Anton Sampson
Overview
| Anton Sampson | |
|---|---|
 Research Technician | |
| Zone | Founders Falls |
| Coordinates | (4680, 0, 3352.5) |
| Level Range | 35-39 |
| Introduced By |
== Level 30-34 == Neal Kendrick Tina Chung == Level 35-39 == Cadao Kestrel Colleen Nelson Steven Sheridan Gordon Stacy Ginger Yates |
| Introduces |
== Level 35-39 == Cadao Kestrel Colleen Nelson Steven Sheridan Gordon Stacy Ginger Yates == Level 40-44 == Maxwell Christopher |
| Enemy Groups | |
Anton Sampson is a hero contact in the Liberty Town neighborhood of Founders' Falls at coordinates (4680, 0, 3352.5) Anton Sampson is a Technology origin contact. His level range is 35-39.
Introductions
Contact Introduced By
Level 30-34
Level 35-39
Contact Introduces
- Multiple contact options
- Some of my contacts are interested in speaking to you.
- Single contact option
- An associate of mine asked me to send you around.
Level 35-39
Don't listen to the rumors about Cadao Kestrel. He would never use his mastery of voodoo for any dark purpose, and he has excellent information on the Circle of Thorns. He loves to work with magic heroes and can provide Relic and Focus Enhancements.
Kestrel is a man of peace, Character. He will help you fight the Circle of Thorns menace.
Colleen Nelson is a top notch lawyer who recently joined the district attorney's office. She has dedicated herself to bringing down the Council. She usually works with mutants and can provide Focus and Genetic Alteration Enhancements.
Colleen is a rising star in the legal world. I think you two will work well together.
Dr. Steven 'Science' Sheridan has asked to speak with you. He has more information on the Rikti than anyone in Paragon City. He also has Relic, Focus, Gadget, Invention, and Genetic Alteration enhancements.
Most people say that Doc Science is the smartest man on the planet. You will learn a lot working with him.
Captain Gordon Stacy could really use your help. He has made himself unpopular by investigating Crey, and I'm sure he'd appreciate some back up. He works mostly with natural heroes and can offer Gadget and Relic Enhancements.
Crey is a very dangerous opponent, Character. Be ready for anything.
Ginger Yates is an ecologist who lost her family to the Devouring Earth. She's pretty grim, but her information is the best. She likes working with science heroes, and she has access to Invention and Generic Alteration Enhancements.
She has faced great adversity and is still fighting. Don't be put off by her brusque manner.
If you are looking for someone who has information on Nemesis, you should speak to Maxwell Christopher. He is a high level FBSA agent. Maxwell has access to Invention and Gadget enhancements.
Mister Christopher is a good agent, even if he is a bit gruff.
Level 40-44
If you are looking for someone who has information on Nemesis, you should speak to Maxwell Christopher. He is a high level FBSA agent. Maxwell has access to Invention and Gadget enhancements.
Mister Christopher is a good agent, even if he is a bit gruff.
Information
Research Technician
Anton Sampson used to be one of the leading researchers in the field of nanotechnology, but he's fallen on hard times. Just as he was nearing a breakthrough in his latest project, his laboratory was ransacked by Nemesis agents. The attack left his equipment in a shambles and Anton in a full body cast for several months. Since then he's dedicated himself to collecting information about their activities and feeding it to the heroes of Paragon City. No one is certain what became of the project Anton was working on, and he hasn't spoken about it since the day of the Nemesis attack.
Wrong Side
I don't talk to villains, Character.
Prior to Introduction
We are not acquainted. Go speak with Active Contact.
Initial Contact
With groups like Nemesis around, the greatest achievements in the world can be wiped away in an instant. I hope you will help me put a stop to them.
Greeting
Too Busy
I appreciate your passion for your work, but, Character, there's no need to take on so much!
No More Missions
I have no more tasks for you. It may be time for me to go back to my research.
Store
- Inspirations (Luck, Catch a Breath, Enrage)
- Level 35 Natural/Technology Dual Origin Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)
- Level 35 Technology/Science Dual Origin Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)
Thank you for all your help, friend. I think these new Enhancements may show you how grateful I am. I want you to call if i can ever assist you.
