Captain Mako
Overview
Captain Mako is a villain contact in the ? neighborhood of Grandville. His origin is both Mutation and Natural. His level range is 40-44 as well as 45-50.
Captain Mako is also an Archvillain who serves under Lord Recluse in the Arachnos faction. He also awards the patron power Leviathan Mastery to villains who complete his patron arc.
Heroes can face him in Recluse's Victory as one of the signature villains that show up as reinforcements.
Information
Background
Captain Mako was born in Paragon City, where his parents could not cope with his extreme mutation and abandoned him to the city orphanage. The other children tormented him for his freakish appearance. This eventually led to several deaths, and young Mako disappeared. It is unknown what became of him for a time after this, though there had been vague reports of a shark-like creature in Independence Port.
He later appeared as a modern pirate working around the Rogue Isles before Lord Recluse claimed them. He was a member of the crew of a ship called the Black Powder, where he had quickly arose to the position of Captain. Mako and his crew initially fought against Lord Recluse's forces during the take-over, but was either coerced or bought off and joined Arachnos. He's been more than happy to continue working in Lord Recluse's employ since then. Recluse often uses Mako as an assassin and enforcer, sending him to make violent examples out of enemies of Arachnos. Mako's brutal murder of the original Scrapyard on the docks of Sharkhead Isle is a perfect example. Mako is a bloodthirsty predator capable of casual violence, but he still possesses a human intellect and should not be underestimated.
Mako has recently installed himself on Sharkhead Island shortly after he began to associate with the villainess Barracuda.
Trivia
- Mako only recently started using the title "Captain." Why is unknown, though Ghost Widow speculated that it was his (weak) attempt to appear more civilized. It may also have to do with his time as the captain of a pirate ship.
- Captain Mako tends to feud with Black Scorpion a lot.
Character Stats
Secret Identity: Gideon Ray
Origin: Mutant
Archetype: Stalker
Primary Powers: Claws
Secondary Powers: Super Reflexes
Other Powers: Super Leap, Leviathan Mastery
Badge
Out of Game
Captain Mako is the nickname of Shane Hensley who is the lead writer for City of Villains. He was initially responsible for creating the zones, backstory, and new villains. Shane is perhaps best known for his roleplaying game Deadlands.
See Also
- Captain Mako's Arachnos profile for a list of his powers
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
New Contact(s)
Information
Arachnos Patron
Gideon Ray is a savage Mutant who has evolved into what only can be described as a humanoid shark. His acts are even more terrible than his appearance, and few foes are even identifiable once Mako is through with them. Mako is responsible for the death of Sharkhead Isle's most famous hero, Scrapyard.
Initial Contact
You know who I am. The great Captain Mako, hero of the Rogue Isles! I'm the one Recluse goes to when he's got a problem. Pray that you don't become a problem.
I got some work that needs getting done, and if you help me out, I'll make sure you're well rewarded. Got it? Good.
Store
- Teir 1 Inspirations
- Level 40 Mutation Single Origin Enhancements (150% base costs)
- Level 40 Natural Single Origin Enhancements (150% base costs)
- Level 45 Mutation Single Origin Enhancements (?% base costs)
- Level 45 Natural Single Origin Enhancements (?% base costs)
- Level 50 Mutation Single Origin Enhancements (?% base costs)
- Level 50 Natural Single Origin Enhancements (?% base costs)
Story Arc
Killer Instinct
Souvenir: Broken Freedom Corp Badge
This is a Broken Freedom Corp, taken from the renowned Longbow Agent McKnight in a story you like to call:
Killer Instinct
It all started when Captain Mako told you to head over to Paragon City to rescue a couple of Arachnos operatives before their compromised Arachnos base became totally overrun. You did what you could to rescue the Arachnos operatives and take out the Longbow raid leader.
Captain Mako wouldn't stand for having one of their Paragon City Arachnos bases compromised, and related that this was the third hidden Arachnos base this week which was uncovered. He sent you to attack the Longbow base where the raid was staged from to find out who was behind these attacks on hidden Arachnos bases. There you found an operations file pointing to a Longbow Agent McKnight.
Mako wanted to find more information on Agent McKnight, and so sent you to get the info from Arbiter Daos. Unforunately, Daos had sent out Arachnos attack squads to imprison you for 'crimes against Arachnos'. Returning to Mako, you learned Agent McKnight had sent falsified Arachnos reports to Arbiter Daos in retaliation for your attack on the Longbow base! Mako became very eager to get hold of McKnight.
