrest him.''' {{Character}}, make sure he doesn't hurt anyone else.
 
'''Mission Acceptance'''
 
You want the whole ugly story?  Well, ok.  You see, I was injured in a squall back in '67.  My shipmates brought me to a new doctor on the island, a man known as Dr. Goldsmith.  If we'd only known!  Goldsmith was in league with a shadowy group that later materialized as the [[Council]].  He did gruesome experiments on me for months before I escaped.  To tell you the truth, I haven't been the same since.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
If you could arrest Dr. Goldsmith, it might finally help me come to terms with my past.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This secret lab is well stocked and state of the art|Primary=Arrest Dr. Goldsmith & his guards|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Dr. Goldsmith.}}


You want the whole ugly story?  Well, ok.  You see, I was injured in a squall back in'67.  My shipmates brought me to a new doctor on the island, a man known as Dr. Goldsmith.  If we'd only known!  Goldsmith was in league with a shadowy group that later materialized as the [[Council]].  He did gruesome experiments on me for months before I escaped.  To tell you the truth, I haven't been the same since.
'''Enemies'''


'''Mission Objective(s)'''
{{Enemy Council}}


* Arrest Dr. Goldsmith and his guards
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Dr. Goldsmith ([[Council/Vortex Outer Band#Vortex Elite Archon|Vortex Elite Archon]]) (Boss)
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Dr. Goldsmith dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''"[[Maestro]] demands more experiments!"''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"You will not interrupt my work!"''}}
 
''Goldsmith gasped, 'I'll tell you everything.  Just don't let that maniac Jack hurt me!'''
{{Mission Clue|Name=Dr. Goldsmith's story|Text=When you arrested him, Dr. Goldsmith gasped:
 
'Maestro made me perform those crazy experiments.  He's obsessed with regaining his hearing, and he'll jump at any chance to learn more about human tissue and regeneration.  I'll tell you where he is, if you'll keep me away from Long Jack.  That man is scary!'}}


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


Words can't express my gratitude.  Maybe now I can finally make my peace with the past.
Words can't express my gratitude, {{Character}}.  Maybe now I can finally make my peace with the past.


And that's not all!  Goldsmith is singing like a canary, all about the location of [[Maestro|Maestro's]] hidden base.  Seems to think I'll hurt him if he doesn't give up the goods.  You may not have noticed, but I cultivate a reputation as sort of a tough guy.  Always knew it would come in handy some day.
And that's not all!  Goldsmith is singing like a canary, all about the location of [[Maestro]]'s hidden base.  Seems to think I'll hurt him if he doesn't give up the goods.  You may not have noticed, but I cultivate a reputation as sort of a tough guy.  Always knew it would come in handy some day.


=== Defeat Maestro ===
==== {{UL|Defeat Maestro}} ====


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


Thanks to Dr. Goldsmith, we now have the location of one of the [[Council|Council's]] big wigs, [[Maestro]].  I don't think I need to tell you what happens next.  Go to Maestro's lair, find him, and defeat him.
Thanks to Dr. Goldsmith, we now have the location of one of the Council's big wigs, Maestro.  I don't think I need to tell you what happens next.  Go to Maestro's lair, find him, and defeat him.


I also heard that he as some of the Center's special guard, the Ascendants, guarding his lair.  That'll make him one tough nut to crack.  I'd recommend bringing a crackerjack team.
I also heard that he has some of [[the Center]]'s special guard, the [[Ascendants]], guarding his lair.  That'll make him one tough nut to crack.  I'd recommend bringing a crackerjack team.
 
'''Mission Acceptance'''


I hear Maestro's a deaf man who'll stop at nothing to regain what he's lost.  Unethical experimentation, dark magic, you name it.  He's one twisted human being.
I hear Maestro's a deaf man who'll stop at nothing to regain what he's lost.  Unethical experimentation, dark magic, you name it.  He's one twisted human being.
[[File:Maestro.jpg|right|thumb|130px|{{center|Maestro}}]]
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
I want to see Maestro in prison, {{Character}}.
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=A faint and beautiful music wafts through these corridors.|Primary=Defeat Maestro|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Maestro!}}


'''Mission Objective(s)'''
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Council}}
{{red|Note:  [[Ascendants]] will be part of the Council forces in this mission.}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* [[Maestro]] ([[Archvillain]])
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Maestro dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''"With Goldsmith gone, I will have to find other doctors who fall before the power of wealth."''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''"Who disturbs my silence?"''<br />
'''First blood:''' ''"You, too, will know suffering!"''}}


''A faint and beautiful music wafts through these corridors.''
* Defeat Maestro
''You defeated Maestro!''