- Inspirations (all)
- Level 40 Natural/Technology Dual Origin Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)
- Level 40 Technology/Science Dual Origin Enhancements (100% base costs) (Power 10 only)
I know I can trust your discretion, Character. These new Enhancements should help you keep fighting the good fight.
- Level 35 Technology Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
- Level 40 Technology Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
Story Arc
Template:StoryArc Mass Duplicity
Missions
Check out the cave Nemesis mentioned
Briefing
You'll never guess what arrived at my door this morning. A note from Nemesis! He says we'll have our chance to foil his latest plan, if you'll investigate a nearby cave. It seems likely to be a trap, but we have to follow up on it. Will you check out the cave Nemesis mentioned? I know it's dangerous. But I'd be grateful if you'd try.
Mission Acceptance
Toying with the authorities is one of Nemesis' trademarks. Be careful, Character.
Defeat all villains in cave
Unnecessary Solicitation
I need you to check out that cave, Character. Whatever is going on there is going to be big.
Mission Objective(s)
As you follow the directions in Nemesis' challenge, you find yourself not in a hidden technical fortress, but in the outskirts of the lost city of Oranbega, home of the Circle of Thorns.
- Defeat all villains in cave
- Find clue on Nemesis
Though there was no sign on Nemesis' forces, you defeated the Circle of Thorns and saved a sacrificial victim from them. You also recovered an artifact. After calling your contact, you receive instructions to take the artifact to Azuria for examination.
You found this necklace in the Circle of Thorns base that Nemesis' note directed you to. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than an ancient Chinese coin hung on a strand of dirty twine. But when you close your hand around it, you feel a slight pain, and you notice that the hairs on the back of your wrist begin to grow.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- Sacrificial victim
Deliver the amulet to Azuria
Unnecessary Solicitation
I'm sure Azuria can tell us why Nemesis was after that necklace.
Mission Objective(s)
- Deliver the amulet to Azuria
Of course I recognize this necklace. It is the talisman of Cho Pao, the powerful Chinese sorcerer. It has enormous restorative powers, which probably explains why Cho Pao lived to be 612. I'd guess the Circle was trying to recover their original bodies, the ones they lost so long ago. As for Nemesis, I wouldn't be surprised if he was after the exact same thing. You don't live to be 180 without taking some extreme measures; Nemesis has replaced large portions of his body with mechanical parts. No one's seen him in years, but even then he was little more than a brain inside a walking piece of machinery. It could be he's turned to magic to return his body to a human form.
You'll have to be very careful with this, Character. I don't even want to keep it in the MAGI vaults; Nemesis would know it was there, and he's clever enough to find his way in. No, best to take it to a safe house. I'll draw you a map.
This necklace appears to be nothing more than an ancient Chinese coin hung on a strand of dirty twine. However, Azuria informed you that it is actually the Talisman of Cho Pao, a powerful Chinese sorcerer from the Shang dynasty. Its restorative powers may be enough to help Nemesis recover his human body. Nemesis was the one who tipped you off to the coin's location, and you have no doubt he is watching your every move.
Defeat all villains in safehouse
Unnecessary Solicitation
You've got to get that talisman to a safehouse before Nemesis comes looking for it!
Mission Objective(s)
So this ordinary looking abandoned warehouse is Azuria's safehouse. It looks like the villains aren't the only ones to find a use for such buildings.
- Defeat all villains in safehouse
You defeated the Nemesis soldiers and kept the Talisman of Cho Pao safe.
Enemies
Debriefing
Nemesis must be fuming! He sent you to that cave hoping you'd recover the Talisman and deliver it right into his hands. Well, he was half right. Good work, Character. I have to tell you, Azuria's feeling a little embarrassed after sending you into that trap. The next time you see her, give her a kind word.
Check the warehouse for anything that might hint at Nemesis' next plan (35-40)
Briefing
I've got a mission for you, Character, very hush-hush. I just got word that a local warehouse is storing a bunch of arms and equipment for the Nemesis Army. I've spoken to the foreman, and he's agreed to let you take a quick look around. If we can figure out what Nemesis' next big move is, it'll go a long way toward preventing it. I need you to check that warehouse for anything that might hint at Nemesis' plans.