Arachnos managed to track McKnight's escape to an offshore underwater Longbow base. Mako authorized you to give chase and clear out the base. In the end, the Longbow agents managed to tie you up enough for McKnight to escape in a mini-sub.
Arachnos tracked the mini-sub to Sharkhead where McKnight attempted to hire protection and book passage to Paragon City. Mako sent yuo to take down a Family cargo ship meant to smuggle him to the mainland and deal with McKnight's mercenaries. It turned out McKnight hired the Knives of Artemis to protect him from Arachnos!
At the docks, you waited for McKnight's arrival. McKnight showed up to take the ship to the mainland with his Knives of Artemis escort, and you fought through them to get at your prey. There, you fought McKnight in the same spot where Captain Mako took down Scrapyard!
Missions
Levels 40-44
Rescue Arachnos operatives
Briefing
I've been told we got some problems in Paragon City. One of our secret Arachnos bases there has been discovered by Longbow, and they're trying to take down everyone there. Naturally, our operatives are resisting. I'd be happy to test our troop's survival instincts, but apparently there's a number of important Arachnos officers who need to survive this ordeal. That's where you come in. Head over to the Paragon City Arachnos base and get our Arachnos operatives out of there!
It's only a matter of time before Longbow overwhelms the base. You have 75 minutes to complete this mission.
I want the Longbow leader's heart as well - take him out!
Mission Objective(s)
You make your way to the Arachnos base hiden within Paragon City. Get the Arachnos operatives out of the base and take down the Longbow leader!
- Rescue Arachnos operatives - 1:15:00
- 2 operatives to rescue
- Defeat Greer and agents
You have defeated Agent Greer!
You rescued the Arachnos operatives!
The Arachnos operatives return with you to the Rogue Isles!
Primary Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Agent Greer (Longbow Ballista, Elite Boss)
- Mistress Xirce (Tarantual Mistress, Hostage/Ally)
- Mu'Jukar (Mu Adept, Hostage/Ally)
Debriefing
I hope you made that Longbow worm suffer!
Raid Longbow base
Briefing
Those Longbow scum can't get away with raiding our Arachnos base - that's the third on this week! I want to find the Longbow agent responsible for these raids and make an example of him!
Our Arachnos spies have their uses - they intercepted some transmissions and managed to find the Longbow base where their raid was staged from. Take out everyone in that Longbow base and find who's heading up the anti-Arachnos operations!
Take out everyone. I don't want anyone escaping!
Mission Objective(s)
No one messes with Arachnos, Captain Mako, or you!
- Defeat all Longbow in base
- Find operation files
You found something. You found the Longbow agent responsible for recent anti-Arachnos operations!
Primary Enemies
Template:Clue Operation Anti-Venom
These are files detailing many of the recent anti-Arachnos operations designed to root out hidden Arachnos bases in Paragon City and incarcerate their leaders. It is lead by the renowned Longbow Agent McKnight, who is quoted as saying, 'In time, we hope to show these criminals what it means to be a contributing part of a just society. It is our job as heroes to set an example for these wayward souls to aspire to. Failing that, we must use guile, deception and ruthlessness to uncover their activities and undermine their goals.'
Debriefing
Agent McKnight, eh? That name sounds familiar. We better look into this further.
Get report from Arbiter Daos
Briefing
So, this Ace McKnight is staging all the anti-Arachnos raids, eh? I want to know more about this guy. His intelligence is too good - which menas he's an excellent spy or we've got some double-agents within Arachnos! Arbiter Daos has compiled an intelligence report - talk to him about Ace McKnight at once!
I want this McKnight. I can almost taste his blood!
Mission Objective(s)
- Get report from Arbiter Daos
You may have already met the attack squads sent to arrest you for crimes against Arachnos! Don't try to play coy with me! We have extensive records detailing your double-dealings, so don't try to deny it! Your activities go far beyond what would normally be accepted behavior amongst Lord Recluse's 'destined ones', so we have no choice by to place you under arrest! Be prepared, for the price of treason is death!