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


Good work, good work.  With Maestro in jail, I think we can expect things to improve on Striga.  For a while, at least.
Good work, {{Character}}, good work.  With Maestro in jail, I think we can expect things to improve on Striga.  For a while, at least.


== External Links ==
== Missions ==
=== {{UL|Show the Family press gangs who's boss}} ===
{{red|Note:  This is the first mission Long Jack will always give to new heroes.}}
 
'''Briefing'''
 
[[Stephanie Peebles]] is a smart cookie, {{Character}}.  If she trusts you to look after [[Striga Isle|Striga]], so do I.  I've got a problem you could help me with right now, in fact: [[the Family]] has been running press gangs up and down the dock, forcing the young sailors to join up or pay the piper.  '''Will you show those Family press gangs who's boss around Striga?'''  As far as they're concerned, you are.
 
'''Mission Acceptance'''
 
I don't want to see good young men muscled into a life of crime.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
Those Family press gangs are still scouring the docks.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Stop press gangs in Port Noble|Secondary=Defeat 20 Family|Additional=|Completion=You have discouraged the Family from running press gangs in Port Noble.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy The Family}}
 
'''Debriefing'''


* {{NoFutureContact|City=h|ID=167}}
Woo, {{Character}}!  You sure gave those Family goons a lickin'!  With any luck it'll be a long time before they try throwing their weight around Port Noble again.  Thank you, {{Character}}.  You've done this community a great service.

Latest revision as of 04:41, 17 September 2024

Overview

Long Jack
Long Jack.jpg
Longshoreman
Zone Striga Isle
Coordinates (-956, -25.5, -826.5)[Copy]
Level Range 20-24
Introduced By Stephanie Peebles
Introduces Level 20-24
Tobias Hansen
Kirsten Woods
Enemy Groups
v • d • e

Long Jack is a hero contact in the Port Noble neighborhood of Striga Isle at coordinates (-956, -25.5, -826.5)[Copy] . His level range is 20-24.


Introductions

Contact Introduced By

Contact Introduces

Single contact option
Care to meet a friend of mine?

Regular Contacts

I've been asked to keep this very quiet, but someone from the CIA wants to meet you. Her name is Kirsten Woods and she knows quite a bit about the Sky Raiders. She also thinks there may be more to the Lost than meets the eye. As a CIA operative, Agent Woods has access to Training Enhancements.

Keep a low profile when you are working with Kirsten.

In-Zone Contacts

There's a fellow named Tobias Hansen who you ought to meet. Most folks around here call him 'Old Toby.' He's a little bit older than he looks, see, and he's got a wealth of experience when it comes to dealing with the Council. Toby can get you Science and Mutation Enhancements.

Toby knows what he's talking about, Character. He's been around this island longer than most people care to admit.

Information

Longshoreman

Long Jack has worked the docks in Port Noble since he was a petty officer in the Second World War. He was training himself up to be a natural hero, but that wasn't in the cards. He lost his health—not to an accident or a disease, but to an unethical army doctor who used Jack's body for experimentation at the behest of the Council villain, Maestro. Jack's sad history may be the reason the Council seems to leave him alone these days. Unfortunately for the Council, Jack has no intention of returning the favor.

Prior to Introduction

I'm afraid we're not acquainted. You better talk to Stephanie Peebles instead.

Initial Contact

I've known Stephanie Peebles a lot of years, Character. If she thinks you're a hero, that's good enough for me.

Greeting

  • I got worries.
  • I need a hand.
  • You're in for a bumpy ride.

Too Busy

You're up to your eyeballs in work, Character. Best get cracking.

No More Missions

You've helped me more than you know, Character. Truth is, you helped me come to terms with my past. I won't forget this.

Store

Friend, you're all right in my book. Let me see if I can find some Enhancements you could use. You need anything at all, call me.

  • Inspirations (all)
  • Level 20 Natural/Technology Dual Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
  • Level 25 Natural/Technology Dual Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)

You've convinced me, Character: you're one of the best. I was saving these Enhancements for my own career as a hero, but I guess that ship has sailed. Take a look.

  • Level 25 Natural Single Origin Enhancements (150% base costs)

Story Arc

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 27 Reward Merits.

Hear and Now (20-24)

Souvenir

Whenever you get a whiff of sea air, you think about Long Jack and the events you have come to know as...

Hear and Now

Long Jack has had a long hard road, due to the Council's meddling. He asked you to aid him in his vendetta against them. What could it hurt except some Council, right? However, what you discovered was the deep hatred and anger Long Jack felt towards not just the Council but his own life.