We still don't know for certain that this new Nemesis is the real 'Prussian Prince of Automatons' who's terrorized the world for nearly 200 years. Whether this new Nemesis and his army is the original or some kind of impostor, they're extremely dangerous. Be careful on this one, Character.
Mission Acceptance
If you find anything interesting, report back to me at once.
Seek clues to Nemesis' plan
Unnecessary Solicitation
We have only a limited window of opportunity here. If Nemesis moves that stuff, our chance will be gone.
Mission Objective(s)
You hear the marching of soldiers' feet. Nemesis' men are here!
- Seek clues to Nemesis' plan
- 5 crates to search, Prevent release of gas
After calling your contact, you receive instructions to talk to Phillipa Meraux, the counter-terrorism specialist.
You found these gas masks in a warehouse, awaiting delivery to Nemesis. In the 1940's Nemesis almost seized control of America by releasing a special nerve gas in dozens of cities and then holding the country ransom for the cure. His robotic armies were only barely defeated on the streets of Washington DC by a coalition of heroes and a cure for the gas was synthesized in time, but the memory of his nearly successful plot still strikes fear in the hearts of many Americans.
These canisters of gas are marked in several places with black and orange hazard warnings. You wonder if the gas in these cylinders could be related to the same neurotoxin the original Nemesis used in his 1945 attempt to take over the United States.
Even though it isn't a stated mission objective, this mission cannot be completed until all enemies have been defeated.
Notes
- Though it's not specifically stated, there is also a Gas Tank object that the Nemesis soldiers attempt to destroy during this mission. It is not necessary to keep the tanks from being destroyed in order to successfully complete the mission.
- After completing and exiting this mission, a character or team will be ambushed by Nemesis.
Enemies
Ambush! Upon exiting this mission you will be ambushed by Nemesis soldiers.
Talk to Phillipa Meraux
Unnecessary Solicitation
Phillipa knows a lot about the original Nemesis' first attempt to gas the U.S. If he's at it again, she's the one to look to for help.
Mission Objective(s)
- Talk to Phillipa Meraux
Sure, I can tell you all about Nemesis' first attempt to gas the United States. Not that it'll help. See, Character, I just don't believe he's actually playing the same tune again. That's not how the classic Nemesis operated. He was dangerously cunning, capable of running multiple interlocking plans at once, and he'd never try the same plan twice. From what I've seen of Nemesis this time, whether it's the original or not, I think he's just as capable and just as devious. You may not want to hear this, Character, but that whole warehouse mission was staged.
That's right, staged. I've done some digging on my own to confirm my suspicions, and lo and behold, the whole operation is gone. No foreman, no workers, nada. Face it, Nemesis was trying to get you and Anton Sampson so wrapped up in this fake plot, you'd never guess his real intentions.
Luckily, I've got another lead you can follow up. I don't know if this is something we can trust, but I heard that there's a lot of activity in a nearby Nemesis base. If you'll check that out, I'll bet we find he's on to a whole different scheme.
Notes
- After completing this mission, a character or team will be ambushed by Nemesis.
Check out Nemesis base
Unnecessary Solicitation
Phillipa may be right about that base; you should check it out.
Mission Objective(s)
The high-tech machinery of this base all bears the stamps of Nemesis' manufacture. It boggles the mind to imagine a man so gifted in so many sciences, yet so resolutely evil.
- Check out Nemesis base
- Seek clues to Nemesis' plans
You defeated the villains and discovered that Nemesis has portal technology.
Even though it isn't a stated mission objective, this mission cannot be completed until all enemies have been defeated.
Enemies
Debriefing
So, Nemesis had a portal generator! No wonder he led us on a wild goose chase; he couldn't risk the possibility that we would learn he has portal technology. Not only is that highly illegal, it's also very, very worrisome. I hesitate to imagine the plots Nemesis might be concocting. Is he planning to bring in troops from an alternate dimension? To spread his army into another world? Maybe this new Nemesis is from another world? Or maybe the original Nemesis hid on another world during the Rikti War? There are an infinite number of possibilities, and I'm sure Nemesis is hard at work selecting the most sinister one. We'll have to be doubly on our guard from now on.