Debriefing
Arbiter Daos wanted to arrest you? Something stinks here. I think Longbow Agent McKnight is messin' with ya! Yah, I know who Agent McKnight is now - he's a Longbow Agent who Operative Vargas incarcerated on Sharkhead! He must have escaped the Arachnos prison, and probably sent Arbiter Daos some falsified files about you after your strike on that Longbow base in order to stop you from pursuing matters further! Damn, he's clever. I'll enjoy ripping his heart out!
Oh, and don't worry about Arbiter Daos - I'll tell him to call off his attack squads. Sooner or later.
Clear out Longbow base
Briefing
Longbow Agent McKnight's breakout and planting false evidence against you in the Arachnos information network has caused quite a stir amongst the Arbiters. McKnight made them look foolish because they were so easily infiltrated and tricked. Now the Arbiters are lookin' for blood, and they want us to carry out the sentence - which suits me just fine! That working man hero Scrapyard was a tasty treat, and now McKnight is on the menu!
Arachnos is hot on the heels of McKnight, and tracked him to one of Longbow's offshore underwater bases. Travel to the underwater base and clear it out!
I've got a sub waiting at the docks to take you to the underwater base. There's going to be blood in the water tonight!
Mission Objective(s)
You enter the override codes the Arachnos technicians passed on to you and enter into the Longbow base. Time to clean house!
- Defeat all Longbow in base
You cleared out the base, but McKnight has escaped!
Primary Enemies
Debriefing
So, McKnight escaped, eh? He's as slippery as an eel, that one. No matter. He can't run forever!
Take out McKnight's mercenaries
Briefing
Can you feel it? The thrill of hunting your prey, circling, closing in for the kill. McKnight is our prey, and we will soon make our final strike against him!
McKnight is running scared now. We tracked his mini-sub which escaped the Longbow base we trashed. It surfaced near Sharkhead, and the word is he's been spending a LOT of Longbow funds trying to find someone to protect him while he escapes back to Paragon City. He managed to secure a smuggling vessel from the Family, and hired some mercenaries to protect him. McKnight hasn't shown his face yet, but before he does we got a ship to sink on Sharkhead before it leaves port! Take these bombs over to the cargo ship on Sharkhead and take out McKnight's mercenary hires!
When McKnight shows up at the docks on Sharkhead, he'll have no place to run to. Then the fun will begin!
Mission Objective(s)
Looks like McKnight spent some serious money hiring these mercenaries. Find and take down their leader!
- Take out McKnight's mercenaries
- 5 bombs to plant
- Defeat merc leader and guards
You defeated the mercenary leader!
You took down McKnight's mercenaries!
Primary Enemies
Debriefing
There's nowhere left for McKnight to run to. He'll soon be ours!
You've got a killer instinct.
Eliminate Ace McKnight
Briefing
Savor this moment. Look for the fear in your enemy's eyes as he realizes he cannot win this battle. Watch as he struggles to hang on for his pointless life. Revel in his destruction, and you will know true joy. Show me you possess a true killer instinct by eliminating Ace McKnight!
I've got something for you to use in this battle. It's something my Arachnos boys have been working on: a Frenzy Mutagen which unlocks your more bestial instincts and turns you into a killing machine. Time to show your true colors.
Temporary Power:
Self: +Recharge +Damage
This is a metal cylinder with a biohazard symbol stenciled on it and a dermal injector on one end. It contains a special mutagen that increases your aggressiveness, allowing you to attack faster and stronger. There are 3 doses.
Mission Objective(s)
You wait in the truck until you see McKnight approach. Time to move in for the kill!
- Defeat Ace McKnight
You defeated Ace McKnight!
Primary Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Ace McKnight (Elite Boss)
Debriefing
You seem pleased - I take it the hunt was successful. I hope Longbow sends more challenging prey in the future!
I think it's time you learned a few of my secrets - if you're up for it.
Note:
Upon completion of this story arc, you will be awarded the single origin enhancement of your choice.
Badge
- Completing this patron story arc will award the Bloodletter Badge for the mission holder.
Interrogate Circle leaders
Briefing
Everyone's gotta have goals. Black Scorpion wants to build the nastiest power armor in existence. Recluse wants Statesman's head on a platter. Me? I'm a perfect combination of man and shark, with the killer instincts of both. I don't know what freak of evolution caused me to exist, and I don't really care. I just want to become the best at what I do - to become the perfect killing machine!