This all came to a head when Jack managed to track down where the doctor who had experimented on him was located. Dr. Goldsmith was in hiding and Jack sent you to arrest him. You expected a fight, but really all you got was an apologetic, scared man afraid of his employers, but more afraid of Long Jack. Dr. Goldsmith "sung like a canary", revealing the location of Maestro's secret base. Long Jack would have normally wanted blood, but at with the capture of Dr. Goldsmith, he was sated with simple justice. Maestro was angry at the loss of Goldsmith and felt the need to "try" and take it out on you. That was fine. It made the fight a little more worthwhile. In the end, Long Jack got his justice and hopefully a little peace in the process.


Put the hurt on the Council press gangs

Briefing

The Family isn't the only group who thinks everything and everyone on Striga in theirs to take. The Council's been running press gangs lately, and a lot of good citizens have gone missing. I'd like you to take to the streets and see if you can put the hurt on the Council's press gangs. Maybe you can even find out where to go looking for the missing men.

Mission Acceptance

It's gotten so that Port Noble isn't safe for any decent person. Help me turn that around, Character.

Ambush! Upon acceptance of the mission, there will be an ambush by Council.

Stop press gangs in Port Noble

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Council won't stop hassling people until somebody makes 'em.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Stop press gangs in Port Noble
    • Defeat 10 Council

On one of the Council soldiers, you found some orders.

Enemies

Council
Clue
Press gang orders

These orders, taken off a Council soldier, read:

'Take the new recruits to this location for indoctrination.'

Below is a set of coordinates.

Rescue unwilling recruits

Unnecessary Solicitation

Those people won't break free of the Council without you.

Mission Objective(s)

A quick glance at the reinforced door confirms Jack's fears: no one leaves here without the Council's ok.

  • Rescue unwilling recruits
    • 4 recruits remaining
    • 2 keys to find

Enemies

Council

One of the Council soldiers was carrying a key card.

Clue
Key card

You found this card on a Council patrol. It should allow you deeper into the base.

One of the Council soldiers was carrying a key card.

Clue
Key card

You found this card on a Council patrol. It should allow you into the inner sanctum of the base.

Notable NPCs

Unwilling Recruits dialogue
Council patrols
Archon Jannsen dialogue

Debriefing

Not a bad day's work, hero. You put the hurt on the Council and kept a few boys from going over to the dark side. Stephanie's right, friend; you're just what Striga Isle needs.

Evict the Sky Raiders from the Maw

Briefing

Character, I need you to get over to the Maw. The Sky Raiders have been holding it for some time, and I need a hero strong enough to punch through their defenses. It's time we stopped letting them cut us off from the Bonny Morass. After all, there are people who live out there: the vicar, Old Toby, and his brother, Lars. If the Sky Raiders are allowed to hold that bridge, Toby and Lars will be stranded out in the Morass indefinately. I need you to evict the Sky Raiders from the Maw.

Mission Acceptance

The Sky Raiders won't be turned away easily. They've got military discipline and plenty of determination.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Sky Raiders still hold the Maw.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Clear Sky Raiders from Maw
    • Defeat 20 Sky Raiders

You have defeated enough Sky Raiders.

Enemies

Sky Raiders

Debriefing

Good work, Character. I imagine I'll have to work for you beyond the Maw from now on. You should brace yourself; the rest of Striga Isle is a lot more deadly than you might imagine.


Stop the Council from raising the bridge

Briefing

I appreciate your efforts to keep the Maw open, but I'm afraid we've got new problems. The Council has dreamed up a scheme for cutting Port Noble off from the rest of Striga indefinitely; they're planning to raise the bridge that spans the Maw. If they manage it, they should be able to cement their control over the eastern side of the island. You've got to stop the Council from raising that bridge!

Mission Acceptance

The vicar and his brother are good people, Character, and if the Council manages to raise the bridge, they'll be stranded on the other side of the island. Don't let that happen.

Unnecessary Solicitation

If that bridge goes up, those people over in the Morass will be in a world of hurt.

Mission Objective(s)

You hear the creaks and groans of heavy machinery

  • Defeat all villains in warehouse

You stopped the Council from raising the bridge.

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

Archon Foss snarled, 'Just you wait, little hero. The Council has big plans in store for your precious city!'

Clue
The Archon's story

The Council Archon you defeated told you:

'Just you wait, little hero. The Council has big plans in mind for your precious city!'

Archon Foss dialogue

Debriefing

You've done good work, my friend. I'm sure Old Toby would like to thank you for keeping Striga Isle in one piece. Be nice to me and I may introduce you some day.