Combat Nemesis forces to show the people your opinion
Briefing
Nemesis has been trying to change the way people think about him. He wants to position himself not as a world-conquering tyrant, but as a benevolent champion of the people, and at the same time he has his men on the streets with standing orders to attack well known heroes as, and I quote, 'Menaces to public order, decency, and morality,' end quote. The people of Paragon love their heroes, and after all of the times you've saved the city you have a lot of credibility. If people see that you are fighting Nemesis' activities, it would help to combat any positive opinion of him.
Mission Acceptance
People just need an example to steer them away from danger, and people in Paragon look up to you. Knowing that Nemesis is an enemy of yours will help to change a lot of minds. You can do that by foiling his plans or just by battling his forces in places like Crey's Folly and Eden.
Unnecessary Solicitation
I'm working to get the word out against Nemesis, but I need you to provide more public examples. keep fighting the good fight against the Prussian Prince of Automatons.
Mission Objective(s)
- Combat Nemesis menace
- Defeat 40 Nemesis
You defeated enough Nemesis soldiers.
Enemies
Debriefing
Whether this is the original Nemesis or a usurper to his legacy of menace, I have to wonder why he's been so focused on changing public opinion and making himself seem like a good guy. He'll have a hard time doing that with real heroes like you around, though.
Deliver the report to the hero oversight committee
Bug! It's possible to spawn this mission with less than 50 Nemesis inside - meaning the mission cannot be completed without GM assistance. Solo players should set their difficulty (at a Field Analyst) to be the equivalent of two heroes (x2) in order to avoid this, if they are soloing. In this case, some players may also wish to lower their combat level to (-1). Noted 08 May 2012.
Briefing
I've got bad news today. The city council just passed a new resolution requiring all heroes to submit an accounting of their activities to an oversight committee. I've spent the past few hours writing up a report of your recent missions. Could you deliver the report to the hero oversight committee? They might want to ask you some questions.
Mission Acceptance
I don't know about this new resolution. It seems like the city has been trying to get a lot more control over hero activities lately.
Unnecessary Solicitation
Character, they need you over at the committee office! Pronto!
This report details every mission you have been on in the last six months. The report was requested by a newly formed hero oversight committee, a symptom of the city's new efforts to firmly control all hero activities.
Mission Objective(s)
You hear a woman's voice pleading for mercy, and it doesn't sound like someone complaining about a traffic ticket. Your senses snap to focus. Something's not right with the oversight committee.
- Deliver report to committee
- 5 committee members to save, 50 Nemesis to Defeat
You rescued the committee members from Nemesis.
This crate is full of carefully sculpted life-like robotic impostors, each one modeled on a member of the city council. They are currently disassembled, but you note that there are enough pieces missing from the create for several impostor robots to have already been assembled.
One of the committee members you rescued told you:
'I didn't even want to be on this stupid committee. I've always supported heroes, thought they were the best thing that ever happened to this city. But I was appointed against my wishes, just like the rest of my colleagues here. Then, today, these Nemesis goons show up. They told us we'd been selected because our pro-hero initiatives interfered with Nemesis' plan. They planned to replace us with automatons who would perform our jobs to Nemesis' liking!'
Notable NPCs
- 5 Committee members (Hostages)
Enemies
Debriefing
I had no idea that Nemesis could secretly hold such power within the city government. He hand-selected that committee, then tried to replace them with automatons! It's absolutely diabolical, and classic Nemesis technique. Another good indication that this could be the original Prussian Prince of Automatons and not an impostor. Either way, Nemesis may well be the greatest threat Paragon City has ever faced.
Go to Crey's Folly and defeat as many Nemesis soldiers as you can find
Briefing
I know it's hard to believe, Character, but a lot of young men find the armies of Nemesis very attractive. Nemesis is powerful, brilliant, and the ideology he professes is respectable. I need you to get over to Crey's Folly and defeat as many Nemesis soldiers as you can find. Make sure people know that the armies of Nemesis aren't a valid career choice in this town.
Mission Acceptance
People just need an example to steer them away from danger.