Some of my troops discovered something interesting during the torture of some Circle of Thorns, something about The Great Bease which lies beneath Sharkhead. I want to know more about this creature. My operatives have tracked some of the Leviathan-seeking Circle mages to one of the Thorn holes underneath Potter's Field on Sharkhead. Head to the caves and interrogate their leaders about the Leviathan!
I want to know what this primal essence does. I don't care if you have to beat the Circle leaders bloody - just find out!
Mission Objective(s)
Find the Circle leaders and extract the truth behind the primal essence!
- Interrogate Circle leaders
- 3 Circle leaders to interrogate
You interrogated the Circle leaders!
Primary Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Trelix (Death Mage)
- Kalos (Death Mage)
- Halimos (Death Mage)
Template:Clue The Leviathan Prophecy
You interrogate the Circle leader known as Kalos: 'The Leviathan slumbers beneath Sharkhead. One day he shall awaken and devour everything in his path!'
Template:Clue Calling the Leviathan
You interrogate the Circle leader known as Trelix: 'There was a great war which occurred between the ancient Mu civilization and the Coralax. In the war, the Leviathan was called forth by the Coralax High Priest, Calystix the Shaper.'
Template:Clue The Leviathan's Tomb
You interrogate the Circle leader known as Halimos: 'During the war between the Mu and the Coralax, the Leviathan threatened to devour all the Mu. It was only through the intervention of the Mu goddess Hequat that saved the Mu. She trapped the Leviathan underneath what is now known as Sharkhead Isle.'
Debriefing
So the Circle wants to draw this primal essence from the Leviathan, eh? Well, they may not be willing to spill their secrets, but I know someone who might.
Speak with Tarixus about the Leviathan
Briefing
So the Circle of Thorns know of this 'Leviathan' which sleeps beneath Sharkhead. I think they know more than they're letting on, and I bet it's 'cause it's something they want to keep for themselves! Filthy mages!
I know just the guy to tell us more about the Circle's plans with the Leviathan. He's an old sorceror who goes by the name of Tarixus, and he knows more about the mystic stuff which goes on in the Rogue Isles than most. Head over to speak with Tarixus about the Circle's involvement with the Leviathan!
Tarixus has an understanding with Arachnos. It's the only reason why he continues to exist.
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak with Tarixus about the Leviathan
Ah, you wish to know about the Leviathan, do you? It is an ancient and powerful entity, trapped millennia ago beneath this island. Those who seek its power play a dangerous game, as these primal energies can just as easily destroy the wielder as it could grant them power. The Circle of Thorns of course desire the primal essence for themselves, as they believe they can harness it for use by their demon masters. There is a Death Mage named Raxtos lurking beneath Thorn Isle - he is mad enough to pursue such a power, and may have the answers you seek.
So Mako seeks this power for himself? And you plan to assist him in this endeavor? I will leave you with this warning: do not trust the shark-man! Beings like him do not share power, and any possible rivals are more likely to be destroyed than be allowed to live!
Debriefing
An ancient and primal destructive power, eh? Sounds like my kind of party! I think we need to look into what we need to do to unlock this primal essence...
Find information on the Leviathan
Briefing
Archmage Tarixus mentioned something about the Circle mage Raxtos knowing how to tap into the power of the Leviathan. I want to know how! Head to the Circle of Thorns temple underneath Thorn Isle and interrogate Raxtos about the Leviathan!'
If there's power to be had from the Leviathan, I want it.
Mission Objective(s)
The smell of musty corridors, burning torches, and ritual incense greet you. Find and interrogate Raxtos!
- Find information on the Leviathan
- Interrogate Raxtos
You interrogated Raxtos!
Primary Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Raxtos (Death Mage)
Template:Clue Ghost Widow's Operatives
While interrogating the Circle mage Raxtos, he related how Ghost Widow's operatives already came to collect what Mako was seeking, the Ritual of Z'kron!
Debriefing
WHAT? Is the Circle trying to set me against Ghost Widow? Or is that albino witch trying to mess with me?
Steal Ritual of Z'kron
Briefing
We're close to finding out how to tap the power of the Leviathan! We'd have it by now if it wasn't for Ghost Widow! It's just like her to get in the way of my plans. Well, let's not get mad about this - let's get even! Break into Ghost Widow's vaults at her tower on Mercy Island and steal back the Ritual of Z'kron!
This might get us into a bit of problem with the Arbiters, but don't worry - I'll take care of that!
Mission Objective(s)
Ghost Widow's operatives find mystical items within Fort Cerberus. Find the Ritual os Z'kron!
