King Midas
| King Midas | |
|---|---|
 Leader of the Gold Brickers | |
| Details | |
| Real Name | Lawrence Langston |
| Gender | Male |
| Archetype | Unknown |
| Affiliation | Gold Brickers |
| Age | Unknown |
| Romantic Associations | Unknown |
| Known Family | Marigold Langston (daughter) |
| Primary Powers | Kinetic Melee |
| Secondary Powers | Kinetics |
King Midas is a Gold Bricker Archvillain as well as their leader. He has one known daughter in Princess Zoe, who herself has risen in the ranks of the Gold Brickers despite Midas' opposition.
During the events of the Midas Touched story arc given by Dr. Shelly Percey, it is revealed he is her patient, having only six months to live caused by his skin condition (which is not actually made of gold, Shelly infers he paints himself that way to look tough, although it is harder than diamond). At the conclusion of the arc, she is able to cure Midas from dying.
Villains may fight him:
- On the Defeat King Midas & Recover the D-Rifter mission during the Dr. Aeon Strike Force (Levels 35-54) as an Archvillain and an Enemy.
Description
Lawrence Langston boasts having one of the most distinguished criminal careers in the Rogue Isles as well as control over a global corporate dynasty.
His reign as 'King Midas' was not without assistance however, and he struck many deals in order to obtain his both literal and figurative power. In a bid to accrue even greater strength, he became Dr. Aeon's science experiment and gained indestructible diamond-like skin in exchange for helping the doctor manipulate affairs within Cap Au Diable.
At a certain point however (likely after the birth of his daughter), King Midas decided to prioritize the future of his loyal Gold Brickers over his dealings with Dr. Aeon, ending what was a colorful 30 year partnership in the shadows.
Quotes
During the Defeat King Midas & Recover the D-Rifter mission from Dr. Aeon Strike Force:
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Mr. Rodney
- It appears Aeon's villains are closing in on the lab as we speak.
- Those wavelength disruptors are only going to buy us a little time... What's our next move, sir?
Princess Zoe
- Mrgrgr... Our next move should be to kick their butts!
- Let's lure them into the lab and use the D-Sync gear to end this!
Mr. Rodney
- That's too risky, wasn't it still in testing?
Princess Zoe
- Well, yes... But we don't really have any other options do we?
Mr. Rodney
- Has it really come to that? What are your thoughts, sir?
King Midas
- ...Prepare the D-Sync system at once, I will use it myself. You two are to buy what time you can and then make your escape. The future depends on your survival, there are to be no compromises on this.
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Before Combat: I've been waiting, Strike Force Name. Yes... This farce with Aeon has endured for far too long.
Come! Let us begin.
Combat Start: Allow me to introduce you to the D-Sync System, where the very reality around us bends itself to my will.
First Blood: Clever. But can your attacks strike true? Or will they be turned away by my unyielding skin?
75% Health: You carry yourselves well... Time to flip the odds.
Doppelganger Ripple Completed: Most impressive, it is no doubt you are the genuine article.
50% Health: Very good.
But can you see reality for what it truly is?
King Midas? Ripple Started: Which amongst us is the real King Midas? I wonder...
King Midas? Ripple Completed: It would seem your discerning eyes cannot be deceived so easily.
25% Health: Your tenacity proves how you made it this far.
But can you finish the job?
Dr. Zeon 25% Health: Your cowardice comes as no surprise, Zeon, but I find myself disappointed all the same.
Dr. Zeon Defeated: Enough games, let us put an end to this.
Defeated: Well done. Tell Aeon...
We'll enjoy drinks again...
Together in hell...
After defeating a player: Puppets breaking puppets...
Apocrypha
- According to the Lore AMA, Matt Miller states King Midas "had the power to turn anything he touched into “gold” (which only looked like gold, had none of the properties, and was obviously fake). Since he was constantly tempted by what would appear to be wealth, but wasn’t, he became a criminal to steal REAL gold."
See Also
- King Midas' Gold Brickers profile for a list of his powers
- Dr. Shelly Percey
- Dr. Aeon Strike Force