Clear a path through the Pantheon and the Council

Briefing

I've got a task for you, Character, if you're willing. I need you to get to the Bog and clear a path down to the swampy region, through the Banished Pantheon and the Council War Wolves. I don't expect it to be easy. But heroes like you need access to the Bog if you're ever going to clear the Council out. What do you say? Will you clear a path through the Pantheon and the Council?

Mission Acceptance

There are wicked things in the Bog, my friend. Watch yourself.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Council and the Pantheon are still all over the Bog.

Ambush! After accepting the mission, there will be an ambush by Council.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Clear path through Bog
    • Defeat 15 Council
    • Defeat 15 Banished Pantheon

You cleared out enough Banished Pantheon and Council troops.

Enemies

Council
Banished Pantheon

Debriefing

I'm impressed, Character. You should know, though, that this is only the beginning. So far you've seen only the tip of Striga Isle's iceberg; now it's time to plunge headfirst under the water.


Arrest the man who experimented on Jack

Briefing

I wonder if you'd be willing to help me with something kind of personal. You see, after years of searching, I've finally located somebody who hurt me very badly. I've located his lab, and all I need you to do is go in and arrest him. Character, make sure he doesn't hurt anyone else.

Mission Acceptance

You want the whole ugly story? Well, ok. You see, I was injured in a squall back in '67. My shipmates brought me to a new doctor on the island, a man known as Dr. Goldsmith. If we'd only known! Goldsmith was in league with a shadowy group that later materialized as the Council. He did gruesome experiments on me for months before I escaped. To tell you the truth, I haven't been the same since.

Unnecessary Solicitation

If you could arrest Dr. Goldsmith, it might finally help me come to terms with my past.

Mission Objective(s)

This secret lab is well stocked and state of the art

  • Arrest Dr. Goldsmith & his guards

You defeated Dr. Goldsmith.

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

Dr. Goldsmith dialogue

Goldsmith gasped, 'I'll tell you everything. Just don't let that maniac Jack hurt me!'

Clue
Dr. Goldsmith's story

When you arrested him, Dr. Goldsmith gasped:

'Maestro made me perform those crazy experiments. He's obsessed with regaining his hearing, and he'll jump at any chance to learn more about human tissue and regeneration. I'll tell you where he is, if you'll keep me away from Long Jack. That man is scary!'

Debriefing

Words can't express my gratitude, Character. Maybe now I can finally make my peace with the past.

And that's not all! Goldsmith is singing like a canary, all about the location of Maestro's hidden base. Seems to think I'll hurt him if he doesn't give up the goods. You may not have noticed, but I cultivate a reputation as sort of a tough guy. Always knew it would come in handy some day.

Defeat Maestro

Briefing

Thanks to Dr. Goldsmith, we now have the location of one of the Council's big wigs, Maestro. I don't think I need to tell you what happens next. Go to Maestro's lair, find him, and defeat him.

I also heard that he has some of the Center's special guard, the Ascendants, guarding his lair. That'll make him one tough nut to crack. I'd recommend bringing a crackerjack team.

Mission Acceptance

I hear Maestro's a deaf man who'll stop at nothing to regain what he's lost. Unethical experimentation, dark magic, you name it. He's one twisted human being.

Maestro

Unnecessary Solicitation

I want to see Maestro in prison, Character.

Mission Objective(s)

A faint and beautiful music wafts through these corridors.

  • Defeat Maestro

You defeated Maestro!

Enemies

Council

Note: Ascendants will be part of the Council forces in this mission.

Notable NPCs

Maestro dialogue


Debriefing

Good work, Character, good work. With Maestro in jail, I think we can expect things to improve on Striga. For a while, at least.

Missions

Show the Family press gangs who's boss

Note: This is the first mission Long Jack will always give to new heroes.

Briefing

Stephanie Peebles is a smart cookie, Character. If she trusts you to look after Striga, so do I. I've got a problem you could help me with right now, in fact: the Family has been running press gangs up and down the dock, forcing the young sailors to join up or pay the piper. Will you show those Family press gangs who's boss around Striga? As far as they're concerned, you are.

Mission Acceptance

I don't want to see good young men muscled into a life of crime.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Those Family press gangs are still scouring the docks.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Stop press gangs in Port Noble
    • Defeat 20 Family

You have discouraged the Family from running press gangs in Port Noble.

Enemies

The Family

Debriefing

Woo, Character! You sure gave those Family goons a lickin'! With any luck it'll be a long time before they try throwing their weight around Port Noble again. Thank you, Character. You've done this community a great service.

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