- Steal Ritual of Z'kron
- Find Ritual of Z'kron
You stole the Ritual of Z'kron!
Primary Enemies
Template:Clue Ritual of Z'kron
This ritual is supposedly used to unlock the primal essence of the Leviathan. However, the language it is written in is incomprehensible to you.
Debriefing
This is the ritual, eh? Looks like I'll have to get one of the Mu Mystics to decipher it for me.
We're getting close now. Soon, we'll move in for the kill!
Speak with Arbiter Daos
Briefing
I got a Mu Mystic workin' on deciphering the Ritual of Z'kron you stole from Ghost Widow's vaults. With any luck, we're gonna be able to work the ritual soon!
But we got some problems, too. Y'see, Ghost Widow got all bent out of shape about you breakin' into her place, and she demanded justice from the Arbiters! But don't worry. I sent Arbiter Daos a big fat bribe, so I think that ought to be enough to get you off the hook! Now go and talk with Arbiter Daos.
Arbiter Daos will probably just let you off with a warning or something. And if not, you're willing to take one for team Mako, aren't ya? Hehe.
Mission Objective(s)
- Speak with Arbiter Daos
Briefing Arbiter Daos
I'm glad you decided to show up voluntarily, rather than having Arachnos send out death squads to drag you here. I'm assuming Mako has sent you here, assuring you wouldn't be harmed or something to that effect. Well that's not how things work. You broke the patron truce on Mako's behalf when you invaded Ghost Widow's vaults. It's well within the Arbiter's special powers to pass a death sentence on you. But that's not how we're going to play this game.
Mako has been out of control, flippantly disregarding the patron truce when it serves his purposes, then sending one of his lackeys to sacrifice in appeasement of the Arbiters. It's time for you to serve the greater glory of Arachnos. If you do so, you might prove yourself a peer to Mako instead of a lackey.
I'll be short and to the point. We want you to play along with Mako's plans, and when he turns on you - I DO mean WHEN - you will take him down and deliver him to us for punishment. You don't really have much choice in the matter. It's the only way you can hope to survive Mako's 'tutelage' and stay in the good graces of Arachnos.
Go now. We'll be waiting and watching.
Debriefing
You're back? Huh, Arbiter Daos must be getting soft. I half-expected him to throw you in the brig to cool for awhile. Whatever. If you're still around, you're still useful. And I still want to use you to steal the power of the Leviathan!
You're stone cold!
Steal primal essence of the Leviathan
Briefing
It's time! My Mu Mystics managed to decipher the Ritual of Z'kron, and translated it for you. The first part describes how to find the Cave of the Shaper. Within the cave there are these Fonts of Power which need to find a chamber called the Maw of the Leviathan. It's guarded by a crazy old priest called Calystix who supposedly is very dangerous. The Mu Mystics have prepared a charm which will allow you to see the secret energies which flow throughout the temple, as well as the Primal Runes on a tooth which is normally hidden from sight. When you enact the Ritual of Z'kron on the Primal Runes, the primal essence of the Leviathan will be transferred to me! You think you can handle it? Now is NOT the time to disappoint me! Find the Cave of the Shaper and steal the primal essence of the Leviathan for me!
You'd better make sure you take a high-powered team with you, 'cause I hear that priest is crazy-powerful!
Don't worry - I got a special reward for you once you finish this little task for me.
Mako gives you the Ritual of Z'kron and the Charm of Merulina.
This ritual is supposedly used to unlock the primal essence of the Leviathan. It has been phonetically translated for you by the Mu Mystics under service to Captain Mako. You are meant to enact the ritual upon the Primal Runes in the chamber known as the Maw of the Leviathan hidden within the Cave of the Shaper.
The Charm of Merulina allows you to see the Primal Runes, hidden in the Maw of the Leviathan deep within the Cave of the Shaper.
Mission Objective(s)
These caves reek of ancient sea waters and unnatural living things.
- Steal primal essence of the Leviathan
- Enact Ritual
- 4 fonts to destroy
- Defeat Calystix
- Defeat Mako and minions
Note: This cave has several whirlpools inside of it.
Primary Enemies
Notable NPCs
- (4) Font of Power (Elite Boss)
- Calystix the Shaper (Archvillain)
- Captain Mako (Archvillain)
Debriefing
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Primary Enemies
Notable NPCs
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