Unnecessary Solicitation
I need you to make a bigger impression on Crey's Folly. Go defeat some more Nemesis soldiers.
Mission Objective(s)
- Prevent people joining Nemesis
- Defeat 40 Nemesis
You discouraged the people in this neighborhood from joining the armies of Nemesis.
Enemies
Debriefing
Good work, Character. We've got a lot of good young men in this town; we can't let them fall prey to Nemesis' deceptions.
Go to Crey's Folly and make it clear that the armies of Nemesis aren't welcome
Briefing
We've been getting a lot of reports of Nemesis soldiers harassing the civilians in Crey's Folly. They pretend to be noble peacekeepers, but the truth is they're just a bunch of goons with their own best interests at heart. I want you to head over to Crey's Folly and make it clear that the armies of Nemesis aren't welcome. Policing that zone is your affair, not theirs. Make sure you get that across.
Mission Acceptance
Nemesis is a dangerous foe. We can't let him entrench his armies in areas of the city like this.
Unnecessary Solicitation
Those Nemesis soldiers are still harassing anyone in Crey's Folly who looks at them cross-eyed. Get over there.
Mission Objective(s)
- Stop harassment of civilians
- Defeat 40 Nemesis
You have discouraged the Nemesis soldiers from harassing civilians in Crey's Folly.
Enemies
Debriefing
Good job, Character. We have to keep on our toes in this battle against Nemesis. Believe me when I say that his evil machinations are beyond our wildest dreams.
Help the Security Chief with the sewers (38-39)
Briefing
The Security Chief for the sewers needs some skilled help. Please do whatever you can to help him.
Mission Acceptance
The area under Paragon City has quickly turned into the most dangerous area of all.
Help the Security Chief
Unnecessary Solicitation
Get over and help the Security Chief.
Mission Objective(s)
- Help the Security Chief
The Rikti are taking over the sewers. Get down there and play defense! Here's a briefing for you. If I were you, I'd try looking for Rikti in the Underworld or Skyway City sector.
The sewer network is probably the most dangerous place in the city right now. The Rikti have many secret bases down there, and they use the sewers for hit and run attacks all over the city. Even worse, it's said that the aliens are using the sewers to breed some strange sort of monster. We've seen evidence of these creatures in Perez Park, but nowhere else. There are even rumors of a giant beast living in the center of the sewers, just waiting for the Rikti to release it on the city. Only go in there with the help of many other heroes.
Keep Rikti from taking over sewers
Unnecessary Solicitation
Get into the sewers, Character.
Mission Objective(s)
- Keep Rikti from taking over sewers
- Defeat 40 Rikti
You have defeated 40 Rikti.
Note: Rikti within the sewers are found in the Abandoned Sewer Network.
Enemies
Debriefing
We cannot give the Rikti free reign down there. They could strike anywhere in the city.
Rescue the Ladies' Aid Society from Nemesis
Briefing
I just got a call from a maid over at the van Horn mansion. Mimi van Horn has been kidnapped, along with all the members of the Paragon Ladies' Aid Society. Nemesis has already claimed responsibility, and he's issued his ransom demands. He wants the city to call off its plans to build the new power plant in Skyway City. The mayor will give in if he has to, but he'd rather let you handle the job. Can you rescue the Ladies' Aid Society from Nemesis? You only have 60 minutes to do so.
Mission Acceptance
That new power plant will mean new jobs and decreased reliance on the old reactor in Terra Volta. The mayor is counting on you to save the women before he has to give in to Nemesis' demands.
Unnecessary Solicitation
If you don't get those women back soon, the mayor may have to give in to Nemesis' demands.
Mission Objective(s)
An indignant voice says primly, 'Young man, unhand me at once.'
- Defeat Nemesis, save hostages - 60:00
- 3 ladies to rescue
You rescued the Ladies' Aid Society from Nemesis.
One of the ladies you rescued told you:
'They were awful; they kept calling us names! They said that the Ladies' Aid Society is just a joke, something to talk about while we sip champagne and eat caviar. According to them, only Nemesis is a true friend of the poor. He wants to stop the city from building that new power plant, because the construction will wipe out a lot of low cost housing, leaving their occupants destitute and homeless. That's just crazy! The city will pay those people for their homes!
