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Alignment Mission |
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Alignment Tip |
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| Place |
Paragon City |
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| Available to |
Rogues |
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| Level range |
30–39 |
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| Choice |
Hero |
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Loose Lips Sink Ships
Alignment Mission
You overhear some gossiping Tsoo...
You eavesdrop on some low ranking Tsoo thugs and find out that they've kidnapped the multi-billionaire Harold Vanderton's family, and local heroes have so far been incapable of locating their whereabouts. In desperation he has offered a substantial reward to anyone with information that leads to the return of his family.
Through your circle of street contacts you have a pretty good idea where to find these cash cows. You save the people and earn the big bucks, the only thing that stands in your way are the Tsoo.
HERO: Make the Tsoo pay, and the billionaire too.
Your contacts on the street are usually pretty reliable, they've learned not to pass you bad information. It sounds like the Tsoo are trying to make a major power play in order to fund their Rage production and flood Superadyne right off the streets as the thug drug of choice. If history is any indication, the first request for a ransom will be accompanied by a piece of the loved ones being held for ransom. You'd rather not see that happen, so best to collect the reward money on the down low now, that way the Tsoo don't get to cut a piece off of anyone.
- Rescue the kidnapped family and claim the reward money
According to the info you got, the Tsoo have the family members locked up tight in one of their Rage production facilities; one of the countless warehouse complexes in Paragon City. Since the ransom demand hasn't been sent yet, you imagine they'll be pretty surprised to have you knocking and kicking down their front door.
Unnecessary Solicitation
The second the Tsoo send out their ransom demand every hero in the city is going to be on the Tsoo like stink on Dr. Vahzilok. Every moment you waste that reward money is less and less likely to be collected by you, and more and more likely to stay in some billionaire's bank account because of some hero's good sumaritan ideals.
Mission Objective(s)
The stench of the drug, Rage, being cooked hits you as you enter the building. But more alarming than that is the dead calm surrounding the building, telling you that the people in this neighborhood know better than to even look at the place, let alone come around snooping.
- Rescue the kidnapped family
- Rescue Mrs. Vanderton
- Rescue Robert Vanderton
- Rescue Mikaela Vanderton
- Break open the safe and steal the cash
- Stop Blast Furnace from stealing the Vandertons!
Well, at least the Vandertons are safe, and you aren't leaving empty handed. You have a feeling that the last thing the Vanderton family will do is rat out that you stole from their kidnappers.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Mrs. Vanderton
- Robert Vanderton
- Rescue Mikaela Vanderton
- Burning Fist
- Blast Furnace
Mrs. Vanderton dialogue
Before Combat:
- Mrs. Vanderton: Please, let my children go. He'll pay you all the money for me, just don't hurt my children!
- Sorcerer: Silence you yapping dog! We shall do as we wish, and you shall be silent or we'll cut out your tongue and send that to your husband!
Combat start:
- Mrs. Vanderton: I'm saved! It's... Ummm... I don't recognize your costume...
- Sorcerer: Character... So, you've come to steal our prize! Well all you'll get is DEATH!
Mrs. Vanderton conversation
Speaking with Mrs. Vanderton
They took me and my two children; Robert and Mikaela. Please, rescue them and I'll make sure my husband rewards you handsomely!
More money than you can imagine, I assure you!
- Alright, but I can imagine A LOT of money.
Robert Vanderton dialogue
Before Combat:
- Robert Vanderton: You ninja punks don't scare me
- Dragon Blue Ink Man: Maybe we should cut out your eyes. They do you no good since you obviously can't see that you are in no position to fight us.
Combat start:
- Robert Vanderton: Awesome, it's Character. You jokers are in trouble now!
- Dragon Blue Ink Man: A hero! Here!? Alert Burning Fist!
Robert Vanderton conversation
Speaking with Robert Vanderton
Dude, you are like, the most awesome ever! We should totally hang out. We could get matching sports cars, I could buy you a yacht. Oh! dude, do you need like a secret lair? Because I could totally buy you one of those and then we could like, hang out there and get all the ladies! Bro high-five!
Is that a yes!? This is the best day of my life!
- Sure, whatever, let's go...
Mikaela Vanderton dialogue
Before Combat:
- Mikaela Vanderton: You Tsoo guys are totally hot with all those tats. What do I have to do to join your gang?
- Burning Fist: For the last time, you cannot join the Hmong Tsoo!
Combat start:
- Mikaela Vanderton: Are you guys gonna fight over me? Awesome!
- Burning Fist: Hmph! Perhaps when you witness me reduce Character to ash you will reconsider your desire to anger me with your ceaseless moronic inquiries!
Mikaela Vanderton conversation
Speaking with Mikaela Vanderton
I don't think I've ever seen a man quite like you before. Not afraid to get his hands dirty. Powerful, decisive. Take me with you.
- I have something better in mind...
Oh do you? Hmmmm, you have my attention.
- Right, let's just get out of here first...
Wait... I overheard them talking about a safe full of cash and valuables. I want to go see what's in there. I mean, it's not like these punks are gonna be able to use it in prison, right?
- You know, I'm starting to like the way you think...
Ambush! A group of guards will block the exit after Robert and Mrs's Vanderton's captors are defeated. Mikaela's ambush will go to the player's current location when they are triggered.
Ambusher dialogue
- Eagle Blue Ink Man: We have intruders!
- Tiger Blue Ink Man: Stop them!
- Tiger Blue Ink Man: Someone is here for the hostages!
Blast Furnace dialogue
Before combat:
- Blast Furnace: We have the building surrounded! Let the family go and come out peacefully!
Combat start:
- Blast Furnace: Character! I should have guessed you'd have sunk low enough to work with the Tsoo and run a kidnapping ring!
At 100% Life:
- Blast Furnace: I knew you wouldn't come out peacefully!
At 75% Life:
- Blast Furnace: What? You pulling your punches, Character? What's going on here?
At 25% Life:
- Blast Furnace: Everyone put your weapons down, I think there's been a misunderstanding...
After defeating a player:
- Blast Furnace: Kidnapping... How could you have sunk so low?
Blast Furnace conversation
Speaking with Blast Furnace
I'm taking a big risk giving you a chance to explain yourself, Character. But I notice that the lady and her kids aren't tied up. What's going on?
- I rescued them you idiot!
Though you can't see his face under his helmet, you imagine that Blast Furnace is refraining from lashing out at your response. His response isn't what you expected.
It looks like you're the hero today, Character. Doesn't it feel good doing good deeds without alternate motives? I'm sure their thanks will be payment enough for all of us today.
- What? Thanks as payment? Why you...
Ah ah ah... Listen, Character, just try the high road for once, I think you'll come to enjoy it. Besides, do you really think you'd be able to collect that reward if you and I got in a scrap over this? There will be other scams for you to pull, but today, you're a hero.
- You're right, there will be other scams.
Debriefing
The money was as good as yours and then that hot head Blast Furnace had to show up and ruin everything by 'coming to the rescue' with the fuzz. If you'd beat him down then and there you'd never have been able to collect that reward money, not without ransoming the Vanderton family off yourself. That just isn't your style anymore. On the plus side you did sneak off with a small fortune from Burning Fist's safe full of ill gotten gains. But most importantly, you made a good impression on the heirs to the Vanderton family fortune. Pride is a small price for you to pay to ensure you have a retirement plan in place.
HERO
