Mercy Island

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Date noted: 2012-02-21

Overview

Mercy Island is the first place a villain goes after leaving the Galaxy City tutorial, or if they choose to bypass the tutorial, or are creating a Soldiers of Arachnos. As a beginner-level zone, most of the enemies are levels 1-8.

Here, villains will meet their first contact, Operative Kuzmin, and begin to make their presence known to the powers that be. They begin in an area called Mercy, which also plays home to their first trainer: Arbiter Richard. Nearby they will find a Quartermaster, Black Market, Tailor, Architect Entertainment and Base Portal. A short distance away they will find the Rogue Isles Ferry and Black Helicopter Transport.

Many new villains will take the opportunity while in Mercy to participate in the Death From Below, a co-operative sewer trial that provides rapid experience and rewards.

During the events surrounding the Destruction of Galaxy City (Issue 21), Longbow invaded Mercy Island and as a result Arachnos lost direct control over the northern part of the island. Arachnos responded with new Arbiters, and a new plan to handle the influx of people from destroyed Galaxy City. Old contacts fell away and are no longer available, and new contacts rose to take their place - some of whom Villains met during their time in Galaxy City.

NOTE: Soldiers of Arachnos must do a single mission from Alan Desslock before choosing they can take missions from Operative Kuzmin.

History

(Copied from City of Heroes official Web site [1])

In the days before Arachnos, Mercy was a lone town resting on the low banks of a large island. It was home to some fishing outfits and more than a few wintering pirates, but frequent disappearances and tales of bizarre snake-like creatures kept the population to a minimum.

Lord Recluse claimed this lonely spot of land shortly after his rise to power. Fort Cerberus was erected and patrols dispatched to discover the truth of these “snake-men.” The creatures were found in great numbers, but Arachnos’s overwhelming firepower quickly pushed them back into their warrens. Over the next decade, Mercy grew and the snake-men were forgotten. They were far from dead, however. They had simply retreated deeper into the bowels of the earth. Lord Recluse knew full well the “Snakes” remained, but he was content to leave a few survivors for future study and possible use in his plans of world conquest.

The Rikti War and the many opportunities it presented changed Recluse’s focus in the new millennium. The Snakes were forgotten and allowed to multiply. A year after the Rikti defeat, they rose from their warrens and rampaged through Mercy. Arachnos repulsed the mutants, but Lord Recluse mysteriously—and quietly—left the lower end of the island to the Snakes. The creatures had proved quite powerful, and he felt they could be studied and put to use in many of his secret operations.

The Snake-infested area of Mercy also provided Lord Recluse with another useful purpose—a proving ground for super-powered beings. Those with promise are brought here and tested with a series of tasks to determine whether they have what it takes to survive. Those who do are tracked for possible recruitment into Arachnos’ ranks. Those who don’t are left to fend for themselves, becoming prey to the stronger.

However, with the destruction of Galaxy City and invasion of the island by Longbow, much has changed.

Contacts

Trainers

Arbiter Diaz (Fort Darwin: -4114.4, 159.1, -3072.8)
Arbiter Richard (Mercy: -1216.9, 246.4, 152.5)

Regular Contacts

Level 1-7

Operative Kuzmin (Mercy:-1219, 243, -88)

└►Fire Wire (Mercy: -2726, 239, 139); └►Doctor Weber ((Mercy: -1037, 238, 525)
Level 5-7

Lt. Harris (Darwin's Landing:-533, 98, -1295)

Level 5-19

Dr. Graves (Mercy:-1066, 239, -9))

Level 15-19

Seer Marino (Fort Cerberus :-3042, 176, 1330)

Special Contacts

Alan Desslock, Soldiers of Arachnos Contact (Mercy:-1298, 258, -431)

Zone Events

Major events

None

Lesser events

None

Important Locations

Neighborhoods

Mercy is the neighborhood south of the wall that, along with Darwin's Landing, forms most of the island. The Mercy Island Arachnos Headquarters is located in the building behind Arbiter Richard. A Black Market truck is located between the doors to the Port Oakes Ferry and the doors to Fort Cerberus. (Level 1-4) (Music)
Darwin's Landing, the large neighborhood that forms most of the northern part of the zone, contains Lt. Harris. (Level 5-7) (Music)
Fort Cerberus is the small Arachnos fort in the southeastern part of the zone. Ghost Widow's tower is located here; Seer Marino is also located here, in addition to the Black Helicopter Line. (Level 5-7) (Music)
Fort Darwin is the north-eastern fort (Level 5) (Music)

Exploration Badges

Cesspool (-322.5, 67.4, -2656.5)^[Copy]

Many would-be villains have drunk their fill from the cesspool in hopes that it might grant super power. Mostly they go insane.