Even though it isn't a stated mission objective, this mission cannot be completed until all enemies have been defeated.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
- 3 Society Ladies (Hostages)
Debriefing
I hate to break this to you, Character, but it looks like this all worked out just the way Nemesis planned. As soon as the ladies' story got out, the people in that low cost housing district started rallying to Nemesis' cause. The sentiment is spreading; it looks like Nemesis is becoming a hero to the poor of this city.
Stop Nemesis' Macro Assembler
Briefing
Nemesis just deployed one of his Macro Assemblers in the Yellow Rose Cosmetics office building. Have you ever seen one of those machines? It starts out about the size of a dump truck, but once it's deployed, it breaks itself up into all sorts of smaller machines. Then it proceeds to eat the building from the inside out! It breaks down any materials it finds and uses them to construct a new building, one to Nemesis' specifications. It will even break down people if it encounters them! You've got to stop Nemesis' Macro Assembler. You only have 90 minutes to stop it. What's more, the machines are interconnected and can only be deactivated simultaneously. So you'll need at least three teammates.
Mission Acceptance
There may still be people in that building. You've go to get them out of there before they're rendered into glue!
Unnecessary Solicitation
If you don't get over there soon, that building will be beyond repair.
Mission Objective(s)
You hear the rapid clicks and whirrs of the Macro Assembler units in action.
- Defeat Nemesis troops, machines
- 4 devices to stop simultaneously, 4 office workers to rescue
Success: You disabled the Macro Assembler.
Failure:You failed to dismantle to prevent devastating structural damage to the building.
Despite what the mission objective text says, the requirement to activate objectives simultaneously was removed in Issue 25 allowing this task to be completed solo.
Enemies
Debriefing: Success
You did a great job getting rid of that Macro Assembler. If we had let it work much longer, it would have developed even smaller machines that could hide in the interiors of walls, or in air ducts. The whole building would have been demolished! Or worse, turned into a Nemesis fortress.
The original Nemesis advocated a highly mechanized society where all labor was done by robots and every person had a place in a perfect society. He called it utopia, but if you believe in free will it would have been closer to hell. It doesn't surprise me that to see the tradition carried on by Nemesis now, whether or not it's the original Prussian Prince.
Debriefing: Failure
Well, Yellow Rose Cosmetics will have to find a new home office. At least the people got out alive. The city is sending a re-construction team over there now to try and reclaim it before Nemesis' machines turn the place into a fortress or worse. It will likely take years before it's safe again.
The original Nemesis advocated a highly mechanized society where all labor was done by robots and every person had a place in a perfect society. He called it utopia, but if you believe in free will it would have been closer to hell. It doesn't surprise me that to see the tradition carried on by Nemesis now, whether or not it's the original Prussian Prince.
Stop the violence between the Council and the Rikti
Briefing
I just learned that the Rikti are raiding a Council base today. Apparently they got word that the Council has stolen some of their biotechnology and is planning to use it to enhance their soldiers. I need you to get over there and stop the violence between the Council and the Rikti right away. This is a scary situation, Character, and I've got a bad feeling about it. I feel that if things don't go well, this one may be a failure.
Mission Acceptance
Please hurry, Character. If you don't get there soon, the violence could endanger the lives of our citizens.
Unnecessary Solicitation
That Rikti raid is still going on. If you want to do something about it, you'll have to move fast.
Mission Objective(s)
The Council troops spout jeers and insults, but the Rikti fight in eerie silence.
- Defeat all villains in base
- Don't let Clark escape!
You defeated the Rikti and the Council
Notable NPCs
- Col. Clark (Nemesis)
- Kesti (Rikti Headman Gunman)
- Lucius (Council Eclipse Nightwolf Champion)
Enemies
Debriefing
So the Council claimed to be completely innocent of stealing from the Rikti? Not surprising, but, based on the presence of Nemesis, I'm inclined to believe them. I've heard before that Nemesis has set groups against one another in order to learn the strengths and weaknesses of their technology. I'll bet anything that's what he's done here. And who do you think actually has that stolen tech? Why, Nemesis, of course.