Snake Charmer (-384.5, 42.2, -1711.5)^[Copy]

This is the main entrance to the Snakes' underground lair. You really don't want to go down there.

Chum (-4047.0, 6.3, -1853.5)^[Copy]

Just when you thought it was safe...

Fortified (-2496.5, 303.2, -439.0)^[Copy]

Arachnos built the wall around Mercy to keep it safe.

The Next Big Thing (-1215.5, 239.0, -152.0)^[Copy]

This is the good life. The higher up you get, the bigger you are.

Widower / Widow (-3889.5, 407.0, 354.5)^[Copy]

They say that lonely tower is the home of Ghost Widow, Lord Recluse's phantom servant.

First Rule (-73.5, 65.0, -1602.0)^[Copy]

The first rule of Infected Fight Club is that you don't talk about it. At least that's what the RIP told you after you walked in on one of their Infected Fighting Rings in Mercy.

Tiki Fan (-1835.5, 239.0, 437.5)^[Copy]

Larry's Tiki Lounge is known for its gambling, drinks, fun, and Tikis. And also for the occasional invasion by giant snake monsters.

Thrill Seeker (multiple locations)

You're always looking for new forms of entertainment, and it's said that the Mission Architect technology is entertainment in its purest form.

Plaques

Lorekeeper

You have learned much that is hidden from the eyes of mortal men.

Lorekeeper I - This monument is right up against the wall that splits the zone between Darwin's Landing and Mercy. It is 90 yards west of Mongoose. Coordinates (-907, 97, -377)^[Copy]

Day Jobs

Common

Architect

Your study of the Mission Architect system has earned you the Architect Day Job. Logging out in the Mission Architect will earn you 2 bonus Mission Architect Tickets, when you log back in, each time you complete a mission for a short time.

Fashion Designer

You spend your free time perfecting your costume earning the Fashion Designer Day Job. Logging out at a Tailor will earn you a discount to Tailor fees, when you log back in, for a short time.

Monitor Duty

Your time spent protecting your Supergroup's base has earned you the Monitor Duty Day Job. Logging out in your Supergroup base will earn you charges for your Base Teleporter power.

Villian-Specific

Caregiver / Pain Specialist

You have spent a great deal of time working in the hospitals of Paragon City during your free time earning the Caregiver Day Job. Logging out in a Hospital will earn you a Regeneration Bonus, when you log back in, for a short time.

Your expertise in surgery and understanding pain has earned you the Pain Specialist Day Job. Logging out in a Hospital will earn you a Regeneration Bonus, when you log back in, for a short time.

Banker / Thief

Your time spent working with the financial institutions of Paragon City during your free time has earned you the Banker Day Job. Logging out in a Vault will earn you an Influence Bonus, when you log back, in each time you complete a mission for a short time.

Your time spent staging heists on the various financial institutions of the Rogue Isles has earned you the Thief Day Job. Logging out in a Vault will earn you an Infamy Bonus, when you log back, in each time you complete a mission for a short time.

Day Trader / Marketeer

Your time spent working at Wentworth's has earned you the Day Trader Day Job. Logging out in Wentworth's will grant you a Brain Storm Idea Salvage after mission completion, when you log in, for a short time.

Your time spent supplying the Black Market has earned you the Marketeer Day Job. Logging out near a Black Market will grant you a Brain Storm Idea Salvage after mission completion, when you log back in, for a short time.

Pilot / Grounded (requires rogue/villain)

You have aided Arachnos by piloting its fliers, helping Lord Recluse better mobilize his troops, earning you the Pilot Day Job. Logging out near a Black Helicopter will earn you a Speed Bonus, when you log back in, for a short time.

Arachnos is more likely to pound you into dust than let you near one of their fliers. And your license is no good in Paragon City, it seems.

Smuggler / Gunrunner (requires rogue/villain)

You spend your free time smuggling in illicit black market goods earning you the Smuggler Day Job. Logging out near a ferry will earn you a random enhancement, upon each mission completion, for a short time.

You've scored the biggest coup of all; smuggling directly into Paragon City. Unfortunately, it's a long round-trip.

Hero-Specific